Case Study: Opteon Property Group

Client: OPTEON PROPERTY GROUP

Role: Talent Acquisition Business Partner

About the company: 

Opteon Property Solutions is a leading provider of independent property valuation and advisory services in Australia. With a strong presence across the country, Opteon offers a comprehensive range of services, including residential, commercial, and specialised property valuations. Their team of experienced valuers combines local market knowledge with advanced technology to deliver accurate, reliable, and timely valuations. Opteon is committed to excellence, ensuring clients receive expert advice and insights to make informed property decisions. Their client-focused approach and innovative solutions make Opteon a trusted partner in the Australian property market.

About the role: 

• Coordinated all recruitment activities.

• Conducted hiring briefs with the managers. 

• Advised on recruitment processes tailored to each role.

• Consulted on job descriptions.

• Wrote and posted advertisements across all accessible platforms.

• Reviewed and screened all applicants.

• Arranged interviews and coordinated diaries.

• Provided candidate feedback.

• Conducted candidate references.

• Managed the offer process.

• Assisted with onboarding.

• Supported interview structure and process.

• Designed LinkedIn campaigns.

• Built key working relationships with all managers to ensure their recruitment needs were met.

Challenges & solutions: 

Challenge: Highly competitive market 
Solution: Leveraged employer brand & headhunted via Linkedin. 

Challenge: Salary range at the lower end of the market
Solution: Negotiated salaries and promoted employee value proposition (EVP). 

Challenge: Lack of process 
Solution: Improved relationships with hiring managers to emphasised the importance of a good candidate experience. 

Summary: 

Hired a number of qualified property valuation specialists that increased stability in the business. Buy-in from the hiring managers lead to a more stringent process and a better candidate experience, which in turn improved the employer brand to attract more candidates, and improved retention.