Executive Search in Bosnia and Herzegovina

As you may already know, Servitalent is part of the headhunters network Talentor International.

Some time ago we created an initiative called "Spanish e-coffee with..." in which, little by little, we are coordinating with the teams from the different countries that make up this network, in order to share a "virtual coffee" to get to know each other and, also, explore ways to collaborate together in the search for executive talent in both countries. In this way we both manage to improve our global recruitment services and, at the same time, get closer to the culture and peculiarities of these countries in order to better understand the needs of their market.

A couple of weeks ago we were able to meet our colleagues from Bosnia and Herzegovina in one of these "virtual coffees". We were able to talk to the Popcorn Recruiters team and share details and experiences about both countries.

Ema Hasicevic, Business Operations Associate, in a short interview, she told us some of the main keys to a better understanding of the market in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Could you give us a short introduction about Talentor Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Popcorn Recruiters is a home-grown provider of recruitment and staffing services, specializinh in the IT and BPO industry. We work with a diverse portfolio of international and regional companies, ranging from start-ups and scale.ups to global enterprises. At Popcorn Recruiters, we take a data-driven approach to hiring and leverage Agile and Lean recruitment methodologies. We stay up-to-date with the latest sourcing and engagement strategies to ensure better success with passive candidate pools. This allow us to quickly identify and attract top talent for our clients, saving them time and resources in their recruitment efforts.

What would you say are the most important factors for a foreign company to consider when looking for talent in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

• Legislation: Bosnia and Herzegovina has specific laws and regulations related to employment, including labor laws, tax laws, and social security laws. It is important to familirize yourself with these regulations before starting the search for talent.

• Salary policies: Bosnia and Herzegovina has a relatively low cost of living compared to many other countries, but it is still important to offer competitive salaries to attract top talent. Therefore, this is the reason why many companies looking to expand their business operations in Bosnia and Herzegovin chose to conduct a market research of the average salaries for particular positions in local market and ensure that their salaries are in line with the local norms.

• Mobility: Bosnia and Herzegovina has a relatively low level of mobility with many people preferring to work close to their home. It is important to consider this when recruiting and focusing on attracting candidates who are willing to commute or relocate if necessary.

• Social benefits: In Bosnia and Herzegovina, social benefits are an important consideration for many employees. This is also the reason why companies conduct research on the most common compensation packages among their competitors.

What are the most in-demand positions in the Bosnian market?

The most demanded positions by foreign companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina are: IT Professionals, Customer Support positions, Finance and Accounting professionals and Human Resources professionals.

What sector are you specialized in at Carrington Associates?

We are mostly specialized in:

• IT Recruitment.

• Outsourcing and Offshoring.

• Accounting, administration, HR, Customer support, etc.

Do you have experience in executive search within the Spanish market?

We had direct experience with the Spanish job market where we recruitet IT Professionals in Barcelona.

Expanding our recruitment operations to Spain would be an interesting opportunity for our company considering that we have a Spanish-speaking recruiter on our team. Besides that, we have a great talent pool of IT professionals drom EU countries who are seeing Spain as a desirable place to live and work in.

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