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Recruitment agencies in Switzerland

Updated on Nov 25, 2025

Relocating or thinking of moving to Switzerland? You're probably already browsing our job listings, but you could also take the stress out of your job search by working with an expat-friendly recruitment agency.

Swiss recruitment agencies, headhunters and staffing consultants place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles at international companies, across fields such as IT, finance, engineering, pharma and executive search. With positions in Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Bern and other Swiss cities, these professional recruiters can help you find your next role.

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Rigby AG

Rigby AG is committed to becoming your trusted long-term recruitment partner. As a Tier 1 supplier to some of Switzerland’s most attractive employers, we can help you find the right opportunity. With headquarters in Zurich and collectively over 40 years’ experience in the local market, Rigby AG is strategically positioned to place you in a suitable role.

Michael Page

At the heart of our business are the thousands of people whose lives we change. Offering outstanding service to our clients and candidates, we provide exciting opportunities within our offices all over the world. We are proud to set the standard in the recruitment profession. Our specialist service with a personal touch which is how we change people’s lives, through creating an opportunity to reach their potential.

RM Group

RM Group has developed to become one of the leading companies in the field of IT Resources Management in Switzerland. As a specialised recruitment agency, we find highly qualified experts for your projects. The RM Group is among the few significant Swiss recruitment agencies, which fulfils all requirements related to compliance and quality assurance per ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GoodPriv@cy® and EcoVadis certification.

Basel International Search

Basel International Search GmbH is a Swiss owner-managed recruitment company, specialised in contingency search within the international Biotech & Pharmaceutical sector. We focus on recruitment of highly educated (MD, PhD, PharmD, MBA) employees for positions at mid-senior and senior levels and for senior specialist assignments. Our service is primarily adapted for difficult-to-fill vacancies in Biotech & Pharmaceutical businesses in Europe and overseas. 

Harvey Nash

The Harvey Nash Group has supported many of the world's top organisations to recruit, source and manage the highly-skilled talent they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive world. Our talented team of consultants come from a range of specialist backgrounds, and we’re united by our drive to always do best by our clients and candidates. We build honest, long-term partnerships, and use our passion for the Swiss marketplace to deliver the best talent into the best companies.

Experis

Transforming challenges into opportunity. Accelerating careers. Propelling business growth. Few companies can match Experis’ scope, history of success and reputation as the global leader in professional resourcing and workforce solutions. Experis accelerates business growth and careers by intensely attracting, assessing and placing specialised expertise in IT. Experis is a dedicated business unit of ManpowerGroup - a world leader in employment services for more than 60 years, and a recognised pioneer in the industry.

Swisslinx

As a Swiss market leader, we are experts in our core recruitment markets. Whether you seek retained or contingent search, RPO or consulting solutions, project staffing or program resourcing, our quality delivery is accurate and efficient. We offer a personal service and pride ourselves on our consultative partnership with our clients and candidates. Following a strong recruitment  methodology, our consultants work alongside research teams to identify, qualify and assess suitable candidates.

Recruitment agencies in Switzerland: frequently asked questions

Helpful context for expats and international companies exploring their options.

Connects candidates with employers, matching your skills and goals to open roles and supporting you through applications and interviews.

A recruitment agency fills a range of roles, while a headhunter typically focuses on senior or executive search and approaches candidates directly.

Usually not. Recruitment agencies are typically paid by the employer, so their services are generally free for candidates. Confirm with each agency.

A wide range, including IT, finance, engineering, life sciences and pharma, and executive and management roles.

Many handle permanent positions as well as temporary, interim and contract work.

Expat-friendly agencies understand the needs of international candidates and roles at international companies.

The agencies listed here work in English and place candidates at international employers.

Send your CV, register your interest, and a consultant will be in touch about suitable roles. You can approach more than one agency.

Look for agencies that specialise in your field or level, have experience with international candidates, and have good reviews.

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