Hiring is expensive, slow, and easy to get wrong. Agencies charge 20 to 30 percent of the new hire\'s annual salary. In-house recruiters cost $80,000 to $150,000 plus benefits. Job boards work — until you have to sort through 400 unqualified resumes by yourself.
Fractional recruiting is the middle path. We embed with your team part-time, take on a defined number of open roles, and run the full recruiting process from start to finish: writing the job description, sourcing candidates, screening, scheduling interviews, helping you make the decision, and closing the offer.
You get senior recruiting experience focused on your roles — without the cost of a full-time hire or the commission of an agency. Most clients save 60 to 70 percent compared to agency placement fees. We do not work on commission. We do not push candidates that are not a fit. We are paid the same whether the role takes two weeks or twelve.
What you get
- Dedicated recruiter focused on up to 3-5 open roles
- Custom job descriptions written to attract the right people
- Active sourcing across LinkedIn, networks, and job boards
- Screening calls and shortlisted candidate slates
- Interview coordination and scheduling
- Offer negotiation and closing support
- Weekly hiring progress reports
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from a recruiting agency?
Agencies are paid per placement — they are motivated to fill the role, not necessarily to fill it well. We are paid a flat monthly fee, so we are motivated to find the right person, even when it takes longer.
What kinds of roles do you recruit for?
Mostly mid-level to senior professional roles — operations, finance, marketing, engineering, and HR. We do not do high-volume hourly recruiting. We focus on roles where getting the right person really matters.
What if you cannot find someone in a given month?
We keep working until we do. The monthly fee covers active recruiting — if a role takes longer, we do not stop. We will also tell you honestly if a role is misaligned with the market and what to adjust.
Can you handle international hires?
Yes — and this is one of our strengths. Given Melecia's global mobility background, we are well-suited for international roles, visa-dependent hires, and US-based hires with immigration needs. Few recruiters can speak fluently to both sides.