Most recruitment agencies charge a percentage of the salary, so the better the hire, the more you pay. We don’t. Jigsaw HR quotes one fixed fee for the role before we start, runs the whole process, and backs the hire with a three-month replacement guarantee.
How fixed fee recruitment works
- We scope the role with you. What the job is, what good looks like, what the award and pay need to be. You get a written quote for the whole process. That’s the fee. It doesn’t change.
- We write the ad and run it. Job ad written to attract the right people, listed on SEEK, plus a targeted search for people who aren’t looking.
- We screen and shortlist. Phone screens, a shortlist with notes, and interview questions built for the role.
- We run interviews and references. With you or for you, your call. Reference checks done properly.
- We get the offer right. Contract, award classification and pay, start date, and a first-week plan so they stick.
What’s included
- Role scoping and a written fixed fee quote
- Job ad written and listed on SEEK
- Targeted search for people not actively applying
- Screening calls and a shortlist with notes
- Interview questions and reference checks
- Offer, contract and award check
- Three-month replacement guarantee: if the person leaves within three months, we refill the role at no extra fee
Why fixed fee
A percentage fee rewards the agency for a higher salary, not a better fit. A fixed fee means we’re paid the same whether the role is $65,000 or $120,000, so the only thing that matters is getting the right person. You also know the cost before you commit, which makes it easier to say yes to hiring at the right time rather than when you’re desperate.
And because Jigsaw HR does the HR side too, the hire lands with a contract, the right award classification and an onboarding plan. Most recruiters hand you a name and leave.
Who it’s for
Australian businesses with 5 to 100 staff hiring for office, operations, trades, supervisory and management roles. Sunshine Coast based, recruiting Australia wide. If you’re not sure whether to hire, promote or restructure, the free call is the place to work that out first. Writing the ad yourself? Read how to write a job ad that attracts good candidates.
Questions people ask
How much does fixed fee recruitment cost?
Every role is quoted up front after a short scoping call, and the quote is the price. No percentage, no surprise invoice.
What if the person leaves?
If they leave within three months of starting, we refill the role at no extra fee.
Do you run the ads or do we?
We do. We write the ad, list it on SEEK, and run a targeted search alongside it.
Do you do the interviews?
We can run them, sit in with you, or prepare you to run them yourself. Most clients want us in the room for the first round.
Can you help with the contract and pay rate?
Yes. That’s included. The hire comes with a contract and the award classification checked.
Do you recruit in New Zealand?
Ask us. We support NZ clients on the HR side and can scope recruitment case by case.
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