Overcoming a Headcount Hiring Freeze
with an RPO Solution
Prodensa offered to the client a customized RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) solution with the required flexibility to navigate a challenging market situation, bypass internal headcount freezing constraints and enable efficient and fast talent acquisition.
Overview
The CLIENT, an international corporation operating in the Financial Shared Services industry, headquartered in the US, faced a significant challenge due to a headcount freeze in Poland in their HR division amidst a stagnant market. This situation created a pressing need for professional talent acquisition support without increasing internal team headcount. To address this issue fast and efficiently, PRODENSA provided an RPO solution, delivering flexible and cost‑efficient recruitment services for the project’s length of over a year.
Project Stages
CLIENT Needs Understanding
PRODENSA began by thoroughly assessing the CLIENT’s specific requirements, focusing on the need for immediate and skilled recruitment support for their Financial Shared Services department. This stage also involved planning a creative solution to bypass the HR division headcount freeze and connecting to the other department’s available budget to address the CLIENT’s need
Relevant Specialists Selection & Presentation
PRODENSA presented to the CLIENT a range of qualified specialists to fulfill the RPO function. The emphasis was on submitting the candidates with the needed expertise to meet the CLIENT’s high standards and operational needs within a short period of time.
Candidate Selection
The CLIENT selected an internal PRODENSA consultant for the role in focus, citing the consultant’s high level of qualification and relevant experience as the deciding factors.
Engagement & Integration
The selected consultant was then integrated into the CLIENT’s structure to provide ongoing support with the CLIENT’s operations. This allowed the CLIENT to quickly address their staffing needs without increasing the HR department’s headcount.
Challenges & Solutions
The primary challenge was the HR headcount freeze, which limited the CLIENT’s ability to recruit internally. Additionally, there was an urgent need for recruitment support due to the ongoing demand for talent in the Financial Shared Services department. To overcome these challenges, PRODENSA proposed an RPO model with a fixed monthly rate, allowing the CLIENT to allocate the budget outside of the HR department and solve overall budget constraints. This tailored approach provided the necessary flexibility and ensured the CLIENT could receive immediate high‑quality support without violating the corporate’s regulations.
Project Outcome
Over the course of slightly more than a year, PRODENSA’s RPO solution enabled the hiring of over 75 professionals for the CLIENT’s company. The integration of PRODENSA’s experienced internal TA Consultant proved to be a highly effective solution, delivering swift and efficient recruitment services. The RPO model not only met the CLIENT’s budgetary constraints but also provided a risk‑free and adaptable solution, ensuring the CLIENT could address their critical recruitment needs promptly.
