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Retained Search

The right hire is worth finding.

For critical, specialized and hard to fill roles, we go beyond posting a job and waiting. Our retained search team proactively finds, assesses and engages the right candidates for your business.

Some roles need more than a job posting.

The right candidate may not be actively looking. For critical or hard to fill roles, a more targeted search can help you reach experienced candidates who aren't applying to traditional postings.

Our retained search team manages the process from search strategy and proactive sourcing through assessment, selection and offer.

Our rates start at just 18% of annual salary and include a minimum 3-month replacement guarantee.

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How We Can Help

SEARCH

Search Strategy

Market Research

Proactive Sourcing

Candidate Outreach

Talent Mapping

ASSESS

Candidate Screening

Structured Interviews

Candidate Assessment

Shortlist Development

Reference Checks

HIRE

Interview Coordination

Selection Support

Offer Strategy

Offer Negotiation

Candidate Close

How Retained Search Works

1. DEFINE

We get clear on the role, business, team, and what success actually looks like short-term and long-term.

2. SEARCH

We proactively identify, approach and assess candidates, including those that aren't job searching.

3. SELECT

We present qualified candidates and support interviews, assessments and final selection.

4. CLOSE

We support the offer, negotiation and candidate transition through to hire (including their first day).

What Makes Us Different

Is Retained Search Right for You?

You get access to our entire network - and that's powerful.

BUSINESS FIRST

We learn the business and what success in the role actually requires, not just the job description.

PROACTIVE SEARCH

We actively source and approach candidates instead of relying only on applicants.

EXPERIENCED TEAM

Experienced recruiters & HR professionals assess both capability and fit throughout the search.

It might be a good fit when...​

✓ The role you're posting is confidential.

✓ The role is critical to your business.

✓ You need specialized or hard-to-find experience.

✓You don't have internal capacity to run a targeted search.

✓The right candidates may not be actively looking.

Need flexible recruiting help without a retained search?

Explore Hourly Recruitment →

Related Services

Flexible recruiting help when you need extra capacity or support with a hire.

Temporary HR capacity or coverage when you need someone to step in for a defined period.

Senior HR leadership for organizations that need Fractional Director or CHRO expertise.

Not Sure?
That's ok. Let's book a call and talk about the options.

Let's build the right HR solution for your business.

Not sure where to start? We'll help you find the right fit.

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