How TPD Transformed Hiring Challenges for a Global Industrial Machinery Leader

The Challenge

Our client, a global leader in industrial machinery manufacturing, reached out to TPD in August 2024 to address significant workforce challenges during a crucial hiring ramp-up at their Oregon facility. The client’s internal HR team, small in size, was struggling to meet the recruitment demands for skilled roles, including Electrical and Mechanical Assemblers and Calibration Test Technicians.

The company faced several key obstacles:

• Influx of poor-quality candidates with exaggerated resumes.
• High turnover rates due to mismatched hires.
• Difficulty aligning candidate skills with job requirements.
• Below-market compensation packages that deterred top-tier talent.

To overcome these challenges, our client needed an external recruitment partner to streamline their hiring process, bring industry expertise, and reduce the risks associated with unqualified hires.

The Solution

TPD’s team swiftly implemented a comprehensive recruitment strategy tailored to meet our client’s specific needs. With 45 years of recruitment expertise, we took the following key steps:

1. Proactive Candidate Assessment: Rather than focusing solely on quantity, TPD prioritized quality by thoroughly vetting candidates to ensure they met our client’s precise requirements. For positions with compensation challenges, we reassigned candidates to more suitable roles, resulting in better long-term outcomes.
2. Industry Insights and Compensation Guidance: We provided market intelligence on salary trends and competitor compensation packages, helping the client enhance their offers and attract higher-quality candidates.
3. Transparent Partnership: Through weekly check-ins and a thorough tour of the client’s facilities, we were able to create an authentic representation of the work environment for prospective candidates, improving candidate fit and satisfaction.

The Results

Within just four months, TPD successfully filled five critical roles for our client, including Electrical, Mechanical, Calibration, Quality, and Warehouse positions. The hires were high-quality professionals who aligned with the company’s operational goals and contributed to a significant reduction in turnover rates.

Additionally:

• TPD became the client’s primary talent provider, fulfilling the last ten hires and significantly reducing their reliance on other staffing agencies.
• Vacant internal positions, created by internal promotions, were swiftly filled, minimizing operational disruptions.
• Consistent communication and a streamlined hiring process reduced the client’s recruitment workload, allowing their internal HR team to focus on strategic initiatives.

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