Contingent Search

Pay only when
the right person starts.

Direct-hire search with no upfront cost. 25% of first-year base salary, due only when your hire starts, backed by a 4-month guarantee.

25%

Of first-year base salary

$0 Upfront

Paid when your hire starts

4-Month

Replacement guarantee

Screened

Shortlist, not a resume pile

When It Fits

Contingent is a good choice when

You want to pay only when a hire is made
The role is clearly defined and the profile is well understood
You are filling one or two roles, not a hiring wave
You want to test the market before committing a search budget

Three Ways to Hire

Pick the model that fits the role

We will recommend the one that makes sense for your situation, even if it is not contingent.

Contingent

Fee
25% of first-year base salary
When you pay
Only when your hire starts
Guarantee
4 months
Best for
Single, well-defined roles where you want zero upfront cost

Flat Fee

Fee
Fixed by role level
When you pay
In thirds, starting at search kickoff
Guarantee
12 months
Best for
Leadership and critical roles where budget certainty and a longer guarantee matter
Learn about Flat Fee

RaaS

Fee
Monthly retainer plus a per-hire success fee
When you pay
Monthly, plus success fees as hires start
Guarantee
12 months per placement
Best for
Ongoing hiring across multiple roles each quarter
Learn about RaaS

How It Works

From intake to start date

01

Role Intake

We learn the role, the team, and what has or has not worked so far, then confirm terms in writing.

02

Active Search

We go after qualified people directly, including those not actively looking, instead of waiting on job board traffic.

03

Screened Shortlist

You see candidates we have already interviewed and vetted against the role, not a stack of resumes.

04

Offer and Start

We coordinate interviews and help close the offer. The fee is due only once your hire starts.

05

4-Month Guarantee

If the hire does not work out within four months, we run a replacement search.

Common questions

Not sure contingent is the right fit?

Walk us through it. You get an honest read on the market and our recommendation, with no cost or commitment.

Talk through your search

Prefer to write it down? Send us the role details