About us

Ypsylon HR Group is a national HR consultancy firm and was founded in 2001 by Mr R.A. Charmes. Ypsylon HR Group has experienced stable growth in recent years. There are currently branches in Groningen, Amstelveen and Den Bosch. This means we have a local presence in the regions of Northern Netherlands, Randstad and Southern Netherlands

Ypsylon HR Group consists of a team of professionals representing various areas of expertise, such as Recruitment & Interim, Assessment & Development, Human Resource Management, Psychology, Diversity & Inclusion.

The quality of our services is our highest priority. We operate in accordance with the professional guidelines and codes of conduct of the NIP, RIM, NVP Recruitment Code and Noloc.

We believe that people make the difference within an organization. That is why we work with a concept that establishes a link between the development of an organization and the balance with its employees. Hereby there is sincere attention to HRM issues, the wishes and ambitions of the organization are paramount. Equality, entering into lasting relationships, working with pleasure and utilizing the potential of employees are central to this.

The core values ​​of Ypsylon HR Group:

  • Knowledgeable
  • Concerned
  • Integrity
  • Transparent
Oprichter: R.A. Charmes
Founder: R.A. Charmes

2001

1 mei 2001: Ypsylon was founded by Mr R.A. Charmes at Splitting 7 in Drachten.

2003

Collaboration with business partners and hired our first employees

2007

1 okt 2007: Relocation of the office from Splitting 7 in Drachten to Stationsstraat 29a in Assen.

2008

Further specialization in career development and organizational development

2011

1 sep 2011: Son (Daniel Charmes) joined and set up recruitment expertise

2012

New Ypsylon corporate identity and website launched as a full service HR Consultancy business.

2014

1 sep 2014: Opening of a new office at Professor J.H. Bavincklaan 2–4 in Amstelveen.

2016

Professionalization and digitization of the family business.

2017

11 okt 2017: Establishment of subsidiary Ypsylon Interim Management B.V. to enable a stronger focus on interim management services.

2019

1 april 2019: Michael van den Berg joins as Managing Partner. As an A&O psychologist and specialist in the field of Diversity & Inclusion, he brings a lot of knowledge and skills and sets up the Development expertise.

2021

May 1, 2021: We celebrate our 20th anniversary.
October 1, 2021: Relocation of the office from Stationsstraat 29a in Assen to Leonard Springerlaan 35 in Groningen.

2023

October 1, 2023: R.A. Charmes transfers the company to his son (Daniel Charmes). The MT now consists of Daniel Charmes and Michael van den Berg

2024

April 1, 2024: Opening of a new office at Bruistensingel 400 in ’s-Hertogenbosch.

2026

May 1, 2026: We celebrate our 25th anniversary. Watch the video below: “25th Anniversary – A Journey Through Time”

Our Team

With a passion for their field

  • Daniël Charmes

    Managing Partner Recruitment & Interim / Executive Search Consultant

  • Michael van den Berg

    Managing Partner Development / Senior Organisatiepsycholoog NIP

  • Féline Herni

    Consultant Development / Toegepast Psycholoog

  • Are you coming to work with us?

    Consultant Recruitment & Interim

  • Frans van de Ven

    Business Partner Recruitment / Executive Search Consultant

  • Edith van Dam

    Business Partner Development / Senior Organisatiepsycholoog NIP

  • Romeo Charmes

    Oprichter / Management Consultant

  • Will you join us?

    Business Partner Recruitment & Interim

  • Annelies Nijdam

    Freelance Organisatiepsycholoog NIP

  • Amber Kiers

    Junior Consultant / Toegepast Psycholoog i.o.