MANDATE: To hire an HR Officer for a financial services firm following the departure of a previous employee, which left the team under-resourced and managing the workload of four people. The role had been open for 2–3 months, creating urgency to secure the right hire.
SOLUTION: We ran a targeted search using a combination of job advertising and proactive headhunting. Each candidate was thoroughly screened via Teams before submission. Within one week, we presented four strong candidates. We maintained weekly communication and same-day feedback loops to keep the process moving efficiently. When the agreed start date had to be delayed due to budget constraints, we managed expectations carefully and advised on a revised offer, successfully retaining the candidate and securing the hire.
QUOTE: "Amelia managed the process very well from start to finish. She took the time to understand the brief and the team’s needs, kept us updated throughout, and moved quickly to arrange interviews when we identified candidates we liked. Her communication was clear and proactive, which helped keep the process running smoothly." Head of HR