Benefits of Hiring a Contract Recruiter

Start-up business owners are often overwhelmed when it comes to hiring their first batch of employees. Whether you need ten, twenty or fifty staff members, you'll be responsible for finding quality candidates who will be assets to your company. As a business owner, you probably don't have much spare time, but you might not yet be ready to implement a full-service HR department. So what are your options? I recommend hiring a contract recruiter.

Benefits of Hiring a Contract Recruiter: Cost

The first benefit if hiring a contract recruiter is the money you will save versus other methods. You could easily spend thousands of dollars on hiring a staffing agency or HR firm, but a single contract recruiter won't be nearly as expensive. He or she can handle all of your hiring needs - within reason - and will serve as an independent contractor, which means you won't be responsible for providing benefits. A contract recruiter will work for either hourly or commission pay.

Benefits of Hiring a Contract Recruiter: Speed

When you hire employees through a staffing agency or HR firm, you are essentially at their mercy when it comes to time constraints. They have other clients and they often just don't get it done as fast as you need them to be. A contract recruiter, on the other hand, will get started finding employees for your company right away. He or she will also be more likely to get the job done quickly because finishing faster means getting paid faster. This is certainly an argument for paying on commission rather than an hourly rate.

Benefits of Hiring a Contract Recruiter: Culture

Another advantage that a contract recruiter has over an agency or firm is an intimate knowledge of your company's culture. He or she will get to know the vision and purpose of your business, and can make hiring decisions accordingly. For example, if you are looking for employees who are progressive thinkers and who can work with little or no supervision, your contract recruiter will be able to add that to his or her repertoire of screening criteria. This is an invaluable asset because it allows you to develop your ideal staff.