PROBLEM
- Hutcheon Mearns (now a part of Cooper Parry) was engaged to provide resourcing services to a UK-based, private-equity-backed oil and gas services company to recruit a Senior Accountant on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.
- As the COVID-19 pandemic began to grip the UK and remote working became the norm, the challenge was to identify the right fit for both the client and candidate whilst maintaining our market-leading professional standards during unprecedented times.
SOLUTION
- The Resourcing team took time to establish the key criteria of the role and candidate characteristics to determine the exact requirements needed to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.
- Hutcheon Mearns utilised our extensive network to identify suitable candidates who were also available at short notice to maximise the handover period, running the entire process remotely via MS Teams and other web-based video applications.
- Hutcheon Mearns supported the process from interview confirmation through to the offer stage, successfully fulfilling the requirements of the engagement and receiving very positive feedback from all parties.
VALUE ADDED
Worked with the client to determine the exact desired skill set for the role.
Tailored the search approach to incorporate key criteria and required timelines.
Managed the interview process, including the subsequent offer stage, resulting in a positive conclusion for both parties.
Liaised closely with both candidate and client to ensure a smooth and efficient process from start to finish, mitigating any nervousness around a remote onboarding process.
