With the launch of Pontoon’s direct sourcing solution for a Financial Services customer in Switzerland, we introduced an entirely new concept to our country-wide operations. We leveraged our client’s respected brand in the Swiss job market to attract and engage external workers without traditional staffing.
Several years ago, in the original MSP setup we designed for the client, contingent talent recruitment relied solely on staffing agencies. Suppliers were grouped by tiers and competed to fill specialised roles. However, this model became outdated and couldn’t meet cost and time-saving goals anymore.
By implementing direct sourcing, we could attract talent for recurring job profiles without relying on suppliers. This streamlined approach enhanced our ability to manage frequent external assignments effectively and at an optimised cost.
Pontoon’s sourcing and recruitment team, based in Switzerland and Poland, managed contingent profiles through direct sourcing. We handled requisitions for IT, audit, compliance, finance, and HR professionals. Our team focused on social media and local online communities in the Financial Services sector to attract talent from the Swiss job market.
Our experts curated a vetted talent pool, ready for immediate deployment. This shared community also supported the bank’s internal recruitment needs.
Job postings linked to our client’s career site and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) system clarified temporary opportunities. Leveraging our client’s strong employer brand expanded our candidate reach.
Upon selecting top talent, our payrolling partner managed contractual processing and salary administration as the employer of record for external staff.
For complex profiles or large projects, the MSP partnered with preferred suppliers to ensure high-quality service across job families.
Introducing Pontoon’s direct sourcing solution revolutionised our client’s service in the Swiss job market, showcasing innovation and efficiency.
With significant cost savings of 7% and a remarkable 24% reduction in time-to-fill, our streamlined approach underscores the commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.
