Four ways to hire.
One team that delivers.
Every operation is different. We built a pricing model for each. No hidden fees. No surprises.
Pick the model that matches your need.
Contract-to-Hire
The working interview.
The candidate works on our payroll while you evaluate them in the real environment. When you're ready, convert them to your team. If it's not the right fit, you only pay the bill rate for time worked. No conversion cost, no risk.
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How We Charge
Bill rate during contract + conversion fee at hire
Contract Bill Rate
40-60% over base pay
Hourly
Evaluation Period
Standard (flexible)
90 Days
No-Hire Penalty
Walk away, no cost
None
Where your markup actually goes.
Most of what we bill isn't profit. It covers the talent's pay and the statutory costs you'd pay as a direct employer anyway. Here's an example breakdown on an $18/hr pay rate.
| Bill Rate Breakdown | Price |
|---|---|
| Pay Rate | $18.00 |
| Worker's Comp Insurance | $1.67 |
| Social Security & M/C | $1.38 |
| Federal and State UI | $0.72 |
| Paid Sick Time | $0.45 |
| Disability, NYS Prenatal PTO, & Other | $0.22 |
| Fixed Costs | $22.43 |
| Recruiting & Operational Costs* | $5.11 |
| Total Bill Rate Per Hour | $27.54 |
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Payroll Services
You found them. We payroll them.
You sourced the candidate. We handle the rest. Put them on our payroll instead of yours and we take care of wages, taxes, workers' comp, UI, and HR admin. They work for you. We're the employer of record. Lower markup since you skip the recruiting fee.
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How We Charge
Lower markup. You skip the recruiting fee.
Markup Range
Over base pay rate
~25%
Employer of Record
Tax burden & WC on us
ETS
Statutory Costs
FICA, UI, WC, sick time
Included
Direct Hire
Two ways to partner with us.
Retained is our exclusive, thorough, lower-fee service. Contingent is pay-on-hire, non-exclusive. The right model depends on the role's importance and your timeline.
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Retained Search
ExclusiveDedicated, exclusive search. One recruiter, total commitment.
Placement Fee
Of first-year salary
From 18%
Retainer
Balance at milestones
1/3 Up Front
Guarantee
Free replacement
90 Days
Contingent Search
Pay only when you hire. Non-exclusive.
Placement Fee
Of first-year salary
From 25%
Payment
Due on hire date
At Start
Guarantee
Free replacement
90 Days
Why Retained Costs Less
When a recruiter is competing with three other firms on the same role, they give it a burst of activity and move on. Nobody puts their best work into a coin flip. Retain one recruiter exclusively and we own the problem. Your commitment earns a lower fee at 18% vs. 25% contingent. Our exclusive focus earns a better outcome.
Full commitment.
First-string team, not a quick database scan.
Quality over speed.
Best person in the market, not first available.
Passive talent.
The best candidates take real outreach to move.
Brand protection.
Candidates get called once, by us.
Deep screening.
Thorough interviews and reference checks.
We own it end to end.
Not juggling three agencies with 25% of the picture.
FlexDirect™
Direct-hire talent. Monthly payments.
We find the person, you hire them on Day 1. Your payroll, your benefits. Instead of a lump-sum recruitment fee, we spread our cost into fixed monthly payments over 3 to 18 months. No bill rate. No markup. No conversion fee.
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How We Charge
% of annual salary, paid in monthly installments
Employer of Record
From Day 1
You
Bill Rate / Markup
Zero payroll markup
None
90-Day Guarantee
Free replacement
Included
| Plan | Term | Total Fee | Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlexDirect 3 | 3 months | 12% of salary | (Salary x .12) / 3 |
| FlexDirect 6 | 6 months | 15% of salary | (Salary x .15) / 6 |
| FlexDirect 9 | 9 months | 18% of salary | (Salary x .18) / 9 |
| FlexDirect 12 | 12 months | 20% of salary | (Salary x .20) / 12 |
| FlexDirect 18 | 18 months | 25% of salary | (Salary x .25) / 18 |
Example: $80K Controls Engineer on FlexDirect 12
Total fee: $80,000 x 20% = $16,000
Monthly payment: $16,000 / 12 = $1,333/mo
Your employee from Day 1. On your payroll, in your culture, fully committed. Predictable monthly payments instead of a lump-sum.
Side by side. No guesswork.
The full breakdown across all four hiring models. Find the one that matches your situation.
| Contract-to-Hire | Payroll | Direct Hire | FlexDirect™ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We find the candidate | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employer of record | ETS then You | ETS | You (Day 1) | You (Day 1) |
| Upfront cost | None | None | 1/3 retainer | None |
| Total cost | Bill rate + conversion | ~25% markup | From 18% | 12-25% of salary |
| Payroll markup | 40-60% | ~25% | 0% | 0% |
| Search exclusivity | — | — | Exclusive | Non-exclusive |
| 90-day guarantee | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
Let's figure out the right fit.
Tell us what you're hiring for. We'll recommend the model that makes sense for your timeline, budget, and how the role fits into your team.