Telecommunications Company - Oslo
We successfully facilitated the recruitment of 12 highly skilled contract hires, all possessing prior 5G rollout experience, enabling them to seamlessly integrate and contribute to the project's success and targets. Additionally, we efficiently arranged 6 work permits for non-EU nationals, including individuals from India and Serbia, facilitating their legal employment in Norway.

Our client is a multinational networking and telecommunications company operating in over 180 countries. With a history spanning over a century, they are a leading provider of communication technology and services worldwide.
Our client’s primary focus lies in developing and delivering cutting-edge solutions for mobile and fixed networks, enabling communication service providers to offer advanced voice, data, and video services to their customers.
Their product portfolio includes hardware, software, and services tailored to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. These offerings encompass a wide range of technologies such as 5G, IoT (Internet of Things), cloud infrastructure, and network automation.
Example placements made:
Implementation Manager
Logistics Manager
Project Coordinator
Project Manager
RAN Engineer
Vendor Manager
OBJECTIVES
Our client had been awarded a substantial 5G rollout project, facing a shortage of local personnel they required a recruitment partner capable of sourcing and supplying external contract experts with extensive experience in deploying the latest 5G technology.
Additionally, our client required a recruitment partner capable of managing all in-country arrangements, including local payroll management and securing work permits, ensuring strict adherence to Norwegian employment regulations.
Furthermore, they required assistance in identifying and hiring specialised consultants who could meet the stringent criteria for Norwegian Security clearance.
SOLUTION
We engaged in a thorough consultation and RFI process, collaborating closely with key stakeholders to grasp the project's needs and scope. This involved hiring forecasts, required skill sets, budgetary constraints, and delivery timelines.
Leveraging our extensive expertise in the telecommunications sector we presented competitive pricing options, delivery and onboarding timelines.
We curated candidate profile samples to illustrate our proficiency and demonstrate the calibre of external experts that TSSI could source and supply.
Lastly, via our trusted payroll partner we created a tailored, competitive in-country payroll and work permit solution, ensuring full compliance as per Norwegian laws.
OUTCOME
As a direct outcome of TSSI's efforts, we successfully facilitated the recruitment of 12 highly skilled contract hires, all possessing prior 5G rollout experience, enabling them to seamlessly integrate and contribute to the project's success and targets. Additionally, we efficiently arranged 6 work permits for non-EU nationals, including individuals from India and Serbia, facilitating their legal employment in Norway.
Leveraging our rigorous recruiting process and extensive telecom expertise, we achieved an impressive 92% retention rate, underscoring our commitment to securing and retaining top talent for our client's project.