As a Blackstone-backed manufacturing company, Luminator (https://luminator.com/en-us/) was on an aggressive growth trajectory with plans to scale its workforce rapidly across the United States and EMEA. This expansion was crucial to meet increasing market demands and operational goals. However, the company's existing talent acquisition process was outdated and misaligned with these ambitious objectives, creating bottlenecks that risked hindering the organization’s growth. Recognizing this, the Interim Chief People Officer at Luminator highlighted an urgent need for a revamped approach that could handle high-volume hiring demands across geographically diverse regions.

Solution

The ZRG Embedded Recruiting/RPO team crafted a tailored talent acquisition strategy designed to address the unique needs of Luminator’s expansion goals. Key components of this strategy included:

• Regionalized Recruitment Teams: Lead recruiters were placed in both the US and EMEA, allowing the hiring efforts to be customized to the specific cultural and operational needs of each region. This approach ensured that recruitment was not only effective but culturally relevant.
• Dynamic, Scalable Recruitment Team: A core recruitment team was established with the flexibility to expand from 2 to 6 recruiters as project demands fluctuated. This agile setup allowed Luminator to respond rapidly to shifting hiring requirements.
• Comprehensive Talent Acquisition Strategy: ZRG Embedded developed a full-scale recruiting strategy focused on optimizing every aspect of the talent acquisition process, from sourcing to onboarding. This strategy was carefully aligned with Luminator’s long-term growth objectives, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified talent ready to support both immediate operational needs and future expansion.

Results

The impact of ZRG Embedded’s talent acquisition solution for Luminator was substantial:

• Successful Hiring of 169 Professionals: Luminator successfully filled 169 positions across the US and EMEA, covering critical roles such as Field Service Engineers, Software Engineers, Finance, and HR. This rapid workforce expansion was instrumental in meeting the company’s growth targets.
• $800,000 in Cost Savings: Through optimized processes and strategic placements, the project achieved approximately $800,000 in cost savings. This efficiency demonstrated the financial viability of the revamped talent acquisition strategy, providing Luminator with additional resources to reinvest into their growth initiatives.

Luminator’s partnership with ZRG Embedded exemplifies how a strategic, regionally adaptable talent acquisition approach can be a powerful driver of expansion. By aligning recruitment processes with business objectives, ZRG Embedded enabled Luminator to meet its workforce demands quickly and cost-effectively, paving the way for sustainable, long-term growth.

About ZRG Embedded

ZRG Embedded Recruiting/RPO specializes in custom recruiting solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of high-growth companies. Our agile, results-focused approach empowers our clients to build the talent they need to succeed in today’s dynamic markets.

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