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Get the right expertise, exactly when you need it

Finding the right expertise is what makes the difference – in growth, change, and new projects. We connect specialists with your organisation when you need them most: quickly, reliably, and flexibly.

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The right specialist makes all the difference

The recruitment and staffing of specialists is not simply a matter of filling roles – it is about securing business-critical goals. When you are searching for a senior manager or a member of the executive team, conventional recruitment logic does not always apply.

Operating across Finland and the Nordics, Barona understands the local talent market and knows how to reach the right people.

Typical challenges our clients face

The talent market is more competitive than ever

-> The best specialists are not actively looking for work – they need to be found and convinced.

Difficulty finding specialists creates hidden costs

-> A prolonged recruitment process delays development, slows down projects, and increases costs.

Business needs and projects change fast

-> Finding the right talent requires a resourcing model that scales without tying you down.

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The average time to hire for specialist roles has grown by 40% in recent years. Fast, targeted solutions matter more now than ever.

When growth, change, or a project demands the right expertise

We recruit and staff specialists, managers, and executives where they create real competitive advantage. Our service is built to identify your needs quickly and present the right candidates before your business feels the impact.

Specialist needs arise in many different situations

Growing companies and scaling businesses

Project-driven and programme-based organisations

Organisational change and transformation

Expansion into new markets

How we move forward together

We start with a conversation about your goals and team dynamics, so we know what kind of expertise will genuinely strengthen you.

We reach both active and passive candidates using executive search methods and technology.

Do you need a permanent hire or flexible project support? We design a solution that follows the rhythm of your business.

Specialist solutions that adapt to your business

Every specialist need is different. That is why we offer two ways to access the right expertise: permanent recruitment or a flexible staffing model.

Expert Recruitment

For long-term needs

Direct hire into your organisation

Suited to building your team and supporting sustained growth

We support the process with executive search, candidate assessment, and recruitment marketing.

Expert Staffing

Flexible support for projects and development initiatives

Sometimes committing to a specialist hire feels like too great a risk when the future is still uncertain. We help you find the right specialist for exactly as long as you need them.

Flexible fixed-term engagement

Employment administration and employer responsibilities handled by Barona, so you can focus on your business

Particularly well suited to projects and change programmes

What our clients say about expert recruitment

  • Elmo

    Barona has supported Elmo with IT recruitment for years. Barona manages the early stages of the process, and Elmo steps in only at the final stage. This saves considerable time by outsourcing the time-intensive early phase of recruitment to a skilled partner.

    We have received personal service and we feel that Barona has wanted to learn from our methods of operation. Barona is a large player with broad shoulders and extensive networks of ICT experts.

    Janne Aaltonen

    We have received personal service and we feel that Barona has wanted to learn from our methods of operation. Barona is a large player with broad shoulders and extensive networks of ICT experts.

    Janne Aaltonen

    CEO, ICT Elmo

  • Georg Fischer

    At Georg Fischer, marketing had been handled alongside other responsibilities until autumn 2022, when they decided to hire a dedicated Marketing Manager to strengthen brand awareness across Finland, Sweden, and the Baltics. Barona led the recruitment and ran a candidate marketing campaign that resulted in finding exactly the right person for the role.

    Barona’s team brought a genuinely marketing-led approach to the recruitment from the very start, and the job advertisement they created was in a class of its own. The strong volume of applications we received reflects the excellent work they did.

    Hannu Vihervaara

    Barona's team brought a genuinely marketing-led approach to the recruitment from the very start, and the job advertisement they created was in a class of its own. The strong volume of applications we received reflects the excellent work they did.

    Hannu Vihervaara

    Country Manager, Georg Fischer

  • Invalidiliitto

    Recruiting new staff has been challenging at Invalidiliitto, and when searching for a key person they wanted to bring fresh perspectives to the process. Barona found a seasoned professional for the fundraising team, with strong expertise in content creation and marketing communications.

    We initially planned to manage the recruitment ourselves, but ultimately decided to outsource the process to Barona. Barona took responsibility for writing the job advertisement and handling the initial screening of applications, which significantly accelerated the recruitment. We quickly found a shared approach, and the partnership has been fruitful from the very first meeting.

    Petri Äikiä

    We initially planned to manage the recruitment ourselves, but ultimately decided to outsource the process to Barona. Barona took responsibility for writing the job advertisement and handling the initial screening of applications, which significantly accelerated the recruitment. We quickly found a shared approach, and the partnership has been fruitful from the very first meeting.

    Petri Äikiä

    Fundraising Manager, Invalidiliitto

  • Continental

    Continental engaged Barona as a specialist partner for candidate assessment during recruitment. The chosen method was Psycruit aptitude and personality assessments, which provided a comprehensive picture of candidates’ strengths, development areas, and natural tendencies. The assessments proved to be valuable tools that added depth to the hiring decisions.

    The collaboration ran smoothly and the assessment process moved quickly without any delays or impact on the recruitment timeline.

    Sanna Honkanen

    The collaboration ran smoothly and the assessment process moved quickly without any delays or impact on the recruitment timeline.

    Sanna Honkanen

    Head of HR, Continental

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4 reasons to choose Barona as your partner

Experience across every industry

We know the sectors and understand what expertise they require. Whether you need an engineer, an HR specialist, a developer, a team lead, a business director – we will find them.

Tailored approaches to finding the right people

The right candidate can be found in many ways. That is why recruitment marketing and executive search are often a natural part of specialist recruitment. You can also engage a specialist from us on a consultancy basis – and hire them to your own payroll later.

A playing field that spans the globe

Could your next specialist come from abroad? We find strong candidates regardless of borders and, if needed, support you with relocation.

Lue vinkit palkkatoiveen määrittelyyyn.

A process that enhances the candidate experience

Recruitment should never be rushed. We manage the process, communications, and every interaction with candidates in a way that respects their time and treats them as individuals.

Get in touch and find your next specialist

Tell us what you need – and we will build a solution together that moves your business forward.

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