ChapmanCG Expands Interim HR Offering

ChapmanCG Interim brings together high-quality HR executives and global organizations seeking interim solutions to their HR needs. In a world economy driven by on-demand services, our clients increasingly seek flexible and creative alternatives. Organizations have never been more open to the appeal of an interim executive to meet urgent and mission critical requirements.

As Matthew Chapman commented, “We are in a unique position to know when an HR executive is available for interim work, and because we build relationships that last a lifetime, some of the best HR minds have partnered with ChapmanCG Interim on short-term assignments. It’s our intention to increasingly market these talented executives and better promote their achievements so everyone can benefit from the role interims play in a dynamic global workforce.”

The most common triggers that drive the demand for interim executives are around sudden departures, backfills, upskills, transformation or change projects. Paul Jury, Managing Director — APAC, ChapmanCG, shared a recent example for a 6-9-month interim role in Asia. A multinational company faced with a change in Human Resources Director and an upcoming organizational restructure decided to engage an interim HR Leader to coach their executive team through the next change cycle. Once the transition is completed, a high potential will be promoted to lead the new HR strategy.

Stefanie Cross-Wilson, International President, ChapmanCG, notes: “ChapmanCG is increasingly being asked to provide interim HR leaders with a blend of both corporate headquarters and cross-regional experience. For example, a U.S. multinational driving a global transformation or acquisition is in need of an HR leader to be based in EMEA or APAC who can act as a ‘bridge’ between the region and the U.S. corporate headquarters. We are uniquely qualified to identify and quickly provide a solution on an interim basis.”

Stefanie Cross-Wilson, International President, ChapmanCG, notes there is an increase in the need for interims with regional capabilities. “We have a US client in growth mode who will need to go external to secure its next regional HRD. We have scoped out the permanent requirements and know it will be 6 months before the successor arrives. With the pace of expansion across emerging markets, a suitable acting leader does not exist in the current HR team. In this situation an interim solution will enable our client to double-hat with a safe pair of hands who can also steer the new strategy and structure.”

ChapmanCG has a growing pool of the best interim, contract and project talent across the full HR spectrum. Whether it’s maternity leave coverage in Sydney or New York or HR projects in Dubai or London, ChapmanCG is ready to respond and mobilize the world’s best HR professionals. We pride ourselves on thinking differently and knowing like-minded HR leaders who can both innovate and deliver in an increasingly complex and changing world.

To discuss your specific requirements and the availability of interim talent anywhere in the world, please reach out to Ben Davies (for EMEA), Paul Jury (for Asia Pacific) or Stefanie Cross-Wilson (for The Americas).