Staff Secondment
We deploy our own employees to work at your premises. Intermann remains the legal employer — we handle payroll, social security, A1 certificates, transport, accommodation, and EU compliance. You simply manage the daily work.
Direct Recruitment
We find and screen candidates who then become your direct employees. You gain full control over the employment relationship. Choose between our Basic contract (sourcing only) or Continuous contract (full expatriation management).
Side-by-Side Comparison
Every detail that matters when choosing between secondment and recruitment.
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Staff Secondment
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Direct Recruitment
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| Legal employer | Intermann (staffing agency) | Your company (direct hire) |
| Payroll & social contributions | Managed by Intermann | Managed by your company |
| Work permits & A1 certificates | Handled by Intermann | Your responsibility (or assisted) |
| Worker replacement guarantee | ✅ Included — zero disruption | ❌ Not included (new search needed) |
| Transport & accommodation | Organised by Intermann | Your responsibility |
| On-site supervision | Available (dedicated coordinator) | Your responsibility |
| Contract duration | Flexible: weeks to 18 months | Permanent or fixed-term |
| Administrative burden | Near zero — we handle everything | Standard employer obligations |
| Cost structure | Hourly / daily rate (all-inclusive) | Placement fee + employer costs |
| Speed of deployment | 2–4 weeks | 1–3 weeks (candidate delivery) |
| Best for | Scaling fast, seasonal peaks, projects | Building your permanent team |
Why Choose Secondment?
Ideal when you need a workforce fast, without becoming the legal employer. We take on 100% of the administrative and legal burden. Available with Romanian and Bulgarian workers, including for construction projects.
Zero Legal Risk
Intermann remains the legal employer. We handle EU compliance, A1 certificates, posted worker declarations, and local labour law — in every destination country.
Fast Deployment
Need 20 workers in 3 weeks? Our database of pre-screened Romanian and Bulgarian workers means we can mobilise teams rapidly, with transport and accommodation included.
All-Inclusive Pricing
One transparent daily or hourly rate covers wages, social contributions, insurance, transport, accommodation, and our management fee. No hidden costs.
Replacement Guarantee
If a seconded worker leaves or underperforms, we replace them immediately at no extra cost — ensuring zero disruption to your operations.
AI-Powered Instant Translation
On all secondment contracts, we provide a free AI translation device that instantly translates Romanian and Bulgarian into your company's language — eliminating communication barriers from day one.
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Why Choose Direct Recruitment?
Best when you want to build a permanent team. The candidates we source become your employees — with our full support during the hiring process.
Candidate Ownership
The worker becomes your direct employee. You build your own team with full control over career development, training, and long-term retention.
Access to EU Talent
Our 15+ specialised recruiters source candidates from Romania and Bulgaria across all sectors — construction, logistics, manufacturing, IT, healthcare, and more.
Two Contract Models
Choose Basic Recruitment (candidate sourcing & screening) or Continuous Recruitment (full expatriation management, logistics, and turnover guarantee).
No Placement, No Fee
You only pay when we successfully place a candidate who meets your requirements. Our incentives are fully aligned with your hiring success.
Which Model Is Right for You?
Choose Secondment if…
- You need workers for a specific project or period
- You want zero administrative burden
- You need fast scaling (20+ workers in weeks)
- You prefer all-inclusive pricing with no surprises
- You need a turnover replacement guarantee
- You don't want to handle foreign payroll/compliance
Choose Recruitment if…
- You want to build a permanent, loyal team
- You prefer full control over employment terms
- You have HR capacity to manage foreign workers
- You're looking for long-term talent investment
- You want to integrate workers into your culture
- You only need candidate sourcing, not full management
Not sure which model fits your situation? We'll help you decide — no commitment.
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