Supporting Hourly Hiring Needs for a Nationwide Retail Company
Situation: Challenges in Hourly Recruitment for a Nationwide Retailer
Our client, a Fortune 500 retail company with thousands of stores and dozens of distribution centers nationwide, faced significant challenges in attracting and retaining hourly workers within their distribution facilities. Staffing shortages led to inconsistent inventory levels, which adversely affected store operations. Local HR teams were tasked with recruitment but lacked the necessary expertise and support during critical hiring challenges, while corporate HR was unable to provide the needed assistance. Initially, Advanced RPO was engaged to provide recruitment support for hourly hiring at one distribution facility.
Solution: Scalable and Flexible Recruiting Model for Distribution Facilities
Our team crafted a flexible and scalable recruiting solution, enabling each facility to collaborate with us whenever hiring demands surpassed internal capabilities. This approach quickly gained recognition, leading to requests for support from additional distribution facilities.
Since our initial launch in 2020, we have expanded our hourly hiring recruitment support to include 15 distribution centers and 23 retail districts. We standardized recruitment processes across locations to ensure consistency, compliance, and a streamlined experience for both hiring managers and candidates.
Beyond recruitment process enhancements, we conducted thorough market analyses that informed adjustments to pay structures for hourly positions, which contributed to reducing time-to-fill and improving retention rates. Our dedicated team of screeners and interviewers has saved the client over 15,000 hours, allowing them to concentrate on their core business objectives.
Results: Measurable Impact on Hiring Efficiency and Time Savings
We successfully implemented a scalable, agile recruiting solution that provided immediate and long-term benefits to the client.
15,000+
Saved the client 15,000+ hours through our expert screening and interviewing process.
Standardization
Helped standardize recruitment processes between locations to promote continuity and compliance.
Consistency
Enhanced talent pipeline consistency and quality across all distribution centers.
TTH
Reduced time-to-hire and improved the candidate experience through streamlined processes.
“Advanced RPO has been a great partner. They proactively identify problems, recommend solutions, and continue to be flexible to achieve results. They’re communicative and professional.”
— Director of Human Resources
“Advanced RPO has contributed significantly to our company’s ability to be staffed and service our customers. They are responsive, flexible, communicative, and action-oriented.”
— Regional HR Manager