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Transforming Hiring Outcomes with SOT

Transforming Hiring Outcomes with SOT – Science of Talent Acquisition

Transforming Hiring Outcomes with SOT

Client

A leading industrial automation solutions provider, serving global OEMs and Tier-1 manufacturers, based in Pune, India.

Industry

Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Automation

The Challenge

The client was expanding operations to meet growing international demand and needed to fill 40+ niche technical positions across:

Key challenges they faced:
  • Highly specialized skill sets
  • Limited local talent pool
  • High offer drop-off rates (40%)
  • Long hiring cycles (90–120 days)
  • Significant business impact due to unfilled roles
  • Mechanical Design Engineers (Automation)
  • Controls & PLC Programming Specialists
  • Quality & Reliability Engineers
  • Project Managers with global exposure

Our Approach

SOT applied its data-driven, consultative recruitment model — where data meets people — to solve these challenges.
Talent Market Mapping

We performed a comprehensive market intelligence study:

  • Identified untapped candidate pools in secondary cities
  • Benchmarked salaries & candidate motivations
Customized Sourcing Strategy
  • Leveraged our proprietary database of 25,000+ engineering professionals
  • Targeted outreach via LinkedIn, industry forums, and alumni networks
  • Pre-qualified candidates with technical assessments
Candidate Engagement
  • Personalized communication campaigns to build trust
  • Transparent discussions about client’s vision, culture, and growth opportunities
Offer-to-Joining Management
  • Frequent touchpoints to reduce drop-offs
  • Counter-offer handling & relocation support
Results
KPIBefore SOTAfter SOT
Time-to-Hire90–120 days45–60 days
Offer Acceptance Rate~60%92%
Qualified Candidate PipelineThinRobust (3:1 ratio)
Retention at 6 Months75%95%
  • Successfully placed 42 critical hires in 4 months.
  • Reduced hiring costs by 28% due to efficiency and reduced attrition.
Client Testimonial
"SOT understood our business and hiring challenges deeply. They didn’t just send resumes – they brought us the right people aligned to our culture and growth. Their data-driven insights and professionalism have made them our preferred recruitment partner."
- HR Director, Industrial Automation Client
Why SOT Worked
  • Deep industry expertise in engineering & manufacturing
  • Data-led approach to candidate sourcing and engagement
  • Transparent communication & strong candidate relationships
  • Focus on long-term fit, not just filling roles
Business Impact:

By partnering with SOT, the client was able to:

  • Ramp up production capacity faster
  • Take on new international projects
  • Improve employer brand in the talent market
About SOT – Science of Talent Acquisition

We help organizations in Engineering, Digital Engineering, Product Development, Quality Engineering, Data & Analytics, and Industrial Automation hire the best talent efficiently. Our motto: “Where Data Meets People”

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