Contingency Search
Still like the classic “pay when you hire” model?
Keep it. Just skip the inflated agency fees. One fixed fee. No upfront cost. 100% transparency.
Simple, Transactional & Result-Based
Old School, But Smarter.
Before subscription models and data-driven hiring came into play, Contingency Search was the go-to recruitment method - pay only when you hire.
While Contingency Search follows the classic “pay on hire” model, Rekruitec enhances it with data-driven sourcing, tech-enabled shortlisting and faster delivery - giving you the reliability of traditional hiring with the efficiency of modern recruitment.
How it Works?
Share The Role
We Search
We Screen
You Interview
You Hire
You Pay
When to Choose Contingency Search
For businesses scaling rapidly or hiring across multiple roles, we recommend exploring our Recruitment as a Service (RaaS) - a more flexible, predictable and cost-efficient model.
When you’re hiring for a few specific roles
When your hiring volume doesn’t justify a subscription plan
When you need a fast, one-off search without long-term commitments
Simple. Transparent. Pay-on-Hire Pricing
Contingency Search Fee: Flat 10% of the candidate’s annual gross salary
(Applicable across all roles and industries)
✅ No upfront cost — pay only on successful hire
✅ Free replacement guarantee — if the candidate leaves within 90 days
✅ Dedicated recruiter support — expert-led sourcing and screening
✅ Upgrade anytime — move to RaaS for monthly hiring flexibility
Contingency Search - FAQs
Everything to know about how our Contingency Search works.
Contingency Search is the traditional recruitment model where you only pay once a candidate is successfully hired. It’s ideal for one-off or urgent roles when you don’t need ongoing hiring support or a subscription plan.
We’ve modernized the old-school model, combining it with technology-driven sourcing, a curated recruiter network and faster turnaround. You still get the “pay-on-success” flexibility, but with smarter execution, better data and stronger candidate quality.
Go for Contingency Search when:
You have limited or occasional hiring needs
You’re hiring for niche or leadership roles
You prefer a no-commitment, one-off engagement
If you’re hiring multiple roles or scaling continuously, RaaS (Recruitment-as-a-Service) or SaaS (Sourcing-as-a-Service) offers more value through predictable costs, faster delivery and long-term scalability.
No, there’s no upfront payment. You only pay once you’ve successfully hired a candidate through us.
No problem. You only pay upon successful hire. If no hire is made, there’s no charge - giving you full flexibility and zero financial risk.
Our typical turnaround is 5–7 working days for the first shortlist, depending on the role’s complexity. We use AI-enabled sourcing and human screening to ensure each profile matches your criteria before it reaches you.
Absolutely. Many clients start with Contingency Search and later move to RaaS once they experience our process. RaaS offers better cost efficiency and dedicated monthly recruiter support, ideal for growing teams.
Yes. We provide a free replacement guarantee within a specified period (typically 90 days), depending on the role and agreement terms.
For leadership or sensitive roles requiring confidentiality and market mapping, we recommend our Executive Search service, which offers deeper engagement and a more strategic approach.
Reach out to our team, we’ll help you choose the right model based on your hiring frequency, team size, and budget priorities.