Talent solutions case study: How Horizontal helped a leading technology company find quality talent quickly
Case study
Article by Horizontal Team
Mar 18, 2025
In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, companies face immense pressure to innovate, scale and stay ahead of the competition. This leading technology company was no exception. Operating in a market saturated with staffing service providers, this client struggled with finding the right talent at the right time. Their hiring processes were often slow, relying heavily on manual steps and lacking the technology needed to quickly validate candidates.
The company needed a solution that would streamline their hiring process, reduce reliance on manual steps and deliver qualified candidates quickly. Most importantly, they needed a staffing partner that could understand the fast-paced demands of their industry and provide candidates who would not only fit in but also bring a deep level of expertise to the table.
Our team worked closely with the client to understand their unique needs, ensuring that we only sourced pre-validated candidates with the right mix of technical expertise and cultural fit. Through our AI-enhanced systems, we automated initial candidate assessments and screening, reducing time-to-submit by over 40% and giving hiring managers faster access to qualified talent.
By using data-driven tools, AI matching algorithms and a streamlined process, we were able to increase client conversion rates by 25%, helping the company find and place candidates in critical roles quickly. Our ability to deliver high-quality candidates with precision meant that the client could focus on what they do best: innovating and scaling their business.
The ability to consistently place top talent, whether it’s in niche roles or high-demand positions, has made us a key partner in this client’s continued success. We’re proud to have been part of their journey and look forward to supporting them as they grow even further in the future.
The challenge: A saturated market and slow hiring processes
The client, a technology company in need of specialized professionals across a variety of roles, found it increasingly difficult to access pre-validated talent. In a competitive field where speed and quality are critical, relying on traditional methods meant that top candidates were slipping through the cracks while hiring timelines stretched out longer than necessary.The company needed a solution that would streamline their hiring process, reduce reliance on manual steps and deliver qualified candidates quickly. Most importantly, they needed a staffing partner that could understand the fast-paced demands of their industry and provide candidates who would not only fit in but also bring a deep level of expertise to the table.
Our solution: Leveraging technology to streamline staffing
Our technology-driven approach made us the ideal partner for this client. Unlike traditional staffing providers who still depend on manual processes, we used our innovative, tech-enabled solutions — including AI-powered candidate matching and automated screening — to help the client cut through the noise and find quality talent 3x faster than their previous processes.Our team worked closely with the client to understand their unique needs, ensuring that we only sourced pre-validated candidates with the right mix of technical expertise and cultural fit. Through our AI-enhanced systems, we automated initial candidate assessments and screening, reducing time-to-submit by over 40% and giving hiring managers faster access to qualified talent.
By using data-driven tools, AI matching algorithms and a streamlined process, we were able to increase client conversion rates by 25%, helping the company find and place candidates in critical roles quickly. Our ability to deliver high-quality candidates with precision meant that the client could focus on what they do best: innovating and scaling their business.
The results: A long-lasting partnership built on success
Over the course of three years, this client partnered with Horizontal to place over 180 consultants, including more than 95 active contractors. The ability to consistently deliver top-tier talent meant the company could scale its teams efficiently, maintaining a competitive edge in a fast-moving market.
Some of the key roles we filled included:
- Information architects
- Full-stack developers
- DevOps engineers
- UI/UX designers
- Cybersecurity and infrastructure associates
- Digital project managers
- Web designers
- IT project managers
- Scrum masters
- Project coordinators
- Business analysts (BAs) and senior business analysts (BSAs)
- Application developers
- QA testers and analysts
- ETL developers
Each of these roles represented a crucial piece of the puzzle as the company grew and expanded, with Horizontal providing a steady pipeline of pre-validated, high-quality candidates. As a result, they were able to meet their goals faster, without compromising on the caliber of talent.
Building a long-term relationship
The success of this partnership goes beyond just the numbers. It’s a testament to how Horizontal’s technology-driven approach can solve real-world problems in the staffing industry. By cutting down on the time and effort spent manually vetting candidates, we’ve helped our client scale their teams, improve conversion rates and build a trusted partnership that has lasted for over three years.The ability to consistently place top talent, whether it’s in niche roles or high-demand positions, has made us a key partner in this client’s continued success. We’re proud to have been part of their journey and look forward to supporting them as they grow even further in the future.