Business Details
26 Years
experience
Global STEM Recruitment Solutions
Established in 2000, STR Group has evolved from a small technical recruitment firm on England's south coast into a globally recognised STEM talent provider with 150+ employees and five specialist brands. Our international operations span the UK, USA and Europe, delivering compliant staffing solutions across 50+ countries while maintaining our founding commitment to shaping people's futures through talent development. With expertise in cross-border recruitment challenges, we combine in-country payroll partnerships with rigorous candidate screening to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency for clients.Our dedicated account teams manage end-to-end recruitment processes including retained search, exclusive projects and managed service programmes tailored to each client's specific requirements. Backed by case studies demonstrating successful large-scale engineering recruitment for organisations like Wrtsil and Tesla project teams, we maintain industry leadership through continuous market intelligence and adaptive resourcing strategies that address evolving STEM workforce demands.
Services
International Recruitment
Retained Search
Exclusive Projects
Statement of Work
Managed Programmes
Contingent Services
Market Insights
Candidate Screening
Payroll Compliance
Work Permit Administration
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have 23 years' experience delivering STEM recruitment solutions across 50+ countries
- Our five specialist brands address diverse technical sector requirements
- We implement compliant cross-border recruitment processes with in-country partners
- Dedicated account teams manage recruitment programmes from scoping to delivery
- Case studies demonstrate successful large-scale engineering recruitment capabilities
What people say
Global recruitment expertise
Timely delivery
Tailored solutions
Compliant processes
Positive candidate experiences
Services
International Recruitment
Our international recruitment solutions connect clients with STEM talent across 50+ countries. We manage cross-border hiring challenges through in-country partnerships and regulatory compliance expertise. Services include permanent relocation, inter-country mobilisation and local market resourcing.
Retained Search
This confidential end-to-end solution identifies critical STEM talent for specialist roles. Our consultants conduct targeted candidate searches and rigorous assessments to match precise client requirements with qualified professionals.
Exclusive Projects
We deliver tailored recruitment programmes with dedicated Talent Specialists managing candidate identification, screening and selection processes. This approach ensures consistent quality and alignment with client-specific hiring objectives across technical sectors.
Managed Programmes
Our strategic approach covers permanent, contract and temporary staffing needs through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Programmes (MSP). This includes process design, supplier management and compliance monitoring.
Statement of Work
We provide scalable project teams under fixed-price or variable pricing models. Our SOW solutions handle complex technical projects through specialist consultants while maintaining contractual and budgetary controls.
Questions
What STEM sectors does STR Group specialise in?
We specialise in Life Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Automotive, Marine Engineering and Architecture sectors through our five specialist brands.
How does STR manage international recruitment compliance?
We use in-country payroll partners, right-to-work checks and regulatory experts to ensure compliance with local employment laws and tax requirements.
What recruitment models do you offer?
We provide Retained Search, Exclusive Projects, Managed Programmes, Contingent Services and Statement of Work solutions tailored to client needs.
Can you support large-scale engineering recruitment projects?
Yes, we've successfully delivered 35-engineer recruitment programmes for Wärtsilä and specialist automation teams for Tesla projects.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Through rigorous screening processes, market research and our Talent Specialists' industry expertise in niche STEM verticals.
Do you provide market intelligence services?
Yes, we offer salary benchmarking, gender diversity data and regulatory updates to support strategic workforce planning decisions.
