Customer Case Studies
Mining
Filling a Confidential Mining Executive Role in Just 8 Weeks
TPD placed a new executive in 8 weeks for an exploration company with no internal HR team, sourcing 83 candidates from its mining network without revealing the client's name.
Hiring Skilled Trades at a Remote BC Site at 60% Lower Cost
After a 6-month job posting drew only 2 applicants, TPD made 15 hires and filled 75% of requested roles for a global explosives supplier. Converting contractors to employees cut costs by 60%.
Cutting Contractor Onboarding from 60 Days to 48 Hours
TPD built a ready pool of geologists, geotechs and core cutters for an international mining company's Utah projects. Contractors now start within 24 to 48 hours of a request, with payroll and insurance fully managed.
Confidential Leadership Search for a Heavy Equipment Dealer
TPD ran a confidential search for a heavy equipment dealer and placed a new Branch Manager within a month. The partnership has since grown to more Branch Manager and Heavy Duty Mechanic roles across multiple locations.
Manufacturing
How a Steel Producer Filled 23 Hard-to-Fill Roles in 12 Months
TPD screened 1,400+ candidates and placed 23 bridge crane operators, millwrights and other specialists for an Oregon steel producer. TPD's pay data also helped the client make the case for market-rate wages.
Staffing a Rural Fabrication Shop After Other Agencies Failed
TPD filled all 10 roles at a new rural Oregon fabrication shop and converted 9 temps to permanent hires within 90 days. The client then trusted TPD with 3 Project Manager roles, filled in about 2 weeks.
Hiring Across 12 Markets in 60 Days to Deliver a National Contract
TPD hired Service Representatives in 12 Canadian markets within 60 days for a leading moulding and door manufacturer, cutting average cost per hire by 27% and saving over $10K.
Filling 7 Critical Pulp and Paper Roles with 100% Retention
TPD filled 7 specialized roles for a pulp and paper manufacturer in 6 months, including 4 Process Engineers, with 100% retention. What started as one search grew to 5 senior position types.
SEMICONDUCTOR
Scaling a Semiconductor Workforce from 5 to 35 in 4 Months
After an IPO drove rapid expansion, TPD grew an Oregon semiconductor manufacturer's contract workforce from 5 to 35 in four months. TPD now manages pay, benefits and performance as employer of record.
Reducing Turnover for a Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer
TPD filled 5 critical technical roles in four months and helped reduce turnover. It then became the client's primary talent provider, filling 10 more roles and outperforming 5 other staffing agencies.
ALL CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES
Building an Outsourced HR and Recruiting Function That Scales
TPD recruited 80+ team members with a 96% fill rate for a global automotive sales training company, cutting recruiting spend by 45% and raising employee NPS by 15%.
Turning a 200-Page Handbook Into a Compliant, On-Brand Guide
TPD condensed an engineering firm's outdated 200-page handbook into a clear, compliant guide, simplifying onboarding and opening the door to large government contracts.