Client Name: Not disclosed
Industry/Sector: Renewable Energy
Company Size: Large multinational
Location: Virginia, United States
Hiring Requirements: Technical and craft labor for mechanical and civil subcontracting
Company Description:
The client is one of the largest mechanical and civil contractors in the U.S., responsible for over 1,000 MW of solar installations. They are committed to advancing renewable energy projects across the country.
Spencer Ogden partnered with the client to provide a skilled and flexible workforce for a key solar project in Virginia. This collaboration aimed to support the client's public initiative to achieve 100% renewable energy usage for its global infrastructure.
The Challenge
The client launched a significant solar project in Virginia, aiming to meet a milestone of 40% renewable energy usage by the end of 2016. The project's remote coastal location presented challenges in sourcing qualified labor and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Our Approach
Spencer Ogden implemented a comprehensive recruitment strategy:
- Consultative Sourcing: Engaged in consultative sourcing and vetting of a highly skilled renewable energy management team.
- Mobilization Services: Provided mobilization services to mitigate local high-end technical labor shortages.
- Volume Recruitment: Conducted volume recruitment sourcing and vetting of a local craft labor workforce.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensured compliant, local, time-sensitive background and drug and alcohol screening of the workforce.
- Affordable Care Act Compliance: Managed all workforce compliance with Affordable Care Act legislation and co-employment issues through a full W2 solution.
- Milestone-Based Deployment: Coordinated time-sensitive milestone-based deployment.
- Payroll Financing: Handled payroll financing for the entire workforce.
The Results
- Candidates Contacted: 2,000+
- Candidates Shortlisted: 1,000+
- Candidate CVs Submitted: 515
- Candidates Interviewed: 324
- Candidates Offered: 171
- Candidates Hired: 152
Spencer Ogden successfully sourced, recruited, mobilized, and maintained a skilled and flexible workforce. The team continually streamlined and improved the recruitment process, resulting in a faster method to source manpower. This joint success led to numerous client recommendations and contract extensions.
