Overview
A leading renewable energy organisation required a scalable workforce solution to support the rapid growth of a geographically dispersed contingent workforce operating across multiple countries.
The organisation needed greater visibility, stronger governance and a consistent approach to contingent workforce management while maintaining compliance across diverse regulatory environments.
Key Results:
- Mobilised 469 contingent workers during Phase 1
- Expanded program workforce to 522 workers during Phase 2
- Forecast to exceed 1,200 workers by the end of 2026
- Reduced workforce engagement cycles by up to 35%
- Delivered more than €1.6 million in first year cost savings
- Established a scalable global governance and compliance framework
Client
A leading Renewable Energy Provider
Sector
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Locations
UK, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, US
UK, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, US
Contractors Managed
500+
500+
Challenges
- Visibility: No centralised visibility or data reporting across countries or regions for contingent workforce
- Legislative: Working across complex legislative environment, supporting the navigation across diverse employment and tax legislation in each operating country
- Workforce Mobility: Supporting the engagement and movement of specialist contingent workers across multiple countries while navigating differing employment regulations, taxation requirements, onboarding processes and industry certification standards
- Process: Manual and inconsistent process to engage and retain workers
- Supply Chain: Variable supplier performance and inconsistent onboarding experience
- Delivery: Limited internal resource to manage a large, multi-country, and complex contingent worker program.
Solution
MSP Services Provided:
TRS Workforce Solutions partnered with the client to design and implement a tailored global workforce solution, bringing together people, process, and technology to create transparency, compliance, and efficiency.
The TRS program team established dedicated delivery hubs in key regions, operating through a blend of direct sourcing and carefully managed supplier partnerships. The service was underpinned by an enterprise grade Vendor Management platform providing real-time analytics, cost visibility, and seamless systems integration across all countries.
Through close collaboration with the client's project and HR stakeholders, TRS standardised engagement processes, embedding consistent compliance frameworks while remaining adaptable to local legislation.
Implementation:
A joint implementation team oversaw the transition from disparate local arrangements to a unified model. This included:
- Detailed requirements discovery and stakeholder workshops
- Bespoke process design aligned to local legislation
- Change and communication management ensuring full stakeholder engagement
- Structured project governance and hands-on launch to maintain business continuity
- Within the agreed timeframe, TRS ensured a smooth transition without disruption to critical operations or project delivery
- Technology used: SAP Fieldglass
"The success of the program came from balancing global consistency with local requirements. We worked closely with stakeholders across multiple countries to design processes that delivered greater visibility and control while remaining flexible enough to support local workforce needs. The result was a smooth implementation that established a strong foundation for future growth" Oliver Cremnitz, Implementation Lead, TRS Workforce Solutions
Outcome
"One of the biggest challenges was bringing together workforce processes that had evolved differently across multiple countries and business units. Success wasn't just about launching the program on time; it was about creating a model that people trusted and wanted to use. The level of adoption and program growth since implementation has been a real measure of that success." Keith Calderwood, Program Director, TRS Workforce Solutions
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Successful Multi-Country Implementation
TRS successfully transitioned the client from disparate local workforce arrangements to unified global MSP model, mobilising 469 contingent workers during Phase 1 and expanding the program to 522 workers during Phase 2. The program is forecast to exceed 1,200 contingent workers by the end of 2026.
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Improved Workforce Efficiency
By standardising workforce processes and implementing consistent governance across regions, TRS delivered workforce engagement cycle time improvements of up to 35%, improving the experience for hiring managers and accelerating access to specialist talent.
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Cost Optimisation
Working collaboratively with the client, TRS introduced multiple workforce and supplier management initiatives that generated more than €1.6 million in savings during the first year of operation while maintaining compliance and service quality.
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Scalable Global Framework
The MSP now provides a scalable governance and compliance framework capable of supporting continued growth across international renewable energy projects and future workforce expansion.
Conclusion
By partnering with TRS Workforce Solutions, the client established a robust and scalable global MSP framework. The program now provides the visibility, compliance and flexibility required to support continued growth across its international renewable energy portfolio.