Solving Talent Challenges for a Global Steel Manufacturer

Overview

A global leader in steel manufacturing was grappling with a staffing shortage due to its location in a smaller city. With a limited talent pool for specialized bilingual roles, the company faced growing operational strain and a bottleneck in critical projects.

Challenge

Recruiting experienced talent proved to be an uphill battle. The rural location limited access to skilled candidates, and the salary range wasn’t competitive enough to attract relocatable professionals. This resulted in excessive overtime for existing employees, leading to fatigue, decreased morale, and HR facing escalating frustrations. Delays in onboarding new hires put critical projects at risk, threatening timelines and outcomes.

Our Solution

We stepped in with a customized consultative, hands-on strategy

  • Deep Industry Analysis: We conducted thorough research on local labor trends and created a salary benchmark chart to provide insights into market conditions.

  • Targeted Recruitment Expansion: Understanding the constraints, we suggested hiring promising recent graduates with potential to fill the gaps, widening the available talent pool.

  • Collaborative Problem Solving: Through Zoom meetings, conference calls, and an in-person site visit, our team worked closely with HR and department heads to understand the nuances of their challenges.

  • Unwavering Commitment: Our recruiters worked late nights and weekends, ensuring no stone was left unturned in finding the right candidates.

Results

Our relentless focus on tailored solutions delivered measurable results:

  • Immediate Relief: We placed a highly qualified candidate in a key bilingual role, stabilizing the team.

  • Pipeline in Progress: Multiple candidates advanced in interviews, setting the stage for additional hires.

  • Strategic Advantage: By embracing our recommendations, the client adjusted their hiring strategy to align with local realities, ensuring long-term competitiveness.

  • Operational Continuity: The company avoided project delays, reduced overtime stress, and restored employee morale.

Client testimonial

“We were hitting a wall—overtime was through the roof, and morale was taking a nosedive. Timpl came in with ideas we hadn’t even thought of. They gave us a real plan and the people to make it work. Their team worked nights, weekends. Now, we’re back on track and ready for what’s next.”