Locum Recruitment Agency

ThinkLocum's offshore staffing solutions help UK medical recruitment agency reduce costs by 47%.

Industry:

Medical / Locum Recruitment

Services Provided:

Employer of Record Service, Recruitment, and International Support Services (Additional HR support & Office space)

Location of Staff:

Birmingham, UK HQ, EORs based in Cape Town, South Africa

Problem:

A leading UK-based medical recruitment agency specialising in private healthcare and NHS staffing encountered difficulties in balancing operational costs with maintaining exceptional recruitment standards. The agency aimed to expand its services internationally without sacrificing service quality.

The administrative functions of temporary recruitment firms are often meticulous and repetitive but can be costly and challenging to scale. The agency needed to establish and maintain a global team that could work seamlessly with the UK headquarters while significantly reducing operational and overhead expenses.

Solution:

The offshoring of their back office had specific requirements for finance professionals, administrators, and candidate managers. We offered comprehensive recruitment and Employer of Record services to build and support their UK team. The agency now has a South African team of six and plans to expand further.

Our services included:

  • Recruitment: Medical recruitment demands specialised skills. We source and place highly qualified and experienced professionals who align perfectly with your company culture. Our recruits are top-tier talent, all with advanced degrees and years of industry experience.
  • Employer of Record: Once we recruit your staff, we ensure a smooth onboarding process that adheres to local regulations. Our comprehensive services include payroll management, compliance with employment laws, and ongoing HR support. This allows your UK recruiters to focus on their core responsibilities.
  • International Support Services: Our international support team leverages our hot-desking facilities in Cape Town, South Africa, as needed.

Results

Cost Savings:
By hiring remote staff in South Africa, ThinkLocum has achieved an average 47% cost reduction on a like-for-like basis.

Operational Efficiency:
The recruitment sector requires 24/7 support, which we can provide at a significantly lower cost than local UK options. This has allowed our UK staff to focus on screening, interviewing and placing locum medical staff.

An equally qualified and experienced South African member of staff will cost around 50% of their equivalent in London

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