EMPLOYING the person that is the right ‘fit’ for a business and not necessarily the most experienced or qualified candidate, can have a positive impact on the workplace.
Superior People recruitment agency founder, Graham Wynn, has built his own business on exactly that principal.
He offers to streamline the employment process by getting a feel for the culture, environment and people of the workplace before identifying suitable new team members.
“If the person is the right fit, you can train them in other areas,” Mr Wynn said.
“Employing the right person for your business is not about ticking boxes, but looking outside of what the resume says.”
The recruitment agency, which operates Australia-wide and has an office in New Zealand, has recently opened a branch in Shepparton at the Greater Shepparton Business Centre on New Dookie Road.
Superior People was formed in 2008, the culmination of Mr Wynn’s previous experience in management, consulting and financial roles, including as general manager of two companies, which he grew by investing in the right people.
The privately-owned boutique agency is a generalist recruitment agency, sourcing candidates for management, administration, finance, sales and technicians, from entry level to senior positions.
Mr Wynn said once an employer comes to him with an employee request, he takes a detailed description of the role and the type of person sought, before utilising the agency’s database, networks and social media platforms such as LinkedIn, to identify candidates.
“We filter through sometimes 300 or 400 resumes, conduct preliminary interviews and then present the employer with the best two or three candidates for them to finalise the process,” Mr Wynn said.
He said his business model, which is geared to support small and medium-sized enterprises, differs from competitors by offering a six-month guarantee and flat fee structure.
“If a person doesn’t work out or leaves of their own accord within a six-month period, we replace the staff member at no additional cost,” Mr Wynn said.
“Our success rate is well above industry standards. More than 70 percent of people we place are still employed 12 months after their appointment.”
Job seekers can also register their details on the Superior People website.
Mr Wynn has regular talkback radio segments nationally on Triple M and SouthernFM Community Radio and offers free training sessions for job seekers in resume writing and interview techniques.
He speaks to students at University and TAFE, regarding job markets and what employers in various industries are looking for and donates a percentage of profits to the Edgar’s Mission animal sanctuary.
“Having an impact on people’s lives, by helping them find a job, or the right person for their business is so rewarding,” he said.
