Case Study: COS’s Partnership with Levyl

Client Overview:
COS is Australia’s largest family-owned and operated workplace and education supplies business. As the company grew, it sought to strengthen its People & Culture function, specifically filling two key People Partner roles to support HR strategies and enhance employee engagement.

The Challenge:
Despite receiving approximately 800 applications after going to market, COS struggled to find the right candidates for these roles. Previous efforts with multiple agencies hadn’t delivered results and COS needed a more strategic approach, one that would go beyond simply posting jobs and waiting for responses. That's where Levyl stepped in.

Levyl’s Approach:

1.Tailored Search Strategy:
Levyl didn’t just look at the job briefs; we listened carefully to COS’s specific needs. We reviewed the roles, optimised the position descriptions, and repositioned them in the market to attract high-calibre candidates.

2. Engagement & Sourcing:
Our strategy involved engaging deeper talent pools and creating aco-branded social media campaign to promote COS as an employer of choice. By tapping into networks and leveraging referral pools, we found candidates who were aligned with COS's culture and goals.

3. Collaboration & Clear Communication:
Throughout the process, we maintained clear and regular communication with COS, providing feedback and aligning on shortlists. This collaboration allowed us to streamline decision-making and efficiently move forward with the hiring process.

The Results:
In just five weeks, Levyl successfully placed two People Partners at COS, overcoming the challenges faced in the previous six months. Our approach not only filled the roles quickly, but also ensured a strong fit for COS’s P&C function.

A fun coincidence emerged after onboarding: Grace, one of the successful candidates, and Alberta, COS’s Talent Acquisition Leader, discovered they share the same birthday. Meanwhile, Katie, another successful candidate, found out that she and COS’s People & Culture Manager, Helen, live in the same building. These discoveries sparked a few smiles once everyone got started.

“I wanted to thank you all for all your hard work and efforts. I acknowledge that we tasked you with 2 challenging roles to fill and you were able to hit the brief and find us 2 outstanding candidates. I appreciate all your efforts.”

Alberta Iskandar, Talent Acquisition Leader - COS

Why Levyl?
Levyl’s consultative approach made all the difference. By listening to COS’s needs and crafting a tailored solution, we were able to deliver successful placements in a fraction of the time. At Levyl, we don’t just fill vacancies, we partner with our clients to drive long-term success and build strong teams.

Ready to transform your People & Culture function? Get in touch with Levyl today to see how we can help you find the right talent for your business.