Brandon Syla

Recruitment Consultant

Netherlands

Brandon is based in Amsterdam and will recruit across all sectors, with a primary focus on payroll, rewards, people analytics and HR digital.

Before joining the firm, he gained five years of experience in recruitment with a focus on marketing, communication, digital and transport. Brandon studied commercial economics, which provided him with a strong academic in sales and account management foundation, and has since built extensive expertise in recruitment through both his education and professional practice.

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Senior Payroll Specialist

Voor een bekende organisatie in Amsterdam zijn we op zoek naar een Senior Payroll Specialist. Je bent de rechterhand van de manager en verantwoordelijk voor het volledige payrollproces binnen Nederland. Je zorgt voor een correcte, tijdige en nauwkeurige salarisverwerking en draagt bij aan kwaliteitsverbetering en compliance. Werkzaamheden Uitvoeren en controleren van payroll volgens wet- en […]
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The Southwest UK HR job market in 2026: what employers across Bristol, the M4 corridor and the Thames Valley need to know

  • Posted March 11, 2026
Over recent years, the HR job market across the Southwest has shifted significantly. From Bristol and Swindon, through the M4 corridor and across parts of the Thames Valley, employers are navigating a labour market shaped by post-pandemic change, economic uncertainty and continued demand for high-quality HR capability. I work closely with organisations across this entire […]
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  • Posted March 5, 2026
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  • Posted March 4, 2026
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  • Posted March 4, 2026
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  • Posted March 3, 2026
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  • Posted March 3, 2026
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  • Posted March 3, 2026
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  • Posted March 2, 2026
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  • Posted March 2, 2026
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