Case Studies

Case Study: RPO Provides Firm Scalability to Meet Hiring Demands

Written by LevelUP | Sep 4, 2024 8:05:54 PM

Quick Facts

INDUSTRY 

Technology and Management Consulting

KEY CLIENT CHALLENGES
  • Filling niche and hard-to-fill positions
  • Unpredictable demand 
  • Reliance on high cost agency recruitment

In the fast-paced technology and consulting sectors, our client faced the pressing need for a flexible, scalable approach to talent acquisition. With a workforce of 2,000 full-time employees, the organization needed to rapidly increase its on-site consultant positions, particularly for business analysts and project managers, while also expanding its full-time sales team in key U.S. metro areas.

To address this, they sought an RPO partner that could streamline and optimize their talent acquisition process while offering the scalability to support fluctuating demands and multiple expansion phases.

Solution

LevelUP delivered a tailored RPO solution designed to scale seamlessly with the client's needs. We embedded ourselves deeply within their talent program, conducting a comprehensive evaluation of their existing processes and technology.

Our approach centralized their talent acquisition function, allowing us to provide continuous, scalable support across all business units and regions. We worked as an extension of their team, ensuring that our strategies aligned with their growth objectives and market dynamics while establishing strong relationships with hiring managers. 

Business Impact

Commitment to Organizational Alignment 

By becoming an integral part of the client's talent acquisition team, LevelUP ensured a deep understanding of their organizational culture and needs. This allowed us to act as a true extension of their team, addressing specific challenges and contributing to strategic goals.

Scalable Solution

Our flexible RPO solution adapted to the client's evolving requirements, doubling their recruitment team to manage high-volume hiring during rapid growth phases. During slower periods, we efficiently scaled down while maintaining a core team to ensure ongoing continuity and operations.

Empowering TA Teams

We transformed the client's talent acquisition function into a strategic asset, enhancing their market presence, making direct-sourced candidates the primary hires, and enabling company growth through quality talent. By reducing reliance on costly agency services and improving time-to-fill, we enabled the internal TA team to become the heroes of their organizational growth.

Results

  • Scalable Recruitment Efforts
    Successfully scaled the recruitment team to handle high-volume hiring, supporting rapid business growth.
  • Cost Efficiency
    Minimized agency use, leading to significant cost savings and reduced time-to-fill for critical roles.
  • Enhanced Market Presence
    Strategically sourced thousands of candidates, improving brand recognition and making direct-sourced hires the predominant source of new talent.
  • Operational Continuity
    Maintained seamless business operations by adjusting team size in response to market conditions.

By partnering with LevelUP, the client achieved remarkable scalability, cost savings, and market impact, positioning their talent acquisition function as a vital driver of their success.