The ranges below are typical starting points.
25 to 30%of first-year total compensation
When the fee is due
Paid in stages.
Best for
Founding hires, executives and scarce specialists.
What it is
A dedicated, exclusive search. It is the right choice when the role is critical and the talent pool is small.
20 to 25%of first-year salary
When the fee is due
Only on a hire. No fee unless you hire.
Best for
Defined roles with a clear profile.
What it is
A search for a well-scoped role, where you want a specialist working alongside your own pipeline.
$150 to $250per hour
When the fee is due
Hourly, with the scope set monthly.
Best for
Companies hiring several people over time.
What it is
I embed as your recruiting lead and build the hiring process. I also run searches and coach your team, without you making a full-time hire.
Final termsFinal terms depend on the role and its scope, and on whether the search is exclusive. We agree on them in writing before I begin work.
Who paysCompanies engage me and pay me. Candidates never pay, and that is the only way I'm paid.
A 30-minute conversation is enough to tell whether a search makes sense and which engagement type fits. You'll be talking with me. If I'm not the right person for your search, I'll tell you that on the call.
About TrinzikThis practice is powered by Trinzik, the AI visibility and competitive intelligence company I co-founded. Recruiting engagements are separate from Trinzik's software and agency partner programs, and are scoped and priced on their own terms.