2004
Doors open in Peterborough.
Our first office launches with a team of six on Lynch Wood. Cambridge follows the same year, giving us two offices before our first anniversary.
Client Background
Winterhalter, a leading company in their industry, sought to enhance their HR function by recruiting an HR Officer to work alongside the UK HR Manager, who was newly appointed and responsible for developing the HR function.
| – Newly established role within the HR function. – A clear understanding of business requirements but uncertainties around specific candidate profile needed. – Crucial to define the role’s responsibilities and identify the must-haves and personality traits that would suit the business needs. |
How we added value
- In-Depth Understanding of Client Needs
- Detailed discussions with UK HR Manager to thoroughly understand the requirements and challenges of the role.
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- Targeted Candidate Sourcing
- Utilised a combination of advertising and existing candidate pools to identify suitable candidates efficiently.
- Personalised Screening
- Met with and vetted each candidate to ensure a strong fit with the outlined criteria and company culture.
- Structured Recruitment Process
- Implemented a well-organised process that included initial and second-stage interviews, ensuring a thorough evaluation of candidates.
- Exceeded Expectations
- Identified and secured a highly qualified candidate, enhancing the HR team’s capacity and functionality.
- Enhanced Team Integration
- Ensured that the new hire fit seamlessly into the HR team, supporting Winterhalter’s strategic objectives and business growth.
- By engaging in detailed discussions, leveraging multiple sourcing channels, and conducting thorough interviews, Sundeep successfully addressed Winterhalter’s recruitment needs. This case study highlights the importance of understanding client requirements, meticulous candidate screening, and being adaptable to discover and seize additional opportunities. Through this approach, Winterhalter has enhanced their HR capacity, integrated the new hire effectively into the team, and made informed decisions that support their overall business agenda.
Our Approach
To address the client’s challenges, Sundeep engaged in in-depth conversations with the newly appointed UK HR Manager to understand his vision for the role, the essential responsibilities, and the desired personality traits of the candidate. Using both advertising and her existing pool of candidates, she sourced potential fits for the role. Each candidate was personally met with and vetted to ensure they met the outlined criteria.
The recruitment process was structured and efficient. Five candidates were shortlisted based on their experience and backgrounds. Sundeep conducted initial interviews with all five candidates to evaluate their fit for the role and the organisation. From these, two candidates were selected for second-stage interviews to assess their alignment with the company’s needs more closely.
Impact
The structured approach and meticulous selection process led to a highly successful outcome. One candidate was identified as the perfect fit for the HR Officer role, aligning well with the company’s requirements and culture. Winterhalter now has a well-rounded HR team that seamlessly integrates with their agenda, enabling them to effectively support business growth and development.
Enhanced HR Capacity
: Strengthened HR function by recruiting a highly qualified professional.
Effective Team Integration
: The new hire fit seamlessly into the HR team, supporting the overall business agenda.
Adaptability
: Flexibility in recognising and capitalising on the opportunity to create an additional role when a suitable candidate was found.