Case Study: Hiring a Global HR Director for a Growing Tech Scale-Up
The Challenge
A fast-growing tech company with a global, hybrid workforce needed a new HR Director. They wanted someone to join the exec team, shape people strategy, and lead a small HR function.
The ideal candidate had to:
- Bring global HR experience
- Understand remote and hybrid teams
- Combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
Our Role
We were engaged exclusively to run the entire search, including:
- Market mapping and salary benchmarking
- Sourcing and engaging candidates
- Interview coordination and offer management
Our Approach
We began by:
- Carrying out salary benchmarking to inform and agree a competitive, realistic salary range
- Working closely with the internal team to understand structure, culture, and growth plans
We then:
- Ran a targeted search across three locations
- Used inclusive, flexible messaging in all adverts
- Engaged directly with active and passive candidates
The Interview Process
- Screening: We spoke to all prospects to check interest and fit
- First interviews (run by us): Structured interviews assessing strategic ability, global experience, and scale-up readiness
- Second Interview: With the CEO and explored alignment with business direction
- Final stage: In-person presentations and further stakeholder and team meetings
The Outcome
The successful hire:
- Brought international scale-up experience
- Fit well with the leadership style and company culture
- Is now shaping the next phase of growth
Why It Worked
- Clear brief and open collaboration
- Great candidate experience
- Strong focus on inclusion and flexibility
- Full process handled by experienced recruiters
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