Overview
A global offshore energy company needed to rapidly scale their workforce in Australia but lacked the internal systems and infrastructure to manage high-volume recruitment. As one of the top global recruitment process outsourcing experts, Brunel was selected to deliver strategic and operational hiring support, implementing an RPO model that prioritized both efficiency and candidate quality.
Challenge
The client faced several critical hiring challenges:
- 111 roles to fill within 15 months
- No centralized technology or Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Limited experience in structured, large-scale hiring
- International candidate sourcing with mobility requirements
- Capacity limitations for managing recruitment logistics
Solutions
Brunel implemented a full-service Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solution that addressed each challenge with precision:
- Hosted two comprehensive assessment center events to evaluate candidates through structured interviews, psychometric assessments, and skill-based evaluations
- Introduced and managed an ATS to streamline applications, scoring, and decision-making
- Coordinated international candidate mobility: visas, flights, accommodation, venue logistics, and onboarding
- Transitioned the client from a traditional to a modern, data-driven recruitment process
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Results
220 candidates attended both assessment events
138 quality candidates shortlisted
128 successful hires
End-to-end recruitment cycle modernized with measurable KPIs and process optimization
ATS implementation for long-term hiring scalability
Conclusion
This recruitment process outsourcing case study showcases the benefits of recruitment process outsourcing when faced with high-volume, cross-border hiring. With Brunel’s expert-led RPO model, the client not only met but exceeded their workforce goals—while transforming their entire talent acquisition process for long-term success.
Need to scale your hiring across regions with expert support? Discover the benefits of recruitment process outsourcing with Brunel—your partner for strategic talent acquisition in energy and beyond.