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Recruitment Services in Romania

Hiring · Executive search · Salary benchmarking · Payroll & HR administration

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Hiring in Romania is governed by the Romanian Labour Code (Codul Muncii) – one of the most employee-protective employment law frameworks in the EU. For international companies establishing or expanding in Romania, navigating the Labour Code’s mandatory requirements – individual employment contracts (CIM), REGES-ONLINE registration, working time rules, minimum wage compliance, notice periods and termination procedures – is essential to avoid costly mistakes.

Romania for Business Advisory S.R.L. provides end-to-end recruitment and HR services for international companies hiring in Romania – from the initial salary benchmarking and role specification through candidate search, interview coordination, employment contract drafting, REGES-ONLINE registration and ongoing payroll administration. All services are delivered in English, with a single coordinator managing the relationship between the international client and Romania’s HR and payroll requirements.

Microenterprise companies must hire at least one employee within 90 days of registration

Romanian companies on the microenterprise tax regime (1% revenue tax) must maintain at least one full-time employee at all times to retain microenterprise eligibility. A company that registers and loses its microenterprise status through failure to hire shifts to the 16% standard CIT rate – retroactively from the quarter in which the condition was breached. Romania for Business Advisory S.R.L. coordinates the first employee hire and REGES-ONLINE registration as part of the post-registration package.

Romanian Labour Market – Key Facts for International Employers

€3,700

Average gross monthly salary – Bucharest IT sector (2024)

RON 4,325

Minimum gross wage (salariul minim brut) – from July 2026

25%

Employee social contribution (CAS) on gross salary

4 weeks

Statutory minimum annual leave (20 working days)

20 working days

Minimum statutory notice period for dismissals where notice is required

REGES-ONLINE

Mandatory pre-start employment register – before Day 1

Salary and contribution data above is indicative – verify current minimum wage and social contribution rates before publication. Minimum wage in Romania is reviewed and updated by Government Decision.

Recruitment & HR Services – Four Areas Covered

Romania for Business Advisory S.R.L. covers four recruitment and HR service areas with dedicated supporting pages. Each page provides a detailed guide to the service, the Romanian Labour Code framework and pricing.

Hiring Employees in Romania

End-to-end hiring for international companies – from job description and sourcing through interview coordination, contract drafting and REGES-ONLINE registration.

  • Role specification and job posting
  • CV screening and candidate shortlist
  • Interview coordination
  • Reference checks
  • CIM contract drafting (Romanian Law)
  • REGES-ONLINE pre-employment registration
  • Onboarding documentation

Hiring employees guide →

Executive Search in Romania

Retained and contingency executive search for senior and specialist roles – C-suite, directors, department heads and hard-to-find technical specialists.

  • Confidential senior-level search
  • Direct approach and headhunting
  • Leadership assessment
  • Market intelligence and competitor mapping
  • Compensation structuring advice
  • Retained and contingency models

Executive search guide →

Salary Benchmarking in Romania

Accurate salary data for Romanian roles – by sector, city, seniority and function – to support hiring decisions and annual compensation reviews.

  • Gross and net salary ranges by role
  • By sector: IT, finance, legal, ops, HR
  • By city: Bucharest, Cluj, Timișoara, Brașov
  • Benefits benchmarking (meal tickets, health)
  • Pay equity and band structure review
  • Annual compensation review support

Salary benchmarking guide →

Payroll & HR Administration

Monthly payroll processing, REGES-ONLINE management and ongoing HR administration – handled by qualified Romanian HR professionals.

  • Monthly payroll calculation (gross-to-net)
  • ANAF declarations (D112)
  • REGES-ONLINE – hires, changes, exits
  • Employment contract management
  • Holiday and leave tracking
  • HR compliance calendar

Payroll & HR guide →

Cost of Employment in Romania – Employer Contributions

Understanding the full cost of employment is essential for international companies budgeting for Romanian hires. The table below shows the employer and employee contribution structure for a Romanian employee on a standard indefinite-term contract.

Contribution Employee rate (on gross) Employer rate (on gross)
Social insurance – CAS (pension) 25% of gross salary –
Health insurance – CASS 10% of gross salary –
Income tax (impozit pe venit) 10% of taxable income –
Work insurance contribution (CAM) – 2.25% of gross salary
Total employee deduction from gross ~45% of gross –
Total employer cost above gross salary – generally 2.25% of gross salary
Example: employee on €1,000 gross net salary depends on applicable deductions and exemptions approximately €1,022.50 total employer cost before any additional employer-specific costs
For a standard employment relationship, the employer generally pays the gross salary plus the 2.25% work insurance contribution (CAM), subject to any specific additional obligations.

For every RON 1,000 of gross salary, the employer generally pays an additional RON 22.50 as the 2.25% work insurance contribution (CAM), subject to any specific additional obligations. This is comparable to or lower than most Western European markets, but must be budgeted for correctly. The employee takes home approximately 55% of their gross salary after all personal deductions.

Contribution rates above are indicative and verified annually. Social contribution rates are confirmed by the Fiscal Code each year. Romania for Business Advisory S.R.L.‘s accounting and HR teams apply current rates for each payroll period.

Why International Companies Choose Our Recruitment & HR Service

What we offer Why it matters for international employers
English-language throughout All candidate shortlists, interview notes, employment contracts and HR documents are delivered in English. You understand every step – not just the outcome.
Labour Code compliance built in Every employment contract we draft is Romanian Labour Code compliant. Every REGES-ONLINE registration is made before Day 1. Every payroll calculation uses current legal rates. Compliance is not optional for us – it is the baseline.
Integrated with company establishment If you are registering a new Romanian SRL, our HR team can have the first employee’s contract ready and REGES-ONLINE registration completed within days of the company receiving its registration certificate – meeting the 90-day microenterprise condition automatically.
Sector-specific recruitment Our recruitment partner network includes specialists in IT, technology, finance, legal, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and professional services – the sectors most commonly sought by our international client base.
Payroll and HR as a managed service We do not just recruit – we manage ongoing payroll and HR administration for your Romanian team, giving you a single point of contact for the entire employment lifecycle: from hire to offboarding.
Transparent fee structure Recruitment fees are confirmed in writing before the search begins. Payroll fees are fixed per employee – no hidden charges. All fees are disclosed upfront and agreed before engagement.

Pricing – Recruitment & HR Services in Romania

Recruitment fees are charged on successful placement. Payroll and HR administration fees are monthly – scaled by employee count. All fees are confirmed in writing before any work begins.

RECRUITMENT SERVICES IN ROMANIA

on request
quoted per service

ALL RECRUITMENT AND HR ENGAGEMENTS INCLUDE:

  • Initial consultation – workforce requirements, role specifications, hiring timeline
  • Romanian labour market assessment – talent availability, salary benchmarks, competition
  • Candidate sourcing – multi-channel search including LinkedIn, specialist platforms, direct approach
  • CV screening and first-round filtering – against agreed technical and cultural criteria
  • Interview coordination – scheduling, briefing, candidate management throughout
  • Reference and background checks – employment history verification
  • Offer preparation and negotiation support – salary, benefits, contract terms
  • Contract drafting – Romanian-law-compliant individual employment contract (CIM)
  • REGES-ONLINE registration – candidate registered in the national employment register before start date
  • Onboarding documentation – employee file, GDPR consent, health and safety briefing
  • English-language updates throughout – single point of contact for the international client

INDICATIVE FEES – BY SERVICE

  • Recruitment – junior / mid-level hire (1 role) from €1,500
  • Recruitment – senior hire (1 role, annual salary €25k–50k) 15–18% of annual gross salary
  • Executive search – C-level / director / specialist (1 role) 20–25% of annual gross salary
  • Salary benchmarking report – single role / job family from €500
  • Salary benchmarking report – full company / market study from €1,500
  • Payroll administration – per employee per month from €25/employee
  • HR administration – employment contract drafting and REGES-ONLINE from €150/contract
  • Payroll + HR full package (up to 10 employees) from €400/mo

All engagement fees confirmed in writing before work begins. Recruitment fees are payable on successful placement. Payroll and HR administration fees are monthly and subject to employee count. Fees may be subject to Romanian VAT.

Frequently Asked Questions – Recruitment & HR Services in Romania

REGES-ONLINE is the Romanian national employment register, maintained by the Labour Inspectorate (Inspectoratul Teritorial de Muncă – ITM). Every employer in Romania must register each employee in REGES-ONLINE before their first working day – including the contract start date, position, working hours and salary. Registration cannot be done retroactively without triggering fines. Romania for Business Advisory S.R.L. completes REGES-ONLINE registration as a mandatory part of every recruitment engagement.

The national minimum gross wage (salariul minim brut pe economie) is set by Government Decision and reviewed periodically. From July 2026, the minimum gross wage is RON 4,325/month. Romania for Business Advisory S.R.L. verifies the current minimum wage rate at the time of each employment contract – do not rely on figures that may be outdated.

Companies on the microenterprise tax regime (1% revenue tax) must satisfy the statutory employee condition. If the employee condition ceases to be met and is not restored within the statutory period, the company loses microenterprise status and shifts to the 16% standard corporate income tax rate – retroactively from the relevant quarter. For companies on the standard CIT regime, there is no mandatory minimum employee count. However, most regulated businesses and VAT-registered companies with non-resident directors face practical pressure to hire at least one employee.

An individual employment contract (contract individual de muncă – CIM) must be written in Romanian and must include: the employer’s and employee’s full details, job title and description, workplace address, start date, duration (definite or indefinite term), working hours, gross salary, annual leave entitlement, notice period, applicable collective bargaining agreement (if any), and any probation period. Romania for Business Advisory S.R.L. drafts bilingual (Romanian/English) CIMs that are fully compliant with the Romanian Labour Code.

Our recruitment partner network covers the main sectors sought by our international client base: IT and technology (software development, DevOps, QA, cybersecurity), finance and accounting (financial controllers, CFOs, accountants), legal (in-house counsel, paralegals), operations and logistics, manufacturing and engineering, HR, marketing and communications, and professional services. For executive and specialist search, we operate across all sectors through targeted headhunting.

The timeline depends on the role and seniority. For a standard professional role: job brief preparation and posting (1 week), CV screening (1–2 weeks), first-round interviews (1–2 weeks), second-round interviews and offer (1–2 weeks), notice period of previous employer (30–90 days) – total from brief to start date: approximately 8–14 weeks for mid-level roles. Senior roles typically take longer: 12–20 weeks. The REGES-ONLINE registration and contract signing can be completed within 2–3 days once the candidate accepts the offer.

IT salaries in Romania vary significantly by specialisation, seniority and location. Indicative gross monthly salary ranges in Bucharest (2024): junior developer (1–3 years) €800–1,500/month; mid-level developer (3–6 years) €1,500–2,500/month; senior developer (6+ years) €2,500–4,000/month; technical lead/architect €3,500–6,000/month. Cluj-Napoca salaries are comparable to Bucharest; other cities are typically 10–20% lower. Romania for Business Advisory S.R.L.‘s salary benchmarking reports provide current, verified salary ranges by role, sector and city.

Yes – payroll administration is one of our core ongoing services. We calculate monthly gross-to-net payroll for all employees, prepare and submit the D112 payroll tax declaration to ANAF, manage REGES-ONLINE entries (hires, salary changes, exits), track annual leave and provide monthly payroll summaries in English to the client. Payroll is priced per employee per month – starting from €25/employee, with a minimum monthly engagement fee. Contact us for a payroll quote based on your employee count.