Frequently Asked Questions
At Higher Talent Solutions, we specialize in creating custom recruitment solutions in two critical industries, renewable energy and healthcare. Our Renewable Energy business supports numerous clean energy and clean tech niches, including solar, hydrogen, energy efficiency, wind, energy storage and other sustainability-focused climate solutions. Our Healthcare business is focused on non-hospital, or sub-acute, positions including Physical Therapists, Audiologists, Nurses, Medical Assistants, and administrative professionals.
The cost of staffing agencies can vary wildly depending on the type of support, level of position, and industry. At Higher Talent Solutions, we are committed to finding win-win solutions for our clients. Our standard rates are as follows:
Outsourcing:
$2,000 per month retainer (directly applied to engagements). Cost per engagement is most commonly $5,000 – $7,500 depending on type of position.
Retained Search:
15% first year annual salary with 90 day full replacement guarantee.
Contingent Search:
20% first year annual salary with 90 day full replacement guarantee.
Contract/Contract-to-Hire:
50-65% markup on hourly rate depending on position type, location and length of engagement. Free candidate conversion after 6 months on contract.
Consulting:
Our consulting services are priced on a per-project basis. Costs vary significantly based on the size and scope of the project.
At Higher Talents, we are detail-oriented in our approach, taking the time to understand the full details of what you are targeting. This allows us to create efficient and effective go-to-market strategies which leverage our robust tech stack, extensive network, and deep industry expertise to get qualified candidates in front of you fast. We also help minimize the impact of derailers throughout the hiring process, such as interview scheduling, allowing you to get the right talent in the door as quickly as possible.
Recruitment consulting involves partnering with external experts to enhance the hiring process for organizations. Our consulting solutions are focused on improving talent acquisition strategies, streamlining the recruitment processes, and training hiring teams to ensure your team has the knowledge to bring your hiring to the next level. Some of the ways we help our consulting clients improve their hiring efficiency include:
- KPI Development: We help determine key data points specific to your business (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, cost per qualified applicant) and strategies to improve them.
- Higher Quality Hires: With focused screening and evaluation processes, we help you identify candidates who are not only qualified but also a cultural fit, reducing turnover.
- Technology Selection, Implementation and Optimization: Leverage our deep knowledge of advanced recruitment technologies and tools that can improve the efficiency or even automate parts of the process.
- Scalability: For companies experiencing rapid growth or hiring surges, we can quickly scale your recruitment efforts without the need to hire additional internal staff.
- Cost Savings: While there is an upfront cost, the focus of all our consulting services is to help you save time and money by reducing hiring mistakes and improving retention rates.
We are experienced recruiting across the continental United States.
Hiring the right people is one of the most important things you can do for your business. If you are relying on candidates applying to your jobs online, you are missing out on a large percentage of prospective job seekers who may be passively looking or simply may not have seen your posting. Additionally, recruiting firms can help you get these people in the door faster and more efficiently, allowing you to spend more time focusing on your business, and removing the stress of being short-handed faster than companies are often able to on their own.
At Higher Talent Solutions, we believe in a transparent, partnership-first approach where clear communication, timeliness and respect are at the forefront of everything we do. We believe in building bridges by providing great experiences for our candidates and companies alike, because after all, if candidates do not have a positive experience, they are less likely to work for you or with us again in the future. We have also been in your shoes. Prior to starting Higher Talent Solutions, our Founder, Scott Leserman, spent nearly a decade in corporate talent acquisition, including directly managing the relationships with third-party recruitment firms while Head of Talent Acquisition for a private-equity backed, pre-IPO residential solar company. Because of this, we understand many of the pain points commonly felt in working with third party recruiters and actively work to minimize those points of friction.
Yes.
For permanent positions, we offer retained search, contingent search, and recruitment outsourcing options.
For temporary positions, we offer both contract and contract-to-hire support. Not only do we find the talent, we also become the employer of record (EOR), provide Workers Compensation coverage, run payroll, offer benefits and more.
1. Access to a Larger Talent Pool: staffing agencies have extensive networks and databases, allowing them to reach a wider range of candidates, including passive job seekers who may not be actively looking for a new job.
2. Time Savings: staffing agencies handle the time-consuming aspects of recruitment, such as screening resumes, conducting initial interviews, and performing background checks, which allows internal teams to focus on other critical tasks.
3. Expertise and Industry Knowledge: with industry knowledge and expertise, staffing agencies can provide valuable insights into market trends, salary expectations, and candidate availability, which can lead to better hiring decisions.
4. Flexibility: agencies can provide temporary, contract, or permanent staffing solutions, allowing companies to quickly adjust their workforce based on demand or project needs.
5. Streamlined Onboarding: agencies often assist with the onboarding process, ensuring new hires are integrated smoothly into the organization and reducing the time it takes for them to become productive.
6. Focus on Core Business Functions: by outsourcing recruitment to a staffing agency, organizations can concentrate on their core business functions and strategic initiatives instead of spending significant time on hiring.
7. Temporary to Permanent Opportunities: agencies often facilitate temp-to-perm arrangements, allowing companies to evaluate a candidate’s fit before making a long-term commitment.
8. Access to Specialized Skills: staffing agencies can help organizations find candidates with niche or specialized skills that may be hard to source independently.
While there is variability in timelines due to many factors, including location, reputation, competitiveness of pay/benefits, and requirements of a given opening, 1-2 weeks is the most common timeframe for a first slate of candidates to beshared with our partner organizations.