Direct hire recruiting in Tampa
Some roles shouldn't be filled from whoever applies. Direct hire is a recruited search: the recruiter goes out and finds people who aren't looking, screens them against the job you actually have, and you pay a fee only when someone starts.
Roles that call for a search
- Supervisors, leads and operations managers
- Office managers, bookkeepers and staff accountants
- Maintenance technicians and skilled trades leads
- Practice managers and billing supervisors
- Sales and account roles with a territory
- Any role where the last posting drew the wrong applicants
What the search includes
Role scoping
A call to pin down the real requirements, the pay range and what has gone wrong with past hires.
Sourcing
Active candidates, the agency's own database, and people recruited directly from similar roles in the area.
Screening
Phone and in-person interviews, reference checks, and skills verification where the role calls for it.
Shortlist
Usually three to five candidates with written summaries, scheduled around your calendar.
Offer and start
Help with the offer, counteroffer handling and a start date that sticks.
Replacement period
If the hire leaves within the agreed window, the search is rerun at no additional fee.
How a search runs
- Scope. You and the recruiter agree the role, the range and the timeline in writing.
- Source and screen. Typically one to three weeks before the first shortlist, depending on the role.
- Interview. You meet the shortlist. The recruiter gathers feedback both ways and adjusts.
- Hire. Offer, acceptance, start. The fee is invoiced when the candidate starts.
What affects the price
- The role's first-year salary, which the fee is a percentage of.
- How specialized or scarce the skill set is locally.
- Whether the search is exclusive or shared with other agencies.
- The length of the replacement period you want.
You get the bill rate or placement fee in writing before anyone starts.
Recruiting permanent staff in Tampa Bay
Tampa draws new residents every year, but experienced supervisors, bookkeepers and technicians who already know local vendors, codes and customers are in short supply and rarely on job boards. A recruiter who works the same industries daily knows who is restless at a competitor in Brandon or Clearwater and can make the call. The result is a shortlist of people who could do the job this month, not a stack of résumés from out of state.
Common questions
When is the fee due?
When the candidate starts. There is no retainer or upfront charge on a standard search.
How long does a direct hire search take?
Most office, supervisory and technician roles produce a shortlist in one to three weeks. Senior or unusual roles take longer, and the recruiter will say so at the start.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
Direct hires carry a written replacement period. If the person leaves or is let go within it, the search is rerun at no additional fee.
Will you recruit from my competitors?
The recruiter sources from similar roles in the area, which includes competitors, and respects any off-limits companies you name.
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Areas we serve
Direct hire across Tampa and these nearby communities: