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. 

Through a Life Sciences RPO, SRG 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 specialist recruiters from us will be placed onsite at the client’s business and utilise our experience and expertise to install the latest recruitment technology and flexible hiring processes that will shape the way the client forms a highly skilled, high-impact Life Sciences workforce.

Leading the way in Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Permanent Workforce Solutions

Unlike traditional agencies, SRG ‘s RPO specialists have the expertise, dedication and drive to support a client long-term, managing their full recruitment lifecycle, from talent engagement and workforce analytics to employer branding and supply chain management.

Whether you're scaling rapidly to meet new project requirements or managing seasonal demand, there is an RPO model to suit.  Whether it’s end-to-end, for a specific project, on-demand, or selective RPO, all are driven by SRG’s adaptable, proven expert support.

An SRG RPO helps to ensure your hiring processes are compliant with global labour laws and enhanced by cutting-edge recruitment technologies, with our specialists keeping you ahead of the game in your industry as it – and technology – innovates and evolves.

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.  

An RPO goes beyond sourcing candidates – SRG manages the entire recruitment process, leveraging 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 Life Sciences organisations; over three decades of experience has enabled us to gain knowledge of the industry’s demands and what it takes to meet them.  

As such, SRG delivers RPO and permanent workforce solutions tailored to the fast-paced, high-demand world of scientific specialisms including pharma, biotech, MedTech, chemicals, and FMCG. Our embedded specialists work in partnership with you as an extension of your business, combining strategic insight with day-to-day recruitment delivery to help you attract top talent, increase efficiency, and improve the candidate experience.

Benefits of partnering with us

Our clients in Life Sciences 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 the 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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