We have introduced a Master Vendor service, in partnership with Guidant Global, to act as single point of contact for hiring managers at ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ and improve the way we hire temporary workers.
We have worked closely with HR, Procurement, Legal and colleagues from across ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ to improve the way we hire temporary staff through working with a single, lead recruitment agency. The Master Vendor service acts as a single point of contact for hiring managers at ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ and manages the recruitment of temporary staff* from the various recruitment agencies on our preferred supplier list (PSL).Â
The Master Vendor manages every stage of the recruitment process including: advertising and sourcing candidates (either directly or through our preferred supplier list); shortlisting CVs; carrying out compliance and Right to Work checks; working with ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ to on-board new workers; and managing relationships with and supporting temporary workers. Â
*Unitemps will continue to provide in-house temporary recruitment for all roles where you may want to recruit ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ students or Alumni, as well as direct bookings where Unitemps is the preferred approach e.g. guest lecturers.
Benefits
Introducing a Master Vendor provides ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ with streamlined and competitive pricing, more efficient processes, improved compliance, a single source of data for detailed management information, and will improve the recruitment experience for both staff and candidates.
- Reduced workload and better staff experience
- Introducing a standard process and single point of contact for hiring managers will free up time spent reviewing CVs, carrying out compliance checks and negotiating fees
- The service provides a responsive and well managed supply chain with a resource pool that meets the requirements of ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳, including in hard to fill roles
- An assigned account manager is available for day to day queries, escalation and support
- Improved candidate experience
- Candidates will receive consistent messaging and a consistent standard of care throughout their temporary worker journey with ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳Â
- Through better management information we are be able to identify Long-Term Agency Workers and make sure we are performing within our ED&I commitments for our temporary workforce
- Better value for money
- Improved management information, including dashboards at organisational and departmental level, will improve the visibility of spend on agencies and workers and will support strategic planning
- One contract with one set of terms and standardised fees will help to reduce costs
- Commission rates that are competitive but consistent as well as improved rate card compliance will help control spendingÂ