Global MSP Implementation for a Renewable Energy Provider

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 programme 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

Locations

UK, Germany, Netherlands,
Denmark, US

Contractors Managed

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 programme.

Solution

MSP Services Provided

TRS designed and deployed a tailored global workforce solution integrating people, process, and technology to drive visibility and compliance.

■ Regional Delivery: Established dedicated regional hubs combining direct sourcing with managed supplier networks.
■ Tech-Driven Transparency: Built on an enterprise-grade Vendor Management platform for real-time analytics and global systems integration.
■ Standardised Governance: Aligned stakeholder engagement and embedded consistent compliance frameworks tailored to local laws.

Implementation

A joint team managed a seamless transition from disjointed local setups to a unified global model.

■ Discovery & Design: Conducted detailed stakeholder workshops and mapped processes to local legislation.
■ Change & Governance: Deployed rigorous communication management and structured project governance.
■ Zero Disruption: Secured a smooth transition within the agreed timeline, protecting critical project delivery.

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Programme Perspective

"The success of the programme 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 programme on time; it was about creating a model that people trusted and wanted to use."

Keith Calderwood Programme Director, TRS Workforce Solutions

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Successful Multi-Country Implementation

TRS successfully transitioned the client from disparate local workforce arrangements to a unified global MSP model, mobilising 469 contingent workers during Phase 1 and expanding the programme to 522 workers during Phase 2. The programme 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 programme now provides the visibility, compliance and flexibility required to support continued growth across its international renewable energy portfolio.

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