With a struggling economy and dynamic workforce conditions, today’s organizational success depends on agility and resilience. Hiring interim talent can be a critical component of an organization’s labor strategy to ensure business continuity and manage risk.
Leveraging interim talent can help fulfill an HR organization’s short-term needs as well as drive long-term strategy. Interim employees may complete specialized projects, manage rapid growth phases, lead through significant transitions or assist in talent acquisition.
But finding the right interim HR talent can be challenging.
Many staffing firms may not take the time to find the perfect fit; instead, they focus solely on skills or availability. But specialized HR functions cannot be commoditized; strong candidates who align with the company’s culture and objectives are key to managing transitions, growth phases and other critical steps of business lifecycles.
Thus, identifying and onboarding the right HR talent must be a true partnership between the interim recruiting firm and the organization. And, while finding the right talent must happen quickly and efficiently, the importance of expertise and quality – both in the recruiting process and in the results – cannot be understated.
When selecting an outside agency to identify, onboard and support an interim HR employee, organizations should insist on the following:
1. Speed AND Quality. Organizations are under the gun for decisions and deadlines. They don’t have the time to seek, onboard and support interim HR talent that is experienced, effective and the right fit. An interim services firm with a deep understanding of human resources functions and company objectives can manage the process and bring in a successful candidate, quickly.
Look for an interim talent agency that:
2. Partnership and Expertise. While you may be looking for interim help, your interim HR firm should be considered a long-term partner.
Look for an interim HR partner that:
3. Ongoing Support. Hiring for interim HR talent should be highly personal, not transactional. You want an interim partner that seeks to build long-term relationships with you as a client and with the candidates they provide.
Look for a supportive interim services firm that:
Hiring interim talent can be a delicate process. But you don’t have to do it alone. Engage a professional interim services firm with the qualifications to make the process less stressful and more productive for your organization.
hrQ Inc.’s interim team has the expertise, efficiency, compassion, dedication and proven track record required for successful placements and long-term support. Contact us to learn how we can fill your interim – and other HR talent – needs.
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