Objectives

We were assigned the responsibility of recruiting a new Talent Acquisition Manager for their US Headquarters in Houston, Texas. Key requirements for the role included; supervising an established team, maintaining relationships with the wider global team, and contributing to the development of the clients centre of excellence.

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Challenges

The role was a newly created position with the company under going a significant period of transition, relocating from the UK to the US, which brought numerous hurdles. The client had also previously instructed a local partner who had not been successful and now required a swift turnaround to mitigate any impact on the Talent Acquisition function. Our focus was to find a candidate who could integrate with the existing team, ensuring minimal disruption while still adding significant value to the clients progress and success.

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Our Solutions

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The Search

With prior experience managing internal talent acquisition and developing a US centre of excellence, our team were able to leverage our already established connections within this field to source top talent. As part of our approach, we also targeted relevant competitors and industry specialists within the energy sector.

Ongoing Support

We supported the client by conducting personality and behavioural assessments to ensure a strong cultural fit within the newly formed team. Additionally, we held weekly progress calls to maintain clear communication and track our effectiveness in understanding and meeting their needs promptly. Our commitment to grasping their requirements swiftly led to positive outcomes. Furthermore, we assisted in defining their recruitment requirements and facilitated sessions to align with their business goals and objectives, offering a half-day consultancy session at no cost.

Overcoming Difficulties

The hiring process required candidates to complete SHL assessments with a high level of proficiency. These assessments had historically resulted in low pass rates, making it a challenge to identify candidates who met the required standards. We conducted a thorough analysis of the assessment criteria to ensure a clear understanding of the desired proficiency levels. This allowed us to effectively communicate the expectations to candidates and provide them with the necessary guidance for success.