Case Study: Celestica slashes time-to-hire and achieves an 87% offer-accept rate with Gem

Celestica decreases time-to-hire through remarkable efficiency plays

Celestica, a global design, manufacturing and supply‑chain solutions leader, was struggling to attract applicants for highly specialized engineering roles because the company isn’t a household name. Recruiters were limited to one-off outreach and lacked automated follow‑ups, talent‑brand building, and top‑of‑funnel analytics, so Celestica adopted Gem’s talent engagement platform (integrated with SuccessFactors) to solve those gaps.

Gem implemented automated multi‑touch outreach, Gem Forms for campus events, and the Forecasting Calculator plus analytics and hiring‑manager visibility. The results were immediate: within 30 days Celestica filled roles that had been open over a year and hired nine engineers across three countries; in 90 days the team ran 2,100 first‑round screens, extended 808 offers with an 87% acceptance rate, reduced time‑to‑fill substantially, and saved 4–5 hours per career fair.

Celestica

Jaime Schmitt

Talent Attraction Manager for North America