Headhunting (Direct Hire): Top LATAM Talent on Your Payroll
Ideal for specific, key roles where you want the talent directly on your payroll. Deep sourcing, technical/cultural vetting, and interview coordination — 20% of first-year salary.
LATAM Market Snapshot
Live benchmarks from our nearshore talent network — the data US founders use to plan headcount and budget hires.
Two Models, One Mission: Your Perfect Hire
Choose a fully managed staffing partnership or a direct-hire headhunting engagement. Both backed by our 90K+ vetted LATAM talent network.
Staffing & HR Management
Scalable team, fully managed
Ideal for building a scalable team where we handle the operational complexity. We don't just find the talent — we manage the entire lifecycle of the collaborator.
- Full HR management: onboarding, payroll coordination, vacations, performance
- Ongoing support on day-to-day contractor decisions
- Contractor experience & retention program
- Structure built to scale your remote team
- Unlimited free replacements
- $500 kick-off fully credited to your first monthly invoice
Headhunting (Direct Hire)
Talent on your payroll
Ideal for specific, key roles where you want the talent directly on your payroll. We focus exclusively on sourcing, vetting, and delivering top-tier candidates for you to hire directly.
- Deep-dive sourcing across our 90K+ vetted LATAM network
- Technical and cultural vetting
- Interview coordination & scheduling
- You own the hire directly (on your payroll)
- One-time fee, no monthly costs
- $600 kick-off fully credited to your first placement invoice
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Headhunting vs Staffing & HR Management
Choose the right model for your hiring needs
| Feature |
Headhunting (Direct Hire)20% of first-year salary
|
Staffing & HR Management$800/mo or 25% (lower)
|
|---|---|---|
| Hiring Model | Direct hire (you employ) | Managed talent (we run HR) |
| Kick-off (credited) | $600 (credited to first placement invoice) | $500 (credited to first monthly invoice) |
| Fee Structure | 20% of first-year annual salary (one-time) | Lower of $800/mo or 25% mgmt fee |
| Payroll & HR | You handle everything | We handle onboarding, payroll, vacations, performance |
| Replacement Guarantee | Included on placements | Unlimited free replacements |
| Best For | Key roles on your payroll | Scaling a team, ongoing management |
| Time to Shortlist | 7-10 days | 2-5 days |
Hiring Model
Headhunting (Direct Hire)
Direct hire (you employ)
Staffing & HR Management
Managed talent (we run HR)
Kick-off (credited)
Headhunting (Direct Hire)
$600 (credited to first placement invoice)
Staffing & HR Management
$500 (credited to first monthly invoice)
Fee Structure
Headhunting (Direct Hire)
20% of first-year annual salary (one-time)
Staffing & HR Management
Lower of $800/mo or 25% mgmt fee
Payroll & HR
Headhunting (Direct Hire)
You handle everything
Staffing & HR Management
We handle onboarding, payroll, vacations, performance
Replacement Guarantee
Headhunting (Direct Hire)
Included on placements
Staffing & HR Management
Unlimited free replacements
Best For
Headhunting (Direct Hire)
Key roles on your payroll
Staffing & HR Management
Scaling a team, ongoing management
Time to Shortlist
Headhunting (Direct Hire)
7-10 days
Staffing & HR Management
2-5 days
*Both services include full vetting, English verification, and dedicated recruiter support
Headhunting (Direct Hire) vs Staffing & HR Management vs Recruiting Agencies
| Headhunting (Direct Hire) | Staffing & HR Mgmt | Recruiting Agencies | In-House HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee Structure | 20% first-year salary (one-time) | Lower of $800/mo or 25% | 20-25% annual salary | Full salary cost |
| Kick-off | $600 (credited) | $500 (credited) | Varies | N/A |
| Who Employs | ✅ You (direct hire) | ❌ Hireslink / EOR | ✅ You (direct hire) | ✅ You (direct hire) |
| Ongoing Costs | ❌ None | ✅ Monthly fee | ❌ None | ✅ HR overhead |
| HR Management | ❌ You handle | ✅ Fully managed | ❌ You handle | ✅ You handle |
| Time to Shortlist | 7-10 days | 2-5 days | 2-4 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| Best For | Specific key hires | Scaling a team | Executive search | High-volume hiring |
How It Works
Initial Briefing
We analyze the role, seniority, tech stack, and company culture. Define must-haves vs nice-to-haves.
Deep-Dive Sourcing
Our recruiters search 90,000+ pre-vetted LATAM profiles plus targeted outbound. Technical and cultural vetting on every candidate.
Shortlist Delivery
Present 3-5 relevant candidates in 7-10 days with portfolios, assessment notes, and culture-fit signal.
Interview & Close
We coordinate interviews, feedback, offer negotiation, and onboarding support until the candidate signs and starts.
Find Your Perfect Fit
Not sure which service to choose? Here's a quick guide.
Staffing & HR Management
Lower of $800/mo or 25% mgmt fee
$500 kick-off, credited to first invoice
Choose Staffing & HR Management if...
- You're building a scalable team and want us to run HR
- You want onboarding, payroll, vacations & performance handled
- You need ongoing support on day-to-day contractor decisions
- You want a structure built to scale as you grow
- You need instant replacement coverage
- You prefer predictable monthly economics
Headhunting (Direct Hire)
20% of first-year annual salary
$600 kick-off, credited to first placement invoice
Choose Headhunting (Direct Hire) if...
- You want a specific, key hire directly on your payroll
- You prefer a one-time success fee over monthly costs
- You already handle payroll and HR internally
- You want deep-dive sourcing and technical/cultural vetting
- You want full ownership of the hire from day one
- You have infrastructure for international direct hires
Not sure yet? Let's talk!
Meet Our Top LATAM Professionals
Browse a sample of our 90K+ candidate network ready to join your team
Lucas Silva
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Real Humans, Real Support
Unlike impersonal job boards, our dedicated recruitment team works directly with you to understand your needs, culture, and goals. We're your partner in building world-class teams.
- Dedicated account manager for every client
- 24/7 support during onboarding
- Local experts in Argentina, Mexico, Colombia & Brazil
Three ways to work with us
Choose how you want to hire.
Same network, same vetting bar. The difference is who employs the person and who runs the HR layer.
Staffing & HR Management
For companies building a team.
HiresLink manages the hiring and HR/operational layer month to month.
- Qualified candidates in 48 hours after the role brief
- Unlimited free replacements for active staffing clients
- Onboarding, payroll coordination, vacations and performance support
- Lower of $800/month or a 25% management fee
- $500 kickoff, credited to your first invoice
Headhunting / Direct Hire
For companies making one specific key hire.
You employ the person directly. One-time fee, no recurring management fee.
- Shortlist in 7–10 business days
- 20% of first-year salary
- $600 kickoff, credited to your first placement invoice
- 90-day replacement (junior / semi-senior), 120 days (senior & managerial)
- Sourcing, vetting and interview coordination
Staff Augmentation
For companies adding capacity to an existing team.
Vetted LATAM specialists plug into the team and processes you already run.
- Add engineers and specialists to your existing team
- You direct the day-to-day work
- Scale the team up or down as the roadmap changes
- Open salary benchmarks before you commit
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