Faced with an urgent hiring challenge, the business partnered with Robert Half to recruit 12 payroll specialists quickly, reducing time-to-hire while maintaining quality and long-term retention.
Payroll team expansion
Case study
Business situation
A leading retail company faced an urgent need to hire 12 payroll specialists to support its expanding operations. The company had recently undergone significant growth, increasing its workforce across multiple locations. With payroll processing being critical to employee satisfaction and compliance, they required experienced professionals who could manage high-volume payroll operations efficiently.
Challenges included
A competitive job market with a shortage of experienced payroll specialists; The need for candidates with knowledge of retail payroll systems and compliance regulations; A tight deadline to ensure business continuity and payroll accuracy.
Our approach
We designed a strategic recruitment campaign tailored to attract top payroll talent. Our approach included:
Targeted talent sourcing: Leveraging our extensive database and professional networks; running targeted advertisements across multiple platforms; and using AI tools to support an efficient matching process
Employer branding and candidate engagement: Creating compelling co-branded adverts and a seamless candidate experience with transparent communication throughout.
Streamlined selection and assessment: A structured interview process with competency-based assessments to evaluate technical knowledge; partnering with the client’s HR team to ensure cultural fit; offering market insights on salary expectations to stay within budget.
Value delivered
Our recruitment campaign successfully delivered:
12 high-quality payroll specialists hired within the client’s deadline
Reduced time-to-hire by 30% compared to industry averages through targeted sourcing and streamlined processes
Higher candidate retention, with 85% of hires still with the company after 12 months
Improved payroll accuracy and efficiency, leading to enhanced employee satisfaction and compliance
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