Jan van Schaik

Entrepreneur | Building scalable projects at the intersection of recruitment, strategy & technology

Spain

About

Talent Search People is an international recruitment agency based in Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon. We provide highly specialised recruitment services within our four areas of expertise: Native Speakers, IT & E-Commerce, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, HR and Finance & Administration. We offer recruitment services across the globe as well as other services such as Implant Agents (RPO), HR Services, Outplacement and Interim Management. We have a multicultural team that possesses excellent level of knowledge in their fields, ensuring continuous quality of work and fast results. Our partners and candidates tell us that our specialisation and consultative approach are Talent Search People's most valued qualities.

Experience

  • Founder & Executive chairman at Anywork Anywhere, S.L.U,
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Founder and Executive Chairman of a growing talent mobility group focused on connecting internationally mobile professionals with employers across Europe and beyond. Our portfolio consists of specialized job boards and talent communities serving candidates who are willing to relocate, travel, or work internationally. We focus on sectors including customer service, multilingual roles, hospitality, events, seasonal employment, tourism, ski resorts, and hotels. As Executive Chairman, I bridge the gap between shareholders, leadership teams, and operational staff, ensuring strategic alignment while supporting sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term value creation. My focus is on expanding our portfolio, strengthening partnerships, and building platforms that make cross-border talent mobility more efficient and accessible. • Talent Mobility & International Recruitment • Digital Job Marketplaces

  • Talent Search People (19 yrs 11 mos)
    • Owner Talent Search People Interim & Outplacement
      Apr 2011 - Dec 2025 · 14 yrs 9 mos

    • Co-Founder
      Feb 2006 - Dec 2025 · 19 yrs 11 mos

      Enthusiastic and ambitious entrepreneur dedicated to make Talent Search People a success in the Spanish Market. With 20+ years of international experience in the field of Recruiting and with an enormous service attitude, language skills and flexibility I try to make difference to our clients.

  • Co-Founder at Go4IT Profiles
    Nov 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Account Manager at DPA Financial People
    Oct 2004 - Feb 2006 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Office Manager at Olympia Uitzendburo
    May 2003 - Sep 2004 · 1 yr 5 mos