Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Permanent Workforce Solutions

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is a business arrangement in which a company transfers all or part of its permanent recruitment to an external service provider.

An RPO provider acts as an extension of a company’s HR or people function and assumes responsibility for the management of permanent talent acquisition within a business. Typically, a team of outsourced recruiters from the RPO provider will be placed onsite at the client’s business to install the latest recruitment technology and flexible hiring processes across the business.

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Unlike traditional agencies, RPO providers manage the full recruitment lifecycle — from talent engagement and workforce analytics to employer branding and supply chain management.

Whether you're scaling rapidly or managing seasonal demand, RPO models like end-to-end, project, on-demand, or selective RPO provide adaptable, expert support.

RPO providers ensure your hiring processes are compliant with global labour laws and enhanced by cutting-edge recruitment technologies.

What is Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)?

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is when a business transfers all or part of its permanent recruitment activities to an external provider. The RPO team often works onsite, acting as an extension of your HR department. RPO goes beyond sourcing candidates — it manages the entire recruitment process, bringing in advanced technologies, employer branding strategies, and long-term workforce planning.

RPO is more strategic than traditional recruitment, focusing on building talent pipelines and improving recruitment processes. It is also a subset of business process outsourcing (BPO), in which non-core tasks are delegated to a third party.

There are several RPO models to choose from:

  • End-to-End RPO – Manages all permanent hiring and offers long-term value through analytics and branding.
  • Project RPO – Delivers quick recruitment support for short-term hiring projects.
  • On-Demand RPO – Augments internal teams temporarily to manage hiring surges.
  • Selective RPO – Enhances specific recruitment process areas where support is needed.

Why choose SRG

We understand the unique needs of STEM employers. SRG delivers RPO and permanent workforce solutions tailored to the fast-paced, high-demand world of science and engineering. Our embedded teams work as an extension of your business, combining strategic insight with day-to-day recruitment delivery — helping you attract top talent, increase efficiency, and improve the candidate experience.

Benefits of partnering with us

Our clients in STEM sectors gain measurable advantages from SRG’s expert-led RPO services, which are built to deliver consistent results in a competitive market:

Better quality talent

We invest time and resources to find and engage the best candidates on the market, improving quality of hire across your business.

Cost efficiency

Our strategic, goal-focused approach reduces time-to-hire and cost-per-hire, freeing up internal teams to focus on core priorities and delivering long-term savings.

Compliance and risk reduction

As experts in labour law and regulation, we implement fully compliant, up-to-date processes — essential for multi-region businesses.

Enhanced employer branding and innovation

By managing all candidate touchpoints with high consistency and deploying the latest recruitment technologies, we elevate your brand and provide real-time insights that support better decision-making.

 

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