Scale Your Hiring Without Losing Control of Quality
We deliver embedded recruitment. Dedicated recruiters join your team, running our proven methodology from inside your business, with the rigour of retained search and the pace and cost-efficiency you need to scale
97%
right-hire, first-time
40%
more cost-effective than equivalent search volume
60+
countries delivered
25+
years in business
Embedded partnerships across industrial, manufacturing, energy, life sciences, and advanced technology
SD Embedded is built for companies
facing these challenges
You need to hire at volume but can't sacrifice quality
You’ve got 20, 50, 100+ roles to fill. Your internal team is stretched. Agencies are sending candidate profiles, not solutions. You need dedicated capacity with a hiring methodology that doesn’t slip supported by AI trained systems that drive down costs.
You're scaling into new markets or launching new sites
You’re opening a facility, entering a new region, or ramping a division. You need recruiters who can hit the ground running – with global sourcing capability and local market knowledge.
Your TA function needs a capability boost
You want to build or upgrade your internal hiring process. Embedded recruiters who bring best-practice methodology can accelerate that – and leave your team stronger when the project ends.
WHAT MAKES SD EMBEDDED DIFFERENT
Not another RPO. A Hiring Operating System
embedded in your team.
Most embedded providers give you recruiters. We give you a system – with accountability, transparency, and outcomes you can measure.
Process, not just people
Our embedded recruiters run the same 6S methodology we use in retained search. Scoping, scorecarding, structured selection. You get consistency across every hire, not recruiter-by-recruiter variation.
Accountability built in
We operate under our 6E Framework – Expectations, Engagement, Execution, Efficiency, Enablement, Experience. You’ll know exactly what’s being delivered and how it’s tracking. No black boxes.
Flexibility without compromise
Scale your recruiters. Flex between regions. Ramp up for a project, scale down when it’s done. The model adapts – the quality doesn’t.
A proven framework that makes embedded recruitment
actually work
The 6E Framework is how we ensure every embedded engagement delivers – not just activity, but outcomes.
01
Expectations
We align on goals, timelines, roles, and success metrics before a single recruiter starts.
02
Engagement
Your hiring managers and our recruiters work as one team – with clear communication rhythms and shared visibility.
03
Execution
Every search follows our 6S process. Scorecards, structured shortlists, candidate assessments – the same rigour as retained search.
04
Efficiency
We track time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and pipeline health. You see the numbers. We optimise together.
05
Enablement
We don’t just fill roles – we help improve your internal hiring capability. Process improvements, market insights, training where needed.
06
Experience
Candidate experience matters. We represent your brand as if we were your team – because for 9-12 months, we are.
Embedded results that
speak for themselves
Role open for 2 years. Filled in 2 months using our scorecard methodology.
Role open for 2 years. Filled in 2 months using our scorecard methodology.
Role open for 2 years. Filled in 2 months using our scorecard methodology.
We deliver embedded recruitment
in your sector
Our methodology is consistent. Our market knowledge is specialist. Explore embedded solutions for your industry.
Industrial & Engineering
Manufacturing, automotive, electronics, semiconductors, robotics, defence, aerospace and automation.
Energy & Infrastructure
Oil & gas, power & utilities, renewables, construction, data centre infrastructure, testing & inspection.
Life Sciences & Process Industries
Pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, chemicals, food & beverage, FMCG production and process manufacturing.
Advanced Technologies
IoT, connected devices, software, AI/ML, , SaaS, robotics, automation, sensors, data, analytics, digital transformation and IT services.
Not sure if embedded is
right for you?
See how we’ve helped global businesses fill their most critical roles.
Critical Hire Search
Milestone search with a 12-month guarantee and shortlists delivered in weeks, not months.
Executive Search
VP to C-suite hires that shape your future. Leadership profiling, internal benchmarking, and an 18-month guarantee that traditional exec firms won’t match.
Embedded Recruitment
Dedicated recruiters in your team, running our methodology at scale. Typically 40% more cost-effective than equivalent search volume.
Resources & Insights
Expert perspectives on hiring, talent strategy, and building exceptional teams.
Ready to scale hiring without the usual
trade-offs?
Let’s talk about what you’re trying to achieve. We’ll show you how embedded recruitment – done properly – can get you there.