Overview

A leading agribusiness sought our global recruitment agency to help scale its workforce across multiple locations in North & South America. Initially engaged for a Senior Sales Leadership hire, the partnership quickly evolved into a large-scale hiring initiative covering Maintenance Technicians, Engineering, Operations, Plant Management, Quality, HR, and sustainability-focused subject matter experts. 

 

With more than 30 remote locations to staff, the company needed expert technical and engineering recruiters to overcome hiring challenges and secure top-tier talent.

Challenge

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This large-scale hiring project presented several key challenges:

 

Talent scarcity in remote locations:

Many plant-level roles were in areas with limited candidate pools.

 

Retention issues:

Employee turnover was high, making long-term staffing solutions critical.

 

Union pay restrictions:

Salary constraints created challenges in attracting top talent.

 

Competitive job market:

Candidates had multiple job opportunities, making engagement and retention strategies essential.

Solutions

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As a trusted global recruitment agency, we partnered closely with the company’s Talent Acquisition Director to implement a strategic hiring approach. Our tailored solution included:

 

Market Intelligence & Consultation:

Providing real-time data on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and hiring trends.

 

Employer Branding Support:

Crafting a compelling recruitment message to highlight career growth opportunities within the company.

 

Proactive Headhunting:

Direct outreach to candidates in competing industries and through referral-based networks.

 

Multi-Platform Sourcing:

Utilizing digital platforms, recruitment networks, and industry-specific channels to maximize market reach.

 

 

Placements Made:

  • Senior Sales Leadership
  • Maintenance Technicians
  • Engineering & Operations Roles
  • Plant Management
  • Quality & HR Professionals
  • Sustainability Subject Matter Experts

Results 

Through our expertise, we delivered measurable success:

  • 50+ placements made
  • 1,000+ candidates identified
  • 100+ interviews scheduled
  • 80% submission-to-interview ratio
  • 85% acceptance rate

Conclusion

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With deep expertise in technical staffing, our recruiters provided a scalable hiring solution that addressed workforce challenges in remote locations while ensuring long-term retention. If your organization needs a strategic hiring partner to scale operations efficiently, we’re here to help.

 

Contact us today to learn how our global recruitment solutions can support your business growth.