Whether you've been burned by recruiters charging 20% or you're drowning in CVs doing it yourself — there's a better option. Fixed fee. Professional process. The right people.
Post an ad, filter CVs, schedule interviews, chase references. Repeat until you find someone — or give up and start again.
Hand it over, get a handful of CVs, receive a large invoice when someone starts — whether they're right or not.
Professional recruitment process. Fixed fee. Video interviews. A shortlist of people worth your time — with the insight to choose confidently.
"You only meet the right people. Your interview becomes a final fit conversation — not a screening chore."
The Hire Smart differenceHalf on campaign launch. Half on placement. If we don't place, you don't pay the second half.
| Level | Examples | Campaign | Placement | Recruiter (15–20%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaders & Specialists | Snr Associates, BIM Managers | $6,500 | $6,000 | $20,000–$30,000 |
| Professionals | Architects (3–10+ yrs) | $5,000 | $5,000 | $13,500–$27,000 |
| Graduates & Support | Graduates (0–3 yrs) | $4,000 | $3,500 | $10,500–$18,000 |
A traditional recruiter charges 15–20% of salary — paid in full when the person starts, no matter the outcome. Hire Smart caps your cost, splits the risk, and gives you more insight before you commit.
Hiring multiple people from the same campaign? You only pay the placement fee from your second hire — saving over 50%. Build Px HR clients receive discounted rates. Replacement guarantee on every placement.
Tiny talent pool. We mapped every relevant professional in the market, ran a multi-touch outreach campaign with a prospectus and director video, and extended the search interstate. Every candidate came with a recorded interview and written summary.
Needed to assess communication skills — not just read CVs. We reviewed 300+ applications per role, ran structured video interviews, and delivered a shortlist of six to eight with summaries and video for each candidate.
You've tried doing it yourself and it takes too long for an outcome you're not confident in
You've used recruiters before and can't justify the fees for what you get
You want more insight before committing to interviewing someone
You're growing and need to get hiring right — not just fill a seat
You're in architecture, design, construction, IT or professional services
You want an expert running the process — but you want to stay in control of the decision
Fill in a brief and we'll come back within one business day with a clear plan and a fixed price. No obligation.