Fractional Recruiter Benefits
Hiring the right people can make or break the success of any company. However, finding the right talent typically proves to be a challenging and time-consuming process…especially in high demand roles around Salesforce and Microsoft. While many companies rely on in-house recruiters to handle the hiring process, many scenarios exist where a company might be better off with a fractional (part-time) third-party recruiter.
Here are some of the benefits of hiring a fractional (part-time) recruiter over a full-time in-house recruiter:
Cost savings
One of the main benefits of hiring a fractional recruiter is cost savings. A full-time in-house recruiter requires a salary, benefits, applicant tracking system licenses, and possibly a commission. Companies will also need to pay for in-house recruiters to access candidate databases, and services such as LinkedIn Recruiter cost thousands of dollars and require annual commitments.
On the other hand, companies only pay fractional recruiters for the hours worked, probably reducing the company's recruitment costs significantly. Additionally, fractional recruiters work as independent contractors, meaning the company does not need to provide benefits, pay employer taxes, provide software licenses or candidate database access which can result in further cost savings.
Flexibility to scale up or down
Fractional recruiters also offer more flexibility than an in-house recruiter, as they can be brought in as needed to handle recruitment tasks. Companies can hire a part-time recruiter for a specific project, during peak hiring periods or when the workload is too high for the existing recruitment team to handle. Likewise companies can pause or stop fractional recruiters if they don’t need to hire anyone for a period of time. This flexibility means that companies can save on costs while still being able to meet their recruitment needs.
Access to existing talent bases
Fractional recruiters typically provide access to their existing talent databases (applicant tracking systems) which they built over many years performing hundreds of different job searches. This includes screening notes and details about each candidate with their strengths and weaknesses. Access to an existing talent base could allow fractional recruiters to fill an open role much more quickly than an in-house recruiter.
Reduced workload for existing HR and management team
If a company has an existing HR team, hiring a part-time recruiter can help reduce the workload on the HR team. Recruiting can be a time-consuming process that takes away from other essential HR tasks. By hiring a part-time recruiter, the HR team can focus on other important areas such as employee relations, compliance, and training.
Expertise and specialized skills
Fractional recruiters are often experts in their field, with specialized skills that can help companies streamline the recruitment process. For example, One Degree Staffing specializes in sourcing candidates for hard-to-fill positions on the Salesforce and Microsoft platforms. By focusing on one technology area, fractional recruiters can also provide better screening and insight on each candidate. This expertise can help companies fill positions faster and more efficiently, saving them time and resources.
In conclusion, hiring a fractional recruiter offers many potential benefits over hiring a full-time in-house recruiter. Companies can save costs, access a broader talent pool, and benefit from the expertise of a specialist recruiter. Additionally, a fractional recruiter can offer flexibility, reducing the workload on existing HR teams and helping companies meet their recruitment needs as and when required. Ultimately, hiring a fractional recruiter can be an excellent way for companies to optimize their recruitment process and find the right talent to drive their business forward.
One Degree Staffing offers fractional (part-time) recruiting services to companies looking to fill their Salesforce and Microsoft job openings. We typically perform fractional recruiting on a paid hourly basis, with no ongoing commitment and no placement fee. Depending on a company’s hiring needs, a typical project usually ranges from 5 to 10 hours per week. Please contact us if you’re interested in learning more and getting a quote.
