What Powerserv Austria does

Powerserv Austria GmbH is a commercial personnel services firm headquartered in Guntramsdorf, Austria, founded in 1986 and operating a nationwide branch network across the country. The company delivers temporary staffing (Arbeitskräfteüberlassung), Try & Hire arrangements, payroll outsourcing (Payroll- und Lohnverrechnung), permanent direct placement (Personalvermittlung), and HR consulting, serving clients across multiple industry verticals with 1,000+ active client accounts. The firm reports 500+ active job listings and references 3,500+ candidates placed annually, supported by EN ISO 9001:2015 certification and ÖPDL industry association membership.

Operations follow a traditional staffing-services model: candidates are sourced through branch offices and online channels, screened via structured interview methodology, and deployed to client enterprises under temporary staffing contracts that bill clients at markup over candidate wages. Direct placement generates one-time placement fees on permanent hires, while payroll outsourcing and HR consulting generate recurring service fees. Distribution is branch-led across Austria, with an online job-listing presence providing candidate acquisition and employer brand visibility. Employee count sits in the 1,001–5,000 range, and the firm is led by CEO Dr. Martin Zieger. Recent recognition includes the EcoVadis 2025 sustainability rating, EN ISO 9001:2015 certification, and the Robin Mood Award 2025. A 2025 strategic cooperation with Murauer Technology extends the firm's footprint into executive and expert placement, signaling measured vertical expansion rather than a fundamental shift in business model.

Name

Powerserv Austria

Legal name

POWERSERV Austria GmbH

Website

https://powerserv.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Powerserv Austria is a 1986-founded Austrian personnel services firm headquartered in Guntramsdorf, providing temporary staffing, direct placement, payroll outsourcing, and HR consulting to 1,000+ client enterprises through a nationwide branch network of 1,001–5,000 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Perchtoldsdorf

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Arbeitskräfteüberlassung (Labor Leasing): Temporary labor leasing services where Powerserv deploys its own employed workers to client companies. Powerserv acts as the employer of record, handling payroll, social security, and legal compliance. Clients pay for the staffing service based on worker hours or contracted periods.
2. Try & Hire: Trial-to-hire service allowing companies to evaluate a worker on assignment before making a permanent hiring decision. If the client hires the worker permanently after the trial period, a placement fee is charged.
3. Payroll Outsourcing: HR outsourcing service where Powerserv handles payroll administration, wage accounting, and related compliance tasks for client companies. Billed as a recurring service fee.
4. Personalvermittlung (Direct Placement/Recruitment): Focused candidate search and direct placement service for companies seeking to fill permanent positions. Revenue is earned upon successful placement of a candidate.
5. HR Consulting: Holistic HR advisory services tailored to client requirements, including workforce planning, organizational development, and recruitment strategy consulting.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Powerserv Austria is a personnel services company that provides modular HR and staffing solutions to employers and job seekers across Austria. Its core offerings include temporary labor leasing (Arbeitskräfteüberlassung), Try & Hire trial-to-hire arrangements, payroll outsourcing, direct placement (Personalvermittlung), and HR consulting, supplemented by candidate career services and participation in the AMS 'Sprungbrett' reintegration program.

Product overview

Powerserv Austria operates as a staffing and personnel services company offering a modular portfolio of HR solutions. The core offerings include Arbeitskräfteüberlassung (temporary staffing), Try & Hire (trial employment), Payroll outsourcing, Personalvermittlung (direct placement), and HR Consulting. These services are complemented by support offerings including vocational training and career planning services. The company also participates in government initiatives like the Sprungbrett program for reintegrating long-term unemployed workers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arbeitskräfteüberlassung (Temporary Staffing / Labor Leasing) Temporary worker deployment service placing Powerserv-employed workers with client companies for flexible staffing needs. Powerserv acts as the employer of record, handling payroll, social security, and legal compliance for the duration of each assignment.
• Try & Hire Trial employment arrangement that lets companies assess a worker on assignment before committing to a permanent hire, eliminating entrepreneurial risk. If the client hires the worker permanently after the trial, a placement fee is charged.
• Payroll (HR Outsourcing) HR outsourcing service in which Powerserv takes over payroll administration, wage accounting, and related compliance tasks for client companies, billed as a recurring service fee.
• Personalvermittlung (Direct Placement / Permanent Recruitment) Focused candidate search and direct placement service for companies seeking to fill permanent positions; revenue is earned upon successful placement.
• HR Consulting Holistic HR advisory services tailored to client requirements, covering workforce planning, organizational development, and recruitment strategy consulting.
• Weiterbildung (Vocational Training and Continuing Education) Vocational training and continuing education programs delivered in cooperation with external recognized institutions to support candidate career advancement.
• Karriere-Service (Career Service) Career planning and guidance service to help individuals make informed professional decisions.
• Sprungbrett Initiative (AMS Reintegration Program) Workforce reintegration program operated in partnership with AMS (Austrian Public Employment Service) to bring long-term unemployed individuals back into work through integration assistance subsidies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recruiters using structured interview methodology achieve over 80% accuracy in hiring forecasts
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AMS (Arbeitsmarktservice Österreich)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Powerserv participates in the AMS 'Sprungbrett' program initiated on July 1, 2021, which aims to reintegrate approximately 50,000 long-term unemployed individuals back into the workforce by year-end. The ÖPDL (Austrian Personnel Service Providers Association), of which Powerserv is a member, collaborated with the Austrian Ministry of Labour to develop integration measures using input subsidies (Eingliederungsbeihilfe). Powerserv's management (Dr. Martin Zieger) met with AMS executives to develop joint proposals for workforce reintegration support.
• Murauer TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowerserv entered into a strategic cooperation with Murauer Technology. This partnership enables Powerserv to offer its clients more comprehensive and tailored solutions. Murauer Technology specializes in identifying and placing leadership and expert-level talent in fields including software, IT, electronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, and engineering — complementing Powerserv's core staffing services.
• ÖPDL (Österreichischer Personaldienstleister Verband)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowerserv is a member of the Austrian Association of Personnel Service Providers (ÖPDL), which represents the industry in negotiations with government bodies including the Austrian Ministry of Labour and AMS. The association conducts surveys among member companies on topics such as labor shortages and advocates for policy positions on behalf of the staffing industry.
• uvex-safety.comminorOthersPowerserv partners with uvex for workwear/safety clothing, offering its employees (particularly those in industrial/leasing assignments) access to occupational safety apparel. The partnership is displayed on Powerserv's website footer as a partner for work clothing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Manpower Austria: Austrian operations of global staffing group ManpowerGroup, providing temporary staffing, recruitment, and workforce solutions. Competes for the same Austrian employer clients as Powerserv.
• Randstad Austria: Austrian subsidiary of Randstad, one of the world's largest staffing firms, offering temporary and permanent placement plus HR solutions. Direct overlap with Powerserv's core services at greater scale.
• Adecco Austria: Austrian arm of the global staffing leader offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, and career transition services. Overlaps with Powerserv across all service lines but operates as part of a much larger global portfolio.

Direct peers

• Trenkwalder Austria: Austrian-headquartered staffing and HR services group operating labor leasing, direct placement, and HR consulting across Austria. Closely comparable to Powerserv by geography, service portfolio, and mid-market client focus.
• DIS AG Austria: Austrian operations of DIS AG, offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR consulting with a focus on qualified professional roles. Overlaps with Powerserv's Try & Hire and direct placement offerings.
• persona service Austria: Austrian subsidiary of the German persona service group offering temporary staffing, Try & Hire equivalents, and permanent placement. Direct competitor in Austrian temp staffing.
• I.K. Hofmann Austria: Austrian arm of German staffing firm I.K. Hofmann, providing labor leasing, direct placement, and HR services. Comparable service model and target segment to Powerserv.
• LGI Personaldienstleistungen: Austrian staffing firm offering temporary work, permanent placement, and HR outsourcing with a similar national branch model. Directly comparable in service mix and target customer segments.
• BERA Personalberatung: Austrian staffing and HR services firm providing temporary work, direct placement, and HR consulting with a comparable regional branch structure and client profile to Powerserv.

Emerging players

• Hays Austria: Austrian arm of Hays, specializing in recruitment for qualified and professional roles (IT, engineering, life sciences). Adjacent competitor for Powerserv's higher-skill placement work and Murauer Technology partnership scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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