Global Expansion Accelerated: PTC Group's Success with Manatal

Introduction

‍‍Meet Andreia Queirós, the Head of Recruitment & People Operations at PTC Recruitment, a vital arm of the multinational PTC Group. PTC Group started as a modest family business in Portugal in 2006 and has since expanded its horizons to the automotive and IT industries, with operations spanning across Brazil, Mexico, and Europe. Comprising a dynamic team of over 600 professionals, PTC Group delivers a spectrum of services ranging from Engineering and IT to Consulting, providing tailored solutions to a diverse clientele. The organization's comprehensive offerings include not only its core services but also recruitment solutions through PTC Recruitment.

Challenges

‍In the ever-evolving landscape of recruitment, PTC Group faced the challenge of scaling its team while ensuring efficiency and collaboration across geographies. The company's rapid expansion across multiple industries and countries demanded a recruitment solution that could seamlessly integrate its internal and external recruitment processes. As the need to hire top-tier talent became increasingly competitive, PTC Group sought a system that could streamline their recruitment workflows and facilitate global candidate management.

Solution

‍Enter Manatal - a recruitment software that PTC Group adopted in late 2020. This software proved to be a robust solution that met PTC Group's intricate recruitment needs. Among the features that stood out to Andreia were Manatal's dynamic pipeline visualization and integrated calendar system. These features provided a comprehensive overview of recruitment stages and enabled easy coordination among team members spread across Brazil, Portugal, and Mexico. The software's prowess in cross-office collaboration became a significant asset, allowing PTC Recruitment to share and access candidates' profiles effortlessly, fostering a global talent network.

The integration of job boards, particularly LinkedIn, within Manatal further amplified the software's efficiency. The ability to harness the power of these platforms enabled PTC Recruitment to cast a wider net and attract high-quality candidates from diverse regions. The notes section emerged as a valuable tool for tracking candidate interactions, facilitating seamless communication across teams and ensuring that vital information wasn't lost in the process. Additionally, the application forms feature allowed PTC Group to capture essential candidate information right from the outset, enhancing the initial screening process.

Conclusion

‍The impact of Manatal on PTC Group's recruitment endeavors has been remarkable. The software's user-friendly interface and array of features have propelled PTC Group's growth journey. In just a span of two years, PTC Group's workforce surged from 500 to 600 employees, showcasing the company's accelerated expansion fueled by efficient and strategic hiring facilitated by Manatal. This tangible growth underscores Manatal's instrumental role in supporting PTC Group's evolving needs.

In conclusion, the partnership between PTC Group and Manatal has not only expedited the recruitment process but also fostered an environment of collaboration, transparency, and data-driven decision-making. As PTC Group continues to navigate the challenges of a dynamic industry landscape, Manatal stands as a testament to innovation and partnership, enabling them to acquire the best talent efficiently and effectively.