Client story: Simployer

The Challenge

With nearly 400 employees, 15,000 customers, and over 1.2 million users, Simployer is a leading force in the Scandinavian HR tech market. For nearly 40 years, Simployer has been a trusted name in the industry, and recent strategic acquisitions have propelled the company into an exciting new phase of growth. These expansions brought new opportunities and challenges, particularly for the internal HR team, which was tasked with integrating company cultures while managing essential HR functions like recruitment.

Thanks to Simployer’s strong brand presence, the hiring team benefited from a steady stream of inbound applicants and referrals. However, as the company grew, sourcing and hiring for specialized roles became increasingly complex. The team needed additional support in finding, engaging, and securing top talent for critical positions such as Integration Engineer, Integration Architect, and IT Operations Manager.

To navigate this period of transformation, Simployer sought a recruitment partner who could not only meet immediate hiring needs but also enhance the efficiency of their processes and provide strategic insights for long-term talent acquisition. The ideal partner would bring expertise in tech, product, and commercial hiring while helping Simployer refine and future-proof its recruitment strategy.

In short, Simployer needed a recruitment ally who could deliver results, optimize their hiring processes, and contribute to their ongoing success.

The Solution

In October 2024, Amby stepped in as a strategic and operational recruitment partner, addressing both Simployer’s immediate hiring needs and helping with process efficiencies. By embedding into Simployer’s HR team, Amby provided end-to-end recruitment support, ensuring key technical roles were filled efficiently while also introducing sustainable improvements to hiring practices.

Central to this collaboration was the Simployer Blueprint, a tailored recruitment framework combining Simployer’s existing practices with Amby’s proven methods. This included setting clear targets, refining sourcing strategies, standardizing candidate evaluations, and coaching hiring managers to eliminate bias and improve consistency. Amby’s seamless integration into HR operations also allowed the company to avoid building systems from scratch, enabling Simployer to focus on growth. Weekly updates and close collaboration ensured transparency and alignment, fostering a trusted and productive partnership.

The Results

In just four months, the Amby team filled 8 key technical roles, with an average Time-to-Hire of 37 days and an Offer Acceptance Rate of 100%.

By addressing key inefficiencies and creating a consistent recruitment process, Amby set a strong foundation for future hiring. With 10 additional roles, including AI-focused positions, already planned for 2025, Simployer is on a steady track to meet the demands of its ambitious growth strategy. The collaboration has been so successful that Simployer has retained Amby as its exclusive recruitment partner through June 2025.

A large part of this success is attributed to close collaboration between Amby, hiring managers, and HR - everyone is putting in the effort to make recruitment a priority and find the right talent to reach their goals. This team effort ensures Simployer can continue to attract top talent while maintaining efficient, data-driven recruitment practices. And by complementing Simployer’s HR expertise, Amby has not only delivered immediate hiring success but also positioned the company for sustained growth.

— Our partnership with Amby has been highly valuable. Their expertise, data-driven approach, and ability to streamline processes have significantly enhanced our operations. We highly recommend them.

Eilin Gillesen Chief People & Culture Officer, Simployer