Finding qualified workers in Romania is getting increasingly hard for numerous companies. Romania’s economy has been growing across various industries like construction and logistics, but the number of qualified workers at the local level does not keep up with the amount of work that needs to be done.
Companies are dealing with all kinds of issues, including a lack of skilled labour, increased costs, and delays with projects.
As more and more companies face these types of challenges, they are starting to seek solutions in terms of hiring foreign workers in Romania. If you have the right strategy, hiring across borders can allow your company to grow more quickly and operate more effectively; however, it takes careful planning, careful attention to regulations and expert assistance.
Dynamic Staffing Services provides global companies with structured and reliable solutions to manage their cross-border hiring. Our goal is to assist you in expanding your workforce easily and with as little risk as possible.
Understanding Workforce Demand in Romania
Various industries require a consistent flow of semi-skilled and skilled labour in Romania’s growing economy, particularly construction, manufacturing and logistics. Unfortunately for many companies, the qualified labour market is not able to provide what these companies’ needs are.
Labor Shortages
The qualified labour market is extremely limited for many different types of professions in Romania. Many skilled labourers have either left Romania for greater opportunities or are no longer available. This results in a lot of disconnectedness in terms of supply and demand.
Skills Shortages
When qualified workers are available, there is often a lack of skills necessary to enable them to be productive, thus taking away productivity and increasing the time necessary to train such workers.
Industry Demand
As the demand for projects in the areas of manufacturing, infrastructure, and supply chain networks continues to grow, so does the need for large teams to fulfil the needs of those projects. Companies will experience delays and operational difficulties without having enough qualified workers.
Thus, many companies are starting to explore their workplace options in Romania through international employment means.
Opportunities for Employers Hiring Foreign Workforce
Employers are able to fill workers as well as gain greater business value by hiring foreign workers.
Access to Global Talent Pool
International hiring gives employers access to a much larger pool of skilled workers worldwide than they would have by only hiring locally. Workers from outside of the country can bring additional skills and work experiences, which can contribute to higher-quality production and productivity.
Rapid Deployment of Workers
With the correct support and preparation, international hiring can be accomplished more quickly than hiring local workers. Using a pre-screened applicant pool and a clear, structured hiring process, the hiring process can be followed efficiently, allowing time to be used effectively during the hiring and onboarding process.
Cost-Effective Hiring Plans
Employers have the opportunity to use international hiring to create a more cost-competitive labour force. Using International Labor Markets can allow Employers to achieve their cost/quality balance in developing long-term budgets and profitability.
Employer Risk Management & Compliance
Hiring workers internationally presents significant risks to the Employer. By utilising expert services to assist with hiring processes, Employers can reduce the various risks associated with international hiring.
Documentation, Verification and Compliance processes create a smooth and efficient hiring process for Employers. Employers must adhere to the following requirements for hiring International Workers in Romania.
Compliance Requirements for Hiring Foreign Workers in Romania
Compliance is one of the most important areas of concern in international hiring. Employers must comply with all legal requirements at all times to avoid loss of time, penalties, or any other consequences.
Work Permits
Foreign workers need valid work permits to work in Romania. Employers must apply for these permits before hiring.
Visa Applications
Workers from outside of Romania also need to apply for their Visa before entering or remaining in Romania. The process for obtaining a Visa requires the correct documentation and approvals.
Labor Regulations
Romania has clear labour laws that all Employers must comply with when employing workers. All Employers are responsible for complying with the following Labour Laws:
- Written Employment Contracts
- Minimum Wage Paid
- Working Conditions
- Employer Responsibilities
Employers are fully responsible for ensuring that all legal requirements are met, keeping accurate records of all hiring activities, and complying with all applicable laws.
Without professional assistance, managing compliance with all laws can be an overwhelming and time-consuming process for an employer.
Employer Strategies for Successful Foreign Workforce Hiring
To have a successful international hiring process, it is important for employers to create a strategy before starting an international recruitment process.
Workforce Planning
Companies can avoid last-minute hiring problems by planning. Companies should:
- Determine the future workforce needs
- Create a timeline for hiring
- Budget: This will facilitate smooth operations.
Selecting The Right Recruitment Partner
Selecting the right recruitment partner is essential for a successful international hiring process, as a good recruitment partner will assist a business throughout the entire hiring process by acting as a resource to manage sourcing, screening and deploying candidates. Selecting the right recruitment partner will reduce risk and improve hiring results.
Pre-Screening Candidates
Pre-screening candidates ensures that they are qualified to perform the duties of their respective positions.
Pre-screening candidates involves checking:
- Skills
- Experience
- Background.
This will reduce the chance that the wrong candidate will be hired.
Management of Onboarding and Retention
Hiring includes not only the recruitment of new candidates, but also their successful onboarding and the company’s ability to retain them. Proper onboarding will enable the new employee to assimilate into the company culture more quickly and attain a higher level of productivity sooner.
Retention strategies will reduce turnover and provide greater stability to the business.
How Dynamic Staffing Services Supports Hiring in Romania
Dynamic Staffing Services has extensive experience regarding global recruiting and employment solutions, along with cross-border hiring options, including recruiting qualified and skilled candidates, as well as meeting employer expectations while complying with all legal requirements regarding documenting an international worker. Our company focuses on creating practical solutions for the issues facing employers today, which include:
Sourcing Talent
Dynamic Staffing Services sources qualified candidates from around the globe. Our locally based recruiting teams are able to locate and recruit qualified candidates for all types of industries in all types of positions to find the “right” candidate for the “right” position.
Screening and Validation
Dynamic Staffing Services has a human resource process that uses established procedures to assess and validate the qualifications of each candidate. By utilising skill testing, reference checking and criminal records checks, Dynamic Staffing Services identifies potential hiring risks that could impact the performance of a company’s workforce.
Documentation Support
Dynamic Staffing Services assists its clients by providing all the documentation required for an employer to hire an international worker (i.e. work permits, visas and employment contracts). Dynamic Staffing Services ensures that all documentation provided to its clients is accurate and compliant with all local laws.
Deployment and Mobilisation
Dynamic Staffing Services is committed to assisting its clients by managing the entire deployment process. We follow the deployment process by providing our clients with the qualified workers who meet all of their needs on time and within budget. Dynamic Staffing Services recognises that, when the deployment of workers is delayed, this has a negative impact on the business operations of our clients.
Compliance Support
Dynamic Staffing Services has extensive knowledge of the legal framework governing the hiring of employees within Romania and European Union regulations regarding the employment of an international worker. Our company consistently ensures that all employers with whom we work comply with legal requirements as it relates to employment, thereby protecting our clients from liability and supporting the overall business continuity of our clients.
Proven Results and Reliability
Dynamic Staffing Services has successfully assisted with employment recruitment and fulfilment of large-scale employee acquisition in various industries. We have consistently utilised structure and process to assist companies in reducing the time it takes to hire employees, improve the quality of their workforce and achieve compliance with the legal parameters outlined in Romania or European Union regulations. Dynamic Staffing Services is a valuable strategic partner for employers by assisting them in planning for, recruiting and growing their businesses with confidence.
If you have a need to hire or expand your workforce in Romania, we’ve got a very qualified team that is prepared to assist you. Contact our experts today at clientservices@dss-hr.com. Together, we will develop an effective workforce strategy to support your continued business growth.
FAQs
What are the reasons for companies to employ foreign workers in Romania?
Employment of Foreign Workers will cover any skill shortages encountered, reduce delays and assist in the growth of your business by providing access to a wider selection of talent than you would typically be able to source from within Romania.
What is the method of hiring foreign workers in Romania?
The hiring method includes recruiting candidates, obtaining work permits, visa formalities and compliance with labour laws.
What are the compliance requirements?
There are compliance rules that need to be followed by employers relating to work permits, visas, contracts and labour laws. Employers need to ensure that they have all the appropriate documentation required.
What is the role of a recruitment agency in foreign worker employment?
The recruitment agency manages the entire hiring process. This includes recruitment, screening, and management of the applicant’s required documentation throughout the entire employment process. There is no risk to the employer, and the applicant can be successfully employed in an efficient time frame.
