Overview
A fast-growing renewable natural gas (RNG) startup needed to scale quickly after securing investment funding to expand its operations. With aggressive hiring goals, the company sought top talent across Business Development, Operations, Project Delivery, and Field Services. However, they lacked the established reputation required to attract experienced professionals.
To bridge this gap, they partnered with Brunel's seasoned team of recruiters to execute a strategic technical staffing plan, tailored to their niche needs.
Challenge
As a startup in the RNG sector, the company faced several hiring challenges:
Limited brand recognition:
Without an established name in the industry, attracting high-caliber talent was difficult.
Specialized skill requirements:
The company’s unique technology limited the pool of candidates with relevant experience.
Lack of internal recruitment expertise:
The leadership team had little experience hiring for strategic executive and technical roles.
Urgent hiring needs:
With a goal of making five strategic hires immediately and 15 more within a year, speed was critical.
Solutions
Our direct-hire team worked closely with the company’s president to develop a market intelligence-driven technical recruitment strategy.
Key Services Provided:
Passive Candidate Headhunting: Conducting strategic outreach to passive candidates with desired skillsets and levels of experience.
Talent Market Analysis: Providing leadership with real-time insights into industry hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability.
Employer Branding Support: Crafting a compelling messaging strategy to educate candidates on the company's vision, technology, and growth potential.
- Multi-Platform Sourcing: Leveraging a mix of recruitment platforms, professional networks, and direct sourcing methods to ensure complete market coverage.
Placements Made:
Through our engaged technical search approach, and with a team of expert technical and engineering recruiters, we successfully made the following placements:
- Project Developer
- Construction Manager
- Project Engineer
- Field Services Technician
Business Development Manager
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Results
Through our technical staffing expertise, we delivered measurable success:
1,021 target candidates identified
90% submission-to-interview ratio
22 on-site interviews conducted
Conclusion
For startups in the renewable energy sector, securing top technical and commercial talent is crucial for scaling operations and achieving long-term success.
Our recruiters provided a tailored approach to technical recruitment for startups, ensuring the right people were in place to drive this company’s rapid growth. If you’re looking for a recruitment partner who understands the unique challenges of hiring in emerging industries, we’re here to help.
Contact us today to discuss how our specialized technical staffing solutions can support your business growth.