JHOODHEAVEN

What JHOODHEAVEN does

JHOODHEAVEN (doing business as Jhood!) is a privately held French staffing and recruitment agency structured as a Société à responsabilité limitée (SARL) and headquartered in Montbrison, Loire. The firm places candidates in temporary (intérim), fixed-term (CDD), and permanent (CDI) contracts across manufacturing, BTP (construction), tertiary/services, healthcare, transport, agrifood, banking/insurance, and retail. Its network comprises eight physical branches across the Loire, Haute-Loire, and Puy-de-Dôme departments, with sector-specialized desks in BTP and Tertiaire in Saint-Étienne and a recently opened Clermont-Ferrand location (January 2026).

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining field sales (consultants visiting client companies) with a self-serve website matching module that routes candidates and employers to the appropriate agency consultant. Its technology stack includes an in-house matching tool, the Jobaffinity job-posting portal, and a 2026-launched AI layer using natural language processing and a recommendation engine to automate CV screening, surface soft skills, schedule appointments, and improve candidate-to-company value matching. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on temporary placements and percentage-based placement fees on permanent hires; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

JHOODHEAVEN differentiates via a community-centric brand ("Jhood!") emphasizing human relationships over transactional placement, supported by a corporate social responsibility program that includes inclusion partnerships with Face Loire, ANEF, SOLERYS, and Mission Locale de la Vallée du Gier. The firm is founder/management-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors, private equity backers, or parent company, and its revenue and detailed financial metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

JHOODHEAVEN

Legal name

JHOODHEAVEN

Website

https://jhood.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JHOODHEAVEN (Jhood!) is a privately held French regional staffing agency placing candidates in interim, CDD, and CDI roles across BTP, tertiary, and industrial sectors through eight physical branches in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, augmented by an AI-enabled matching platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Staffing Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (56132), Temporary Help Services (561320), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACACAI

National Generalist Staffing Firms

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Staffing & Temp Agencies (Generalist)

SECONDARYBPACAGAE

Contractor Management Systems (CMS) & Workforce Management

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Contract Staffing & Independent Contractor Management

SECONDARYBPACAFAN

Construction & Real Estate Direct Hire

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

Keywords

• Temporary staffing services
• Recruitment agency services
• Permanent placement services
• BTP sector staffing
• Tertiary sector staffing

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Étienne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temporary Staffing (Intérim): Jhood places temporary workers (intérimaires) with client companies and charges a fee for this placement service. As a temporary employment agency, they handle payroll, contracts, and on-site placement for temporary missions ranging from days to months.
2. Permanent Placement (CDI/CDD): The agency places candidates in permanent (CDI) or fixed-term (CDD) contracts with client companies, earning a placement fee typically calculated as a percentage of the candidate's first-year salary.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JHOODHEAVEN operates the Jhood! staffing agency network, providing temporary (intérim), fixed-term (CDD), and permanent (CDI) recruitment services through eight physical branches across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The company serves both job seekers (candidates) and employers across sectors including manufacturing, BTP (construction), and tertiary (services), with specialized branch teams for BTP and Tertiary sectors. Services are supported by a website matching module and AI-assisted tools for CV screening and candidate-job matching.

Product overview

JHOODHEAVEN is a staffing and recruitment agency offering temporary (intérim), fixed-term (CDD), and permanent (CDI) placement services across multiple sectors. The company operates through a network of physical agency locations in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and an online matching platform. Core offerings include specialized BTP (construction) and Tertiary sector services, complemented by AI-enhanced recruitment tools that automate CV screening, identify candidate soft skills, and improve job matching. The company positions itself as a community-centered recruitment platform rather than a traditional agency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jhood Temporary Staffing (Intérim) Temporary staffing services placing workers in short-term assignments with client companies across all sectors. Jhood handles payroll, contracts, and on-site placement for temporary missions, with candidates gaining access to FASTT social benefits including housing assistance, vehicle rental, and emergency childcare.
• Jhood Fixed-Term Contracts (CDD) Fixed-term employment contract placement services for temporary or seasonal positions with specific end dates. Candidates are matched to client companies needing staff for defined project periods, with Jhood facilitating the recruitment and contract process.
• Jhood Permanent Placement (CDI) Direct permanent employment placement services connecting candidates with long-term positions at client companies. Jhood earns a placement fee typically calculated as a percentage of the candidate's first-year salary.
• Jhood BTP Sector Services Specialized staffing and recruitment services for the construction (BTP) sector including building and public works trades. Delivered through a dedicated branch team with sector-specific expertise in construction, masonry, metalwork, and finishing trades.
• Jhood Tertiary Sector Services Specialized staffing and recruitment services for the tertiary sector including administrative, commercial, and management positions. Delivered through a dedicated branch team with expertise in office, commercial, and management recruitment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Job placement speed: job found in 48 hours leading to CDI
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Face LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFace Loire fights against all forms of exclusion and supports companies in their social commitments. Jhood collaborates with them to promote professional integration of people far from employment and raise awareness among teams about diversity issues. More than 50% of Jhood's workforce is invested in Face Loire missions.
• Festival ArcomikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arcomik Festival is a cultural and humorous event that also carries values of solidarity and inclusion. Jhood supports this festival which creates social bonds through humor and highlights local committed initiatives. Jhood has been invested since 2021 with cultural actions linking recruitment with companies in the territory.
• ANEF (Association Nationale des Entreprises Familiales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANEF works for the social reintegration of people in precarious situations, offering comprehensive support including emergency housing. Jhood associates with this approach by facilitating access to employment for their beneficiaries and supporting professional inclusion initiatives.
• SOLERYScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOLERYS specializes in career reclassification and professional transition. Jhood collaborates with them to support employees in career change, propose adapted solutions for companies, and promote rapid return to employment. In 2024, 48 job seekers were supported through the 'valoriser son image' program via this partnership.
• Mission Locale de la Vallée du GiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Locale de la Vallée du Gier supports young people aged 16-25 in their professional integration. In partnership with them, the Jhood Saint Chamond agency facilitates access to professional experiences, internships, and training by helping young people build their future.
• Coquelicots 42minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoquelicots 42 is an athletics club promoting physical activity for all. As part of their commitment to temporary worker wellbeing, Jhood organized workshops with them to raise awareness about the importance of sport in health and performance at work.
• FASTT (Fonds d'Action Sociale du Travail Temporaire)coreOthersFASTT is an organization that provides numerous advantages for temporary workers including housing assistance, financing for projects (driving license), social support, vehicle rental, and emergency childcare services. Jhood informs and supports candidates in accessing FASTT benefits from their first mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hays France: French arm of Hays plc, a global professional recruitment firm specializing in permanent and contract placement across skilled sectors — a broader incumbent with overlapping permanent placement (CDI) and specialized recruitment services.
• Randstad France: French operations of Randstad, a global staffing leader offering temporary work, permanent placement, HR solutions, and outplacement across all major sectors — a broad incumbent competitor in the same French regional staffing market.
• Manpower France: French arm of ManpowerGroup, one of the largest global staffing providers, offering temporary and permanent recruitment across industry, BTP, IT, and tertiary — a broad incumbent competitor in the same interim/CDD/CDI service categories.
• Adecco France: French subsidiary of Adecco Group, the global staffing leader, offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, and recruitment solutions across all major sectors — broader incumbent with national scale and enterprise client capability that Jhood competes against in regional accounts.

Direct peers

• Temporis: French national temporary staffing and recruitment franchise network offering intérim, CDD, and CDI placements across multiple sectors — directly comparable as a generalist staffing network operating in the same French market with a similar multi-branch model (notably, one Jhood manager previously worked at Temporis).
• Synergie: Major French generalist staffing group (Synergie S.A.) providing temporary work, permanent placement, and recruitment across construction, industry, tertiary, logistics, and other sectors — directly comparable in product offering (intérim/CDD/CDI) and multi-sector coverage.
• Crit Interim: French staffing network (Groupe Crit) offering temporary work, permanent placement, and recruitment across industry, construction, tertiary, and services — comparable as a multi-sector generalist staffing agency with branch-based delivery in regional France.
• Adwork's: French temporary staffing network providing intérim, CDD, and CDI across industry, BTP, logistics, and tertiary — closely comparable as a multi-branch generalist staffing operator in regional France with a similar transaction-fee revenue model.
• Réseau Alliance: French independent staffing and recruitment network with branch offices across multiple regions, providing temporary and permanent staffing services across industry, BTP, and tertiary — comparable multi-branch generalist staffing model serving regional France.

Emerging players

• SOLERYS: French career reclassification and professional transition firm that Jhood partners with — comparable as a career-transition and inclusion-focused employment services provider in the same regional geography, with partial overlap on candidate support services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jhood

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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