The Hero Group successfully completed a management buyout to enhance its growth potential in the competitive employment agency market of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Target Information

The Hero Group is a prominent employment agency based in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, specializing in permanent and temporary recruitment. It currently employs 1,000 temporary workers and has a team of 50 permanent employees. The management team, consisting of Dimitri Lahuerta and Vincent Seigle, brings over 40 years of combined experience in human resources.

The Hero Group operates under four distinct brands, which have helped establish its reputation in the temporary employment sector of Rhône-Alpes: Bugey Ain’térim, Job Concept, Hero Expert, and Hero Médico-Social. The group focuses on various industries, particularly transportation/logistics, manufacturing, construction, and the medical-social sector, with a network of 10 agencies spread across Ain, Savoie-Haute-Savoie, Isère, and Rhône.

Industry Overview

The employment agency industry in France has seen significant growth, driven by a rising demand for flexible work solutions among businesses. This trend is particularly evident in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, where the local economy benefits from a diverse