Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Flexible, scalable talent solutions built around your business
What is RPO?
Recruitment Process Outsourcing is a flexible solution which enables businesses to hand over responsibility for the execution of specific segments of their hiring process to an external agency. Brunel's RPO solutions are uniquely designed for each client with the intent of alleviating workload burdens and bottlenecks from internal talent acquisition teams – enabling businesses to rapidly scale their workforce, undertake large projects or enter new locations without compromising their quality standards.
Unlike traditional recruitment models, where an agency reacts to individual hiring needs on a requisition-to requisition basis, a well-crafted RPO solution is a seamless extension of in-house HR functions, working closely with your staff to identify and design roles in addition to attracting, vetting, assessing and deploying your new hires.
It all starts with the right people
Brunel's RPO specialists start by building an accurate understanding of your business and voice in order to effectively amplify your employer brand and connect you with skilled professionals capable of delivering the core outcomes required. We’re equipped to support skills-first, ESG-focused and diversity-led hiring - combining strategic sourcing with powerful talent marketing to get the right people for your business or project.
Assessments
We offer a variety of testing and assessment capabilities to ensure a seamless process. Skill-based interviews, behavioural interviews, psychometric assessments, language proficiency and aptitude testing, reference/background checks and medicals are all handled by the Brunel RPO team on your behalf.
Onboarding
Brunel's thorough and compliant onboarding consistently exceeds the standard offered by other providers. Trust us to handle document control, employee handbooks, forms and contracts, HRIS data input, induction scheduling and training, and development planning.
Accountability
Count on our dual accountability model, daily check-in meetings, weekly progress reports, applicant tracking system, KPI methodology and quantitative and qualitative metrics to keep you informed and up-to-date with the status of works across every phase of the hiring process.
What are the benefits of an RPO solution?
Faster hires
Brunel's deep candidate pools and expert recruiters enable us to connect and engage with suitable candidates rapidly - shortening your hiring turnaround and keeping your timeline on track. The right people - quickly.
Quality Talent
Placing best-in-class talent is the hallmark of Brunel's solutions. RPOs are proven to find better talent, decrease new hire attrition, increase on-job competency and improve business outcomes compared to traditional recruitment.
Predictable Costs
An RPO can help simplify the forecasting of your recruitment spend, and offer a variety of creative pricing models. This flexibility allows organisations to scale their hiring efforts up or down without compromising on quality or budget control.
The three core types of RPO
#1 Project-based RPO
A targeted, short-term recruitment solution designed to support specific hiring needs within a defined period. It's ideal for organisations experiencing sudden hiring spikes, launching new products, expanding into new markets or handling seasonal demand. Brunel supplies a dedicated team to quickly source, screen and onboard talent aligned with project timelines and goals without the need for long-term commitment.
#2 Enterprise RPO (end-to-end)
A comprehensive, long-term partnership where Brunel takes full ownership of the entire recruitment process. This includes workforce planning, employer branding, sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, compliance and data analytics. It’s ideal for large companies seeking to transform their talent acquisition function through consistent processes, advanced technology, and improved candidate experiences.
#3 Hybrid RPO
Blending elements of in-house and outsourced recruitment to create a 'Goldilocks' solution perfectly fitting an organisation’s specific needs. This model allows companies to maintain internal control over some aspects of hiring, such as strategic roles or employer branding, while outsourcing high-volume or specialist recruitment to Brunel.
Better results with Brunel RPO
If you're workforce needs to be scaled for a project or major package of work, you should speak to Brunel's experts to see if an RPO solution could reduce your costs and improve hiring outcomes.
✅ Improved time-to-hire
✅ Reduced cost-per-hire
✅ Enhanced candidate quality
✅ Consistent candidate experience
✅ Data-driven recruitment decisions
Let's discuss how Brunel's RPO can simplify your hiring process
Whether you’re scaling rapidly or seeking targeted support, Brunel provides the operational excellence and agility to deliver – at pace and scale.
