Overview
A leading agribusiness sought our global recruitment agency to help scale its workforce across multiple locations in North & South America. Initially engaged for a Senior Sales Leadership hire, the partnership quickly evolved into a large-scale hiring initiative covering Maintenance Technicians, Engineering, Operations, Plant Management, Quality, HR, and sustainability-focused subject matter experts.
With more than 30 remote locations to staff, the company needed expert technical and engineering recruiters to overcome hiring challenges and secure top-tier talent.
Challenge
This large-scale hiring project presented several key challenges:
Talent scarcity in remote locations:
Many plant-level roles were in areas with limited candidate pools.
Retention issues:
Employee turnover was high, making long-term staffing solutions critical.
Union pay restrictions:
Salary constraints created challenges in attracting top talent.
Competitive job market:
Candidates had multiple job opportunities, making engagement and retention strategies essential.
Solutions
As a trusted global recruitment agency, we partnered closely with the company’s Talent Acquisition Director to implement a strategic hiring approach. Our tailored solution included:
Market Intelligence & Consultation:
Providing real-time data on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and hiring trends.
Employer Branding Support:
Crafting a compelling recruitment message to highlight career growth opportunities within the company.
Proactive Headhunting:
Direct outreach to candidates in competing industries and through referral-based networks.
Multi-Platform Sourcing:
Utilizing digital platforms, recruitment networks, and industry-specific channels to maximize market reach.
Placements Made:
- Senior Sales Leadership
- Maintenance Technicians
- Engineering & Operations Roles
- Plant Management
- Quality & HR Professionals
- Sustainability Subject Matter Experts
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Results
Through our expertise, we delivered measurable success:
- 50+ placements made
- 1,000+ candidates identified
- 100+ interviews scheduled
- 80% submission-to-interview ratio
- 85% acceptance rate
Conclusion
With deep expertise in technical staffing, our recruiters provided a scalable hiring solution that addressed workforce challenges in remote locations while ensuring long-term retention. If your organization needs a strategic hiring partner to scale operations efficiently, we’re here to help.
Contact us today to learn how our global recruitment solutions can support your business growth.