At Hays, we believe that work is a powerful driver of growth,
both for people and for businesses.

Whether you’re just starting your career or ready for the next step, at Hays you’ll have the freedom to develop further. As a consultant, you make progress happen: helping talent grow, connecting ambition with opportunity, and building organisations that thrive in a changing world.

You’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where teamwork and development are central. We invest in training, share knowledge and give you the tools to become stronger in your role. Our hybrid working culture and focus on wellbeing ensure that you’ll not only grow professionally, but can also remain true to yourself.


Why work at Hays?

With us, you do more than just fill vacancies. You help people shape their future.

Every day, you’ll work alongside colleagues who support one another, learn constantly and grow step by step in your role – so you’re never on your own. In this video, your future colleagues share what it’s really like to work with us: what you need to get off to a good start, how you can grow, and how we encourage one another every day to be the best we can be. Meet the people behind Hays.


Choosing Hays means choosing impact, trust and long-term growth opportunities.

Ready to help talent progress and shape your own career?

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‘As a starter, you are given every opportunity to learn: taking courses, observing experts at work, and being allowed to make mistakes. That's how you grow the fastest.’
 
– Theo Van Der Stock, Junior Consultant
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‘At Hays, no two days are the same. New clients, candidates, challenges, and moments of happiness provide a different kind of satisfaction every day.’
 
– Annick, Branch Manager

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Hays is a Baanbrekende Werkgever ’26

 

We are proud that Hays has been recognised as a Baanbrekende Werkgever 2026, a label awarded to organisations that actively focus on future-oriented work, sustainable mobility and the well-being of their employees. This recognition confirms that, as an employer, we look beyond traditional working models. We are consciously building a culture in which flexibility, balance and personal growth are central.

At Hays, we combine hybrid working models with modern workplaces, invest in mental and physical wellbeing, and encourage sustainable choices, such as alternative mobility and a healthy working environment. For us, the label is not an end goal, but an incentive to continue innovating. Because only by investing in people, their development, and their energy can we create an organisation where talent feels at home.

Our four Hays Values... and how they come to life

At Hays, our four core values form the foundation of our culture. They are not just words: you can feel them in the way we work together, make decisions and grow. This is how we bring them to life every day:

Be Bold and Curious

We encourage our people to think big, ask questions and test new ideas. At Hays, you are given the space to be curious, step outside your comfort zone and create opportunities: for yourself, for candidates and for clients. 
Curiosity is in our DNA: we closely follow labour market trends, experiment with new tools and share insights to make each other stronger.

Own the Outcomes

At Hays, taking responsibility is not an obligation, but a mindset. Whether you work with candidates, clients or colleagues, you are given trust and ownership. We celebrate successes, but we also learn from mistakes. You are never alone. Teams and managers help you grow, but you determine the direction, energy and outcome of your work.
 

Be Better Together

Collaboration is our strength. Our teams are characterised by a culture of sharing, supporting and moving forward together. Everyone works towards the same goals and we celebrate both individual and collective victories. Thanks to open communication, buddy systems and inter-office teamwork, Hays feels like a community where you can always find support.

Champion the Customer

We build lasting relationships with clients and candidates through expertise, transparency and genuine commitment. We are champions by guiding clients based on quality, not quantity.

By listening, understanding and thinking strategically, we create valuable matches and long-term partnerships.

The advantages of working at Hays

  • Hybrid working and flexibility for a better work‑life balance
  • Intensive training and career development opportunities from day one
  • A powerful Hays Learning Platform with training courses, e‑learning programmes and workshops
  • A competitive salary complemented by attractive incentives
  • Wellbeing initiatives such as mental health webinars, sporting challenges and coaching
  • Hays Helping for Your Tomorrow: our volunteer programme offering one day of paid leave to support a charity of your choice
  • Sustainable mobility options, including bicycle leasing and a mobility budget
  • A role in which you truly help people advance their careers

Working at Hays is challenging, people‑oriented and rewarding. Our colleagues often describe it as a place where you can grow, be yourself and make an impact every day.
At Hays, you grow not only as a professional, but also as a person.

Team initiatives that make our culture unique

At Hays, we strongly believe in celebrating success, because without our people we would not be where we are today. We celebrate milestones big and small together through team lunches, cocktail moments, original surprises, incentives and special team outings.

We also strengthen collaboration through regularly organised kick‑offs, quarterly meetings, sports activities and informal coffee breaks. This keeps our team spirit strong and ensures that everyone feels valued, connected and motivated.

 

Organisations and initiatives supported by Hays

At Hays, we are committed to making a positive impact on society. We support organisations and initiatives focused on wellbeing, inclusion and a sustainable future. And above all always guided by our values and the dedication of our teams.

Unicef

Our colleagues actively engage in social initiatives with a positive impact beyond the workplace. We took part in the 20 km of Brussels in support of UNICEF. A collective effort that highlights our commitment to children and young people while strengthening team spirit.

Sustainability

We are taking concrete steps to reduce our CO₂ emissions and actively choose sustainable mobility solutions. In doing so, we contribute to a low‑carbon future and a responsibly managed organisation.

Helping for Your Tomorrow

Through our volunteer programme, every employee receives one day of paid leave to support a charity of their choice. This encourages social engagement across all our teams.

 

At Hays, it’s all about people, their growth, their wellbeing and their future. You join a culture that challenges, supports and inspires you. A place where ambition, collaboration and impact come together.

That’s life at Hays. And we invite you to experience it for yourself.