Recruitment and
executive search
Recruitment and executive search
Our services
The success of any company is built on people – and the right decisions behind them. Every organization is a unique combination of personalities, skills, and interaction. That’s why each key personnel recruitment requires sharp situational awareness and the ability to recognize both potential and compatibility.
We operate nationwide, but rely strongly on local expertise. We understand our clients’ business environments and regional labor markets. We identify key personnel either through direct search or open recruitment — always tailored to your needs, whether the role is permanent or temporary. We have extensive experience in recognizing the potential of both new and existing key employees, and we help assess how each individual’s expertise can be utilized in the best possible way.
Business consulting
We help the company's management with business challenges related to the implementation of strategy, leadership, and growth. You have access to our experts from various fields with extensive experience and excellent track records.
We create a plan and execute a change project to get more out of your business. We evaluate your industry's market and the opportunities emerging in the market based on your company's situation and expertise. We assist in targeting the right roles and skills at the executive and unit levels. We also analyze the profitability of your business and its financing needs. If necessary, we also find experts for new tasks.
We, as team members of Armstrong, have led several organizations and been responsible for implementing strategies. We bring this expertise and experience to support our clients, working together because change is made together. This is our core competence. Experience helps to reach the destination.
Personal assessments for the company's key people
Key people in a company have different strengths and approaches, which can lead to internal conflict, inefficiencies and reduced job satisfaction. Equally, people's natural tendencies and skills can create a very pleasant, effective and dynamic team or a pair of colleagues. We identify staff characteristics and behaviours that will help the work community to better understand its members and improve its performance.
Through an in-depth assessment of people, we are able to identify areas for development that are appropriate for each individual, and which can be developed to increase job satisfaction and effectiveness. We also help the company build a tracking system to monitor and further improve performance. We also have the courage to express constructively how not to manage or lead a particular person.
Personal assessments in connection with recruitment
Psychological and managerial assessments can be carried out on the top candidates identified during the search to support the client company's decision. The assessment will help to identify the personal strengths of the candidate, which can be harnessed to improve operational efficiency. The assessment accurately identifies the candidate's qualities for the future role. We are also able to assess candidates' business skills, their ability to manage financial ratios and how they present themselves to the media. The assessments, designed to meet the client's requirements, verify the candidate's suitability for the position sought, the current challenge and the person's ability to work with the rest of the organisation.
We offer a probationary period guarantee for the key person recruited through us in our client company. If the candidate and the company are not able to work together during the probationary period, we will find a more suitable replacement free of charge. Sometimes the situation and the dynamics that arise surprise us too. When dealing with people, it is gracious and honest to admit that mistakes may happen.
Interim services:
Temporary key personnel
Not every need requires a permanent hire. Our interim services provide you with an experienced professional on a temporary basis and at short notice.
We can fill sudden leadership gaps to ensure continuity, but we can also support your existing management team in handling special projects.
Our interim executives bring their expertise to core, competence-intensive development initiatives that are temporary in nature—without long-term commitments. For example, as a growth company, you can access top-tier expertise in the early stages cost-effectively, when hiring a permanent executive is not yet feasible.
We offer interim solutions for roles in HR, finance, marketing, and IT. Our network of professionals is experienced, responds quickly to changing needs, operates flexibly according to your situation, and provides an objective perspective for decision-making.
Recruitment
We search for suitable candidates from among those interested in management and key positions, based on a jointly identified skills profile. We create a vacancy notice, get it approved by the client and publish it in the media appropriate for the situation and the sector. With our help, the application process is smooth, efficient and fast. We process candidates in a professional, fair and in-depth way. If necessary, an open application can be supplemented by a direct search.
Headhunting
We help you build a profile of skills and competencies that are right for the job, identifying the right skills and ensuring that the most suitable person is found. We search for candidates who optimally match the profile for key and management positions in the company. We present a sufficient number of the best available candidates to our client. Often it is at least three, sometimes exactly one. If you so wish, we can combine a direct search with an open application and a public recruitment process.
Customer testimonials
"Armstrongin tiimin kanssa on ilo tehdä yhteistyötä, sillä he tuntevat liiketoimintamme, tapamme toimia sekä ihmiset, jolloin on helppoa löytää meille oikeanlaisia tekijöitä."
Saritta Duhamel
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HR Business Partner
"Armstrong on ammattitaitoinen ja luotettava kumppani. Yhteistyö on helppoa, vaivatonta ja arvostusta rakentavaa. Kumppanin aito kiinnostus liiketoimintaamme ja sen haasteita kohtaan sekä perehtyneisyys toimintaamme luovat yhteiset onnistumisen edellytykset. Suosittelen vahvasti."
Sari Intala
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CHRO
"Erityisesti arvostamme heidän kykyään viedä vaativatkin toimeksiannot loppuun asti määrätietoisesti ja laadukkaasti. Suosittelemme Armstrongia kumppaniksi kaikille, jotka arvostavat tehokasta, luotettavaa ja läpinäkyvää palvelua."
Jouni Mälkönen
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Toimitusjohtaja
"Yhteistyö Armstrongin kanssa toimii hyvin ja on sujuvaa. He ymmärtävät millaista osaamista ja millaisia henkilöitä me etsimme tiimeihimme"
Jani Käkelä
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Toimitusjohtaja
"Yhteistyö on ollut sujuvaa ja asiantuntevaa, ymmärtäen meidän osaamistarpeet."
Tomi Mahkonen
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HR Director
"Heidän vahvuutensa oli vahva ymmärrys strategian jalkauttamiseen tarvittavasta konkretiasta. Strategia ei näin jäänyt liian abstraktille tasolle, vaan selkeät tavoitteet ja toimenpiteet saatiin yhdessä työstettyä henkilöstön kanssa kahdella työpajalla."
Mika Nevalainen
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Toimitusjohtaja
Contact us
At the Armstrong Next team, we combine business insight, a deep understanding of people, and strong decision-making skills. We specialize in demanding recruitment processes where the right person doesn’t just fill a role – they move the entire organization forward.
We’re not afraid to take a stand or ask the tough questions – because we aim to create lasting, meaningful solutions. Our process is clear, fast, and transparent. We meet candidates with trust and take the time to truly understand their story. We’re genuinely involved – always at the level the situation demands.
Jukka-Pekka Annala
Group CEO, Entrepreneur, Recruitment consultant
Teemu Vuorinen
CEO, Industry and services
Heikki Tiihonen
Senior consultant, Services and industry
Torsten Kolehmainen
Senior consultant, Energy and industry
Eero Miettinen
Senior consultant, ICT and services
Jussi Lehmusvirta
Senior consultant, construction and industry
Tuija Ivalo
Head of services
Open positions
Open job application
Not all our searches are open searches. If you are currently looking for a new position, and you are a talented manager or skilled expert, send us an open job application and your CV. Do the same if you don't currently find an open position matching your profile. Leaving your contact info helps us to reach you in case a suitable position opens. We respect your privacy and keep your data secure.
FAQ
What does Armstrong do?
Armstrong helps companies find the right talent and build effective workforce solutions. Our services include recruitment, executive search, personnel leasing, interim solutions and personnel assessments. We act as our clients’ partner in both individual recruitment projects and broader workforce development initiatives.
Where does Armstrong operate?
Armstrong serves clients nationwide across Finland. Our offices are located in Tampere, Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Kuopio and Rovaniemi, but we deliver recruitment, executive search and workforce solutions throughout the country. Local labour market expertise combined with a nationwide network helps us find the right talent across regions and industries.
Which industries does Armstrong serve?
We work with companies across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, logistics, retail, services, technology and professional services. Our industry expertise helps us understand our clients’ business environments and identify the right candidates for each role.
What kind of talent does Armstrong help companies find?
Armstrong helps companies find executives, managers, specialists and other key personnel, as well as professionals for roles requiring specialised expertise. Through our personnel leasing services, we also provide skilled workers for both temporary and longer-term workforce needs.
How do I choose the right recruitment partner?
A good recruitment partner understands the labour market, the client’s business and the most effective recruitment methods for each situation. When selecting a partner, companies should consider relevant experience, industry expertise, knowledge of the local labour market and the ability to reach suitable candidates.
What's the difference between executive search and recruitment?
In recruitment, candidates are typically reached through job advertisements, applicant networks and active job seekers. Executive search also involves proactively identifying and approaching candidates who are not actively looking for a new role. In practice, the most effective solution is often a combination of open recruitment and targeted executive search.
What roles are suitable for executive search?
Executive search is particularly effective for recruiting senior leaders, key personnel, experienced specialists and other hard-to-find professionals. It is also a good option when companies want to reach candidates who are not actively following job advertisements.
When should interim services be used?
Interim solutions are suitable when an organisation needs an experienced specialist or executive quickly for a fixed-term assignment. Interim professionals can support organisations during change initiatives, growth projects, temporary absences, project leadership assignments or while preparing for a permanent hire.
When should talent assessment be used?
Personnel assessments are often used to support recruitment decisions, but they can also be provided as a standalone service. They can support leadership development, succession planning, identifying competence needs and situations where an organisation wants to refine the requirements for future recruitment.
How does a recruitment or executive search assignment begin?
The process starts with a discussion about the organisation’s situation, objectives and talent needs. Together, we evaluate whether recruitment, executive search or a combination of both is the most suitable solution. The goal is to identify the best approach and ensure a successful outcome.