About Us

International HR for regulated sectors, built in The Hague since 1987

Founded in 1987, Octagon is the international HR specialist for aerospace, defence, international organisations, and technology. Recruitment, Employer of Record, payroll, and HR consultancy run from Maanweg 174 in the Hague international corridor, delivered in six European markets we cover directly.

Years of expertise

European markets

Nationalities on staff

Hundreds

Annual placements

39+ years of trust

Our story

How a firm founded in The Hague in 1987 became the international HR specialist for aerospace, defence, international organisations, and technology, running directly in six European markets and enabled by a modern delivery stack.

5-phase methodology

Our approach

Five phases across the HR lifecycle, delivered by our five service pillars, so market entry, payroll, recruitment, advisory, and analytics stay coordinated as your operation grows.

Real outcomes

Client stories

For 39 years, organisations across aerospace, defence, and international affairs have trusted Octagon to deliver their most critical workforce needs.

More about Octagon

Our locations, events, and career opportunities.

Our team

The people responsible for Octagon's strategic direction and continuity since 1987.

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Events

From compliance webinars to aerospace conferences, Octagon shares its expertise and connects with the professionals and organisations shaping international work in Europe.

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Careers at Octagon

Join a 39-year-old international HR company where 35+ nationalities collaborate daily to help professionals build careers across borders.

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Join our story

Whether you are hiring in Europe for the first time, scaling an existing team, or looking for your next career move, we would be glad to hear from you. Get in touch with our team in The Hague.