What Start People Belgium does

Start People Belgium (Start People nv) is a Belgian HR services provider founded in 1963, headquartered in Antwerpen, and operating as a subsidiary of Recruit Global Staffing (also referenced as RGF Staffing), one of the world's largest publicly listed HR service groups. The company specializes in temporary staffing (interim), permanent placement (vast werk), recruitment and selection, payroll, testing, outsourcing, and pool management. It serves two primary segments: small and medium enterprises through General Temping services and large enterprises through its dedicated Large Accounts concept, which targets companies running more than 25 temporary workers and 40,000+ flexible hours per year. Coverage spans 13+ industry specializations including Logistics & Transport, Industry & Production, Technics, Office, Retail, Banking, Pharma, Construction, Maritime, and Public sector, with named enterprise clients across Bpost, DHL, Caterpillar, IKEA, KBC, Sanofi, Toyota, Alpro, Stora Enso, Lotus Bakeries, Nike, and others.

The company's product portfolio is structured around several specialized entities and sub-brands: Start People Construct (construction-sector staffing), Start People Abroad (international recruitment), Start People Services (service operations), Jobinson (project consultant model with permanent contracts), Sterke Merken (co-branded partnerships with named employers), Studentenarbeid (student employment), Young Graduates, and Flexi-jobs. Its underlying technology consists of a digital HR platform with an online job portal featuring keyword, location, and radius-based search; candidate services are free while employer pricing is negotiated per engagement. The company holds Top Employer Belgium certification (consecutively in 2023 and 2026), Federgon Certified Interim membership, ISO certification, and VCU certification.

Start People distributes through a nationwide physical office network across Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels combined with the digital self-serve portal and a dedicated Large Accounts direct-sales team for enterprise clients. Revenue is generated primarily via mark-ups on temporary worker wages placed with client companies and fees for recruitment and selection services; candidates are not charged. The company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary within the Recruit Global Staffing corporate structure, alongside sister entities under the umbrella.

Name

Start People Belgium

Legal name

Start People nv

Website

https://startpeople.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Start People Belgium, founded 1963 and headquartered in Antwerpen, is a subsidiary of Recruit Global Staffing providing temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR outsourcing across Belgium. It serves SMEs and large enterprises through a nationwide office network and 13+ industry specializations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Staffing and Recruitment Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320), Temporary Help Services (56132), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Generalist Staffing Agencies (BPACACAH)

Keywords

• Temporary staffing services
• Permanent recruitment
• Workforce management
• HR outsourcing
• Interim employment

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerpen, Vlaanderen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Staffing/Employment Agency Fees: Revenue generated through marking up the wages of temporary workers placed with client companies. The company also receives fees from employers for recruitment and selection services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Start People Belgium is an HR services company providing temporary staffing (interim), permanent placement (vast werk), recruitment, selection, payroll, testing, and workforce outsourcing solutions. The company operates through a national network of local offices and an online job portal, serving both job seekers and employers across Belgium with 13 industry specializations.

Product overview

Start People Belgium operates as a comprehensive HR services platform offering temporary staffing (interim), permanent placement (vast werk), and specialized workforce solutions. The core Start People brand serves job seekers and employers across 13 industry specializations including Logistics & Transport, Industry & Production, Technics, Office, Retail, Banking, Public sector, and Pharma. The product portfolio includes specialized divisions: Start People Large Accounts for enterprise workforce management (>25 temp workers), Jobinson for project consulting with permanent contracts, Sterke Merken featuring partnerships with major employers (Bpost, Nike, DHL, Toyota, KBC), Studentenarbeid for student employment services, International Recruitment, and Young Graduates programs. Additional entities include Start People Construct (construction sector), Start People Abroad (international staffing), and Start People Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jobinson: A project consultant concept offering fixed contracts with variety of temporary assignments at different clients, managed by Start People.
• Start People Large Accounts

Products and services

• Start People Interim & Vast Werk Core HR services offering temporary staffing (interim) and permanent placement (vast werk) across Belgium through a network of local offices and an online job portal, connecting job seekers with employers in 13 industry specializations.
• Start People Large Accounts A specialized service concept for large companies with continuously more than 25 temporary workers, offering comprehensive workforce management including planning, training, pool management, process optimization, and personnel administration. Targets companies with annual flexible volume of 40,000+ hours.
• Jobinson A project consultant model offering job seekers the security of a permanent contract combined with variety of temporary assignments at diverse clients, with the company managing projects for personal growth and development.
• Studentenarbeid (Student Work) Specialized student employment service handling recruitment, administration, and guidance for student workers, with expertise in the latest regulations and legal requirements around student work in Belgium.
• Flexi-jobs Flexible job arrangements for supplementary income work, providing information and placement for flexi-job workers in compliance with Belgian regulations.
• International Recruitment International recruitment service for cross-border talent acquisition, operating through internationalrecruitment.be to support employers with overseas and cross-border hiring needs.
• Start People Construct Specialized staffing division focused on the construction industry, with separate recognition numbers (VG.835/BSAC) and licensing, providing construction sector temporary staffing.
• Start People Abroad International staffing service for cross-border employment and overseas placement, supporting candidates seeking work abroad and international employers.
• Sterke Merken (Strong Brands) Partnership program featuring well-known employer brands including Bpost, Alpro, DHL, IKEA, KBC, Nike, Sanofi, Toyota, and Caterpillar, offering job seekers positions at recognized companies.
• Young Graduates / Bachelors & Masters Employment services targeting recent graduates and young professionals entering the job market, connecting them with entry-level and graduate positions.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Recruit Global StaffingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStart People is part of Recruit Global Staffing, a publicly listed company and one of the largest HR service providers worldwide. This parent company relationship provides global reach and resources.
• JobinsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJobinson offers project consultant positions combining the security of a permanent contract with variety of assignments at different clients.
• N-AllominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStart People and N-Allo announced a partnership to combine their strengths in the HR services market.
• RGF StaffingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRGF Staffing is the parent organization, mentioned in the About section as part of Start People's corporate structure.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SD Worx: Belgian-headquartered HR and payroll services provider offering payroll outsourcing, HR consulting, and staffing-adjacent services; a strong domestic competitor and a likely partner/substitute for Start People's enterprise HR offerings.
• Robert Half Belgium: Specialist staffing and consulting firm with Belgian operations focused on finance, accounting, IT, and office support; directly comparable to Start People's office, banking/insurance, and tech verticals.
• PageGroup Belgium (Michael Page): Specialist recruitment firm active in Belgium across professional, technical, and executive search; overlaps with Start People's permanent placement, young graduates, and specialized interim offerings.
• GI Group Belgium: Italian-headquartered global staffing and HR services group with Belgian operations; offers temporary staffing, permanent placement, and outplacement comparable to Start People's full-service portfolio.
• Manpower Belgium: Belgian subsidiary of global staffing major ManpowerGroup; offers temporary staffing, permanent placement, and talent solutions overlapping directly with Start People's core services.
• Randstad Belgium: Belgium arm of the world's second-largest staffing firm; directly competes with Start People in temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR solutions across all major Belgian regions and verticals.
• Hays Belgium: Specialist recruitment firm operating in Belgium across professional and skilled trades; competes with Start People for permanent placement and specialized interim assignments, particularly in office and technical verticals.
• Adecco Belgium (Tempo-Team): Tempo-Team is the Belgian brand of Adecco, one of the largest global staffing firms; competes head-to-head with Start People in temp staffing, permanent placement, and specialized verticals across Belgium.

Regional players

• Acerta: Belgian HR services provider focused on payroll, social security, and HR administration for SMEs and large employers; complements and competes with Start People's payroll, large-accounts, and HR outsourcing offerings within Belgium.

Emerging players

• Bright Plus (Bright & Company): Belgian specialist staffing firm focused on multilingual, administrative, and office support roles; overlaps with Start People's office, banking, and international recruitment verticals and competes for similar SME and large-account clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/startpeoplebelgium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/start-people-belgium

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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