SUCCESS!
Read how our clients have benefited from using Interim Managers and how our Interim Managers have found the experience.
Client Testimonials
Neil Kearney, CEO, Warrnambool Cheese & Butter
Neil contacted Hamilton Rich as he required a Human Resources Executive for an interim assignment. He was confident that we understood the company's requirements and that we could deliver an executive with the appropriate skill set and experience. As a result Hamilton Rich successfully placed an Interim HR Specialist, who has now converted to a full time role at Warrnambool. Neil advises he would use the services of Hamilton Rich again.
Helen Lyons, University of Western Sydney
Helen Lyons, HR Director, has used the services of Hamilton Rich on a number of occasions. When asked why she chose Hamilton Rich for her resourcing requirements she advised that you can "rely on the quality of candidates as well as their ability to match the candidate to the organisation through 'cultural fit'". Her comments regarding her experience in working with us were "very positive, very customer focused, excellent turn around time."
Helen advises that she would definitely use Hamilton Rich again and she recommends us to her colleagues.
Doug McAlpine, Ariadne Australia Ltd
Doug McAlpine, Chief Financial Officer, had a successful experience placing an interim project manager into Ariadne Australia Ltd. “The interim management product is a growing area, and I would definitely anticipate using it again in our operation and recommending Hamilton Rich to others needing highly skilled management capability on a short to medium term basis”.
Mr McAlpine stated “The interim management candidate placed in our parking business has been an outstanding success and testament to the quality of candidates that Hamilton Rich can attract.”
”A high level existing relationship was already in place between Ariadne executives and Principals of the Hamilton Rich business. However Greg Rich was extremely pro-active in building on that relationship and pursuing opportunities to place candidates with us. Greg has been highly professional and flexible, and his experience is evident in his ability to understand the commercial implications of recruiting assignments I have discussed with him.”
A successful outcome all round!
AGL experiences success using interim managers
The Group Manager, People & Culture at AGL is a strong advocate of using interim managers as an effective solution for his organisation.
‘The fact that you have somebody that can hit the ground running who has relevant external expertise and perspective that they can bring and apply straight away, and if you can join them with really good people with an internal perspective, then you have something really powerful’.
‘The other thing about an interim manager is that generally there is more of a transfer of knowledge, rather than consultants coming in and saying this is what you need and this is what we will deliver and then baking themselves into the organisation and making you reliant on them, this is more of a transfer of knowledge which is also non threatening to the other employees in the team’.
AGL has experienced success using interim managers.
The perfect solution for Babcock & Brown
Michelle Seddon- Babcock & Brown
Babcock & Brown were faced with a challenge, a key executive had exited unexpectedly at the busiest time of the year. Given the profile of the role and its criticality at this point, Michelle Seddon, a Senior Executive, knew that ‘it was not an option to leave the role unfilled for the months we knew it would take to find a suitable replacement’, We really needed to think outside the box and to move quickly’. An interim manager from Hamilton Rich provided the ideal solution.
The main draw cards for Babcock & Brown for using an interim manager was that candidates have needed little time to assimilate or adapt; have been self starters and experienced professionals who have willingly shared their knowledge; have accepted the responsibilities of an executive readily; and have been effective from day one. Babcock & Brown ended up actually making an offer to the candidate to take on the role permanently!
The perfect solution for Babcock & Brown
Interim managers who can cover risk positions and quickly for UWS
Eva Ing- University of Western Sydney
The UWS Human Resources unit desperately needed leadership and an interim manager provided the answer. Eva Ing, Manager of Finance & Administration, Corporate Services of University of Western Sydney recognises that it usually ‘takes a long time to find the right person for a permanent role and you can’t afford not to have someone in the role on an interim basis whilst you are finding that right person’.
Hamilton Rich was able to assist in this particular situation by supplying UWS with a ‘good cultural fit quickly, and with broad experience to suit the role. The duration of this assignment was initially for 6 months. The assignment has since continued for over 10 months and the interim manager was in fact offered, and accepted the role on a permanent basis.
Interim managers who can cover risk positions and quickly for UWS
Bill McHenry, General Manager - Chemeq Limited
Chemeq needed an Interim Manager with specific regulatory expertise from the Pharmaceutical Industry who could facilitate a streamlined transference of knowledge, Hamilton Rich was able to provide them with the ideal solution.
According to Bill McHenry, General Manager - Commercial, their allocated Interim Manager was able to provide them with the ‘greatest amount of flexibility in managing work flow’.
Significantly, the Interim Manager was able to contribute to a positive working environment for colleagues involved throughout the project. For Chemeq, utilsing an Interim Manager ‘has been an excellent experience’. They ‘have not only valued their input and quality skills, but there has been a good dynamic in the office’.
Effective transference of knowledge for Chemeq Limited and an Interim Manager who had a positive impact on the team and culture.
Adrienne Parkinson, Company Secretary, Mirvac Funds Management
"Hamilton Rich were recommended to me by a colleague who had already had a successful recruit through Hamilton Rich. It was a pleasure dealing with Hamilton Rich. They made what is a time consuming exercise very efficient. Also the quality of the applicants was superb. I would certainly use Hamilton Rich again as I enjoyed the experience and was assisted very successfully and quickly"
Robert Di Qual, Manager Investments - Transfield Pty Limited
"Our CFO has a long standing relationship with one of the partners of Hamilton Rich so they came recommended to me. My experience of Hamilton Rich is that they were pleasant, professional and responsive and I would recommend them. They provided quality candidates."
Interim Manager's Testimonials
Charles Van Heerden, Interim HR Executive
6 month interim role, converted to full time position.
“Hamilton Rich provides executives with opportunities to add value to clients whilst also adding richness to their portfolio of skills and experience. Having successfully completed a six month assignment I can confidently confirm that it was an enriching experience that delivered exceptional value to all stakeholders. Overall, it was a pleasure dealing with the Hamilton Rich team and I can recommend them without any reservation to any company with a need to add capability for a specific project or to any executive that are looking for a rewarding contracting opportunity.
Charles van Heerden - General Manager People and Culture, Warrnambool Cheese and Butter.
Lindsay Beeson, Interim Procurement Manager
11 month interim role
“As a first time interim manager I found the experience working through Hamilton Rich to be of total satisfaction. I was treated with thorough professionalism and found the staff and management to be relaxed and friendly and above all really interested in me as an individual and catering to my needs and listening to what I was looking for, and matching my skill set to a suitable position. They found assignments which were fulfilling, interesting and totally satisfying. A great business partner to be associated with."
Wendy Attwater, Interim Remuneration & Benefits Manager
7 month interim role.
My experience as an interim manager working through with Hamilton Rich was excellent. They understood my needs and provided interesting and challenging assignments through their wide network of contacts and clients. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for work as an interim manager.
Wendy Attwater - GM Remuneration & Benefits, People and Culture – PAC Management Perpetual
Graeme Ramsey, Interim CEO - Peak Body Association.
3 month interim role, converted to full time position.
"Now that my assignment is complete I thought I would drop you a note to say thank you. I have enjoyed our association and appreciated your professional and thoughtful approach."
Interim Senior Commercial Executive - large State Corporation
3 1/2 month interim role.
"The opportunity to work in a public sector environment after a career in the private sector was extremely challenging to my ability to manage and direct. However, it was this challenge and my eventual success that rates this role as my most rewarding to date."
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