When HR Consulting Meets Recruitment: A Seamless Solution

The Situation

Our HR consulting team was brought in to support a growing oilfield energy company with known payroll personnel issues, an extraneously long cycle, poor reporting, a broken process, and no solution in sight. Payroll optimization and specialized recruiting was needed.

The Challenge:

Payroll operations were failing—not just due to outdated systems, but because the existing Payroll Manager lacked the skills to lead effectively. Our client needed more than a system fix—they needed a total operational reset and a plan to transition to stronger talent.

 

The Transformation:

Our HR Consultant worked directly with leadership and the organization’s HRIS provider to optimize the payroll system, enhance reporting capabilities, and design clear, scalable procedures. Robust training materials were created to support knowledge transfer and set the foundation for long-term success for both managers and employees.

 

The Strategic Bridge:

With these improvements in place, our Managing Director of HR collaborated with Eikon-X’s recruitment team to ensure that the incoming hire could step into a well-built structure. Following a strategic intake with the VP of Finance, our recruiters launched a focused search informed by firsthand operational insight.

 

The Result:

We quickly secured a Payroll Supervisor who met both technical and leadership requirements—and could hit the ground running thanks to the infrastructure already established through our consulting work. Having payroll optimized allowed the new payroll manager to start delivering immediate results without having to reinvent the wheel first.

 

The Impact:

This engagement exemplifies how thoughtful HR consulting can lay the groundwork for successful recruitment. By rebuilding processes first, then sourcing the right leader, we delivered a complete, lasting solution that elevated the company’s operations and culture.