In March 2024, GIANTY joined forces with LAVA International, a leading fitness brand based in Japan, operating over 420 specialized boutique fitness studios and offering a range of services like Hot Yoga, Kickboxing, Pilates, and EMS training, to streamline and manage its recruitment efforts across multiple countries. As LAVA aimed to grow its global footprint, GIANTY’s expertise and global network allowed the company to scale quickly and fill key roles in new markets like Malaysia, Thailand, and North America.
Summary
- Type of Service: Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
- Year Started: 2024
- Platform: Multi-country operations (Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, North America)
- Project Duration: Ongoing (Started in March 2024)
Project Overview
LAVA’s mission to expand its operations beyond Japan and enter new international markets presented significant challenges for its recruitment processes. The company’s hiring managers were overwhelmed with the management of the recruitment for several countries simultaneously, especially due to a lack of internal recruitment capabilities for international positions.
Solution & Approach
To address LAVA’s recruitment challenges and align with its rapid international expansion goals, GIANTY developed a tailored Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solution.
1. Dedicated HR Team
GIANTY assigned a specialized HR team to take charge of LAVA’s international recruitment needs. This team handled the full recruitment lifecycle, from the initial job requisition to candidate onboarding, ensuring that LAVA’s internal teams could focus on their core business operations while relying on external expertise for talent acquisition.
2. Global Partner Network
Leveraging its extensive global network of partners, GIANTY utilized candidate referrals to reach a wider pool of potential candidates across different countries. This approach allowed for fast-tracking and ensured the recruitment process was aligned with local needs in each market.
3. Key Tasks
GIANTY’s RPO service included:
- Job Advertising: Creating and distributing job postings across relevant platforms and networks.
- Candidate Sourcing: Using both traditional sourcing methods and digital tools to identify top talents for various roles.
- Screening and Interviewing: A structured process for assessing and interviewing candidates, ensuring they meet LAVA’s specific requirements.
- Offer Management: Handling negotiations and ensuring candidates received competitive offers that matched local market standards.
- Onboarding Support: Assisting in the seamless integration of new hires into LAVA’s culture, ensuring they were well-prepared for their roles from day one.
Achievements
GIANTY’s RPO solution delivered tangible results, helping LAVA overcome the challenges associated with international recruitment while keeping the process streamlined and efficient. Key achievements include:
- Successful Recruitment of Country Director for Malaysia: One of the first major successes of this partnership was the recruitment of a Country Director for LAVA’s operations in Malaysia, helping the company launch its new studio with a strong local leader.
- Ongoing Recruitment in Thailand and North America: The RPO service continues to provide support for LAVA’s recruitment needs across Thailand and North America, with several key positions being filled and new candidates in the pipeline.
Conclusion
The collaboration between LAVA International and GIANTY exemplifies the power of RPO in facilitating global business expansion. By assigning a dedicated HR team, leveraging a global partner network, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle, GIANTY successfully supported LAVA’s international growth efforts.
This partnership highlights GIANTY’s expertise in providing efficient and scalable recruitment solutions for businesses navigating complex, multi-country hiring needs.
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