Our Mission
Skills shortage!?
War for Talent!?
… not with us
At OLR, we think beyond the box.
We have addressed this structural challenge by leveraging a pool of qualified and highly motivated employees from third countries. Our mission is to create long-term employment relationships — without borders
Are you looking for qualified employees? We source highly motivated and skilled talent from outside the EU and handle all the necessary documentation to ensure a sustainable employment relationship.
Our Background
In response to the widespread issue of skilled labor shortages, Austrian policymakers introduced reforms in summer 2022, including easing access to the Red-White-Red Card. This marked the starting point for OLR. In Germany as well, the modernization of the Skilled Immigration Act remains a key topic on the political agenda.
In both Germany and Austria, bureaucratic processes remain complex and time-consuming. Therefore, organizing the necessary documentation for entry, residence, and employment is a central part of our service offering.
The core idea is to bring skilled professionals with a strong work ethic to Austria and Germany, while easing the already limited time resources of employers. This foundation is intended to enable smooth integration as well as efficient and long-term employment relationships.
Our Team
Bettina Lindner, CEO & Founder
Having grown up in a traditional hotel business in the Kitzbühel Alps and with a solid education from hotel management school, Bettina was born with both the talent and passion for working with people, as well as a keen sense for service quality and entrepreneurship.
During her international business studies, she honed her global perspective and deliberately developed her intercultural skills. Professionally, she built her expertise and professional network through international project management across all five continents. As a trade attaché in cities such as Shanghai, she operated at the intersection of business, diplomacy, international relations, and global markets.
Since 2022, she has been self-employed as CEO and founder of OLR, with a clear focus on creating sustainable connections that strengthen companies and open up new opportunities for talent worldwide.
Christian Mraz, Senior Project Manager
The native Viennese began his international career at a marketing and event agency, which sent him to Shanghai as the head of their branch in China.
After several years, he was recruited by a German company as Managing Director for Asia. Due to his international career and extensive experience with countless business partners worldwide, he has understood that perfect service and genuine customer understanding are rare but essential. Clear communication and proactive leadership in employee management are his keys to success.
He regularly draws on the global network he has built over the past decades to consistently deliver excellent services from many countries around the world.
Susanne Balverde, IT & Finance
Susanne has lived and worked all over the world, gaining a wealth of experience in a variety of industries. After completing her Bachelor of Business degree in Australia, where she also met Bettina, and graduating with a degree in business administration in Bad Honnef, she moved to Rome and has been living in Vienna with her family since 2013.
Her professional career spans the fields of gastronomy, HR, controlling, accounting, event organization, social media management, and web design. Through these diverse activities, Susanne has built up a wealth of experience.
She also speaks four languages fluently and has basic knowledge of several others.
Anne Pannier, Country Manager Deutschland
Raised near Berlin, Anne completed a master’s degree in management consulting and gained extensive experience over many years in organizing and leading large-scale events in international settings. Working within complex structures and with diverse stakeholders shaped both her strategic thinking and her organizational strengths.
A multi-year cycling journey through 35 countries deepened her understanding of cultural diversity, migration, and global work realities. Complemented by training as a systemic and psychological coach, Anne is responsible for the German market at OLR. Her focus is on supporting international professionals relocating to Germany, particularly in recruiting, recognition and visa processes, and sustainable integration into the labor market.
Max Köfler, Talent, Community & Marketing
Max grew up in Innsbruck and developed an early interest in cultural diversity, tourism, and international exchange. The Higher Education Institute for Tourism deepened his understanding of intercultural communication and organization.
During his bachelor's degree in economics, he focused on digitalization and international trade. His internship at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber's Foreign Trade Center in Jakarta was a formative experience, where he learned about the economic structures of Southeast Asia and developed a global perspective.
Today, Max lives in Vienna and is studying for a master's degree in international business administration. His experience in tourism, economic knowledge, and international perspective combine to form a solution-oriented approach to work, which he brings to the team.
Lisa Sophia Deli, Senior Project Manager
Growing up in Kitzbühel, Lisa developed an early interest in languages and cultures thanks to her bilingual upbringing. She deepened this interest by studying several languages and international economics, supplemented by experiences abroad in Europe and Asia.
This has given her a keen understanding of clear communication and a keen sense of the needs and backgrounds of different people, allowing her to navigate dynamic work environments with confidence and overcome challenges with empathy and strategic foresight.
Her diverse professional and intercultural experiences motivated Lisa to create a positive working environment. This led to her passion for human resources management and recruiting: creating structures, promoting talent, unlocking potential, and bringing about lasting change.
Aimée Kuborn, Prozesse & neue Märkte
Growing up in Luxembourg, Aimée developed an interest in people from different backgrounds and social issues. Her bachelor's degree in sociology at the University of Innsbruck deepened these interests and combined analytical thinking with a practical understanding of modern societies.
Her experience in the social sector is complemented by her many years of work as a counselor and leader at summer camps. As a result, her everyday life is shaped by many different cultures and customs, allowing her to put her interests and what she has learned into practice.
As a member of the OLR team, Aimée can combine this knowledge to support people internationally on their life journey.
Patnubay Cruz
My new life in Tyrol, Austria has been wonderful so far.
Every day I wake up thankful to have the opportunity to live in a comfortable and clean environment, with a fantastic fauna and flaura. To me, especially having access to clean air and clean tap water is essential!
My work is both engaging and fulfilling, thanks to my supportive colleagues and boss. I enjoy working because of a patient boss and a generous chefin! My colleagues, who supported me from the very beginning, come from all over the world, each bringing their own unique background. This makes my work environment like a melting pot of cultures, where no two days are the same and it never gets boring!
I’m incredibly grateful to the recruiting team for giving me this opportunity, and especially to Ms. Bettina for making me feel secure during my adjustment period through her clear communication and unwavering support.
- Patnubay Cruz, a Filipino Chef.
LOLO LOLA
At Lolo LOla, traditional Filipino cuisine meets modern Austrian cuisine..
“Thanks to Bettina Lindner and her team at OLR, the entire process—from recruitment to the start of work for the skilled workers in Austria—was extremely efficient and required no effort on our part. I could rely on all the official requirements and formalities being taken care of, so that our chefs and waiters could start work quickly and easily.”
Wellnesshotel Dilly
Christoph Dilly Wellnesshotel Dilly - Windischgarsten
"Since June 2024, we have been fortunate to have two chefs from the Philippines join our team. Both skilled workers have integrated very quickly into our business and are highly proficient in their field.
We are extremely satisfied and would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Ms. Lindner!
Thanks to OLR's expertise, the selection of suitable candidates, work permits, including travel arrangements, and much more were handled perfectly and quickly."
Alps Resorts
Gerhard Birx, Alps Resorts - Kitzbühel
"Agreeing on a fixed employment contract for at least two years at the collective wage rate enables our company to plan better and for the longer term.
The skilled workers placed are not only motivated, friendly, and competent, but also cost-efficient. Since our new employees are paid the collective wage, the agency costs are amortized after six months at the latest. The entire process was smooth and effortless. We simply selected our preferred candidates with the OLR team and signed the prepared contracts.
We are completely satisfied with this solution and the service provided by Bettina Lindner's team, and would like to thank OLR for their consistent and professional support and advice.
Alpenhotel Speckbacherhof
Andreas Hofmann, Geschäftsinhaber
Stanglwirt
Lisa-Marie Ponholzer, HR-Manager, Stanglwirt
"Since June, we have been fortunate to have two chefs from the Philippines join our team. Both skilled workers have integrated very quickly into our company and are at the top of their game.
We are extremely satisfied and would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Ms. Lindner!
Thanks to OLR's expertise, the selection of suitable candidates, work permits including travel arrangements, and much more were handled perfectly and quickly.
Dr. Schilhan
Klaus Hajduk – Head of HR & Administration, Dr. Schilhan Group
"We are extremely satisfied with our collaboration with OLR. Bettina Lindner and her team
have now successfully placed eight skilled workers from the Philippines with us, who
are working in the hotel industry. The selection process is precise, fast, and straightforward—
which is exactly what we appreciate most.
The professional guidance and reliable support make OLR a valuable partner for us. We look forward to taking further steps together, especially in the context of our expansion into northern Germany."
Alpenhotel Ammerwald - Hotel der BMW Group
Martina Benmarouf - Hoteldirektorin
Their extensive expertise and dedication have been instrumental in attracting qualified professionals to our kitchen, which is a major challenge in today's world. The search for talented chefs is becoming increasingly difficult as competition in the restaurant industry has intensified and the number of skilled workers in the regional market is declining proportionally.
Thanks to your comprehensive support in personnel recruitment, we were able to break new ground, particularly with the two employees from the Philippines. Your ability to find creative solutions and identify the right talent has proven to be extremely valuable."
Alpenhotel Montafon
Andreas Runge - Managing Director“The agreement of a fixed employment contract for at least two years at the collective wage rate enables our company to plan better and for the longer term. The skilled workers provided are not only motivated, friendly, and competent, but also cost-efficient—despite agency fees. We are completely satisfied with this solution and the service provided by Bettina Lindner's team, and would like to thank OLR for their consistent and professional support and advice.”
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