This is our contingent “no hire, no fee” solution. This involves a thorough recruitment process with cutting edge tools and systems, advertising, content creation, deep international networks, to engage all relevant talent, both active and passive for a particular brief.
Our premium/bespoke solution. This is a rigorous and robust search assignment, particularly suitable for senior, niche or critical hires, where we partner with our clients to deliver the optimum recruitment process.
We utilise the core aspects of challenger talent coupled with headhunting and an exhaustive search and market map, providing the research and intelligence to our clients.
We then engage in a thorough screening process which includes technical and competency-based interviews and personality/psychometric testing.
With this solution, we engage with our clients in a project capacity, where there is likely to be multiple hires in a defined period of time. This works exceptionally well for new entrants into the market, start ups or companies on the verge of rapid expansion.
We focus on temporary, contract and interim management recruitment for organisations that require efficient and flexible staffing resources.
We pride ourselves on following a thorough and rigorous recruitment process that delivers exceptional results for our clients, every time.
Upon engagement, we will organise a briefing call to sit with the Hiring Manager, HR and any other key stakeholders. During this conversation we will discuss the hiring plans, skill set/s required as well as an understanding of clients unique culture, business and selling points. This will enable us to put together the EVP (Employee Value Proposition). This will be used when approaching and discussing the opportunity with selected candidates and will ensure a thorough, transparent and successful search.
Through a combination of Headhunting, Accessing our Global Networks, Referrals, Database & Search Tools, Branded Advertising, Social Media and Website posts we will ensure we “cover the market” and reach all the available talent with the right message.
We will screen all “long list candidates” who have expressed interest in the opportunity. From this initial conversation, Candidates who have demonstrated relevant skills, experience and motivations will go through to a full interview. Here, we will cover, in more detail, the relevant competencies, technical skills, motivations, strengths and areas of development. Equally, we will answer any questions that the Individuals have about the opportunity to ensure that they are fully briefed. From these interviews, we put together a shortlist of candidates.
Our clients get real-time access to their shortlists on their own private portal and can ensure a smooth, efficient, optimum process, where we partner with you and remain accountable at all stages of the process.
Once we have agreed on the criteria and skills required, we will identify the talent pool both domestically and internationally.
We will fully engage potential talent in a discreet, engaging, insightful and professional way. We also utilise cutting edge tools and video software to further enhance this process.
Shortlists are delivered to the client. CV’s include Personality Traits, Technical Skills, unique experience, Motivations. At Challenger, we strive for a minimum 75% hit rate. If we Send 4 CV’s, we expect a minimum of 3 Interviews. If there is a CV sent forward that you believe does not align with the requirements, agreed upon at the outset, you will receive €500 off the Invoice.
We will seamlessly coordinate the offer management process to ensure the search is brought to a successful conclusion. We will ensure this feedback is delivered to candidates involved in the process in a timely and professional manner. This ensures a smooth search and protects and enhances your brand in the market.
Over the years we have delivered results and provided exceptional service for our talent communities. They in turn are delighted to refer us to their friends and
colleagues. 63% of our candidates come through referrals.
With Over 20 years in the industry we have developed an extensive professional network across Ireland, Europe, UK and Asia Pac.
Tailored Retained assignments enable us to map our markets and fully identify and engage with our candidate communities.
We have an active presence on social media platforms posting regular, insightful content, enabling us to reach a wide range of talent – passive and active.
Continuous and active participation in a range of business networks including IFIA, Chamber of Commerce etc.
We have invested in cutting edge video technology that allows us to reach all candidates in a more personal, highly considered manner.
A Genuine Partnership
As your trusted partner, we are driven by the opportunity to deliver results and a positive experience to our clients. This consultative relationship is based on a foundation of transparency, professionalism, passion and hard work. These values, coupled with our solutions and our process, ensure a modernised, personal and bespoke offering that our clients truly value. We are not here for quick wins, we are here for the long term.
Global Coverage & International Network
We operate in a global market and have a network of top domestic and international talent that we are continuously developing. Whether it is ex-pats in any of the key financial jurisdictions or high calibre talent open to a move internationally, we are connected globally.
Market Knowledge & Insights
We know our markets intimately and provide our clients with unique market research and insightsas well as an overview of the talent landscape, including, availability of talent, supply and demand factors, and compensation. This is underpinned by our technical understanding of the skills, experience and qualifications you require for your team.
Championing Better Recruitment – Backing our Service with Financial Guarantee
We commit to exceptional outcomes. Our understanding of your business and hiring requirements, coupled with our robust recruitment process, ensures that the profiles we send through are a strong fit for the given brief, from a technical, competency and cultural perspective. If there is a CV sent forward that you believe does not align with the requirements, agreed upon at the outset, you will receive €500 off the Invoice.
CFO – Bridge Consulting/MJ Hudson
Group Head of HR – Carne Group
Country Head – Jupiter Asset Management
Country Head – Barings
Director and Head of AIFM at AlbaCore Capital Limited
Country Head Ireland – Sparkasse
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