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NorthgateArinso takes lead in Dutch HR outsourcing market with acquisition of CIAN

completes takeover of payroll outsourcing division of Randstad HR Services

October 20, 2009

NorthgateArinso, the global HR software and solutions provider, today announced that NorthgateArinso the Netherlands has acquired CIAN, a division of Randstad HR Services. The takeover becomes effective under the condition of the approval of both work councils.
 
CIAN, formerly the salary department of Philips, is active in the market for HR and payroll outsourcing. CIAN serves five large customers: Philips, NXP, ASML, Atos and Thales. In addition, it processes the payroll for 32 medium-sized companies.
 
At the time of the takeover, CIAN employs 103 employees from its Eindhoven office.

Executive quote

Rob van Bavel, Managing Director at NorthgateArinso in the Netherlands, commented: “This acquisition strengthens our position as a provider of HR outsourcing services and it makes us the clear market leader in HR Outsourcing in the Netherlands. As well as bringing a higher turnover, the acquisition is important to our ongoing strategy. It is a major step forward in expanding our HR outsourcing division, headed by Anita Lettink. This acquisition also strengthens our current organisation by bringing in very competent and experienced employees. Now, we are even better positioned to provide excellence in HR to our customers.” 

About the company

About NorthgateArinso
www.northgatearinso.com
NorthgateArinso is a leading global Human Resources software & services provider offering innovative HR business solutions to employers of all sizes, including Global Fortuneä 500 companies and many Public Sector organisations. We help HR executives optimise their HR service delivery through smarter process and more efficient technology, supporting key HR areas like workforce administration, payroll, benefits, recruitment, learning, and talent management.
Our 5,000 employees are dedicated to HR excellence through strategic business consulting, outsourcing services, systems integration and best-of-breed software solutions. We are one of the 5 largest HR service providers world wide and have offices in 31 countries on 5 continents.
The Northgate Group is owned by private equity company Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and currently employs over 6,500 staff and operates in 46 countries across 5 continents.

Contact details

For further information, please contact:

Lisa Gillingham or Ellen Spenceley at LEWIS PR

Tel: +44 (0) 117 315 8584
Email: northgatearinsouk@lewispr.com

 


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