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Struggling to make the hires you need? Read our guide to recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) to learn how you can scale your company fast, for less.

Struggling to hire at the pace you need to achieve your goals?

Not sure where to look for quality talent? Or have you had enough of spiralling recruitment costs and inconsistent quality from agencies? There is another way.

What is RPO?

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is when an organisation hands over all or part of its permanent recruitment strategy to an external provider. It’s often used by organisations that are growing faster than their internal talent team can keep up with, or who need to find specialised or technical employees quickly.

How does RPO work?

RPO helps organisations meet their hiring needs when they don’t (yet) have the reach or resources they need to achieve this by themselves. Since every organisation’s hiring needs are different, there are several different RPO models to choose from.

Full RPO

Full RPO is when an organisation outsources its entire permanent recruitment process to an external provider. The RPO provider will take on tasks like sourcing and screening candidates, marketing job ads, conducting background checks and carrying out interviews and assessments.

Essentially, they become your company’s entire talent function, and take full ownership of the process from start to finish.

Function-based RPO

Function-based RPO is when a company outsources recruitment for just one department or division. It’s usually used when one department needs to hire more aggressively than the internal talent team can manage.

For example, a company might outsource hiring for the IT department if they need to significantly increase its headcount over a short period.

On-demand RPO

On-demand RPO is a short-term RPO solution, which helps companies address their immediate hiring needs without committing to working with a provider for the long term.

On-demand RPO can help companies to meet a temporary need to quickly hire permanent talent. For example, a company might use on-demand RPO if they need to quickly scale their company after receiving funding.

What are the benefits of outsourcing recruitment?

Improve talent quality

RPO providers are experts at finding and attracting top talent, even in competitive markets. If you’re not getting the quality you need from your current recruitment providers, RPO could be the solution.

Increase scalability

RPO is a flexible solution that can help you scale up your recruitment efforts when you need to, without the long-term commitment of hiring an internal team.

Improve candidate experience

Using an RPO provider ensures that everything runs smoothly and that your candidates get the best possible first impression of your organisation.

Decrease time-to-fill

Working with an RPO provider can help you overcome tight hiring deadlines and get the talent you need, fast.

Decrease turnover

Streamlined and consistent hiring and onboarding processes can help boost employee engagement early on — making your new hires more likely to stay with your organisation for longer.

Reduce costs

RPO can give you increased visibility over your recruitment costs, as well as helping you to find top-quality candidates with a reduced time-to-hire. All of this can massively reduce your spending on recruitment when compared to the traditional agency model.

Is RPO right for your organisation?

Not sure if RPO is right for your business? It might be a good choice if:

You’re struggling to handle demand and hire talent fast enough

Your recruitment costs are too high (or you don’t know what they are)

You’re not getting the quality you need from your recruitment chain

One department or division needs to quickly scale up its headcount

You need access to data about the speed and quality of your acquisitions

You need to optimise your recruitment and onboarding processes

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FAQ’s

What are RPO services and how do they support scalable hiring?

RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) is a strategic solution where an external partner manages all or part of your recruitment function to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability. It’s ideal for businesses experiencing growth, change, or talent shortages and need a more agile approach to hiring.

As organisations expand, especially across multiple regions or markets, their hiring needs often become too complex or variable for in-house teams to manage efficiently. RPO providers offer dedicated recruitment infrastructure, tailored strategies, and access to broader talent pools, all while ensuring your employer brand and compliance standards are maintained. Instead of scrambling to build recruitment capabilities every time you scale, RPO gives you a flexible and always-on engine that grows with you.

RPO supports scalable hiring by providing customised recruitment frameworks, integrating technology, ensuring local compliance, and delivering faster, better-fit candidates without overloading your internal HR function.

How do global RPO services differ from local recruitment outsourcing?

The key difference between global RPO services and local recruitment outsourcing lies in their scale, consistency, and capability to handle complex multi-market hiring. While local providers focus on filling roles within a single country, global RPO partners offer a unified recruitment solution across regions, aligning with your broader business strategy.

Global RPO services are purpose-built to support cross-border hiring and expansion. They bring the infrastructure to manage recruitment across multiple countries, each with its own labour laws, cultural nuances, and compliance requirements. In contrast, local firms may be highly effective in their domestic market but often lack the tools and insight to scale recruitment beyond borders.

A global RPO partner ensures consistency in your recruitment process while adapting to local market conditions. They leverage integrated technologies to centralise reporting, improve transparency, and offer a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers. If your business spans more than one region or plans to expand internationally, global RPO offers a more strategic and future-ready recruitment solution.

When should a company choose a global RPO provider over in-house recruitment?

A company should consider a global RPO provider when hiring demands outpace the capacity of internal teams, particularly during periods of rapid growth, new market entry, or increased compliance complexity. While in-house recruitment works well for stable and localised hiring, it often lacks the bandwidth, tools, or local expertise needed to operate efficiently on a global scale.

This decision is often triggered by expansion into new countries, large-scale recruitment drives, or the need to rapidly adapt hiring strategies in line with market conditions. RPO providers bring structure, predictability, and strategic insight to the recruitment process, allowing businesses to focus on core priorities while ensuring their workforce strategy keeps pace.

If your HR team is stretched thin, struggling to meet deadlines, or navigating unfamiliar labour laws, it’s a strong sign that RPO may be the right move. A global RPO partner can help you hire smarter, not just faster, by aligning recruitment with your business goals and regional needs.

What industries benefit most from RPO service providers?

Industries experiencing fast-paced change, talent shortages, or international expansion benefit most from RPO solutions. These are sectors where hiring must be both agile and compliant, often at scale and across borders.

Technology companies, for example, regularly face the need to scale rapidly while attracting highly specialised talent. Similarly, financial services must navigate complex compliance requirements alongside talent competition. Healthcare, renewables, and content creation sectors also rely on RPO to manage high-volume hiring, niche skills, and geographically dispersed workforces.

For professional services firms operating globally, RPO adds value by bringing structure to hiring practices and helping maintain a competitive edge in talent acquisition. Whether it’s managing project-based hiring cycles or supporting long-term strategic growth, RPO helps industries with complex workforce needs remain agile, cost-effective, and compliant.

How do RPO services improve hiring speed, quality, and compliance?

RPO services enhance hiring outcomes by embedding structure, accountability, and market expertise into every stage of the recruitment process. Speed improves because RPO providers maintain ready-to-go talent pipelines and streamlined workflows that reduce time-to-hire without compromising quality.

Quality improves because these providers apply data-driven methodologies, behavioural assessments, and targeted sourcing strategies to match the right candidates to the right roles. This means fewer mis-hires and stronger retention. Compliance, meanwhile, is reinforced through deep regional expertise and process controls that ensure your hiring practices meet local labour laws, which is especially critical when hiring across borders or engaging contingent workers.

The result is a faster, more reliable recruitment engine that keeps your business moving without exposing you to legal or reputational risk. RPO providers become not just a hiring resource, but a compliance ally and a driver of talent excellence.

What is the difference between end-to-end RPO and project-based RPO services?

The distinction between end-to-end and project-based RPO lies in the scope and duration of the engagement. End-to-end RPO is a long-term and fully managed service where the provider oversees your entire recruitment lifecycle, from job design and sourcing to onboarding and reporting. It’s a strategic partnership built to evolve with your business.

Project-based RPO, on the other hand, is a short-term engagement focused on a specific hiring goal. This could include a regional expansion, a product launch, or a restructuring effort requiring immediate and intensive recruitment support. It’s designed for speed, flexibility, and fast results without the need for long-term commitment.

End-to-end RPO suits businesses looking to fully outsource and optimise recruitment, while project-based RPO is ideal for targeted hiring campaigns that require external expertise without overhauling your existing processes.

How do global RPO services support cross-border hiring and workforce expansion?

Global RPO services play a pivotal role in helping companies expand into new regions without the growing pains typically associated with international hiring. As organisations move into unfamiliar markets, they face a range of challenges, from navigating complex employment laws to understanding cultural expectations in recruitment. A global RPO partner helps eliminate those barriers by offering on-the-ground expertise and a seamless, compliant hiring process.

By aligning recruitment strategies with local market dynamics, global RPO providers enable businesses to move faster while remaining compliant. They help manage everything from sourcing and screening to onboarding and payroll coordination, all while maintaining a consistent candidate experience across geographies.

This is particularly important for companies with growth plans across multiple regions or those undergoing transformation. Whether you’re hiring your first team in a new country or scaling an existing operation, global RPO offers the infrastructure, local knowledge, and adaptability to get you there faster and with fewer risks.

What should companies look for when selecting an RPO provider?

Choosing an RPO provider is a strategic decision that should be grounded in alignment, both in capability and in culture. The ideal partner understands your industry, has global reach with local expertise, and can flex to match your pace of growth. More importantly, they should feel like an extension of your own team.

Look for an RPO partner with a proven track record in your target markets and industries. They should be able to demonstrate compliance frameworks, technology integration, and a commitment to ongoing improvement through analytics and transparent reporting. Just as important is their ability to customise solutions based on your specific hiring challenges, whether you’re facing rapid growth, seasonal spikes, or international expansion.

Ultimately, the right RPO provider doesn’t just fill vacancies. They help you build a smarter and stronger workforce.

How does CXC Global deliver compliant global RPO services?

CXC delivers global RPO by combining over three decades of workforce management expertise with a deep commitment to compliance and local knowledge. Our services are designed for businesses that operate across borders, industries, and workforce types where risk, complexity, and talent shortages are daily realities.

We embed ourselves into your recruitment process, aligning with your brand and internal teams while managing everything from sourcing to onboarding. What sets us apart is our compliance-first approach. Our global infrastructure is built to keep you protected, with region-specific processes that ensure local labour laws and contractor classifications are met.

Our RPO model also integrates seamlessly with your HR systems, providing real-time data and full visibility across your hiring operations. Whether you’re hiring in one country or thirty, we help you move quickly, stay compliant, and create a positive and consistent candidate experience every step of the way.

Why choose CXC as your long-term global RPO partner?

Choosing CXC means choosing a partner who brings more than just scale. We bring clarity, reliability, and a human-first approach to global hiring. For over 30 years, we’ve helped companies navigate the complexities of international workforce management, from compliance and risk mitigation to scalable recruitment solutions.

We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we listen closely, design solutions around your goals, and adapt as your needs evolve. Whether you’re managing contingent workers, building a global expansion strategy, or simply want a more agile hiring model, we’re here to guide you with experience, insight, and care.

Our clients stay with us because we deliver results, reduce risk, and operate as true partners, not just providers. At CXC, we believe in making complex hiring simple and global growth frictionless. If you’re looking for a long-term RPO partner who understands your challenges and grows with you, you’re in the right place.

CXC’s RPO solution

Our mission is to help our clients make the hires they need quickly, efficiently, and intelligently.

Because every organisation is different, we’ll work with you to design a Human+ recruitment process that fits your needs perfectly. We combine expert recruiters with AI-powered insights to streamline sourcing, screening, and selection, all while reducing cost-per-hire and time-to-hire.

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