Choose the Right Talent Acquisition Strategy for Your Business Growth Stage
"Whether you need immediate recruiting support or long-term talent partnership, McCulloh Consulting delivers proven results across 15+ years of HR and Talent Acquisition excellence."
"Not sure if fractional recruiting or direct hire placement fits your needs? Our comparison guide helps you make the right choice based on your company size, growth timeline, and budget. From 50-employee SMBs to enterprise clients, we've optimized talent acquisition processes across healthcare, finance, IT, legal, manufacturing, and automotive industries."
Breakdown of Fractional Recruiting and Direct Hire Services
Fractional Recruiting
When Fractional Recruiting is Right for You:
Perfect for businesses experiencing rapid growth phases, preparing for funding rounds, or needing specialized recruiting expertise without long-term commitment.
Ideal Solution For:
- Companies with 50-2,000 employees in growth mode
- Businesses preparing for Series B/C funding rounds
- Organizations needing 3-9 month recruiting sprints
- Teams requiring process optimization and recruiter training
- Companies wanting to test recruiting strategies before full commitment
Service Highlights
- Hourly-based flexible engagement
- Process optimization for interviewing, onboarding, and recruiting
- Junior recruiter mentoring and development
- HR system recommendations
- Milestone-based progress tracking
Investment:
Hourly pricing with flexible engagement terms
Direct Hire Placement
When Direct Hire Placement is Your Best Choice:
Ideal for established businesses seeking long-term talent acquisition partnerships with proven placement success across multiple roles and departments.
Ideal Solution For:
- Companies with ongoing hiring needs across multiple departments
- Organizations seeking specialized roles (sales, engineering, finance, technical support)
- Businesses wanting percentage-based or retainer pricing models
- Teams needing consistent talent pipeline development
- Companies prioritizing long-term recruiting relationships
Service Highlights:
- Proven track record placing sales, engineering, finance, and technical roles
- Long-term partnership approach
- Percentage of salary or retainer-based pricing
- Focus on building Centers of Excellence, not just filling positions
- Global perspective from EMEA, North America, and Australia experience
Investment:
Percentage of candidate salary or retainer-based pricing
Comparison Summary
Duration
Pricing
Best match
Focus
Commitment
Shorter term 3-9 months
Hourly Rate
Growth spurts/funding prep
Process Optimization+hiring
Flexible, project based
Long Term Partnership
% of salary or retainer
On-going hiring needs
Specialized Role Placements
Partnership approach
"Ready to optimize your recruiting process? Schedule your Discovery Consultation to explore how fractional recruiting can accelerate your growth phase hiring."
If you are still unsure which may be best for you, review our responses to some Frequently Asked Questions, or book a free consultation to discuss your specific hiring challenges. As a minority-owned business with 15+ years of global experience, we'll help you choose the right approach for your unique situation.
