Permanent placements backed by focused recruiting.

Direct hire without an upfront recruiting fee.

Direct-hire recruiting is designed for employers seeking a permanent employee rather than a temporary worker. Kilnstone’s standard contingency placement fee is 15% of the candidate’s first-year base salary, subject to the executed client agreement. There is no retainer or upfront recruiting fee for a standard contingency search.

We begin by defining the role, required experience, compensation, schedule and reasons a qualified candidate should consider the opportunity. From there, we research the talent market, identify potential candidates and conduct direct outreach in addition to reviewing relevant active applicants.

A straightforward search process

• Define: Align on the role, requirements and hiring priorities.
• Source: Research and engage qualified active and passive candidates.
• Present: Share candidates aligned with the agreed search criteria.
• Support: Help move the interview and offer process toward a successful hire.

Placement protection

Our standard direct-hire agreement includes one replacement search when a qualifying separation occurs within 30 days. Eligibility, payment terms and all other conditions are governed by the executed client agreement.

This model works especially well for positions that have remained open, require specialized experience or demand more proactive sourcing than an employer can devote internally.