Recruitment Services in Romania
Hiring · Executive search · Salary benchmarking · Payroll & HR administration
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), REVISAL registration, working time rules, minimum wage compliance, notice periods and termination procedures — is essential to avoid costly mistakes.
Romania For Business SRL 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, REVISAL 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.
Romanian companies on the microenterprise tax regime (1%/3% 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 SRL coordinates the first employee hire and REVISAL registration as part of the post-registration package.
Romanian Labour Market — Key Facts for International Employers
Average gross monthly salary — Bucharest IT sector (2024)
Minimum gross wage (salariul minim brut) — Jan 2024
Employee social contribution (CAS) on gross salary
Statutory minimum annual leave (20 working days)
Minimum notice period — indefinite-term contracts
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 SRL 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 REVISAL registration.
- Role specification and job posting
- CV screening and candidate shortlist
- Interview coordination
- Reference checks
- CIM contract drafting (Romanian Law)
- REVISAL pre-employment registration
- Onboarding documentation
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
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
Payroll & HR Administration
Monthly payroll processing, REVISAL management and ongoing HR administration — handled by qualified Romanian HR professionals.
- Monthly payroll calculation (gross-to-net)
- ANAF declarations (D112)
- REVISAL — hires, changes, exits
- Employment contract management
- Holiday and leave tracking
- HR compliance calendar
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 | ~20.8% of gross salary |
| Health insurance — CASS | 10% of gross salary | 4% of gross salary |
| Income tax (impozit pe venit) | 10% of taxable income | — |
| Labour inspectorate levy (ITM) | — | ~0.25% of gross salary fund |
| Total employee deduction from gross | ~45% of gross | — |
| Total employer cost above gross salary | — | ~25% of gross |
| Example: employee on €1,000 gross | ~€550 net take-home | ~€1,250 total employer cost |
For every RON 1,000 of gross salary, the employer pays approximately RON 250 in additional employer social contributions — making the true cost of each employee approximately 125% of the agreed gross salary. 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 SRL’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 REVISAL 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 REVISAL registration completed within days of the company receiving its registration certificate — meeting the 30-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
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)
- REVISAL 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 REVISAL from €150/contract
- Payroll + HR full package (up to 10 employees) from €400/mo