Recruitment & Selection
Recruitment and selection is the process of attracting, identifying, and hiring the best candidates for a job within an organisation. Recruitment involves sourcing potential candidates through various channels, while selection is the process of assessing and choosing the most suitable candidate based on qualifications, skills, and fit with the company culture.
Our Expertise
The recruitment and selection process typically begins with identifying the need for a new hire and ends with onboarding the selected candidate. Albany HR can undertake the whole recruitment process for you beginning to end or support you with individual aspects of the process.
This can include creation of job descriptions and adverts, determining where best to advertise, screening applications, creating interview questions and conducting interviews, everything you need to identify the right candidate efficiently and fairly while ensuring a positive experience for all involved. A well-structured process is essential for attracting top talent and ensuring a good fit for both the company and the employee.
How We Help
Developing Recruitment Policies and Processes
Providing Templates and Tools
Supporting the Hiring Process
Our Services
HR Packages
When you choose a HR package, our HR Consultants become your trusted partner delivering ongoing support. Our first step is to conduct an HR audit. We then work with you to create a future-thinking people plan. Your policies and procedures are fine-tuned, and we work collaboratively and proactively on your people plan throughout the year.
HR Project Support
Sometimes you reach a change point, or your existing HR structures are at their limits, and you would like targeted support where and when you need it. We help you deal with complex, and often time-consuming, people challenges, allowing you to focus on what your business needs to grow and what you need for peace of mind.
HR Document Support
Your policies, employment contracts, and employee handbook are essential to help your employees understand who you are and set the right expectations. Whether you’re a start-up, a growing business, or your documents need a refresh, we supply easy-to-understand documents that engage your employees, reflect your values and ensure you’re legally compliant.
“We found that they understood our needs, were creative in their solutions and highly professional in their work. I would not hesitate to recommend them for HR support and consultancy projects.”
FAQs
How can companies assess candidates effectively during interviews to find the right fit for both the role and company culture? 
Companies can assess candidates by using structured interviews with competency-based questions that evaluate both technical skills and cultural fit. Including behavioural assessments or psychometrics e.g. Insights and involving multiple interviewers can also ensure that the candidate aligns with the company’s values and team dynamics.
What metrics should be tracked to evaluate the success and effectiveness of the recruitment process?
Key recruitment metrics include time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, candidate satisfaction, and retention rates. Tracking diversity statistics and quality of hire through performance evaluations also helps gauge long-term recruitment success.
What role does technology play in streamlining the recruitment and hiring process?
Technology streamlines recruitment by automating CV screening, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communication through applicant tracking systems (ATS). Video interviews and AI-driven tools help companies reach a wider talent pool while speeding up decision-making. However, there are risks involved with some AI driven tools which could inadvertently discriminate against certain candidates, so caution is advised.
How can companies ensure their recruitment strategies promote diversity and inclusion?
Companies can promote diversity by using unbiased language in job descriptions, expanding recruitment efforts to underrepresented groups, and offering diverse interview panels. Implementing blind recruitment practices and tracking diversity metrics ensures that recruitment is inclusive.
