Recruitment in Lyon: The Pragmatic Expertise of Orlane Biasi & Her Team

Back to articles | 20 January 2026 / Reading time: 7 minutes

In the Lyon metropolitan area in 2026, business growth is being hampered by the difficulty in recruiting qualified personnel.

At the head ofAlphéa Conseil Lyon, Orlane Biasi offers an alternative. Formerly HR Director for major industrial groups, she has chosen to surround herself with business experts to offer a double guarantee: HR expertise combined with technical mastery. Here's how this Lyon-based firm is redefining the rules of the game to secure your recruitment and ensure the long-term success of your teams.

Summary

Lyon, a Territory of Challenges

A recruitment agency in Lyon that offers you its expertise

‘Reading Beyond the Brief’: The Art of ‘Perfect Matching’

Avoiding Common Mistakes: The Trap of the ‘Good Technician’

A Comprehensive Approach: Recruit, Train, Support

Vision 2026: What Skills for Tomorrow?

Conclusion

FAQ

Lyon, a Territory of Challenges

Lyon is a unique strategic crossroads . But this attractiveness has a downside: a fierce ‘war for talent’.

Industry and Chemistry: Breaking Free from the ‘Germinal’ Stereotype

Lyon's industry, particularly in the Vallée de la Chimie ou la Plaine de l'Ain, suffers from a poor image among younger generations. Orlane Biasi is fighting to change this perception: ‘Today's industry is not like Germinal.’ It is a high-tech sector, robotics and major environmental issues . To attract talent, you need to know how to promote your employer brand and transform a dry job description into an exciting career opportunity.

Life Sciences: Always on the lookout for ‘expert’ profiles »

Around the competitiveness cluster Healthcare, pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology , Competition is global. Candidates are no longer just looking for a salary; they are looking for meaning and flexibility. Our senior consultant Fabien VALLAUD, With its long-standing experience in the sector, it specialises in this market and will act as an ambassador for your company to attract candidates who no longer consult job advertisements.

Green Spaces: A profound transformation and a real boost for employment

The landscaping sector is no longer limited to maintenance. It now encompasses the management of urban biodiversity, the design of living spaces and a strong commercial dimension. Our consultant Manon MARTIN helps managers convey that these professions have evolved into exciting green engineering fields.

A recruitment agency in Lyon that offers you its expertise

The strength of Alphéa Conseil Lyon lies in its unique DNA. Unlike generalist agencies, all our consultants had professional careers before joining the firm and understand your needs, enabling them to better understand your recruitment briefs.

Our team is made up exclusively of experts specialising in specific sectors within the Lyon region. This professional legitimacy is a game changer: we don't just ‘place’ candidates. Thanks to our knowledge of the local economic fabric ( 69/38/01/42 ), we validate a genuine technical and human expertise to ensure the success of your recruitment.

Orlane Biasi: Strategic Vision and Industrial Heritage

The Head of the firm, Orlane Biasi brings 30 years of experience in Human Resources Management. Having led HR departments at leading industrial companies such as Emin Leydier or Mafelec, She has a comprehensive understanding of the company. Her expertise extends beyond signing the contract: she is involved in employment law, skills development and career security. She ensures that the candidate recruited is also a candidate who will stay.

Fabien Vallaud: Specialist in Life Sciences & Life Sciences Sectors

The healthcare sector in Lyon is a world unto itself, with its own codes, certifications and demand for precision. Fabien VALLAUD dedicates its expertise to recruitment in the fields of life sciences (biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical devices) . His ability to communicate with directors R&D or production managers in sterile environments allows talent to be unearthed where it hides: through direct and confidential headhunting. He also has extensive knowledge of the markets for agriculture, agri-food and the environment with an extensive network built up from his past experiences in business.

Manon Martin-Nowak: Specialist in Green Spaces & Landscaping

In Lyon, as in the rest of the region, the development of green spaces is no longer limited to recruiting operational profiles: these are professions that now incorporate ecological engineering and climate transition . Manon MARTIN supports green space companies across all areas of their business, from the field to design offices, including support and sales functions. Its knowledge of the sector and the realities on the ground enables it to assess profiles beyond CVs, identifying the transferable skills, understanding of the business and environmental awareness necessary for long-term integration.

‘Reading Beyond the Brief’: The Art of ‘Perfect Matching’

Face à l'urgence, beaucoup de dirigeants commettent l'erreur de recruter "un CV ". White Alphéa Conseil In Lyon, the approach is to go further.

Understanding the Growth Context

A hypergrowth company does not need the same profile as a company in a stabilisation or restructuring phase. Before launching a search, Orlane and her team immerse themselves in the company's context. Who are the personalities already in place? What is the team atmosphere like?

Personality Matching

Successful recruitment is when the ‘transplant’ takes root. We analyse the soft skills (agility, adaptability, learning ability) as much as technical skills. By 2026, agility has become the most sought-after skill. A candidate who is able to learn and adapt to new digital tools will always be more valuable than an expert stuck in their convictions.

Avoiding Common Mistakes: The Trap of the ‘Good Technician’

One of the most common mistakes observed by Orlane Biasi is the automatic promotion of the best technician to the position of manager.

Vincent's Example: Management through Trust

Orlane often cites the example of Vincent, a manager who entered the paper and cardboard industry without any technical knowledge of the field. His strength? Telling his teams: " You are the specialists. My role is to help you grow. " By separating technical expertise from managerial ability, Vincent transformed his site's performance. Alphéa Conseil Lyon helps management detect these management potential via sessions d'évaluation spécifiques , thus avoiding losing an excellent technician in order to gain a poor manager.

A Comprehensive Approach: Recruit, Train, Support

Alphéa Conseil Lyon is not just a recruitment agency. It is a comprehensive HR partner that operates in four key areas.

Recruitment and Headhunting

In a market where candidates are reluctant to move due to concerns about instability, headhunting on LinkedIn has become an art form. Candidates love to be wooed. They want to understand why your project is different. We take the time necessary to develop a personalised, direct approach, whereas internal teams, often overwhelmed, no longer have this availability.

The HR Council and the Outsourced HR Department

For SMEs in Lyon with 10 to 50 employees, having a full-time HR manager is impossible. Orlane Biasi provides part-time or interim management services:

- Establishment of the CSE : If your company has more than 11 employees, you must set up employee representative bodies and ensure social dialogue.
- Professional Interviews : Either by training your managers or by carrying them out for you to ensure neutrality and a solid documentary structure.
- Social Audit : Ensure that your contracts and processes are in line with the 2026 legislation.

Training and Onboarding

Recruiting is an investment, but building customer loyalty is a strategic necessity . Orlane insists: ‘It's good to attract, but you have to know how to keep.’ We structure plans onboarding (integration) during the first few months. Too many companies abandon their new recruits after just a few weeks. We remain on hand to validate the acquisition of skills and correct the trajectory if necessary. A failed integration is a failure for the candidate, but a financial disaster for the company.

Vision 2026: What Skills for Tomorrow?

In Lyon, qualifications remain important for certain regulated professions ( Practitioners, Healthcare Executives, Engineers R&D, QARA… ),Practitioners, Healthcare Executives, Engineers transferable skills.

Savoir lire un CV au-delà du titre de poste est devenu une compétence critique. Un commercial venu du secteur industriel peut exceller dans les espaces verts if they have the necessary mental structure and agility. It is this ‘cross-disciplinary’ approach that Orlane, Fabien and Manon bring to their clients.

Conclusion: ‘I couldn't have done it on my own.’

This is the phrase that Lyon's leaders say most often to Orlane Biasi after a successful mission. Recruitment in sectors under pressure is no longer an administrative task, it is a highly strategic act.

By choosing the firm HR expert (Orlane) and Business Expert (Fabien or Manon) , You don't just hire people. You structure your management, secure your social climate and give your company the means to achieve its ambitions in the Lyon metropolitan area.

FAQ

1. Why use a recruitment agency specialising in industry in Lyon?

The Lyon industrial basin (Vallée de la Chimie, East Lyon, Plaine de l'Ain) is facing a critical shortage of technical profiles. A specialist firm such as Alphéa Conseil Lyon uses proactive headhunting to approach candidates who no longer respond to traditional job advertisements. Our business expertise enables us to immediately validate skills in maintenance, automation or site management.

2. How to recruit talent in Life Sciences and Biotech in Lyon?

In Lyon's healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotech ecosystem, competition is global. To attract these experts, you need to promote your employer brand and offer a direct, personalised approach. We act as ambassadors for your project to convince highly qualified candidates. (R&D, production pharmaceutique) to join your organisation.

3. What are the advantages of outsourced HR for an SME in the Rhône region?

Shared HR services enable SMEs and mid-sized companies to benefit from the expertise of a senior consultant for a few days each month. This allows you to structure your processes (setting up a works council, professional interviews, social compliance) and secure your HR management without bearing the cost of a full-time executive.

4 How can you ensure the successful onboarding of a new executive?

Recruitment does not end with the signing of the contract. To reduce staff turnover, we implement a structured onboarding plan. This support during the first few months allows us to validate the acquisition of skills, adjust managerial positioning and ensure that the candidate integrates into the company culture on a long-term basis.

5. What is Alphéa Conseil Lyon's area of operation?

Based in Lyon 7 (Gerland), our firm operates throughout the Lyon metropolitan area (Villeurbanne, Vénissieux, Saint-Priest) as well as in strategic business areas such as Techlid, Nord-Isère and Plaine de l'Ain.

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