For employers

Build your U.S. workforce, without the guesswork

Recruitment, executive search and hiring advice for Italian and European companies growing in the United States.

What we do

Our services

Hiring is about precision, not volume. We combine knowledge of U.S. employment practices with an understanding of European business culture.

Recruitment & headhunting

End-to-end recruitment and discreet, targeted headhunting for hard-to-fill roles. From role definition to onboarding, every hire is the right technical, cultural and organizational fit.

Executive search

For U.S.-based leaders, cultural alignment matters as much as leadership ability. We assess business acumen and the ability to work effectively with European headquarters.

Operational & technical talent

Many agencies focus on corporate roles and struggle with the operational and technical backbone. We have built networks for engineers, technicians, supervisors and plant, logistics and project roles.

Market & talent mapping

Actionable insight on talent availability, compensation benchmarks and competitor hiring, so you can plan your U.S. expansion with confidence.

Hiring support

Beyond the search

Salary benchmarking

Localized pay and benefits data so offers are competitive by city and state.

Compliance guidance

Job postings, screening and offers aligned with federal, state and city rules.

Immigration partners

We don’t provide visa services, but we can connect you with trusted immigration attorneys for E-2, L-1, H-1B and O-1 routes.

Offer negotiation

We structure and negotiate offers so the right candidate says yes.

Onboarding support

Integration support after the start date to set new hires up for success.

Retention guarantee

Our placements are backed by a retention guarantee.

Our process

Nine steps from brief to retention

01

Define the success profile

Role, outcomes, must-have skills, pay range and cultural fit.

02

Market intelligence & mapping

Where the talent is, what it costs and who else is hiring.

03

Targeted sourcing & outreach

Headhunting and targeted campaigns to active and passive candidates.

04

Screening & evaluation

Structured interviews on technical, cultural and operational fit.

05

Shortlist & reporting

A short list of vetted candidates with a written assessment of each.

06

Offer structuring & negotiation

Competitive, compliant offers and closing support.

07

Onboarding & integration

Support for a smooth start and alignment with headquarters.

08

Placement confirmation

Documentation and follow-up after the start date.

09

Retention guarantee

We stand behind every placement.

Why Cygic

What makes us different

Quality over quantity

No flood of CVs: only candidates aligned technically, culturally and operationally.

International core

We specialize in Italian and European companies expanding in the U.S.

Focused where it matters

Pipelines in the sectors that lead European expansion to the U.S.

Faster, smarter results

Headhunting, sourcing and targeted campaigns combined to move quickly.

FAQ

Questions from employers

Why is hiring in the U.S. so difficult for international companies?

The U.S. market is large, competitive and regulated at federal, state and city level. Without local knowledge, companies risk slow searches, overpaying or hiring the wrong person. We bring market insight, compliance guidance and pre-qualified candidate pipelines.

How do you reduce the risk of a bad hire?

With a clear success profile agreed up front, structured screening and evaluation, reference checks and a short, fully vetted shortlist, so you only meet candidates who genuinely fit.

How do you handle time-zone differences with headquarters?

As your U.S.-based partner we coordinate interviews and communication and keep candidates engaged, so you don’t lose good people to delays.

How do you help with cultural and communication gaps?

European and U.S. work cultures differ, from how offers are made to how people expect to be managed. We align expectations on both sides, which supports smoother integration and retention.

How do you handle U.S. employment-law compliance?

We guide you on lawful job postings (including pay-transparency rules where they apply), fair screening practices and compliant offers. For legal advice on specific situations we work alongside your employment counsel.

How do pay and benefits expectations differ by region?

Salaries, benefits and cost of living vary widely between U.S. states and cities, and candidates expect health insurance, a retirement plan and paid time off. We provide localized salary benchmarks so your offers are competitive without overpaying.

What if we have no talent pipeline in the U.S.?

That’s common. We build pipelines for technical, operational, industrial, logistics and technology-adjacent roles, focusing on both hard skills and cultural fit.

Can you help with visas for international hires?

We don’t handle visas or give immigration advice ourselves, but we can connect you with trusted immigration attorneys who advise on the right route, such as the E-2 visa for Italian-owned companies, L-1 intracompany transfers, H-1B or O-1. We then plan hiring timelines around their guidance.

Can you assist with background checks and references?

Yes. Background checks and references are standard in the U.S. but regulated. We guide you on what’s required and permitted and coordinate thorough due diligence.

Do you offer a retention guarantee?

Yes, our placements include a retention guarantee. Ask us for the terms that apply to your search.

Want to go deeper? Read the Employer Hub: entry models, pay, visas, employment law and payroll, in Italian and English.

Tell us about your next hire

A free, no-obligation consultation with a U.S. recruitment specialist.