Fractional Recruiting Built for High-Velocity Hiring
One predictable monthly fee. Unlimited candidate sourcing and screening. No agency markups.
- Embedded recruiting partner (without the overhead)
- End-to-end support: sourcing → screening → onboarding
- Predictive assessments to reduce turnover and raise quality
Fractional recruiting is a flat-monthly-fee model where an outside hiring team embeds with you. Sourcing, screening, pipeline, no per-placement fees. At $1,500 to $2,500 per month it pays for itself once you fill 3 or more roles per quarter. Built for specialized industries like MSP and A&E.
Struggling to find A-players, fast?
Whether you’re growing rapidly or need specialized roles filled, Discovered’s Fractional Recruiting helps you scale efficiently while saving time and resources, without the cost and friction of traditional recruiting agencies.
This isn’t just hiring, it’s building a culture of hiring success.
What Makes Discovered’s Fractional Recruiting Different
Full recruitment team at your fingertips
Get the benefits of a fully equipped recruitment department.
Includes:
• Chief Talent Acquisition Officer
• Senior USA-Based Recruiter
• Nearshore Recruitment Specialists
• A Complete HR Tech Platform
Unlimited hires, one flat rate
One cost-effective monthly fee that supports your hiring goals month after month.
We consistently fill roles with A+ talent, achieving a 90% success rate in quality hires.
Predictive hiring that reduces turnover
Data-driven tools to ensure you’re hiring the best.
Assessments include:
• Integrity & Attitude
• DISC
• Cognitive Ability
• Emotional Intelligence
• Custom skill + culture fit assessments
These assessments reduce turnover by up to 90%.
Fractional Recruiting vs Traditional Recruiting Models
Five common ways companies fill recruiting needs, with the trade-offs side by side.
| Model | Cost structure | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fractional | Flat $1,500 to $2,500 / month, unlimited roles | Companies hiring 3 or more roles per quarter | Predictable cost; no per-hire markup |
| Retained search | 30 to 35 percent of first-year salary, paid in installments | A single C-suite or VP hire | High cost per role; locked in |
| Contingency | 20 to 25 percent per placement, only if you hire | Easy-to-fill roles, infrequent hiring | Recruiter incentive to push borderline candidates |
| RPO | Per-hire or monthly, multi-year contracts | Enterprises with 50 or more hires per year | Long commitment; large minimums |
| Internal recruiter | $90K and up salary plus benefits and tools | Steady hiring, mature operations | Fixed cost even in slow months |
Built for High-Velocity Hiring in Your Industry
Construction
Staff the site. Hit the deadline.
Dental Practices
Staff the practice. Elevate care.
MSP
Staff the desk. Improve the service.
Home Health
Staff the care. Improve outcomes.
How Our Fractional Recruiting Works
Consultation & onboarding
We start with a discovery session to understand your mission, vision, and hiring needs.
Then we build: performance-based job descriptions, scorecards & interview guides, and compensation analysis.
Outbound + inbound talent marketing
We market your roles across 100+ job boards and map the talent pool for hard-to-fill roles, supported by 2B+ candidate profiles and high-effort outreach across channels.
Candidate engagement & assessment
We proactively engage top-tier candidates through outreach and referrals. Each candidate goes through predictive assessments, reference checks, and one-way video interviews, plus expert interview consulting.
Ongoing support & strategy
Regular updates and strategy sessions to ensure strong integration, plus unlimited ad hoc coaching and support for 12 months.
We equip your business with a repeatable hiring process that delivers proven results.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fractional Recruiting
How much does fractional recruiting cost?
Most engagements run between $1,500 and $2,500 per month. The $1,500 rate applies with a 6-month commitment; the $2,500 rate is for month-to-month engagements. Unlike contingency recruiting, you do not pay per placement, so cost-per-hire drops sharply once you fill more than 2 or 3 roles per quarter.
How is fractional recruiting different from a recruiting agency?
A traditional recruiting agency typically works on contingency (20 to 25 percent per placement) or per-role retainer. A fractional recruiting team becomes an embedded part of your hiring function, working multiple open roles in parallel under a flat monthly fee. You get shared dashboards, weekly pipeline reviews, and direct access to your hiring managers, all at a predictable cost.
How long is the minimum engagement?
Engagements are month-to-month with no required minimum. Most clients choose a 6-month commitment for the lower rate ($1,500 per month versus $2,500 per month for month-to-month). Every engagement also carries a 30-day money-back guarantee.
What industries does Discovered serve?
Discovered’s fractional recruiting is built for specialized industries: MSPs and technology service providers, construction, accounting, A&E (architecture and engineering), dental practices, and home health. We focus on roles where deep industry knowledge matters: L2 and L3 IT technicians, sysadmins, project managers, superintendents, CPAs, and dental hygienists.
How fast can you fill a role?
Time-to-fill varies by role difficulty and seniority. For typical mid-level roles in our specialized industries we see filled positions in 4 to 12 weeks, as good as or better than contingency. We move faster on top talent: same-day responses to strong candidates.
What is the difference between fractional recruiting and RPO?
RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) is typically a multi-year commitment with 50 or more hires per year minimums and large fixed costs. Fractional recruiting is month-to-month or 6-month, has no minimum hire volume, and runs on one flat monthly fee. RPO suits enterprises; fractional suits mid-market companies hiring 2 to 10 people per quarter.
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your recruitment process?
Contact us today and let’s start building your dream team.