Consultancy Notes

JLR Consultancy Introduction

Overview

  • JLR Consultancy was founded in 2020 during the pandemic.
  • They assist clients globally in hiring individuals, particularly in the Philippines, Singapore, Australia, and the UK.
  • They handle both onshore and offshore recruitment.
  • JLR Consultancy aims to foster growth for both clients and employees, unlike typical agencies.

Recruitment Services

  • Two main setups:
    • Direct hiring: JLR Consultancy handles recruitment (job requisition, HR team assessment of skills and behaviors, background checks, initial and technical interviews), and the client conducts the final interview.
    • Full service: JLR Consultancy handles the entire recruitment process, including final interviews for trusted clients.

Pricing

  • Pricing is based on the technicality and niche of the position.
  • Ranges from 15% to 25% of the total annual salary.
  • Example calculation:
    • Monthly salary: 1,0001,000. Multiplied by 12: 1,000×12=12,0001,000 \times 12 = 12,000. Then, 12,000×0.30=3,60012,000 \times 0.30 = 3,600 for a 30% placement fee.
  • Guarantee Period: 60-day replacement guarantee for consultants hired through JLR Consultancy.

Talent Acquisition

  • Resources include:
    • LinkedIn Recruiter.
    • Access to job boards in the Philippines.
    • Application Tracking System (ATS).
  • Recruiters maintain solid pipelines and leads for various positions.

Recruitment Process Details

  • Sourcing:
    • Job boards and application tracking system.
    • Filtering via LinkedIn.
  • Interview:
    • Video calls to assess attentiveness and communication skills.
    • Focus on project experience and practical application of tools, not just tool familiarity.
  • Ensuring candidates are a good fit technically and culturally.

Coding Tests and Final Steps

  • Coding tests can be administered, often using client-provided tools.
  • Clients make the final decision based on coding test results.
  • JLR Consultancy assists with offer letters and background checks, including character references from the last three companies.

Specific example: IT Education Specialist Role

  • Client: Your Essential Techs.
  • Looking for an IT education specialist to assist with the coaching side of the business.
  • Responsibilities include:
    • Contributing to an online handbook.
    • Creating questionnaires.
    • Providing a second opinion on IT and systems administration topics.

Salary and Budget Discussion

  • Salary range details are available in the job description.
  • Initially, only one position is open.

Service Agreement and Terms

  • Initial service agreement proposed at 20% of the total annual salary.
  • 60-day guarantee period.
  • JLR Consultancy handles sourcing, interviews, and background checks.
  • Consulting firm can verify if candidates are moonlighting.

Timeline and Market Research

  • Timeline for presenting candidates: 2-3 days after receiving the job description.
  • JLR Consultancy conducts market research to ensure appropriate compensation for the role and location.

Candidate Presentation:

  • Candidates are presented individually, not in group interview settings.
  • Thorough vetting process before presentation.