Does Robert Walters pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Robert Walters employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Robert Walters. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Robert Walters?

75% of Robert Walters employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Robert Walters 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Robert Walters?

Consultant (328) , Recruitment Consultant (215) , Senior Consultant (168) , Recruiter (131) , Manager (93) , Associate Consultant (84) , Direct Recruiter (50) , Recruitment Coordinator (40) , Associate (38) , Account Manager (23) , Researcher (23) , Senior Recruiter (20) , Consultant en recrutement (18) , Recruitment Partner (18) , Team Leader (17)

What are the pros of working at Robert Walters according to real employee reviews?

"great culture & fantastic people" ((in 238 reviews)); "got exposure to some senior managers who all made the Training really good fun and interactive." ((in 139 reviews)); "Great team and atmosphere where you can experience global company." ((in 88 reviews)); "Good benefits and package." ((in 67 reviews)); "Great work / life balance" ((in 66 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Robert Walters according to real employee reviews?

"+ Bonuses are discretionary and decided behind closed doors (bonuses could be anywhere between 5% and 20%)" ((in 92 reviews)); "The typical workday is long hours and work outside of these hours is also common." ((in 91 reviews)); "Poor management and making complaints makes no difference." ((in 85 reviews)); "Managers do not offer any support or show any willingness to help." ((in 51 reviews)); "Less flexible working hours than other places." ((in 47 reviews))

What are employees saying about Robert Walters layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Robert Walters layoffs and their outlook for job security at Robert Walters in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Robert Walters locations?

Barcelona , Madrid , Valencia , Martos

Robert Walters reviews

3.7

75% would recommend to a friend

(2,300 total reviews)

Toby Fowlston

79% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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Robert Walters has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,300 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Robert Walters employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Recursos humanos industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Nov 20, 2024

Start up feel while being backed by large UK company

Finance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The team is knowledgeable and its easy to get involved in all area of the business

Cons

Lack of finance/accounting team. Broader team is in UK with no US support.

Robert Walters Response

1y

Thank you for leaving a review, we’re glad you found the team open and the business accessible, we’re proud of the collaborative team-based culture we’ve built. But disappointed to read your cons, as a global business we have business partners in locations all around the world and we work hard to ensure that team members feel a sense of belonging even across borders. But we are always open to feedback – if you’d like, you can reach out to us at hr.admin@robertwalters.com to arrange a confidential discussion.

4.0

Nov 18, 2024

Pros/cons

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Good Base Pay - Diverse Team - Extensive Training

Cons

- Commission Structure is lower than market average - Micro-management in some teams - Very KPI Driven

Robert Walters Response

1y

Thank you for your review. We take great pride in our diverse and collaborative teams, as well as our training programs, which contribute to our high-performance culture. In response to your feedback regarding rewards, I want to emphasize our unique team-based profit-sharing model. This approach enables us to provide exceptional service to our candidates and clients, fosters teamwork and collaboration, and rewards our teams more for their collective contributions. We always appreciate feedback. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to reach out to me at rachna.ratra@robertwalters.co.jp to arrange a confidential conversation. Rachna Ratra Managing Director, Tokyo

4.0

Nov 12, 2024

Money is good. Culture is so-so

Recruitment consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High commissions if only you hit target

Cons

You need to hit your target before getting anything. Low basic salary. So you need to work extra extra hard. Culture is okay but not the best. Benefits are bad.

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