Our story
Heilsa was founded in 2020 by Vas Georgiou — an HR professional who saw first-hand what was wrong with the industry and decided to do something about it.
The founder
Vas began his career in HR and recruitment consulting, across several industries, until he spotted a consistent pattern: most agencies optimised for volume, not quality.
In 2020 he founded Heilsa Recruitment with a clear mission — to give companies a service built around their real needs, not just their open vacancies. That means taking the time to understand team culture, candidate character and long-term fit before sending a single CV.
Today, Heilsa operates in Portugal and specialises in Technology, Finance and Compliance roles, across any industry.
Vas has recruitment experience in international markets, including Cyprus, Singapore, Africa, the US, Germany, Spain, Greece and the UK. That experience brings a broader perspective to how we assess markets, candidates and companies.
“Our clients describe us as the recruitment partner they’ve always wanted.”
“Vas takes the time to truly understand your business, your team and your hiring needs. The approach is thoughtful, strategic and focused on quality over quantity.”
Raluca Anghel · HR Manager, ProgressPlay
Our values
Every decision we make is guided by these principles — for clients and candidates alike.
Our founder’s HR background means we know what a good hire looks like — beyond the CV. We assess character, cultural fit and long-term potential.
We don’t send a stack of CVs and hope one sticks. Every candidate is carefully assessed against your role before you see them.
No inflated fees. No surprises. Fair, clear pricing that rewards long-term relationships — not quick wins.
We don’t disappear after a placement. We stay close and measure our success by the retention and performance of the people we place.
Our process
We start by understanding not only the role, but the team dynamics, the company culture and what success looks like for this hire after 12 months.
Through our specialist networks, we identify and approach the right talent — including people who aren’t actively looking.
Every candidate is interviewed and assessed for cultural fit before we present them. No padding, no guesswork — only people we would genuinely recommend.
You get regular updates, honest market feedback and clear timelines. You deserve to know exactly what’s happening at every stage.
Client testimonials
“We made seven hires in six months — a testament to Vassilis’s dedication and market knowledge. He also brings valuable market insight that has genuinely improved our recruitment strategy. The approach is professional, proactive and results-driven.”
Desmond Ng
Human Resources · Finalto
Financial Services
“The quality of service has been exceptional. Vas showed tireless effort in presenting suitable candidates while keeping communication transparent from start to finish. Reliable, transparent and high quality — exactly what we needed.”
Tamara Guerreiro Iglesias
Head of Podiatry · Margaret Dabbs
Healthcare
“I worked with Vas on several roles and he was exceptional. He always puts clients and candidates first in everything he does. The quality of candidates presented was consistently high. I can’t recommend him enough.”
Elysseos Odesseos
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager · payabl.
FinTech
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