Anthony Harper, a leading mid-sized law firm in New Zealand with offices in Auckland and Christchurch, experienced a surge in recruitment needs. The firm's lean People & Culture team, consisting of just two members, faced significant pressure to manage this sudden influx.

The recruitment demand spanned a diverse range of roles, including Accountants, Office Administrators, Legal Secretaries, and students for litigation discovery work. The challenge was to efficiently manage this high-volume recruitment while maintaining quality hires, all within the constraints of limited internal resources.

Unbundled Recruitment Support
Having already supported Anthony Harper with recruitment advertising, we extended our services to provide end-to-end recruitment process management. Our strategic approach included:

• Advertisement Placement:
  Leveraging targeted job postings to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
• Application Management:
  Centralising applications through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for streamlined processing.
• Candidate Screening:
  Conducting initial phone screenings to assess suitability and provide a curated shortlist for hiring managers.
• Interview Coordination:
  Scheduling interviews to align with the firm's timelines.
• Offer Negotiation:
  Assisting with finalising offers to secure the best candidates.

This unbundled recruitment approach operated on an time and materials model, eliminating the need for placement fees and keeping costs manageable.

High Volume of Applications
The campaign attracted over 250 applications, ensuring a strong candidate pool for each role.

Efficient Screening Process
Our team conducted over 50 phone screenings, saving valuable time for Anthony Harper's People & Culture team and ensuring only top candidates progressed.

Successful Hires
The process resulted in 10 successful hires across a variety of roles, fulfilling the firm's immediate recruitment needs during a critical growth period.

By augmenting Anthony Harper's recruitment team, we provided the necessary support to navigate a high-volume recruitment challenge effectively and cost-efficiently, allowing the firm to continue its operations seamlessly.