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Head Hunting
We find and vet the person, you hire them directly, and you pay us once.
Starts from20%of first-year compensation, one time
Who it is for
You want a vetted shortlist fast and will put the hire on your own payroll.
One-time placement fee, invoiced on start date. None. 60-day free replacement guarantee.
What’s included?
- Recruiter-run search
- Vetted shortlist
- You hire directly
- 60-day free replacement
See everything included
- Role scoping and ideal candidate profile with your account manager
- AI-assisted sourcing across our global network
- Pre-vetted shortlist: technical, cultural and interpersonal screening
- Interview scheduling and offer coordination
- Candidate joins your company directly
- Free replacement if the hire does not work out within 60 days
- Payroll
- Benefits
- Ongoing HR support
- Compliance after the hire
How it works
Five steps, start to finish
- 1
Define the role
We agree the ideal candidate profile and the fee.
- 2
We run the search
A recruiter sources and screens for skill, culture and communication.
- 3
You interview
A shortlist, interview scheduling and feedback handled for you.
- 4
You hire directly
The person joins your company, on your payroll.
- 5
60-day guarantee
If it does not work out within 60 days, we replace them free.
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FAQs
Common questions
How does Activate Talent's pricing work?
You pay for the service you use. Employer of Record is one all-in rate per specialist that covers their pay, benefits, payroll and our management. Contractor of Record is the contractor's pay plus a flat fee. Head Hunting is a one-time placement fee. Nothing is charged before your hire starts.
When should I choose Head Hunting instead?
When you want the person on your own payroll. We source and vet, you hire directly, and you pay us once. It is the right fit for senior roles, roles in a country where you already have an entity, or when your finance team prefers a one-time fee.
Do I need to sign a long-term contract?
No. EOR and Contractor of Record are month to month with 30 days' notice. Head Hunting has no ongoing commitment, and comes with a 60-day free replacement guarantee.
How and when am I invoiced?
Twice a month, on the 15th and the last day, through Stripe. Payment terms are agreed per client. Head Hunting fees are invoiced once, on the candidate's start date.
What happens if the hire does not work out?
EOR placements are replaced at no extra placement cost. Head Hunting placements are replaced free of charge if it does not work out within 60 days of the start date. Contractor of Record engagements can be ended with notice, and we can source a replacement as a separate engagement.
Can I see candidates before I commit to anything?
Yes. Once you have booked a demo you can browse our Talent Pool of Top Candidates for free: vetted specialists grouped by role, each with a rate, a highlight, skills and experience. If someone fits, your account manager sets up the interview.