Adecco España

StaffingSpain HQ: MadridGlobal HQ: Zurich, Switzerland38000 employeesFounded 1996www.adecco.com/es-esMadrid Barcelona Valencia Sevilla Bilbao

Adecco is the world's largest staffing and recruitment company, providing temporary, permanent, and outsourcing workforce solutions across a wide range of industries including industrial, retail, IT, finance, and healthcare. As part of the Adecco Group, which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the company operates in over 60 countries and connects more than 700,000 associates with clients daily. Adecco España is the Spanish subsidiary, offering a broad portfolio of job opportunities throughout the country, ranging from administrative, technical, and operational roles to management positions.

Adecco España has a strong presence across Spain, with offices in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and many others. The company is known for its extensive network of clients and its ability to place candidates quickly into temporary and permanent assignments. For international professionals, Adecco offers a valuable entry point into the Spanish job market, with many roles requiring various levels of experience and language skills. The company provides training and development programs, and its size and scale mean that opportunities for career advancement and exposure to diverse industries are significant. However, as a staffing agency, employees often work for Adecco as contractors, and assignments can vary in duration.

Company History

The Adecco Group was formed in 1996 through the merger of two European staffing firms: Ecco, a French company, and Adia, based in Switzerland. The combination created the world's largest temporary staffing agency. Since then, the group has expanded globally through international acquisitions, becoming a leader in HR and IT services through brands like LHH and Akkodis.

For International Professionals

Adecco España operates within a network of thousands of global clients across Spain, creating strong demand for roles in many sectors.
Many positions are temporary or contract-based with varying durations, which can be a useful first step into the Spanish workforce.
As a large global company, Adecco offers internal opportunities to move across different countries and functions, aiding career mobilities.
Spanish language proficiency is typically required for most of their roles, as the jobs involve direct client and customer contact.
The company runs various training and upskilling programs, helping to build practical skills and certifications.