Case Studies

HR Manager

Overview

Challenge

The main challenge was to find an HR professional with a comprehensive skill set encompassing the entire spectrum of HR functions, except for payroll and compliance. The role demanded a candidate with a proven track record in various HR disciplines, capable of navigating the complexities of a management advisory firm and contributing to its strategic HR initiatives. The search was sector-agnostic, focusing on the candidate’s experience and capabilities rather than their industry background.

Result

The recruitment strategy involved a role-specific, sector-agnostic search, which led to the identification of a suitable candidate from the back-office operations of a prominent US company specializing in outsourcing solutions. This individual had a diverse HR background and had demonstrated the ability to manage HR functions effectively in a dynamic business environment. Their experience in a global company, coupled with their generalist HR expertise, made them an ideal fit for the HR Manager role at the management advisory firm.

Unique Approach

The search was conducted by Corporate Associates, focusing on a broad range of candidates from various sectors to ensure a diverse talent pool. The strategy was to identify professionals with the requisite HR skills and experience, regardless of their industry background. By targeting candidates from different sectors, including those with experience in back-office operations of global companies, the firm was able to access a wide array of HR talent. This inclusive approach, combined with thorough assessments and interviews, allowed the firm to select an HR Manager who could significantly contribute to the firm’s HR objectives and support its growth aspirations.

2019 - 2020

Financial Year

A leading European management advisory firm

Client

HR Manager

Financial Year

2019 - 2020

Sector

Captive Knowledge / Shared Services & Human Resources

Client

A leading European management advisory firm

Location

Gurgaon, India

Function

HR / Administration

Industry

Services

Introduction

The client is a prominent European management advisory firm known for its strategic and operational insights that drive business transformation. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions to its clients, the firm places significant emphasis on its internal HR practices to attract, develop, and retain top talent. The HR Manager role was designed to reinforce this focus, ensuring the firm’s HR strategies align with its overall business objectives and foster a high-performance culture.

Case

This case study outlines the recruitment process for an HR Manager at a leading European management advisory firm. The role was central to the firm’s HR operations, excluding payroll and compliance functions, and required a candidate with a broad understanding of the HR domain. The firm aimed to find a dynamic HR generalist capable of overseeing a wide array of HR functions to support its diverse and growing team.

Challenge

The main challenge was to find an HR professional with a comprehensive skill set encompassing the entire spectrum of HR functions, except for payroll and compliance. The role demanded a candidate with a proven track record in various HR disciplines, capable of navigating the complexities of a management advisory firm and contributing to its strategic HR initiatives. The search was sector-agnostic, focusing on the candidate’s experience and capabilities rather than their industry background.

Unique Approach

The search was conducted by Corporate Associates, focusing on a broad range of candidates from various sectors to ensure a diverse talent pool. The strategy was to identify professionals with the requisite HR skills and experience, regardless of their industry background. By targeting candidates from different sectors, including those with experience in back-office operations of global companies, the firm was able to access a wide array of HR talent. This inclusive approach, combined with thorough assessments and interviews, allowed the firm to select an HR Manager who could significantly contribute to the firm’s HR objectives and support its growth aspirations.

Execution of Strategy

Result

The recruitment strategy involved a role-specific, sector-agnostic search, which led to the identification of a suitable candidate from the back-office operations of a prominent US company specializing in outsourcing solutions. This individual had a diverse HR background and had demonstrated the ability to manage HR functions effectively in a dynamic business environment. Their experience in a global company, coupled with their generalist HR expertise, made them an ideal fit for the HR Manager role at the management advisory firm.
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