Commercial Solutions
Case Study : Transforming High-Volume Hiring Through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Summary : A rapidly expanding national retail chain was experiencing severe hiring bottlenecks across its 300+ stores due to inefficient recruitment workflows, inconsistent screening standards, and limited HR capacity. Expedite implemented a full-cycle Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solution that centralized hiring operations, automated talent screening, and standardized compliance processes. This partnership delivered faster hiring, reduced turnover, and created a scalable recruitment model that supported future expansion
OVERVIEW
Client Goals
Accelerate high-volume hiring
for frontline, warehouse, and supervisory roles across multi-location operations.
Ensure consistent candidate quality
through standardized screening and assessment processes.
Reduce dependency on store managers
for recruitment tasks and free them for operational work.
Minimize turnover
by identifying long-term fit candidates through behavior-based evaluation.
Strengthen hiring compliance
documentation accuracy, and onboarding standardization.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology Alignment
AI-driven screening tools
to evaluate thousands of applicants quickly.
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) integration
across all store locations.
Automated interview scheduling
reducing manual workload for hiring managers.
Centralized onboarding portal
with document management and automated compliance checks.
Predictive analytics dashboards
to monitor hiring velocity, funnel efficiency, and quality-of-hire metrics.
Workflow automation
for background checks, eligibility verification, and pre-joining steps.
Challenge
Inefficiencies Stemming From Non-Integrated Systems:
The client struggled to keep pace with staffing demands across hundreds of stores. Hiring cycles were inconsistent, decentralised, and manager-dependent, which led to frequent understaffing, overtime spend, and inconsistent customer experience. Seasonal spikes further widened the talent gap, and the existing HR systems could not manage large applicant volumes.
Legacy systems created bottlenecks, limiting the client’s ability to integrate with new technologies
Heavy manual processes caused frequent delays, impacting operational efficiency.
Data accuracy and security issues surfaced due to outdated workflows.
Lack of interoperability made it difficult for teams to share and reuse critical patient information.
High maintenance costs for old infrastructure drained resources that could have been allocated to innovation.
SOLUTION
Strategic Approach
Built a centralized RPO command center
managing sourcing, screening, assessments, interviews, and onboarding.
Deployed specialized RPO recruiters
trained in retail and warehouse hiring.
Automated key processes
(screening, scheduling, background checks).
Implemented structured assessments
for culture fit and role readiness.
Introduced weekly workforce forecasting
reducing last-minute hiring needs.
Created location-specific talent pipelines
for high-turnover areas.
Launched a continuous improvement model
refining metrics, quality, and hiring timelines.
CONCLUSION
Results Achieved
42% reduction in time-to-hire
within the first 90 days.
30% improvement in candidate quality
through structured assessments.
Standardized hiring workflow
across 300+ stores.
Reduced turnover by 27%
through better role matching.
Eliminated 60% of manual HR effort
freeing store managers for operations.
Enhanced compliance accuracy
with automated documentation and reporting.