Case Study: ABG International

FINDING THE RIGHT HR LEAD ACROSS THE ATLANTIC

When ABG International needed a Senior HR Generalist in Elgin, Illinois, it wasn’t just about filling a role. They needed someone experienced, adaptable, and a cultural fit for a close-knit team—their first US HR hire.

They turned to Emmerson Kitney.
Because we don’t just fill roles.
We find the people who make teams thrive.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Recruit a standalone HR role in the US for the first time

• Coordinate across 3 time zones (UK, Illinois, California)

• Adapt to shifting requirements mid-search

• Ensure the candidate fit a small, family-style team dynamic

THE EK SOLUTION:

MARKET & TALENT KNOWLEDGE

With extensive international talent knowledge, EK identified candidates across the Atlantic who not only had the right skills but were likely to fit ABG’s team culture. We also applied behavioural assessments to ensure suitability and long-term success.

THE EK PARTNERSHIP PROCESS

Working side-by-side with ABG, EK owned the process from start to finish. Time zones and shifting requirements were handled seamlessly, with clear communication and proactive management every step of the way.

POWERFUL OUTCOMES

ABG secured the right candidate—matching skills, energy, and team fit. The successful placement strengthened team dynamics and reinforced trust in EK as a long-term recruitment partner.

IN THEIR WORDS:

“It’s been a pleasure working with Emmerson Kitney. They were consultative, professional, and fully committed. From reshaping the brief to handling time zone logistics and delivering assessments – they nailed it. We didn’t just fill a job. We hired the right person for our business.”

— Jim Kehring, Operations Manager, ABG International (Illinois)

THE WAY WE WORK

WE ARE UP FOR THE CHALLENGE:
Complex briefs don’t scare us.

WE ARE STRAIGHT FORWARD:
Clear, honest, no fluff.

WE ARE INVESTED:
Your success is our focus.

WE ARE TRUSTED:
Our clients come back – and refer others.

WE ARE CONNECTED:
We go wider, deeper, and further to find the right people.

EMMERSON KITNEY:
THE RECRUITMENT AGENCY THAT FINDS TALENT OTHERS CAN’T

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