Lille, at the heart of recruitment excellence

The Lille metropolis, renowned for its mass retail businesses, is home to the headquarters of Carrefour and Auchan, asserting its strategic position. This centrality has encouraged the emergence of major logistics companies such as Log's, enabling efficient distribution across Europe thanks to Lille's geographical position. Against this dynamic backdrop, Alphéa Conseil established its practice in Lille, taking advantage of the economic environment to specialize in recruitment for the distribution and logistics sectors, and today in all sectors. Since its inception, Alphéa Conseil has distinguished itself by its ability to understand the specific needs of these industries and offer tailor-made solutions, thereby contributing to local economic growth and business success.

The history of one of the historic firms in the Alphea Conseil network

Alphea Conseil in Lille was founded in 2017 by Hugues Fromont, ex-HRD of one of the Mulliez Group's subsidiaries, is a leading human resources professional with solid experience acquired within major retail companies. With over 30 years' experience in strategic and operational management roles, both nationally and internationally, Hugues has developed recognized expertise in managing large teams, driving change, and managing crises and restructuring.
Rooted in the industrial and commercial wealth of Lille, the firm has evolved in response to local expectations, with a focus on optimizing recruitment processes. The project driven by Hugues Fromont for his agency is clear: find the perfect match between companies' needs and candidates' aspirations. In this way, Alphéa Conseil stands out for its responsible yet innovative approach to recruitment consulting, characterized by its extra soul, a deep commitment to candidates and a genuine passion for supporting individuals in the workplace.

Gwénaëlle Phou, a practice manager with expertise in recruitment Alphéa Conseil's strength in Lille lies in its in-depth knowledge of the local job market and its ability to respond to complex recruitment requests. Gwénaëlle and her team specialize in identifying rare profiles and solving difficult recruitment cases. "We are often recognized as the experts able to succeed where others have encountered obstacles", says Gwénaëlle. This expertise has paid off in many situations, particularly when recruiting atypical profiles such as a "Time Manager" or very specific traveling salespeople. Expert in Finance, Gwénaëlle draws on the expertise of Océane in the tertiary and retail sectors and from Debbie in the logistics and BTP, but it's ultimately in all sectors of activity and all trades that the team will be able to support you thanks to its ability to understand needs but above all to a unique quality of support. "Our business, nobody does it like us" asserts Gwénaëlle. The added value of Alphéa Conseil in Lille is evident in its proximity to customers and candidates. "We visit each company to understand their culture and needs, we take the time to discover the company's history, to meet the teams, which enables us to present candidates who integrate and blossom perfectly within the company" explains Gwénaëlle. This quality approach is particularly appreciated by companies in search of talent and by candidates eager to find a working environment that matches their aspirations.

A clear vision of the future

Gwénaëlle Phou looks to the future with determined ambition, considering strategic plans to expand her team at Alphéa Conseil. Her main objective is to always better meet the growing recruitment and consulting needs of companies in the region. "We want to strengthen our presence on the ground, to be as close as possible to our customers, to adapt to them and to the market, in order to continue to offer unrivalled premium recruitment services," she says. This means optimizing internal processes, commitment, exacting standards and a personalized approach for every customer.

Alphéa Conseil works with many companies such as the Caisse d'épargne, or SMEs that need local support and not just recruitment. Since its inception, the firm has successfully placed thousands of candidates in key positions, ensuring a high satisfaction rate among its customers. "Our transformation rate is 100% since the beginning of the year because we do much more than just recruit, we have a real personalized consulting approach with our customers," proudly announces Gwénaëlle.

"Our long-standing partnerships testify to our ability to understand and meet the specific needs of each company," Gwénaëlle emphasizes.

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