Recruitment Platform

LR Talent

Executive & HR Recruitment

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Client: LR Talent
Duration: 1 month
Year: 2024

The challenge

What we set out to solve

Establishing brand identity for a new recruitment business

Static website not reflecting personalised approach

Inability to differentiate from generic job boards

Hidden track record of successful placements

Limited visibility into founder-led recruitment methodology

No way for candidates and employers to connect directly

Our approach

How we tackled it

We created a comprehensive brand identity and modern, personality-driven platform that tells LR Talent's story. Starting with logo design and brand guidelines, we established a strong visual identity that communicates trust and professionalism. The homepage emphasises their unique value: founder-led search, deep relationships with top companies, and hand-selected candidates only. A comprehensive 'For Candidates' section allows candidates to submit CVs, specify salary expectations, and see matching opportunities curated by the team. An 'For Employers' section lets companies post vacancies and connects them directly to LR Talent's consultants for personalized searches. We integrated a candidate portfolio showcasing successful placements and testimonials from both companies and placed professionals. A secure dashboard lets clients track active searches, review shortlisted candidates, and manage the hiring process. The design emphasises trust, professionalism, and personal relationships, differentiating them from impersonal job boards.

Process

Execution timeline

Brand Development

Logo design establishing business identity and professionalism
Brand guidelines and visual identity system
Developed narrative around founder-led, relationship-focused recruitment
Created distinct messaging for candidates vs employers
Designed visual identity emphasizing trust and professionalism

Candidate Portal

CV submission and profile building system
Salary expectation and preference configuration
Curated opportunity recommendations from consultants
Direct messaging with LR Talent consultants

Employer Portal

Vacancy posting and management system
Shortlist management and candidate review
Direct access to LR Talent consultants
Secure dashboard for tracking active searches

Portfolio & Trust Building

Showcase of successful placements with metrics
Testimonials from both employers and placed professionals
Success stories demonstrating ROI
SEO-optimised content establishing thought leadership

Impact

The results

+240% increase in candidate applications

Qualified Inquiries

+165% more employer inquiries

Client Engagement

Increased to 78% (vs. industry average 52%)

Placement Success Rate

+£85k additional revenue per consultant annually

Average Fee Revenue

Established thought leadership in HR recruitment

Brand Recognition

LR Talent's platform has been a game-changer for us. The personalized approach and direct access to their consultants has made finding the right talent effortless. We've filled positions we thought would be difficult 3x faster.

Michael Barnes

Head of HR, Tech Company

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