Talent Place

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a department head of Grammarly

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Grammarly is the world’s leading AI communication assistance company trusted by over 30 million people and 70,000 professional teams every day. From instantly creating a first draft to perfecting every message, Grammarly helps people at 96% of the Fortune 500 get their point across—and get results—without compromising security or privacy. 

Founded in 2009, Grammarly is No. 7 on the Forbes Cloud 100, one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in AI, and one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces. We operate with a remote-first hybrid work model, meaning we primarily work from home and meet for in-person collaboration at our hubs in North America and Europe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Talent Place to accomplish?

• We required assistance in hiring professionals in Poland for the Technical Support Team, Trust and Safety Team, and General Support Team within a six-month timeframe.

SOLUTION

How did you find Talent Place?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Talent Place over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Talent Place were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Our main objective was to find candidates with suitable experience. Talent Place responsibilities included sourcing, system-wide application assessment, phone screening, interviewing, arranging interviews with recruiting managers, and providing feedback.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project reached significant milestones, showcasing its success and progress by adding over 150 candidates to the system and securing multiple accepted offers within just three months. These achievements highlight the project's effective implementation and positive impact.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Communication in the project was regular. Weekly statuses were held with the team, and we received a full report on the activity. Targets set for the month were met. Collaboration was professional and efficient. The engagement, devotion, and rich experience of recruiters from Talent Place helped us quickly find new talents for our team. 

What was your primary form of communication with Talent Place?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were impressed with the company's professional approach, swift execution, and remarkable efficiency. Their dedication and expertise were evident in every step of the process, resulting in significant progress and outstanding outcomes.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Talent Place could have done differently?

At this point, no.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Owner of an ecommerce company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Distributor of GSM accessories.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Talent Place to accomplish?

• We needed support in recruiting for a new role in the company as a Buyer, a person who would take over some of the responsibilities of the company owner.

SOLUTION

How did you find Talent Place?

Referral

Why did you select Talent Place over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Talent Place were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Our goal was to recruit a specialist for the position of a Merchant who would partially take over the responsibilities of the company owner. Seeing Talent Place's experience and success in recruiting for similar positions, we knew that we wanted to establish cooperation with this agency. After the project briefing, during which we presented all the needs and requirements, the recruiter started working on the recruitment project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our HR team was informed about activities at every stage of the recruitment process. Talent Place has a flexible operating process. Ultimately, three candidates were proposed from one shortlist sent after 2 weeks, including the hired specialist.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The Talent Place team works effectively and unconventionally. All activities went as planned.

What was your primary form of communication with Talent Place?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We are very pleased with the way Talent Place works and the effectiveness they provide in projects. The matching of candidates was crucial for the satisfaction and flexibility at every stage of the project.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Talent Place could have done differently?

There actually is nothing to say regarding this point.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the P&c Specialist of a manufacturing company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We’re one of the leading producers of glass bottles and jars around the globe

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Talent Place to accomplish?

• Collaboration again, this time in hiring a specialist for a branch

SOLUTION

How did you find Talent Place?

Other

Why did you select Talent Place over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Talent Place were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

This is our next cooperation with Talent Place, so we knew exactly how the process was going and that they would meet our expectations. Our goal was to recruit one specialist with appropriate experience. The cooperation began with a project briefing, during which we presented our goals and expectations. Then the recruiter started working on recruitment projects: sourcing, interviews with potential candidates, and then preparing recommendations for us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our recruitment manager was kept informed about actions taken at every stage of the recruitment process. The recommended candidate turned out to be perfect for another open role in our company. We made a decision to employ him, which turned out to be beneficial for both parties. We are currently recruiting another specialist together. 

With the help of Talent Place, we have already hired specialists for positions such as Automation Engineer, Mechanic and Machine Operator who want to develop their career in our company.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Talent Place works very flexibly. They always strived to improve and actively worked to deliver the best candidates. Changes in the process are not a challenge for them.

What was your primary form of communication with Talent Place?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Recommendation preparation time and effectiveness of matching candidates to job offers.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Talent Place could have done differently?

There actually is nothing to say regarding this point

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the HRBP & Recruitment Manager of a financial services company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are part of a larger company. As Global Business Services centre we provide services in accounting, finance, automation and robotisation as well as translation validation and engineering.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Talent Place to accomplish?

• Hiring a specialist for the position of AP Accountant with French

SOLUTION

How did you find Talent Place?

LinkedIn

Why did you select Talent Place over others?

Experienced in the field

How many teammates from Talent Place were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We needed to hire a specialist for the position of AP Accountant with French. It was crucial to hire the right person who could join our team in a short time. We were looking for a recruitment partner with experience in a given area, which is why we chose Talent Place. The cooperation began with a feasibility study, which was a very important element. Then the recruiter started searching for candidates and sent a set of recommendations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Recruitment was successful. We received 2 recommendations within around 2 weeks, and the hiring decision was made in 4 weeks from the start of the project. With the help of Talent Place, we have hired an ambitious specialist who is developing her career in our company.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Talent Place worked very effectively. They regularly kept us updated on the status of our processes.

What was your primary form of communication with Talent Place?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What we appreciate the most at Talent Place is the effectiveness of matching candidates to the job offers.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Talent Place could have done differently?

The time it takes to prepare recommendations could be shorter, but as this was our first vacancy shared with Talent Place they needed to get to know our structure and the requirements of the role. Next times should be even better :)

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the owner of Candy POP

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Confectionery, drinks and snacks retail store chain, e-commerce and distribution in Baltics.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Talent Place to accomplish?

• Hiring a new Country Manager that was hard to reach using traditional ways of recruitment.

SOLUTION

How did you find Talent Place?

Online Search

Why did you select Talent Place over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Talent Place were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Our goal was to source candidate with adequate experience. It was crucial to hire people who could join our team on short notice. We were looking for a reliable partner in recruitment. After conducting some research we decided to start cooperation with Talent Place. What helped us in making this decision was their rich experience in e-commerce. 

The cooperation started with a project briefing, where we presented our goals and expectations. After that, the recruiter started working on the recruitment projects: sourcing, interviews with the potential candidates and then preparing the recommendations for us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Thanks to great communication our Hiring Manager was constantly aware of the actions made in each stage of the recruitment. The process ended in great success. It was really very fast and effective recruitment. We received a full set of recommendations within a week, and the decision to hire was made in less than 3 weeks. With the help of Talent Place, we hired ambitious worker, who want to develop a career in our company.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Talent Place always provided us with timely feedback and updates on the status of our processes. They are in touch with our recruiters on a daily basis.

What was your primary form of communication with Talent Place?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What we appreciate the most at Talent Place is the time it takes to prepare recommendations and the effectiveness of matching candidates to the job offers.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Talent Place could have done differently?

There actually is nothing to say regarding this point.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Recruitment & EB Manager of UNIQA

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

UNIQA is a company with a 200-year history and currently one of the leading insurance groups in Central and Eastern Europe. In October 2020, it became the owner of AXA companies in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, strengthening its position on the market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Talent Place to accomplish?

• Roll out the recruitment standard in the IT department
• Coming off a high open recruitment pipeline in IT department

SOLUTION

How did you find Talent Place?

Online Search

Why did you select Talent Place over others?

Great culture fit, Good value for cost, Referred to me

What was the size of Talent Place’s team?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We would like to hire experienced candidates in the IT area in a short period of time. We were looking for Programmers, Software Tester, Service Desk Specialist, Network Administrator.

At the online meeting, we learned about the Talent Place offer. We received a detailed market study that analyzed the pool of candidates available in our region. In addition, we were convinced by Talent Place's extensive experience in IT recruitment. Talent Place provided verified candidates who met all our requirements.

Their team was in regular contact with us, thanks to which we could learn about the progress of the project. Successful recruitment resulted in the extension of cooperation to attract more candidates for new roles. We received a dedicated Business Unit Manager who managed the entire project together with an RPO recruiter.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Reduce recruitment time to an average of 25 working days

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their team was in constant contact with us, thanks to which we could learn about the progress of the project. All recruitment services were carried out on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Talent Place?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The most important thing for us is the effectiveness of the actions taken, which Talent Place meets in 100%. The entire team is heavily involved in the project at every stage. As a result, several offers were accepted in 3 weeks.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Talent Place could have done differently?

There actually is nothing to say regarding this point.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Talent Acquisition Manager of Brainly

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Brainly is a leading global learning platform with the most extensive Knowledge Base for all school subjects and grades, where over 300 million students and parents go from questioning to understanding.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Talent Place to accomplish?

• Our company was in a growth mode and faced increased recruitment needs so we decided to extend our team with RPO contractor who would support all our talent acquisition processes.

SOLUTION

How did you find Talent Place?

Referral

Why did you select Talent Place over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

What was the size of Talent Place’s team?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The RPO recruiter was an extension of our Talent Acquisition needs and supported all our processes with a focus on IT roles. This allowed us to scale the team and successfully deliver on all business needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• We successfully closed the roles assigned to the RPO recruiter.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The RPO recruiter quickly grasped the needs of the company and onboarded to our processes. They were very efficient when it came to sourcing and attracting best-matching candidates. They also suggested new ideas and changes to the process that had a positive impact on overall delivery.

What was your primary form of communication with Talent Place?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

This may vary depending on RPO recruiter, but we appreciated their flexible approach that addressed specific needs, persistence, and ability to think outside the box.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Talent Place could have done differently?

It would be great if RPO recruiters share more knowledge / market insights coming from their network of other Talent Place recruiters.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a manufacturing company that sets new standards by dynamically developing our products, in particular in the electromobility sector. The company is one of the leading European public transportation vehicle manufacturers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Talent Place?

Our company needed support with recruiting engineers, IT specialists and administration specialists. We decided to cooperate with Talent Place in the RPO model so that experienced recruiters could join our HR teams and support them in ongoing recruitment

SOLUTION

How did you select this firm and what were the deciding factors?

After conducting market research and getting familiar with Talent Place’s RPO offer, we decided to start cooperation with them

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

At the beginning of cooperation we met with Talent Place for a brief meeting and discussed our needs and expectations. Based on that, the vendor presented us with RPO recruiters ready to join our team and we could make a decision on who will join our team.

Then the RPO recruiter started working for us and shortly after being introduced to our processes, began to source candidates for our open recruitments.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The team consisted of one Business Unit Manager and one RPO recruiter.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

Thanks to the subscription model, we had a recruiter selected according to our preferences in the internal team. It was a good solution for our diverse recruitment needs.

The recruiter was introduced to our processes and provided support to the HR department. We were in ongoing contact and up-to-date with each of our processes. We hired all needed specialists.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication has been effective and up to date. We received regular feedback and updates about each of the recruitment projects. Recruiter always took into account our needs and adjustments.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What I find the most impressive about Talent Place is its innovative approach and the ability to find the best candidates in a short time.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I have no objections.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work as the HR Business Partner in a larg company with about 18.000 employees in the civil engineering area.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Talent Place?

We decided to use Talent Place's support to find Junior Road Designers. We needed a partner that would provide us with new and innovative ways to attract new candidates to our listings.

SOLUTION

How did you select this firm and what were the deciding factors?

Talent Place approached us and presented their offer during an online meeting. They prepared a market study for us to analyze the talent pool in our location. Later on we decided to cooperate with them in our recruitment processes.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

Talent Place sources new candidates for us on a regular basis. They provide us with the already verified candidates and recommend only those who fulfill all our requirements. Talent Place was always in touch with us to inform us about the progress or any challenges that may occur.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We work with a dedicated Business Unit Manager who managed the work of two recruiters in the project. At the beginning of our cooperation she contacted us, described the next steps and then was in touch with our recruitment team on a daily basis.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

What we valued most in our partner is meeting the needs. Talent Place demonstrated deep focus on project so after 1 week of cooperation we received first recommnandation. Through cooperation, we made an offer to the first candidate in October and to the second in November.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We find cooperation with Talent Place successful. Talent Place always provides us with timely feedback and fully engaged in updates.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were most impressed by the transparency, quality, and speed of the process. The cooperation proceeded in a planned and timely manner. The canidates presented were consistent with the profiles we were looking for.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

In our opinion, there are no such areas.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a HR Business Partner. At DCT Gdansk we handle Polish imports, exports, transit and maritime transit.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Talent Place?

Due to the company development, we needed to find a new specialist in our team: we were looking for an experienced Security Engineer and decided to hire Talent Place as a partner, who could support us in the recruitment.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

After conducting market research and getting familiar with Talent Place’s offer, we decided to begin cooperation with them.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

The role of Talent Place was to source, phone screen candidates, arrange recruitment meetings, provide feedback and prepare 3 recommendations for the job position. The vendor started with all of the actions shortly after our project meeting, when the team of recruiters received the necessary information about the recruitment, our goals and expectations. Their professionalism could be noticed at every stage of recruitment.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

3

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

It was a dynamic but effective recruitment. Thanks to the cooperation with Talent Place we found a high-quality candidate just in 7 days from the beginning of the cooperation, which deserves to be highlighted.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication was effective and up to date. We could count on the ongoing feedback from the Business Unit Manager, who was giving us the necessary information about the project.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The most impressive thing about this supplier was the time of preparing the recommendations and the accuracy of matching candidates to the job profile at the same time.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

There were no such things.