Small recruitment agency serving outsourcing companies

Outsourcing and business services companies that hire regularly and want a steady recruitment partner.

Placement fees per successful hire, often with agreed rates for repeat clients. Recruiters may be paid a base plus commission on the fees they bring in.

• Business development and sales
• Managing and motivating recruiters
• Understanding the roles you recruit for
• Managing cash flow and contracts

• Workers compensation insurance and employment obligations once you hire staff, which vary by state, so check with your state scheme and Fair Work
• Check whether your state or territory has labour hire or recruitment licensing, particularly if you employ and supply workers rather than just placing them
• Privacy obligations for a growing candidate database
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• Heavy dependence on a few clients, and the costs you carry while recruiters ramp up
• Fee refunds or replacements if a placement leaves early, so set clear guarantee terms

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your office or co-working space, how many recruiters you bring on, and the systems and insurance you set up.

Check workers compensation insurance and employment obligations with your state scheme and Fair Work. Also check whether your state or territory has labour hire or recruitment licensing, and your privacy obligations for a growing candidate database.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on placements, fee levels and how many recruiters you have. Expect at least about 35 hours a week, and set clear guarantee terms for early leavers.