A Handler Case Study: VP Human Resources

Initiation

InformData, headquartered in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, is a trusted data supply chain provider that offers productized APIs to uniquely deliver trustworthy Direct-Source data, needed a new Vice President of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational human resources guidance across the organization.  InformData provided Handler with a position description and Handler created a detailed position profile to be used for marketing and candidate purposes, outlining the non-negotiables and requirements for this important role.

Internally

Handler’s Search Partner quickly selected and mobilized its internal team to lead this key role for InformData. They aligned their team’s expertise with the specific needs of the search to deliver a high-quality experience for both the client and candidates. By using their “Quick Start” methods, they were able to get the search process underway within three business days after meeting with the hiring executive at InformData.

Execution 

Our team quickly honed in on the Atlanta market, leveraging the Handler Community to announce the new search and gather referrals and confidential nominations. Maintaining a close partnership with InformData, our team held weekly meetings to share real-time market insights and present qualified, interested candidates. InformData was an ideal partner, showcasing excellent communication, flexibility, and responsiveness by meeting with candidates promptly.

Result

Handler is proud to have partnered with InformData to successfully identify the organization’s new Vice President of Human Resources. Our placement was an accomplished HR executive based in Atlanta, with over 20 years of experience, who brings a wealth of expertise to InformData.

Search Statistics 

Length of Search (business days) 33 days

Time to Placement Identified 09 days

Total in Pipeline 242