U.K.-based IT recruiting company opens Charlotte office, adding 90 jobs
A British IT staffing agency celebrated the opening of its new office in uptown Charlotte on Monday, a move that will bring 90 jobs to the area.
Drawn by Charlotte’s growing technology sector, Frank Recruitment Group moved into a 7,300-square-foot office in Carillon Tower along West Trade Street. The firm said it has invested over $1 million in infrastructure for the new space.
The company, which helps businesses hire IT professionals, is backed by TPG Growth, a private equity firm that has invested in Uber, Airbnb and Spotify.
Senior Vice President Paden Simmons said they have already filled about 30 positions, and plan to hire 60 more within the next year to 18 months.
It’s the ninth U.S. office for the firm, based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom. Simmons said salaries range from an average of $65,000 for entry-level jobs, including commission, and employees in their second year are able to make over $100,000.
The positions include entry-level sales and recruiting roles as well as senior leadership and recruiting managers.
Other area technology jobs
Frank Recruitment Group has already been working with thousands of companies in the area, Simmons said, but having a physical office will help the firm solidify those relationships.
Simmons said Charlotte’s expanding tech workforce was a key factor in the firm’s decision to open a Charlotte office.
In the past few months, a slew of technology-related jobs have been announced: Microsoft will invest nearly $24 million and add 430 jobs as part of an expansion to its Charlotte campus. Lowe’s is also building a 2,000-employee global tech hub, which will be housed in a new 23-story tower in South End.
“With the number of companies moving and bringing tech jobs to Charlotte, the local economy is one of the fastest-growing in the country,” Simmons said. “It was an absolute slam dunk for us to choose Charlotte.”
This story was originally published December 2, 2019 at 5:21 PM.
