The challenge
Our client, a global leader in sustainable technologies for the marine and energy sectors, needed to hire a Talent Acquisition Partner on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role was to be based in Colombia or Argentina and came with a unique challenge – the outgoing incumbent was a rare ‘unicorn’ profile, an engineer turned recruiter, who had set a high benchmark in technical understanding and stakeholder engagement.
Following a recent internal restructure, the business aimed to internalise this resource. However, replicating the incumbent’s blend of deep engineering knowledge and recruitment expertise was unlikely, making the search particularly demanding. The role also required someone who could quickly build credibility with technical Hiring Managers and operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment.
