Our Mission
Skills shortage!?
War for Talent!?
... not with us.
Overseas Labor Recruiting – or OLR for short – thinks outside the box.
At OLR, we have taken on this structural challenge by tapping into 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 find exactly those motivated and skilled talents from outside the EU and take care of all the documentation needed for a sustainable employment relationship.
Our Background
In response to the widespread issue of the skilled labor shortage, the Austrian government introduced, among other measures, a simplification of the Red-White-Red Card system in the summer of 2022.
This marked the starting point for the launch of our recruitment services. Additionally, we make use of the principle of *ius sanguinis* (children inherit the nationality of their parents). Thanks to this legal basis, many talents residing outside the EU are entitled to a European passport and thus have the opportunity to work in Austria or Germany. These two conditions enable us to focus our search for skilled workers outside the EU.
The idea behind this is to bring people with a similar culture and mindset to Austria and Germany. This foundation is intended to enable effortless integration as well as efficient and long-term employment relationships.
Our Team
Bettina Lindner
Raised in a traditional hotel business in the Kitzbühel Alps, Bettina was born with the gift and passion for working with people.
Talking with people is her path to success – no matter which of the five languages she speaks. Already as a young graduate of the tourism school, she was entrusted with the personnel management of her parents’ hotel. However, the call of the wider world was too strong. She studied international management, during which she met Susanne Balverde (our business partner) in Australia.
After graduating, she spent the following decade working as a diplomat abroad. She has lived on five continents and met people from a wide variety of backgrounds and talents. The connections she made back then still help her in her daily work today – for example, her relationship with our business partner in the Philippines, Peter Faistauer.
Christian Mraz
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
Susanne has lived and worked in many countries around the world, gaining diverse professional experience in various industries. After earning her Bachelor of Business in Australia, where she also met Bettina, and completing her degree as a certified business economist in Bad Honnef, Germany, she moved to Rome. Since 2013, Susanne has been living with her family in Vienna.
With work experience in areas such as gastronomy, HR, controlling, accounting, event organization and execution, obtaining permits and dealing with authorities, managing and developing social media channels, as well as website design, Susanne has built up a wealth of experience over the past decades through continuous learning and diverse activities.
In addition, she speaks four languages fluently and has basic knowledge of several others.
Katharina Koteschowetz
Katharina grew up near Linz in Upper Austria. She completed her schooling there and then studied health and nursing at the University of Applied Sciences in Vienna.
Through her schooling and previous professional experience, Katharina brings a good mix of IT know-how and practical experience from the healthcare sector.
Katharina takes great care of the new skilled workers from third countries and helps them navigate the bureaucratic process more easily.
Additionally, Katharina supports the company with tasks in the back office.
Julia Weber
Julia grew up in Lower Austria. She completed her schooling there and moved to Innsbruck for her studies and because of her passion for winter sports. .
Since 2021, she has been studying International Economics at the University of Innsbruck. During a year abroad in Spain, she was able to deepen her language skills and get to know other cultures through international exchange.
Through previous part-time jobs and internships, Julia has gained experience in communication and marketing, as well as a strong interest in HR processes and administrative procedures. She supports us in communication with candidates, handling applications, and dealing with authorities.
Lisa Sophia Deli
Growing up in Kitzbühel, Lisa was fascinated by foreign languages and cultures from an early age thanks to her bilingual upbringing. She deepened this interest through her studies of several languages and International Economics. Her experiences abroad in Europe and Asia further enriched her intercultural skills and language abilities.
In addition, she developed a strong understanding of clear and effective communication as well as a keen sensitivity to the individual needs and cultural backgrounds of different people. These valuable experiences enable her to navigate confidently in dynamic work environments and to tackle demanding challenges with empathy and strategic foresight.
Through her diverse professional and intercultural experiences, Lisa increasingly recognized her deep-rooted motivation to positively shape the work environment and to foster the potential of each individual to the fullest. From this conviction grew her passion for human resources management and recruiting: she aims to create long-term structures that nurture talents, unlock potential, and bring about sustainable change.
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
Im Lolo LOla trifft traditionell philippinische Küche
auf österreichische Moderne.
„Dank Bettina Lindner und ihrem Team bei OLR verlief der gesamte Ablauf – von der Rekrutierung bis hin zum Arbeitsbeginn der Fachkraft in Österreich – äußerst effizient und ohne Aufwand für uns. Ich konnte mich darauf verlassen, dass alle behördlichen Anforderungen und Formalitäten komplett vorbereitet wurden, sodass unsere Köche und Kellner schnell und unkompliziert mit der Arbeit beginnen konnten.“
Wellnesshotel Dilly
Christoph Dilly Wellnesshotel Dilly - Windischgarsten
“Seit Juni dürfen wir zwei Köche aus den Philippinen zu unserem Team zählen. Beide Facharbeiter haben sich sehr schnell bei uns im Betrieb integriert und sind fachlich auf einem Top Niveau.
Wir sind äußerst zufrieden und möchten uns an dieser Stelle bei Frau Lindner herzlich bedanken!
Durch die Fachkompetenz von OLR hat die Durchführung der geeigneten Kandidatenauswahl, die Arbeitsbewilligung inklusive Anreise und vieles mehr, perfekt und schnell funktioniert.”
Alps Resorts
Gerhard Birx, Alps Resorts - Kitzbühel
„Die Vereinbarung eines fixen Arbeitsverhältnisses für mindestens zwei Jahre zum Kollektivlohn
ermöglicht unserem Unternehmen eine bessere und längerfristige Planbarkeit.
Die vermittelten Fachkräfte sind nicht nur motiviert, freundlich und kompetent sondern auch Kosten effizient.
Da unsere neuen Mitarbeiter zum Kollektivlohn abrieten, sind die Agenturkosten nach spätestens sechs Monaten
amortisiert. Der gesamte Prozess war für reibungslos und ohne großen Aufwand. Wir haben lediglich mit dem
Team von OLR unsere Wunschkandidaten ausgewählt und fix fertig vorbereitete Verträge unterzeichnet.
Wir sind rundum zufrieden mit dieser Lösung und dem Service vom Team um Bettina Lindner und möchten uns
für die konstante und professionelle Unterstützung und Beratung durch OLR bedanken“
Alpenhotel Speckbacherhof
Andreas Hofmann, Geschäftsinhaber
Stanglwirt
Lisa-Marie Ponholzer, HR-Manager, Stanglwirt
“Seit Juni dürfen wir zwei Köche aus den Philippinen zu unserem Team zählen. Beide Facharbeiter haben sich
sehr schnell bei uns im Betrieb integriert und sind fachlich auf einem Top Niveau.
Wir sind äußerst zufrieden und möchten uns an dieser Stelle bei Frau Lindner herzlich bedanken!
Durch die Fachkompetenz von OLR hat die Durchführung der geeigneten Kandidatenauswahl,
die Arbeitsbewilligung inklusive Anreise und vieles mehr, perfekt und schnell funktioniert.”
Dr. Schilhan
Klaus Hajduk – Leitung HR & Administration Dr. Schilhan Gruppe
"Wir sind äußerst zufrieden mit der Zusammenarbeit mit OLR. Bettina Lindner und ihr Team
haben mittlerweile acht Fachkräfte aus den Philippinen erfolgreich an uns vermittelt, die
in der Hotellerie tätig sind. Der Auswahlprozess verläuft präzise, schnell und unkompliziert –
genau das schätzen wir besonders.
Die professionelle Begleitung und die verlässliche
Unterstützung machen OLR für uns zu einem wertvollen Partner. Wir freuen uns auf die
weiteren gemeinsamen Schritte, insbesondere im Rahmen unserer Expansion nach Norddeutschland."
Alpenhotel Ammerwald - Hotel der BMW Group
Martina Benmarouf - Hoteldirektorin
"Ihre umfassende Expertise und ihr Engagement haben maßgeblich dazu beigetragen, qualifizierte Fachkräfte für unsere Küche zu gewinnen, was in der heutigen Zeit eine große Herausforderung darstellt. Die Suche nach talentierten Köchen gestaltet sich zunehmend schwierig, da der Wettbewerb in der Gastronomie stark zugenommen hat und die Fachkräfte auf dem regionalen Markt anteilig sinken.
Dank Ihrer vollumfänglichen Unterstützung in der Personalakquise konnten wir neue Wege gehen, insbesondere mit den beiden Mitarbeitern von den Philippinen. Ihre Fähigkeit, kreative Lösungen zu finden und die richtigen Talente zu identifizieren, hat sich als äußerst wertvoll erwiesen."
Alpenhotel Montafon
Andreas Runge - Geschäftsführer„Die Vereinbarung eines fixen Arbeitsverhältnisses für mindestens zwei Jahre zum Kollektivlohn ermöglicht unserem Unternehmen eine bessere und längerfristige Planbarkeit. Die vermittelten Fachkräfte sind nicht nur motiviert, freundlich und kompetent sondern auch Kosten effizient – trotz Agenturkosten. Wir sind rundum zufrieden mit dieser Lösung und dem Service vom Team um Bettina Lindner und möchten uns für die konstante und professionelle Unterstützung und Beratung durch OLR bedanken."
Our References
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