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Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62.09 - Other information technology and computer service activities
160 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
24 January 2022
Employment effect (start)
24 January 2022
Foreseen end date
31 December 2022
Description
American recruitment technology company Globalization Partners will create 160 new jobs in 2022. It is expanding its European headquarters in Galway, where it currently employs 160 people.
Globalization Partners technology allows companies to hire employees in a way that is globally compliant with international legal, tax and HR issues. Its platform aims to simplify and automate payroll, time and expense management, benefits, performance management, and locally compliant contract generation. The company has been based in Galway since 2020.
Eurofound (2022), Globalization Partners, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 106347, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/106347.
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