Blue Octopus by IRIS helps drive success by solving recruitment dilemma for Independent Forgings & Alloys

Independent Forgings & Alloys (IFA) is a global leader in its field, offering a fully integrated metals service from its headquarters in Sheffield, England. It is the only single sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer and ring rolling, and closed-die extrusion, drop stamp, and blade forging in the world.

Despite its success, IFA encountered a major issue with recruitment that required professional help. Naturally, they contacted IRIS.

The difficulties facing our client

As a privately owned independent company, IFA faced a major dilemma. A highly anticipated recruitment drive loomed on the horizon. The problem was their one-person, part-time HR team which lacked the necessary resources to deliver what was required in the available time.

IFA required immediate recruitment support that could source suitable talent while driving efficiencies and saving time. It needed a solution – and fast.

How IRIS solved IFA’s recruitment problem with cloud-based software

The solution offered by IRIS was two-fold: our Managed Campaigns added vital support to the IFA team, and our fully integrated software provided managers with user-friendly technology. This meant every stage of the recruitment process from job postings to candidate tracking could be easily controlled from one central location.

There were further benefits for IFA too – our recruitment software is lower in cost compared to traditional recruitment agency fees, and the success of the candidate journey saw talent reapply for roles within IFA following a positive application experience.

What IFA said following a successful partnership with IRIS

Senior IFA staff were delighted with the service provided by IRIS and the effective software it adopted to resolve its hiring problem.

IFA’s HR manager, Katy Edmonds, explained:

“As a part-time, standalone HR professional, I needed some extra support to manage our talent acquisition processes. The robust talent management system and Managed Campaigns really appealed.

“The IRIS team is good at acting quickly. They give me just the right level of communication. They don’t bombard me with messages but ensure I’m updated on activity on my recruitment campaigns.”

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