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When a major project demands rapid, large-scale hiring across Europe, we swoop in. Our agile RPO teams embed seamlessly to deliver the talent you need, on time and on budget.
Serendi ist Europas Experte für Talent Acquisition und Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
New market entry. A product launch. A sudden surge in orders.
When your business faces a high-stakes hiring surge with fixed deadlines, traditional recruitment models can't keep up. Need 50 people in three months? Scaling into new European markets by next quarter? These urgent, large-scale challenges overwhelm internal teams and exceed what agencies can reliably deliver.
That's where Project RPO comes in.
Project RPO is a targeted, short-term recruitment solution designed for high-volume, time-sensitive, or complex hiring initiatives. Consider it your dedicated recruitment strike team - a fully embedded unit of expert sourcers and recruiters who integrate swiftly into your organization and focus exclusively on your mission.
We ramp up quickly, align with your goals, and deliver qualified candidates from day one. Once your project is complete, we exit smoothly - with no long-term commitments or extra overhead. Just agile, scalable talent delivery, precisely when you need it.
When To Use Project RPO
Project RPO is your strategic solution for time-bound, high-impact hiring initiatives requiring specialized expertise and scalable resources. It is ideal for well-defined projects where speed, volume, and regional knowledge are critical to success.
Common use cases include:
New Site or Market Launches
Hire entire teams quickly and compliantly across European markets, navigating local regulations and language requirements.
Business Transformations
Support mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring by rapidly sourcing talent aligned with new strategic goals.
Product Launches & Expansions
Scale specialist teams - e.g., engineers, sales, support - to meet aggressive product rollout timelines.
Seasonal or Event-Driven Hiring
Manage temporary demand surges without overburdening your internal team or compromising on quality.
Project RPO combines agile resourcing with deep European expertise to deliver tailored talent solutions for short-term, high-volume needs - without long-term overhead.
Your Strategic Safety Valve
Facing a hiring surge with a hard deadline?
Project RPO is your strategic safety valve.
Whether you're a fast-growing startup, a scale-up entering new markets, or an enterprise tackling a major hiring backlog - our model flexes to fit your scope, volume, and timeline.
We take on clearly defined hiring projects - like “Hire 100 customer support agents in 3 months” or “Launch our German tech hub with 50 engineers by Q4” - and deliver with precision, speed, and full transparency.
No surprises. No excuses. Just results.
Define your hiring mission. We'll deliver the talent.
How Project RPO Works
Mission-Critical Hiring, Executed Seamlessly
When time is critical and talent quality non-negotiable, our Project RPO model delivers focused expertise, seamless integration, and measurable outcomes - from launch to handover.
Transition & Scale Down Smoothly
As the project concludes, we ensure zero disruption: handing over talent pipelines, sharing performance insights, and documenting processes. We measure success against agreed KPIs and leave your internal team equipped to sustain momentum.
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Execute with Agility & Transparency
Your dedicated team takes ownership of the entire hiring process: proactive sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management. Leveraging advanced tools and localized market insights, we deliver qualified candidates rapidly - backed by real-time dashboards tracking time-to-fill, quality, and pipeline health.
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Deploy Your Dedicated Team
Within days - not weeks - we embed a handpicked team of recruiters and sourcers specializing in your industry and region. They integrate into your tech stack, brand guidelines, and workflows, operating as a seamless extension of your TA function.
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Scope & Plan – Define Your Mission
We start by aligning on objectives: roles, timelines, diversity goals, and success metrics. Together, we build a realistic project plan tailored to your volume, culture, and market complexity - whether you need full-cycle recruitment or support in key stages.
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Select a Partner with Proven Expertise
Choose an RPO provider with deep regional and industry experience - one who acts as a true extension of your team, not just a vendor. For European projects, local language and compliance knowledge are essential.
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Align on Metrics for Success
Set clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) upfront: time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, and diversity goals. This ensures shared focus and measurable outcomes from day one.
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Define Your Hiring Mission
Clarify the scope: roles, locations, volume, and timeline (e.g., “45 engineers in Germany and Poland within 5 months”). Decide whether you need end-to-end support or specific process stages.
Benefits of Project RPO
Why Partner with Serendi
When you partner with Serendi for Project RPO, you gain more than a service - you gain a dedicated talent delivery team built for mission-critical hiring. Here’s what we deliver:
Cost-Efficiency at Scale
Say goodbye to agency fees and bloated overhead. Our model reduces cost-per-hire by up to 30%, and you only pay for what you need - no long-term commitments or wasted resources.
Seamless Integration
We operate as an extension of your team - using your tools, branding, and workflows. Candidates and hiring managers experience a unified process, with no disruption to your employer brand.
Local Expertise, European Reach
Hire confidently across borders. Our recruiters bring native-level language skills, cultural insight, and knowledge of regional compliance - making talent sourcing in markets like Germany, Spain, or Poland seamless and effective.
Quality That Lasts
Our sector-expert recruiters deliver candidates who excel in skills and culture fit. With 95%+ hiring manager satisfaction and higher retention rates, we ensure every hire drives long-term impact.
Speed Without Compromise
Accelerate hiring without sacrificing quality. We deploy specialized recruiters in days - not months - slashing time-to-hire by 30–40% and ensuring you meet even the most aggressive project timelines.
FAQ
Project RPO is a fixed-term recruitment partnership where a dedicated external team takes full ownership of your high-volume hiring initiative. They integrate into your systems, fill all agreed roles within a set timeline, and exit seamlessly - leaving no long-term obligations.
Agencies fill roles one-by-one for high per-hire fees. Project RPO acts as your embedded talent partner, managing the entire hiring process under your brand for a predictable cost. You gain strategic oversight, faster hiring, and better candidate quality without transactional fees.
Opt for Project RPO when facing temporary hiring surges like market expansions, product launches, or seasonal peaks. It enables you to scale recruitment rapidly, hit firm deadlines, and avoid unnecessary permanent headcount or agency fees.
Absolutely. Our recruiters have local language skills, market knowledge, and compliance expertise in key European markets. We seamlessly manage cross-border hiring in regions like DACH, Benelux, Nordics, and Eastern Europe.
Yes. Our AI-powered candidate sourcing platform continuously scans global talent pools to identify and engage passive candidates who perfectly match your requirements. This means faster access to qualified talent, reduced time-to-fill, and deeper insights into local and niche talent markets - giving you an edge in competitive hiring landscapes.
Our recruiters work as an extension of your team: they use your tools, branding, and workflows, and join your meetings. Candidates experience a seamless, unified process throughout.
Yes. By consolidating your project hiring under a single partner, you eliminate expensive agency fees and reduce cost-per-hire by up to 30% or more. By leveraging our integrated sourcing platform and talent networks, you gain fast access to top talent without the burden of traditional high placement fees - making Project RPO both strategically and financially efficient.
We can assemble and integrate a specialized team within 5 –10 days. For urgent needs, we accelerate setup to deliver candidate flow through our AI-based sourcing engine almost immediately.
We deliver a full handover of candidate pipelines, talent data, and process insights. You keep all assets for future hiring, with the option to transition to an on-demand model if new needs emerge.
End-to-End RPO
Full lifecycle hiring, from strategy to onboarding
Hybrid RPO
Keep strategic roles in-house, outsource the rest
On-Demand RPO
Scalable hiring capacity whenever needed
Talent Pipelining
Always-on candidate engagement
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The Serendi RPO Journey
We transform the complex into the simple. Our proven, five-phase framework is designed for speed, quality, and seamless integration.
Discover & Plan
We define needs and create a tailored recruitment strategy
Source & Engage
We source and engage candidates using our local market expertise
Select & Assess
We screen rigorously to ensure perfect skill and culture fit
Hire & Onboard
We handle offer management to ensure a great experience
Optimize & Report
We measure KPIs and improve process on the go
The Serendi RPO Journey
Your Blueprint for Hiring Success
We transform the complex into the simple. Our proven, five-phase framework is designed for speed, quality, and seamless integration.
Phase 1: Strategic Discovery
We define your goals to build a winning hiring plan.
Phase 3: Targeted Talent Campaigns
We engage pre-vetted candidates using our local market expertise.
Phase 2: Data-Driven Intelligence
We arm you with market insights for smart, competitive workforce planning.
Phase 4: Rigorous Validation
We ensure every candidate is a perfect skill and culture match.
Phase 5: Flawless Execution
We handle offers and onboarding to guarantee a great candidate experience and higher retention.
Case Snapshot: IT Scale-Up
A global aerotech company partnered with Serendi to overcome critical hiring challenges: hard-to-fill roles, fragmented hiring processes across departments and rapid global expansion.
Roles Filled
1000+
Number of countries
25 / 4 continents
Timeline
3 years
Avg. Days to Present
13
Avg. Days to Fill
32
Avg. Cost of Hire
EUR 4000
