Universign entrusts its critical and urgent recruitment needs to Approach People
Founded in 2001, Universign, a leading provider of electronic signature solutions, regularly recruits talent in the highly competitive IT sector. To meet these needs, the company relies on the expertise of various specialised recruitment firms. In late 2021, following a merger with other European players in the electronic signature market, the newly formed Signaturit Group faced the dual challenge of harmonising its organisation and offering while managing a high volume of recruitment needs. As the group shifted its strategy to focus on hiring specialised profiles in sales, marketing, and product development, Universign sought a recruitment partner capable of identifying multi-sector talent. Having previously collaborated successfully with Approach People Recruitment, Universign’s HR Director recommended engaging our agency once again.
We quickly earned Universign’s trust by filling a critical position—a Product Owner R&D specialising in cryptography—that had remained open for eight months. Within just 15 days, we presented the ideal candidate. Previously working with three separate recruitment agencies, Universign opted for an exclusive partnership with Approach People Recruitment. Our ability to stand out lay not only in our understanding of the group’s specific needs and must-have criteria but also in our advisory role. We provided regular feedback on candidates and strategic insights on market trends, enabling Universign to adjust budgets or refine its approach when needed.
“We designed a tailored partnership to address Universign’s needs. Each open position is assigned to a dedicated consultant, with an account manager overseeing the relationship. They provide weekly updates, deliver expert advice based on market trends and expectations, and ensure regular follow-ups. This structure optimises results, allowing both Universign and Approach People Recruitment to effectively target and attract top talent,” explains Emilie Narcy, Operations Director at Approach People Recruitment.
“Approach People Recruitment carefully selects the best candidates based on the required skills and ensures they are fully informed about the company and the role. This makes the internal recruitment process far more efficient. Their expertise saves us valuable time during subsequent stages. We’ve found a trustworthy and dependable partner we can rely on with confidence.
The agency demonstrates agility, quickly finding solutions both before and during the recruitment process. This trusted relationship enables us to entrust them with a variety of roles, particularly those that are critical and urgent for our organization, as well as specialized positions where talent is in short supply,
Feten Chérif Haddad
HRBP at Universign
In the coming months, the Signaturit Group will continue focusing on its products, leading to the creation of new roles in both France and Spain. The collaboration with Approach People Recruitment will remain strong, as we take on these exciting new challenges together.
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