Shirley Parsons recruited twenty HSE professionals to help improve HSE performance levels. Our knowledge and extensive network enabled us to identify, approach, engage and recruit skilled candidates who could make a significant impact on HSE at the manufacturer.
Following the major acquisition of a competitor, the CEO of a metals manufacturing organization wanted to use the development of a best-in-class HSE program as a cornerstone for the successful integration of the two businesses. The Vice President of HSE undertook a talent gap analysis of his team of 50 staff, identifying numerous hires that needed to be made if he was to achieve the goals of developing a robust safety culture and gaining ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 accreditation at all 25 North American facilities.
Given the remote locations of many of the sites, the internal talent acquisition team was struggling to identify and attract qualified talent for positions that required a strong technical understanding of HSE management systems and the soft skills to influence front-line personnel. Shirley Parsons partnered with HR and plant managers to better understand the unique challenges and culture at these facilities, identifying multiple highly qualified candidates for each vacancy by conducting in-depth skill-and-personality-based interviews with professionals in our network
Over the course of 3 years, Shirley Parsons helped the Vice President of HSE significantly increase the depth of expertise and knowledge within his team: