Selection of a candidate for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is not easy. ERP projects are usually extremely complex and mission critical. Often businesses, including large companies, do not have the right internal resources to manage the complexities and workload of an ERP implementation.

1. Significance of IT Staffing Companies in ERP Staffing
Selection of a candidate for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is not easy. ERP projects
are usually extremely complex and mission critical. Often businesses, including large companies, do
not have the right internal resources to manage the complexities and workload of an ERP
implementation. To ensure the success of an ERP project, businesses often need to expand their
staff. But it’s a daunting task and at times can become overwhelming. It is better if a company
partners with a staffing firm in its search for ERP staffing.
Partner with IT staffing company
It is better to approach a technological staffing company rather than a general staffing firm for
finding the right ERP candidate for your business. ERP is a complex technology and only an expert
can properly interview a prospective ERP candidate. A general staffing firm or a boutique staffing
firm often does not have specialized IT recruiters and this is why it might not be wise to approach a
general staffing company.
Finds ERP professionals faster
An IT staffing company usually maintains a pool of pre-screened IT talent. They simply need to match
a requirement with the skills of one of its candidates. This helps in finding the right ERP professional
faster. IT staffing firms usually have dedicated recruiters for every technology. Each of the recruiters
has specialized knowledge and prior experience in recruiting candidates. They know how to assess
the technical skills of a candidate.
Finds the perfect candidate
The recruiters not only look after the technical skills of a candidate but also try to take a deep look
into the psyche of a candidate. A recruiter tries to find out whether a candidate will suit the work
culture of a company or not. It is very important to evaluate a candidate psychologically while
recruiting him/her in order to develop a homogenous and productive work culture. Along with the
technical skills, a candidate also needs to adjust to the team and then only he/she can work as a part
of the team towards a common goal.
Reduces wrong hires
Assessing both the technical skills and the psychology of a candidate is important to minimize
chances of wrong hires. Mis-hiring can cost a company both in terms of time and money. A wrong
hire can also significantly reduce the progress of a project. In other words, a wrong hire can prove to
be quite pricey for a project as well as for a business.
A staffing firm usually works as an extension of an HR department. It posts advertisements for you,
screens resumes, interviews prospective candidates and finally sends back the short-listed
candidates for you to make the final hiring decision. You can interview a prospective candidate
before you welcome him on board. Working with a staffing firm also has other significant
advantages. Since staffing firms maintain a huge pool of qualified pre-screened candidates,
partnering with one such firm ensures a steady supply of ERP Consultants, whenever you need.

2. ERP staffing can be quite difficult and time consuming. Partnering with a staffing firm can make your
search easier and faster.
Author’s Bio:
Anatte Worth is a veteran expert in Human Resources at COA IT Solutions, a company that
specializes in IT staffing. She has extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of human resource
development and especially in the recruitment and retention of IT workers. For years IT companies
have benefitted by implementing her strategies and suggestions. She also writes educational tips for
staffing, ERP staffing, staffing companies and for employers using staffing services.