Success Story

Powering Growth - Efficient Staffing Solutions for Major Projects

BACKGROUND: Our client, a prominent engineering company in the oil and gas industry, traditionally constructs jackets for oil platforms and has recently expanded into offshore fish farms. Their flagship project, prompted the establishment of a new production line to automate processes, requiring a significant increase in staffing for both office and non-office roles.

THE CHALLENGE

Our client faced a significant surge in their project portfolio, driven by major new projects and ongoing commitments. This expansion necessitated a substantial increase in staffing, both for office roles (engineers) and non-office roles (skilled workers).

Initially, the client estimated the need for 300 new permanent hires over the next 18 months. However, this estimate was frequently adjusted as recruitment progressed, with some permanent roles transitioning to temporary contractor positions. The office positions included several managerial roles, while the non-office roles required operators with advanced IT skills for the new production line.

Faced with these challenges, the client needed a reliable partner to manage this extensive recruitment drive efficiently. They turned to NES Advantage, to leverage our comprehensive recruitment capabilities and strong regional presence to meet their staffing needs effectively and ensure the successful execution of their projects.

THE SOLUTION

To tackle this ambitious recruitment challenge, we assembled a dedicated RPO team of local recruiters in Verdal, supported by additional expertise from Trondheim. Our support included:

Comprehensive Campaigns: We launched a broad recruitment campaign leveraging our LinkedIn pages and a targeted social media campaign designed to attract non-office roles. This ensured maximum visibility and reach.
Extensive Candidate Search: We conducted thorough searches to build a robust talent pipeline and ensure we had access to the best candidates.
Collaborative Approach: Effective collaboration with Hiring Managers was key. We held detailed start-up meetings to understand project requirements and role qualifications, ensuring we were aligned on interview availability. During peak periods, we facilitated up to 5 interviews daily to secure top candidates swiftly.
Continuous Alignment: Weekly recruitment project meetings with Project Managers and HR ensured continuous alignment and progress tracking, keeping everyone on the same page.

Our solution delivered three specific benefits:

1. IMPRESSIVE RECRUITMENT NUMBERS

We successfully recruited 175 new permanent employees and filled 50 temporary contract roles, significantly boosting the client's workforce.

2. SEAMLESS COLLABORATION

Our effective collaboration with Hiring Managers allowed them to focus on project tasks and onboarding new employees, enhancing overall productivity.

3. HIGH RETENTION RATES AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

We achieved close to zero turnover of new employees, indicating high satisfaction and retention. Additionally, we facilitated several placements of local individuals who had struggled to secure permanent employment, contributing positively to the local community.

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