Identifying and Meeting Highly Specialized Staffing Needs
How SowTalent fortified an innovative startup with exceptional candidates who checked every box
SOAR Energy is a leading player in renewable energy solar installations. Focusing on solar energy for residential properties, SOAR has established a thriving referral program to expand their reach and engage more partners in promoting sustainable energy solutions. Along with their specialized approach came specialized staffing needs, and leadership was challenged with filling key positions that required highly specific skill sets. Using established hiring expertise and a laser-focused attention to detail, SowTalent helped SOAR find talented, dynamic candidates who offered all that was needed to continue expanding SOAR’s reach and mission with precision and clarity of purpose.
Challenges
- Filling highly specialized positions, including Executive Assistant and Onboarding Specialist.
- Locating viable candidates with the ability to work in a non-traditional, startup environment who are both knowledgeable of different technologies for onboarding clients and have a strong sales and business acumen.
- Defining position expectations and requirements with clarity and efficiency.
- Navigating multi-dimensional staffing needs that hinge on the ability to develop new processes and expand on existing processes
SOLUTIONS
- Locate qualified, personable candidates with strong technical background, procedural prowess, and sales experience.
- Identify multiple candidates with startup experience who were inspired by the SOAR mission and motivated to join the team.
- Gather candidates who were comfortable with working remotely initially and then transitioning to a non-traditional office setting.
- Assisted in establishing policies and procedures for new positions.
Results
- Crucial roles were filled with uniquely qualified candidates.
- Collaboration and innovation increased among SOAR leadership due to Executive Assistant support.
- New hires seamlessly transitioned from remote setup to non-traditional office.
- Policies and procedures for new positions were identified and prepared for implementation, which contributed to overall process improvement and expansion.