Direct Hire

Permanent placement, without the guesswork

When you want to hire someone for the long term, we run a focused search and present a short list of qualified, interested candidates — on contingency, and backed by a replacement guarantee.

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Overview

How direct hire works

Direct hire (also called permanent placement or contingency search) means we find and screen candidates for a role you will hire onto your own payroll. You pay a placement fee only when you hire someone we introduce — there is no upfront cost to begin.

Fees are typically calculated as a percentage of the hire’s first-year base salary, agreed in a short written agreement before we start. Direct-hire placements include a replacement guarantee period, so your investment is protected.

Engagement

How we engage on this work

Contingency-based

No fee unless you hire a candidate we introduce. Terms are agreed in writing up front.

Replacement guarantee

If a placed candidate does not work out within an agreed window, we work to replace them under our agreement.

Quality over volume

A small, well-screened short list — not a résumé dump — so your team spends time only on real contenders.

Clear communication

Regular updates on progress, market feedback, and timelines throughout the search.

Fees and terms

Placement fees are commonly expressed as a percentage of first-year base salary, and guarantee periods are commonly around the first 90 days — but exact figures and terms are always set in your written agreement, not assumed. Ask us and we will walk you through it.

FAQ

Questions about this service

When do I pay?

Only when you hire a candidate we introduce. There is no cost to begin a search.

How is the fee calculated?

Typically as a percentage of the hire’s first-year base salary. The exact percentage and terms are agreed in writing before we begin.

What does the guarantee cover?

For direct-hire placements, if the candidate leaves or is let go within the agreed window, we work to replace them under the terms of our agreement. Specifics are always documented.

What roles do you run direct-hire searches for?

Technology and healthcare roles primarily, and other professional roles case by case. Tell us the role and we will confirm fit.

Ready to fill a permanent role?

Start a no-cost search. Tell us the role and we will map out a plan.

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