A Handler Case Study: Director of Health Benefits
Initiation
A leading, global Fortune 200 client, headquartered in a suburb of Atlanta, is a service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, and was seeking a new Director of Health Benefits to provide strategic and operational benefits guidance across the organization. Our client provided us with a position description and we 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 Managing Partner quickly selected and mobilized its internal team to lead this key search. 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 executives.
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 our client, our team held weekly meetings to share real-time market insights and present qualified, interested candidates. Our client was an ideal partner, showcasing excellent communication, flexibility, and responsiveness by meeting with candidates promptly.
Result
Handler is proud to have successfully identified the organization’s new Director of Health Benefits. Our placement was an accomplished Benefits executive based in Atlanta, with over 20 years of experience, who brings a wealth of expertise to our client.
Search Statistics
Length of Search (business days) 36 days
Time to Placement Identified 8 days
Total in Pipeline 145
