Recruiting Scalability for a Global Electrical Equipment Manufacturer
Situation
A global leader in automation and electronic components, headquartered in Japan, needed a strategic, long-term partner to manage hiring across the U.S. and Canada. Their internal recruitment team struggled with the volume and complexity of their positions, especially in competitive markets like Silicon Valley. Relying on contract recruiters wasn’t delivering the quality or consistency they needed, and the external teams weren’t fully integrating into the company’s culture. After an RFP process, they chose Advanced RPO to deliver expertise, dedicated resources, and a partnership focused on continuous improvement.
Solution
We kicked off the engagement with a focused implementation process, working closely with the client’s team to understand their unique challenges and mapping out a strategy for long-term success. We jointly developed a detailed plan for the future state of their recruiting operations, which included streamlining processes and ensuring strong change management for smooth adoption. This effort resulted in a custom standard operating procedure (SOP) manual to ensure consistent, high-quality hiring across the organization.
We also built a dedicated team of recruiters who were aligned with the client’s needs, supported by a scalable team to provide flexibility during high-demand periods. The recruiters focused on passive candidate sourcing and implemented the SOP, ensuring a more strategic approach to talent acquisition. Additionally, we optimized their Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to enhance reporting and drive continuous improvement.
Results
Since partnering with Advanced RPO, the client has seen significant improvements in their U.S. and Canadian hiring processes, particularly in competitive markets like Silicon Valley. Their recruitment operations are now more efficient, consistent, and aligned with business goals.
Reduced TTF
Reduced time to fill (TTF) by nearly 25% by focusing on passive candidate sourcing and implementing a standard operating procedure for recruiting.
73%
73% of hires since the inception of the program were passively sourced.
Scalability
Provided scalable support, adjusting team size by up to 50% based on hiring volumes with no change to service costs.
100%
Received 100% positive feedback on the implementation process setting the tone for a positive partnership and a successful hiring program.