Opletalová & Partners

What Opletalová & Partners does

Opletalová & Partners is a Prague-based executive search and HR consulting firm founded in 2021 by Šárka Taxová, who has been active in external recruitment since 1991. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior management and specialized expert candidates across industry verticals including IT, engineering, construction, healthcare, sales/marketing/logistics/finance/HR/legal, and arts. Its core service portfolio comprises Executive Search/Direct Search recruitment, HR Consulting (Leadership Advisory, Talent Mapping, Outplacement, Assessment/Development Centers, Market Mapping, Salary Surveys, HR Audit), and SHL-certified psychodiagnostic testing for candidate performance and personality assessment, complemented by career counseling services for individual candidates.

The firm operates a direct B2B sales model targeting enterprise and mid-market clients across the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and other foreign markets on an as-needed basis. Revenue is generated through bespoke, quote-based professional service engagements structured as project fees or success-based retainers, with all services customized to client requirements. A team of approximately 5–7 specialists — including founder Šárka Taxová and HR researcher Barbora Švarcbachová — delivers services grounded in a four-pillar approach (Critical Thinking, Communication, Cooperation, Creativity) with an emphasis on personalized, relationship-driven engagement.

The firm maintains long-term enterprise relationships with named clients including Microsoft, Vodafone, Pfizer, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions CZ, HIPP Czech, CANCOM Czech Republic, tibiQ Automotive, TESYCO GROUP, and MARKÍZA-SLOVAKIA, supplemented by strategic partnerships with ČZU Prague, the Czech Institute of Internal Auditors, the Recruitment Association, and GameChangers.Family. Certification as an SHL psychodiagnostics partner (2022) and a relocated Vinohrady headquarters (April 2024) reflect incremental capability and operational buildout.

Name

Opletalová & Partners

Legal name

Opletalová & Partners

Website

https://opletalova.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Opletalová & Partners is a Prague-based executive search and HR consulting firm founded in 2021, placing mid-to-senior management and specialized professionals across Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia. The firm delivers executive search, HR consulting, SHL-certified psychodiagnostics, and career counseling to enterprise clients across IT, healthcare, engineering, and other verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search and HR Consulting

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACAFAB

Executive & Leadership Direct Hire

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Permanent Placement & Direct Hire

SECONDARYBPACAFAC

Professional & Technical Direct Hire (IT, Engineering, Finance, Healthcare)

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Permanent Placement & Direct Hire

SECONDARYBPAHAGAF

Compensation, Benefits & Rewards Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Human Capital & Organizational Consulting

Keywords

• Executive search services
• HR consulting services
• Direct recruitment
• Talent acquisition
• Leadership advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Executive Search / Direct Search Recruitment Services: Core recruitment services for specialized, expert, and executive-level positions in middle and upper management across Czech Republic and foreign markets (Germany, Poland, Slovakia, others). Revenue is generated through professional service fees, likely project-based or success-fee arrangements.
2. HR Consulting Services: Includes Leadership Advisory, Talent Mapping, Outplacement services, Assessment Center / Development Center, Market Mapping / Salary Survey, HR Audit, and HR Training/education seminars tailored to client needs.
3. Career Counseling / Mentoring: Individual career consultations including professional advice for career advancement, self-presentation coaching (CV writing, social media presentation, interview preparation), and labor market information for candidates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Opletalová & Partners provides executive search and direct search recruitment for specialized, expert, and senior management positions across the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia. The firm complements recruitment with HR consulting services covering Leadership Advisory, Talent Mapping, Outplacement, Assessment and Development Centers, Market Mapping/Salary Surveys, HR Audit, and customized HR Training. Certified psychodiagnostic testing and individual career counseling for candidates round out the offering.

Product overview

Opletalová & Partners is an executive search and HR consulting firm offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered around talent acquisition and human capital development. The core offerings include Executive Search/Direct Search recruitment services for specialized and management positions, complemented by HR Consulting Services covering Leadership Advisory, Talent Mapping, Outplacement, Assessment/Development Centers, Market Mapping, and HR Audit. Additional value-added services include Psychodiagnostics (SHL-certified since 2022), HR Development/Training programs, and Career Counseling/Mentoring for candidates. The company operates primarily in the Czech Republic with expanded services to Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and other international markets as needed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search / Direct Search Professional recruitment service for specialized, expert, and non-standard positions in middle and senior management across the Czech Republic and international markets including Germany, Poland, and Slovakia, serving companies in sales, marketing, logistics, finance, HR, legal, IT, engineering, construction, healthcare, and arts.
• HR Consulting Services Comprehensive HR advisory for healthy company development, including Leadership Advisory, Talent Mapping, Outplacement, Assessment Center / Development Center, Market Mapping / Salary Survey, and HR Audit, for companies seeking strategic HR support.
• Psychodiagnostics Psychodiagnostic testing of candidates' and employees' performance and personality dimensions with interpretation, supported by official SHL certification obtained in 2022.
• HR Development / Training Customized training and educational seminars in the field of human resources, tailored to client needs and briefs.
• Career Counseling / Mentoring Individual career consultations including professional advice, career advancement guidance, and self-presentation coaching covering CV writing, social media presentation, and interview preparation for job seekers and professionals in career transition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-term client relationships spanning years, e.g., two-year partnership with CANCOM Czech Republic, ongoing collaboration with Microsoft

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• SHLcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022SHL certification partnership for psychodiagnostics. In 2022, Opletalová & Partners obtained official SHL certification for psychodiagnostic testing of candidates and employees, covering both performance and personality dimensions. This enables the company to offer certified assessment and interpretation services as part of its executive search and HR development offerings.
• České zemědělská univerzita (ČZU) - Provozně ekonomická fakultacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term educational partnership with the Faculty of Economics and Management at ČZU Prague. The company engages in guest lectures, student career guidance, and shares labor market insights with students. Collaboration includes events such as 'QUO VADIS? Pracovní trh' conferences and AI in recruitment lectures.
• Český Institut Interních Auditorů (Czech Institute of Internal Auditors)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Czech Institute of Internal Auditors for HR audit discussions, labor market trend sharing, and professional development events. Šárka Taxová has presented at their forums on topics including HR management steps and labor market development.
• GameChangers.FamilysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term collaboration with GameChangers.Family, an organization hosting business and sport networking events. Opletalová & Partners has been a supporter since March 2026 and participates in business breakfast meetings and networking events connecting the worlds of business, sport, and innovation.
• Recruitment Association (Recruitment Club)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpletalová & Partners is a member of the Recruitment Association, a non-profit professional organization. The company participates in Innovation Summits and industry events organized by the association, aiming to advance recruitment practices through ethical, efficient, and quality-driven approaches.
• PerkmanminorOthersCollaboration with Perkman, a gift book publisher (nakladatelství dárkových knih), during the 2025 Christmas season. Perkman publishes thematic books such as 'Výletní kronika' and 'Díky, že Tě mám.' The collaboration involved gifting books to clients and partners during the holiday season.
• Sázíme stromy (SazimeStromy.cz)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership with Sázíme stromy organization. Opletalová & Partners has planted apple trees to celebrate company anniversaries (including the 3-year anniversary in 2021-2024) and participates in tree planting activities. Trees are maintained by the organization and its founder Tomáš Vodička.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Michael Page Czech Republic: International recruitment firm with a Czech office focused on permanent placement of mid-to-senior professionals across industries — directly comparable in target roles and customer base.
• Hays Czech Republic: Global recruitment firm with a direct Czech office offering permanent placement, executive search and HR services across multiple industries — directly comparable in service mix and target market to Opletalová & Partners.
• ManpowerGroup Czech Republic: Global staffing firm with Czech operations covering permanent placement, executive search and talent advisory — comparable in service breadth and enterprise client focus.
• Grafton Recruitment Czech Republic: International recruitment group with a strong Czech presence offering permanent placement, temporary staffing and executive search across multiple verticals, directly competing for mid/senior mandates.
• Robert Half Czech Republic: Global specialist in finance, IT and management recruitment operating in Prague; competes for the same mid-to-senior professional and executive mandates in the Czech market.
• Randstad Czech Republic: Global HR services firm operating in the Czech Republic offering permanent placement and HR solutions across industries — competes for similar mid/senior professional mandates.
• Adecco Czech Republic: One of the world's largest staffing groups with a Czech office providing permanent placement and executive search; serves the same enterprise and mid-market clients as Opletalová.

Broad incumbents

• PwC Czech Republic (People & Organisation): Big Four firm offering HR consulting, talent advisory, assessment and HR transformation services in the Czech Republic — comparable on the HR consulting and assessment side rather than retained search.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search firm specializing in board-level and senior leadership placements, with cross-border reach covering CEE; competes for the upper end of Opletalová's executive search mandates.
• KPMG Czech Republic (People & Change): Big Four firm providing HR consulting, workforce strategy and change advisory in the Czech Republic — overlaps with Opletalová's HR consulting, talent mapping and HR audit offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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