A targeted ESearch recruitment campaign helped secure a senior HR leader to support culture, succession planning and five-year organic growth.
The Problem
The client required more than a technically capable HR professional. They needed an experienced, empathetic HR specialist who could operate confidently at every level of the organisation and take the professional lead on strategic HR leadership and development.
The appointment also needed to support the creation of a talent management and succession programme, helping the business drive organic growth over the following five years. Having worked with the CEO since 2001, Wallace Hind understood the character fit required and the importance of getting the cultural match right.
The Solution / What We Did
Wallace Hind reviewed the brief with all key parties and agreed a targeted ESearch campaign: a blind, internet-based advertising campaign focused on suitable candidates within a 60-mile radius of the manufacturing site.
The role was promoted across leading UK job boards including Totaljobs, Monster, Jobsite, LinkedIn, Reed and CV-Library, among others. Drawing on previous experience of similar campaigns, Wallace Hind positioned the opportunity carefully to attract the right calibre of HR professional while protecting the client’s confidentiality.
The Result
- 226 applications were generated through the campaign.
- 26 candidates were sent the full brief and an addendum requesting supporting information.
- 14 candidates were interviewed, with 6 shortlisted for first-stage interview.
- 3 candidates progressed to final stage, with 1 candidate offered and accepting the role.