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The Povolny Group Achieves Accelerated Hiring, Saving Time and Money

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    6 crucial openings filled in the first two months.

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    Candidate volume compared to client previous methods.

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    Cost savings from traditional headhunter fees while securing top-tier talent.

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    Average Time-to-Fill for specialized roles.

Client Profile

The Povolny Group, a family-owned general contractor based in West St. Paul, MN, specializes in government projects across the U.S. Founded in 2002 and led by owner Jim Povolny, the company is committed to high-quality construction and open communication. As they expanded, recruiting skilled talent nationwide became a challenge. Hoops provided a tailored talent acquisition strategy, leveraging programmatic advertising, passive sourcing, and workflow automation to improve application rates and reduce hiring time, allowing The Povolny Group to focus on core operations.

The Solution

Implemented an AI-powered HR platform, provided full-service team access, enhanced job posting and passive sourcing, and streamlined the recruitment process with automation.

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  • Strategic Recruitment Approach

    Hoops implemented its AI-powered HR platform and client success team, led by a knowledgeable Client Success Manager. This team conducted thorough onboarding calls, market and competitor research, and designed a recruitment experience that identified and targeted key talent in various marketplaces. Hoops' client success team leveraging Hoops’ software ensured jobs were posted quickly, and qualified candidates were sourced in time to fill job sites, preventing the loss of contracts.

  • Full-Service Team Access

    Hoops offered a subscription solution providing access to a full team of specialized professionals, including sourcing support, recruiting coordination, marketing support, screening support, candidate communications management, and a candidate support line all for less than the cost of one full-time recruiter. Furthermore, this service, led by a hands-on Client Success Manager, delivered a comprehensive, long-term partnership with a range of service features that surpassed and out-priced traditional staffing agencies.

  • Enhanced Job Posting and Passive Sourcing

    By utilizing Hoops' programmatic advertising and access to multiple job sites, Hoops tested various job boards and social channels to determine which produced the best candidates. For highly specialized roles, Hoops deployed passive sourcing on platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter to target individuals not actively seeking new opportunities, using effective outreach messaging to garner high interest rates. This strategy broadened The Povolny Group’s reach beyond Indeed, leveraging the best platforms for the highest ROI.

  • Efficient Recruitment Process with Automation

    Hoops' Talent CRM and workflow automation streamlined recruitment, saving time and money. The platform handled job marketing, resume screening, and applications with custom questions and knock-outs. AI scoring ranked candidates, while Hoops' CSM/Recruiter led phone screenings to ensure only top candidates advanced. This included verifying background check eligibility. With initial screenings and interview scheduling managed by software, leadership stayed focused on key hiring decisions.

The Results

Achieved rapid hiring velocity, filled six crucial openings in two months, expanded candidate reach, saved significant time, and reduced recruitment costs.

  • Rapid Hiring Velocity

    Hoops achieved an average Time-to-Find of 6 days and a Time-to-Fill of 33 days in the first two months for specialized roles.

  • Successful Hires

    The Povolny Group successfully filled 6 crucial openings within the first two months, meeting urgent staffing needs for new contracts.

  • Expanded Candidate Reach

    Hoops performed 1,521 automated engagements, including 349 texts, 51 voicemail drops, and 1,121 emails to potential candidates, greatly expanding the pool of applicants.

  • Significant Time Savings

    Through automation and efficient vetting processes, The Povolny Group saved 116 hours in the first two months, allowing the leadership team to focus on strategic decision-making.

  • Improved Candidate Vetting

    Hoops sourced 160 candidates, with 96.88% expressing interest, 28.75% being qualified, and 2.5% hired in the first two months. This approach doubled the candidate volume compared to previous methods.

  • Cost Savings

    The Povolny Group spent approximately 25% of traditional headhunter fees while securing top-tier talent and building a robust talent pipeline for future needs.

Partnership Response

"The Povolny Group exemplifies strategic vision and dedication to excellence. Their consistent delivery of high-quality results with efficiency is truly commendable. Partnering with them has shown us how their strategic approach and commitment to quality drive their success. It is a pleasure to support a company that takes immense pride in their work and people."

Bill Carroll
CEO

Working as a general contractor on government projects across the country demands top-tier talent and efficient hiring processes. Our partnership with Hoops HR has been a game-changer. Within an incredibly short window of 30-60 days, they’ve consistently delivered exceptional supervisors and quality control managers, streamlining our recruitment process dramatically. Their ability to swiftly identify 8-10 highly qualified individuals—individuals who would typically take significantly longer to find —has been instrumental in our project timelines. What’s equally impressive is that Hoops HR provides these remarkable results at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional headhunter services. Their expertise, network, and commitment to understanding our specific needs have made them an invaluable asset to our team. Hoops HR isn’t just a recruitment service; they’re a strategic partner, dedicated to helping us achieve our goals efficiently and cost-effectively. We highly recommend Hoops HR to any organization seeking top-notch talent and a streamlined hiring process. Their professionalism, speed, and costeffectiveness set a new standard in the industry.

Jeff Williams
Controller, The Povolny Group INc.

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