09 Jun Case study: Working with a P.E. backed EdTech to drive talent acquisition
Introduction to YCG and Embedded Recruitment Models
In a competitive landscape where talent acquisition can make or break a business, partnering with experts who understand the nuances of specific industries is crucial. YCG, a leader in providing embedded talent acquisition solutions, specializes in creating customized and scalable recruitment strategies. By acting as an extension of a company's HR team, YCG offers flexible, industry-focused recruitment support, including the innovative embedded recruitment model. This approach emphasizes substantial cost reductions, reduced time-to-hire, and enhanced candidate experiences, ensuring top talent acquisition.
The Challenge: Aligning Recruitment with Business Objectives
Working with PebblePad, a private equity-backed EdTech company, presented unique challenges and opportunities. The organization needed to rapidly expand its workforce with highly skilled talent while ensuring that the recruitment processes aligned with its business objectives and company culture. The goal was not only to fill positions but also to drive sustainable growth through strategic hiring. YCG stepped in, applying its industry expertise and data-driven insights to transform the recruitment process, helping to onboard new talent in the United States, and adopting an embedded recruitment partnership to solve talent shortages.
Implementation of Embedded Recruitment Solutions
YCG’s embedded talent acquisition model provided PebblePad with end-to-end recruitment support, tailored to its specific needs. This included:
- Candidate Sourcing: Utilizing industry-specific networks and data-driven strategies to identify top candidates, thus acting as an embedded talent partner.
- Interview Management: Streamlining processes to ensure a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers, reflecting a commitment to recruiter experience.
- Offer Negotiation: Ensuring competitive yet sustainable offers that align with the company's financial and strategic goals.
Additionally, YCG offered talent operations expertise, covering areas like onboarding, employer branding, skills assessments, and direct competitor headhunting. This comprehensive approach, which is a part of the innovative Recruitment as a Service (RaaS) model, allowed PebblePad to focus on its core business while YCG managed the intricacies of talent acquisition.
Results: Driving Sustainable Growth through Strategic Recruitment
The collaboration with YCG resulted in a significant transformation of PebblePad's recruitment processes. Key outcomes included:
- Reduced Time-to-Hire: By instituting efficient hiring processes and leveraging YCG's network, the company saw a marked decrease in the time taken to fill positions.
- Improved Candidate Experience: Dedicated account management ensured that candidates felt valued and informed throughout the recruitment journey, enhancing customer experience.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Strategic planning and resource optimization led to significant cost-saving opportunities.
Through the embedded recruitment model, PebblePad was able to align its hiring strategies with its growth objectives, resulting in a more agile and responsive workforce and ensuring long-term success.
Client Testimonial
Seon worked with the team here helping us to extend our great team that's based in the States. He quickly built rapport with us by asking great questions, being very responsive, and really understanding our brief. A perfect combination of pace and expertise. Seon's also easy to work with and very easily became an extension of our team. In short, we just really enjoyed working with him, and he delivered exactly what was briefed! — Sallie Allen, Head of People, PebblePad
Candidate Testimonial
Interviewing with Seon was such a treat! He has a way of making you feel comfortable, inspired, and informed. Along each stage of the interview journey, Seon made sure to check in, encourage, and even offer interview support. I am grateful that he was apart of the process for the role I currently have! — Jenn McIlrath, EdTech CSM, PebblePad
Conclusion: The Power of Collaboration and Industry Expertise
This case study highlights the transformative impact of innovative approaches like embedded recruitment models. By leveraging YCG’s expertise, PebblePad not only met its immediate hiring needs but also set a foundation for long-term success. Such partnerships with embedded recruitment companies underscore the importance of aligning recruitment strategies with business goals, ultimately driving sustainable growth across industries and making YCG a valuable external recruiter ally.