Retained Staffing

Retained staffing is a recruitment service where employers pay upfront for an exclusive search to find top-tier candidates for specific roles.

This type of staffing agreement is commonly used for executive search, where a percentage of the total fee is paid at the start of the agreement, with subsequent payments following throughout the process.

Retained staffing provides a dedicated search for critical and high-level roles like executives where more time and resources are focused on providing the best candidates for faster, reliable placement.

With this more concerted effort the quality of candidates presented improves, time to fill the position decreases, and successful placements in tough-to-fill jobs that need the right person is accomplished.

Once a service agreement has been made we start sourcing and screening candidates and typically have your first one ready to review within 1-2 business days.

Yes, retained staffing is typically for direct hire positions and commonly associated with executive staffing.

While retained staffing is not exactly the same as executive search, it is the most common type of service agreement made for executive search services which is why they are commonly associated.

The main difference is in the fee structure, and type of roles typically targeted with these recruitment strategies.

With contingency recruitment the staffing agency is only paid when a placement is made, and can be applicable to any direct hire role.

Retained staffing is usually used for recruiting leadership roles in executive search where there is an upfront fee and ongoing, focused recruitment effort.

This depends on your company’s specific needs.

If you are looking for quick access to highly qualified talent in your industry, a partner to manage the recruitment process, and a shorter time to fill, a third-party agency is a great option!

One of the major benefits of a staffing agency is having access to passive candidates qualified to fill your role, who are not actively looking for and applying to jobs. 70% of job seekers are passive, and gaining access to them is a game changer.

A third-party staffing agency can also be beneficial if you are looking to hire temporary contract positions and hard-to-fill direct hire positions.

We specialize in a variety of STEM and other industries including but not limited to:

• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Accounting & Finance
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Administrative & Clerical
• General Business
• And more!

Hunter Recruiting follows internal best practices and principles developed over the past 20 years to make effective placements.

This starts with a rooted connection with our clients and applicants through a deep understanding of their industry, pain points, and goals and efficient communication with all parties.

Every new position search starts with a consultation with a recruiter who gets to know you, what you are looking for in a candidate, and any information we need to lead an effective talent acquisition.

Then we post the opening to our proprietary job board and tap into our talent pool of over 1.2 million candidates to start screening and scheduling interviews.

No, our initial consultation is free and you don’t pay until a recruitment service agreement is reached.

Retained staffing is paid in stages and based on a percentage of the positions salary.

This includes an upfront fee, feed throughout the process, and maintenance fees if applicable for longer searches.

Retained recruiting services are paid in thirds based on a percentage of the position salary.

A third is paid before services start, a third when candidates are submitted, and a third when a candidate is placed.

Yes! We provide temporary staffing to help you fill part-time or short-term positions.