How People & Culture Approaches Recruitment for Retained Clients
What we do
We can easily adapt to your environment and coach you every step of the way, either on your site, off-site, on the phone or online. You will get a dedicated Consultant to support you with all your people and culture requirements.
Processes & Guidelines
We will tailor your HR processes and policies to perfectly fit your company's unique needs and goals. We conduct a thorough evaluation of your current HR documents, policies & frameworks to identify gaps & improvement areas.
We will then work with you to create bespoke documentation, templates, guides, policies and toolkits that suit your internal culture. We also work with our employment lawyer to ensure your documents comply with current legislation so that your HR department has the fundamentals in place to operate smoothly (without going overboard with paperwork)!
People & Culture Strategy
In the initial phase of our collaboration, we engage with clients through either an employee engagement survey or a client discovery session. This step allows us to gather essential insights into the current HR dynamics and employee perspectives. The outcomes from these discovery phases allows us to craft a bespoke HR strategy that aligns with business goals and prioritise key focus areas.
Our partnership approach ensures the HR strategy we develop addresses both the immediate and long-term needs of the organisation.
Remuneration & benefits
We collaborate with you to refine your remuneration and benefits approach, ensuring they're competitive and reflect your company's mission. By leveraging market insights, we craft strategies that attract and retain talent while maintaining financial viability.
Our role extends to effectively communicating these benefits to your employees, emphasising their value in supporting both professional and personal growth. This approach boosts employee satisfaction and positions your company as a preferred employer.
Talent management and planning
We help you align your talent strategy with your business goals, identifying skill needs and talent gaps to ensure your workforce is future-ready. Our services include succession planning and talent development, aimed at creating a flexible and growth-oriented organisation.
Our proactive talent management approach focuses on nurturing high-potential employees and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This keeps your team competitive and engaged, preparing your company for both current and future success with enhanced employee retention.
Organisational design
We partner with our clients to identify key talent needs and develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop the right people. Our approach includes performance management, leadership development, and succession planning, all tailored to enhance your team's capabilities and readiness for future challenges.
Our support extends beyond strategy development; we also provide practical tools and guidance for implementing effective talent management practices. This includes creating engaging employee development programs and establishing clear career paths that motivate and retain high performers.
Diversity and Inclusion
We collaborate with you to develop strategies that foster an inclusive workplace, where diversity is not just recognised but celebrated. Through targeted training programs, policy development, and awareness campaigns, we help create an environment that encourages open dialogue, mutual respect, and equal opportunities for all employees.
Our goal is to ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best, driving innovation and enhancing company performance.
Wellbeing initiatives
We assist our clients in crafting and implementing comprehensive wellbeing initiatives that address the physical, mental, and emotional health of their workforce. By conducting thorough needs assessments, we identify specific areas where support is most needed, creating tailored programs that promote a healthy work-life balance, stress management, and overall employee wellness.
Our services range from developing wellness workshops and fitness challenges to offering resources for mental health support. We aim to foster a supportive environment where employees feel valued and have access to the tools they need to maintain their wellbeing.
Recruitment support
Our recruitment support services are designed to streamline the hiring process for our clients, ensuring they attract and retain the best talent for their needs. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including job description development, writing & placing job adverts, screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, and facilitating the final hiring steps and onboarding.
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What we do
We can easily adapt to your environment and coach you every step of the way, either on your site, off-site, on the phone or online. You will get a dedicated Consultant to support you with all your people and culture requirements.
Processes & Guidelines
We will tailor your HR processes and policies to perfectly fit your company's unique needs and goals. We conduct a thorough evaluation of your current HR documents, policies & frameworks to identify gaps & improvement areas.
We will then work with you to create bespoke documentation, templates, guides, policies and toolkits that suit your internal culture. We also work with our employment lawyer to ensure your documents comply with current legislation so that your HR department has the fundamentals in place to operate smoothly (without going overboard with paperwork)!
People & Culture Strategy
In the initial phase of our collaboration, we engage with clients through either an employee engagement survey or a client discovery session. This step allows us to gather essential insights into the current HR dynamics and employee perspectives. The outcomes from these discovery phases allows us to craft a bespoke HR strategy that aligns with business goals and prioritise key focus areas.
Our partnership approach ensures the HR strategy we develop addresses both the immediate and long-term needs of the organisation.
Remuneration & benefits
We collaborate with you to refine your remuneration and benefits approach, ensuring they're competitive and reflect your company's mission. By leveraging market insights, we craft strategies that attract and retain talent while maintaining financial viability.
Our role extends to effectively communicating these benefits to your employees, emphasising their value in supporting both professional and personal growth. This approach boosts employee satisfaction and positions your company as a preferred employer.
Talent management and planning
We help you align your talent strategy with your business goals, identifying skill needs and talent gaps to ensure your workforce is future-ready. Our services include succession planning and talent development, aimed at creating a flexible and growth-oriented organisation.
Our proactive talent management approach focuses on nurturing high-potential employees and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This keeps your team competitive and engaged, preparing your company for both current and future success with enhanced employee retention.
Organisational design
We partner with our clients to identify key talent needs and develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop the right people. Our approach includes performance management, leadership development, and succession planning, all tailored to enhance your team's capabilities and readiness for future challenges.
Our support extends beyond strategy development; we also provide practical tools and guidance for implementing effective talent management practices. This includes creating engaging employee development programs and establishing clear career paths that motivate and retain high performers.
Diversity and Inclusion
We collaborate with you to develop strategies that foster an inclusive workplace, where diversity is not just recognised but celebrated. Through targeted training programs, policy development, and awareness campaigns, we help create an environment that encourages open dialogue, mutual respect, and equal opportunities for all employees.
Our goal is to ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best, driving innovation and enhancing company performance.
Wellbeing initiatives
We assist our clients in crafting and implementing comprehensive wellbeing initiatives that address the physical, mental, and emotional health of their workforce. By conducting thorough needs assessments, we identify specific areas where support is most needed, creating tailored programs that promote a healthy work-life balance, stress management, and overall employee wellness.
Our services range from developing wellness workshops and fitness challenges to offering resources for mental health support. We aim to foster a supportive environment where employees feel valued and have access to the tools they need to maintain their wellbeing.
Recruitment support
Our recruitment support services are designed to streamline the hiring process for our clients, ensuring they attract and retain the best talent for their needs. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including job description development, writing & placing job adverts, screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, and facilitating the final hiring steps and onboarding.
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At People & Culture, we don’t just fill vacancies, but we partner with our clients to future-proof their workforce. Our recruitment process includes strategic, consultative, and people-first approaches, ensuring each hired talent aligns with the company’s structure, strategy, and long-term success.
To help you understand it better, we’ll share insights into how we manage the hiring process to help businesses attract, assess, and retain top talent. But before getting into our approach, we’ll first explore the importance of having a well-planned recruitment process and how it impacts long-term business success.
Why is a Structured Recruitment Process Important?
Hiring the right people is crucial for long-term business success. A structured recruitment process helps companies make better hiring decisions, reducing turnover and ensuring new employees fit both the role and workplace culture. Without a clear process, businesses risk rushed decisions that lead to costly mistakes. In New Zealand’s competitive job market, a well-planned approach also strengthens employer reputation, making it easier to attract and retain top talent.
At People & Culture, we understand the importance of a strong hiring process and take a personalised approach to recruitment. We go beyond simply filling vacancies by ensuring each hire aligns with a company’s goals and team dynamics. Our structured process saves time, improves efficiency, and enhances the candidate experience. By focusing on strategy and long-term fit, we help businesses build teams that drive success.
How People & Culture Managed Recruitment and Selection Process of Our Clients
People & Culture have a commitment that we do more than just hiring. We find the right people who fit the company and help it grow. Our structured process makes recruitment clear and effective. Given that commitment, we take care of everything from understanding business needs to onboarding new hires.
Here’s how we manage the recruitment process, from discovery to onboarding, with a focus on role alignment, candidate care, and business growth.
Step 1: Discovering the Role and Strategic Alignment
Before replacing a role, we challenge the status quo. Is the role still fit for purpose? Could it be redesigned or restructured to better support the business?
We collaborate with our clients to assess business needs, strategy, and team dynamics, ensuring the role:
- Aligns with the company’s future growth and structure.
- Supports current and evolving business priorities.
- Is modified if needed to attract the right skill set and mindset.
This discovery phase prevents reactive hiring and ensures each role is intentional, valuable, and future-ready.
Step 2: Crafting the Right Job Advert & Description for Hiring People
Once we’ve refined the role, we work closely with our clients to create a compelling job post that speaks directly to their ideal candidates.
This includes:
- Clarifying key responsibilities & expectations – ensuring the job description is accurate, engaging, and aligned with market trends.
- Choosing the right language & tone – attracting the best candidates by reflecting the company culture and values.
- Selecting the right advertising channels – reaching top talent through targeted job boards, social media, and professional networks.
Step 3: Ensuring a Good First Impression to Candidates
The job recruitment process is often a candidate’s first interaction with an employer, so we ensure every touchpoint is professional, engaging, and reflective of our client’s brand.
We:
- Manage applications with care – ensuring a smooth, timely process.
- Communicate clearly with every applicant – keeping them informed and engaged.
- Shortlist thoughtfully – focusing on skills, experience, and cultural alignment.
We understand that candidate experience directly impacts employer reputation, so we handle every interaction with respect and professionalism.
Step 4: Managing the Recruitment Pipeline, Screening and Interviewing
To ensure a structured and efficient recruitment and selection process, we:
- Manage all applications – notifying candidates and keeping the pipeline up to date.
- First stage phone screenings – we assess candidate suitability before shortlisting.
- Provide feedback to all applicants – ensuring a positive experience, even for those who aren’t successful.
- Arrange in-office interviews – ensuring a seamless job interview scheduling process.
- Coordinate role-relevant assessments – such as case studies, practical tests, or psychometric evaluations.
- Guide clients on job interview best practices – ensuring a structured and effective evaluation process.
Step 6: Offer, References, & Onboarding
Once the right candidate is selected, we ensure a smooth transition into the business by:
- Managing the offer & negotiation process – securing top talent with confidence.
- Conducting thorough reference checks – verifying experience and fit.
- Supporting the onboarding process – helping clients create an onboarding plan that ensures new hires feel welcomed, engaged, and set up for success.
Why Our Recruitment Approach Works
At People & Culture, we go beyond transactional recruitment. Our process ensures:
- Roles are designed for long-term success – not just a quick hire.
- Candidate experience is exceptional – reinforcing the employer’s reputation.
- Strategic alignment – ensuring every hire supports business growth.
If you’re looking for an Outsourced HR partner who can also manage your internal recruitment, then reach out to one of the teams at People & Culture.
Partner with People & Culture for Smarter HR Solutions
Managing recruitment and HR processes can be time-consuming and challenging. With the right support, businesses can attract top talent, streamline operations, and focus on growth. People & Culture offers comprehensive HR outsourcing, including expert recruitment support, to help companies build strong, high-performing teams.
Whether you need end-to-end hiring assistance or broader HR solutions, we provide customised strategies that align with your business needs. Let us handle the complexities of recruitment so you can focus on what matters most - growing your business. Get in touch with our team today to see how we can support your success.
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