The Point
Like a true Sixth Man™, we bring steady leadership and a winning playbook—stabilizing operations and driving measurable improvement during times of transition.
The Beginning
A global consumer packaged goods company with more than 14,000 employees across corporate, manufacturing, and field operations was in the middle of major organizational change. Its Talent Acquisition (TA) function had lost key leadership, leaving a gap in direction and accountability. With 750 hires per year and a $6 million recruiting budget, the business needed immediate, experienced leadership to restore focus and performance.
The Complication
The TA team struggled with inconsistent execution, inefficient vendor management, and limited visibility into performance data. Budget utilization was suboptimal, career site engagement had stalled, and hiring managers lacked confidence in recruiting delivery. Without senior guidance, progress toward talent goals had slowed just when the business needed acceleration.
The Change
Sixth Man™ stepped in to provide fractional TA leadership, serving as Interim Director of Talent Acquisition for a team of 15 recruiters. We stabilized operations, realigned strategy, and introduced a unified sourcing playbook. By optimizing systems, reining in external spend, and reinforcing recruiter accountability, we built both capability and confidence within the TA organization.
The End
Within 60 days, career site traffic increased by 40% and applicant conversion rates improved. Optimized vendor management reduced agency usage by 30%, cutting external recruiting spend by 18% while boosting ROI. Recruiters adopted consistent processes, candidate feedback improved, and time-to-fill for key roles decreased significantly. Sixth Man™ transformed a moment of uncertainty into a foundation for sustained recruiting excellence.