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Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) 

Take the pressure off hiring. We manage your recruitment, uncover workforce insights, and deliver measurable impact so you can focus on performance and growth. 

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What is Recruitment Process Outsourcing? 

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is the smarter way to recruit. Instead of outsourcing tasks, you gain a partner who designs, runs, and optimises your hiring program from the inside out. 


At Chandler Macleod, our RPO offering flexes to your needs, whether you need full-cycle recruitment, help on a major project, or scalable support for volume hiring


We work onsite or offsite as an extension of your team, delivering faster, smarter hiring while reducing costs, improving candidate quality, and helping your business stay focused on what it does best.

The Benefits of RPO with Chandler Macleod

Lower Cost Per Hire

Streamlined process design and data-driven optimisation.

Faster, Better Hiring

Advanced recruitment tech and workforce analytics.

Reduced Risk

Stronger compliance with governance frameworks you can trust.

Access to Passive and

Specialist Talent

Rich networks and targeted attraction.

Scalable Models

  Flex with business demand, up or down, for projects or enterprise-wide.

Why Partner with Chandler Macleod for RPO? 

With over 65 years of recruitment expertise and the strength of our global RGF Staffing group, Chandler Macleod blends international reach with local talent pools and regional networks that deliver results at scale through integrated sourcing strategies. 


We bring together the people, processes, and technology that enable organisations to hire smarter, faster, and more inclusively. 


Our proven strengths include: 

Extensive experience across Technology, Professional Services, Industrial, Mining & Resources, Construction, Renewables and Government.

End-to-end implementation support, including ATS / CRM setup and optimisation.

Deep capability in EVP design, employer branding, and inclusive recruitment practices.

Access to global insights and

market intelligence through our

RGF Staffing group.

  Integrated services across

RPO, MSP, Payroll, and

Psychometric Assessment.

How Our RPO Model Works

Our model is built on long-term partnerships, transparent reporting, and a genuine commitment to improving hiring outcomes, not just filling roles. Every partnership is tailored, but our proven methodology follows five key stages: 

01

Discovery & Workforce Planning 

We start by understanding your business, workforce needs, and success measures.

02

Talent Sourcing & Attraction

We leverage data, brand, and market networks to find the right talent.

03

Screening & Assessment

We apply objective, evidence-based evaluation to ensure BestFit™.

04

Onboarding & Compliance

We provide a seamless candidate and leader experience.

05

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

Delivering insights, analytics, and refinements that evolve with your organisation.

RPO Solution Types & Delivery Models

An effective model when your internal team handles day-to-day hiring, but you need full-cycle recruitment support for a specific initiative or time-bound project. 


We help with: 

  • Addressing short-term hiring surges and blacklogs 
  • Benchmarking recruitment performance and process maturity 
  • Transforming recruitment operations to improve outcomes and efficiency

Case example: A 12-month project with a State Government department facing high attrition and critical talent shortages. Chandler Macleod sourced more than 50 specialist community practitioners through targeted national and international search, supported by behavioural assessments that ensured long-term fit.


Also known as unbundled recruitment, this model is ideal for organisations wanting to outsource specific talent segments or workforce levels while retaining control over strategic or executive hiring. 


We help with: 


  • Targeted campaign management for select roles or regions 
  • Role-specific expertise across volume and hard-to-fill positions 
  • Freeing internal teams to focus on strategic and higher-impact hiring
  • Supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and market-entry initiatives 

Case example: Partnering with Beon Energy to launch Australia’s first Women in Solar program, Chandler Macleod sourced, trained and placed 12 women in skilled solar farm roles, including Indigenous and long-term unemployed participants.


Instant access to experienced recruitment capability without major process changes or technology setup. 


We provide: 


  • On‑site and virtual recruiters ready for immediate deployment 
  • Flexible scaling, up or down, as business needs evolve 
  • Short-term, effective engagement, at lower cost than agency models 
  • Specialist recruiters backed by Chandler Macleod’s proven methodology 

Case example: For a major transport provider, Chandler Macleod deployed on-demand rail and infrastructure teams across NSW, scaling up to 160+ workers during peak periods and maintaining 100% KPI compliance  over 36 months.


A flexible solution for high-volume contractor recruitment, where Chandler Macleod manages sourcing, onboarding and ongoing administration of contingent talent.


We help with:

  • Sourcing, screening and deploying contingent workers
  • Workforce scaling for project-based or seasonal demand
  • Consolidating suppliers and improving contractor quality
  • Ensuring compliance, onboarding, and timesheet management

Who We Support

We deliver RPO solutions across a wide range of industries:

Technology & Digital

Corporate & Professional Services

Utilities & Infrastructure

Energy & Resources

Public Sector

Health & Aged Care

RPO FAQs

  • RPO or MSP - What’s the Right Fit?

    If your workforce challenge involves multiple contingent suppliers or contractor spend management, our Managed Service Provider (MSP) model may be the better fit.  


    Many clients choose a hybrid RPO + MSP solution for a fully integrated talent ecosystem.

    Explore MSP Solutions
  • What’s the difference between RPO and traditional recruitment?

    RPO provides a strategic, embedded partnership with full visibility, technology integration, and continuous improvement, not just transactional hiring.

  • How is RPO priced?

    Pricing varies by scope - project-based, fixed term, or enterprise-wide. We offer flexible, scalable commercial models to align with your goals.

  • Can you work alongside our internal team?

    Absolutely. We often embed within internal teams or operate as a standalone delivery solution.

  • Do you support tech integration?

    Yes. We’re experienced across all major ATS, CRM, and HRIS platforms and provide setup, integration, and optimisation support.

Connect with our Team

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Jamie Devitt

Director xPO Talent Solutions

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Rebecca Thomas

Solutions Director

Ready to Improve Your Talent Strategy?

Let’s design a smart solution that works for your business. 

Let’s Find the Right Talent Together

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