Talent acquisition with a leading law firm

The challenge

A leading professional services law firm needed to urgently hire two key roles: an EMEA Payroll Administrator and a UK Payroll Administrator. Both positions were based in Birmingham and required candidates who not only had the right technical expertise but also aligned with the firm’s culture. The added challenge was finding professionals available at short notice in a location where our network was less established.

The solution

We took the time to fully understand the brief and the nuances of the Birmingham market. While our core network is strongest in London, we regularly recruit across the UK and were confident in our ability to deliver.

We launched a targeted advertising campaign to attract active candidates while simultaneously tapping into our existing payroll network to identify professionals already based in or open to relocating to Birmingham. Throughout the process, we kept in close contact with the client, providing regular updates and market insights.

The outcome

Our dual approach paid off. We received a strong response to our advertising and were also able to leverage our network to identify high-quality candidates. The firm successfully hired both an EMEA Payroll Administrator and a UK Payroll Administrator, each bringing the right blend of experience, availability and cultural fit. Both hires have since made a positive impact on the business.

client testimonial

“I had a great experience partnering with Linda on some recent payroll recruitment. She listened and understood the brief from the outset and provided a carefully selected shortlist of high-quality candidates, so we weren’t bombarded with lots of CVs. The process was smooth and efficient, with prompt communication throughout. I would recommend Linda and the team to others and am already using FJ again for other HR-related recruitment needs.”