A shrike overlooking Prague at sunrise.

Recruitment | Based in Prague | Operating globally

Hire people who deliver.

Shrikes Headhunters is a boutique headhunting partner in Prague. We support hiring across technology and non-technology roles, with a focus on quality, speed, and fit.

Prague based Czech Republic
Senior focus Mid to Staff level
Lean process Shortlists in days

What you get

Clear communication and candidates you want to interview.

Targeted search

Direct outreach to relevant engineers, not broad blasts.

Lightweight screening

Practical checks for skills, motivation, and expectations.

Confidentiality

Discreet handling for both companies and candidates.

Offer support

Market insights, salary ranges, and closing assistance.

Location: Prague

For Clients

We get you the right people at the right time.

Retained search

For critical roles where speed and depth matter. We run a focused search and report weekly.

Contingency headhunting

Flexible hiring support with targeted sourcing, screening, and shortlists.

Best for: steady hiring with clear requirements.

Talent mapping

Market snapshots that show who is available, where they work, and realistic compensation bands.

Best for: planning new teams, budgeting, or entering a new market.

Affiliate program

Refer us to a client and receive a percentage of every successful placement. For details, please contact info@shrikes.eu or julia.drabik@shrikes.eu.

If you have a strong network in hiring, introductions are welcome. We confirm the referral terms in writing before we start any work.

Mission and values

Our mission is to connect teams with people who do great work and want to do it for the right reasons. We keep the process simple, honest, and respectful for clients and candidates.

Clarity

We set clear expectations early, from role outcomes to timelines, compensation, and interview steps.

Less noise, better decisions.

Respect

We treat time and privacy as valuable, and we communicate with candidates like adults.

A good experience matters.

Ownership

We follow through, keep you updated, and stay close to the details until the hire is complete.

No handoffs, no surprises.

Job openings

Explore current opportunities on our Open roles page and join our Talent Pool for future roles.

Talent Pool

Submit your CV once, and we will reach out when a relevant opportunity opens.

Join the Talent Pool

Current openings

We publish roles as they open. If you do not see a match today, the Talent Pool is the fastest way to stay on our radar.

View open roles

How it works

Apply to a role or submit a general profile. If there is a match, we contact you to align on expectations and next steps.

Go to Candidates

For candidates

We got your back.

Browse openings and join the Talent Pool to be considered for future roles. We work with teams based in Prague and across Europe.

Open roles

Browse current openings and apply where there is a fit.

View open roles

Talent Pool

Submit your CV once and we will contact you when a relevant role opens.

Join the Talent Pool

What to include

Share preferred roles, location, notice period, and salary expectations so we can match you faster.

Submit your CV

About Shrikes Headhunters

We are a Prague-based IT recruitment partner with a headhunting-first approach. We care about the details that make hiring work: clarity on expectations, respectful outreach, and honest feedback loops.

Our goal is to bring you candidates who can do the job and want to do it for the right reasons. We stay involved through the offer stage so you can close with confidence.

Quick facts

Company
Shrikes Headhunters
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Focus
IT recruitment and headhunting

Contact

Send a quick message and we will reply or Email us at info@shrikes.eu or julia.drabik@shrikes.eu

Email us at info@shrikes.eu or julia.drabik@shrikes.eu or use the form.