Strategic Talent Enablement in Manufacturing

Executive summary

A fast-growing small molecule manufacturing organisation sought to establish a strong presence in the local market while scaling its workforce and embedding new Talent Acquisition (TA) and Learning & Development (L&D) functions within HR. As a new entrant to the region, the company recognised the opportunity to take a strategic, agile approach to talent acquisition - one that aligned with its business goals, fostered cultural integration, and attracted specialised expertise for critical niche roles.

Fastnet’s Total Talent Partnership (TTP) provided a structured, end-to-end talent acquisition solution designed to enhance employer branding, streamline recruitment, and build long-term talent pipelines.

Challenges & Opportunities

1.

Brand Recognition:

Entering the competitive Irish market with a need to establish employer brand and attract top talent.

2.

Talent Acquisition under HR

Aligning the local HR team to the global Talent Acquisition function to enable the successful delivery of the Global TA Strategy.

3.

Hiring Managers:

Hiring Managers seeking greater support and confidence to successfully deliver on ambitious workforce strategies.

4.

Forecasted Hiring Ramps:

Agility required in rapidly scaling the workforce while ensuring high-quality recruitment and retention.

“The strategic approach and dedicated support provided by Fastnet have enabled us to attract high-calibre candidates who are not only skilled but also align perfectly with our company culture. This has led to a noticeable increase in employee satisfaction and retention rates, ensuring that our team remains strong and cohesive.”

Our TTP approach

Facilitated workshops with the Senior Leadership Teams, to understand the company's culture and values to align recruitment.

Expanded reach and traction by leveraging Fastnet’s extensive network and talent community

Managed end-to-end talent acquisition process, with clearly defined responsibilities and expectations via tailored service level agreements (SLAs)

Implemented strategic talent pipelining to proactively address hiring ramps and critical role vacancies

Introduced Net Promoter Score (NPS) tracking to benchmark and improve candidate experience across the hiring journey

Established strong stakeholder engagement, developing trusted partnerships with hiring managers and site leadership team

Facilitated monthly talent reviews with key HR and site leaders to ensure continued strategic alignment and delivery agility

“A positive candidate experience is crucial for talent attraction, company culture, and employee retention. Fastnet excels in creating a seamless and engaging recruitment process that leaves candidates feeling valued and respected.”

Results & Impact

A fully embedded and responsive talent acquisition process, aligned with the organisation’s evolving needs
Elevated brand recognition in a competitive local talent market
Stronger confidence from senior leaders in the ability to deliver on ambitious workforce strategies
Exceptional candidate experience, underpinned by a consistently high NPS (9.2)
100% fill rate across business-critical roles
Freed up HR and hiring manager capacity to focus on strategic business priorities

Through a trusted, hands-on partnership, the organisation built the internal confidence, processes, and brand presence needed to support sustainable workforce growth and ongoing talent attraction.

"Since partnering with Fastnet under the Total Talent Partnership (TTP), we have experienced significant improvements in both talent attraction and retention. The Fastnet team takes the time to understand our specific needs and challenges, offering tailored solutions that drive real results.
They are simply the best at what they do."

Enhance your Talent Lifecycle

Interested in a holistic approach to talent management that complements your in-house capabilities?

Niamh O′Driscoll

Managing Partner

+353 86 638 6228

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