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Headhunting (Direct Hire) Headhunting (Direct Hire) # 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. Get StartedCalculate Savings ![Executive headhunting process - finding top tech talent in Latin America](/assets/services-hero-2-Blr3QWCU.png) ## LATAM Market Snapshot Live benchmarks from our nearshore talent network — the data US founders use to plan headcount and budget hires. $25-$50/hr Average LATAM Talent Rate 48-72h Sourcing Speed 90K+ Vetted Talent Pool 280+ Successful Placements 90K+ Candidate Pool 7-10 Days Average Shortlist Time 98% Client Satisfaction Pricing ## 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. Monthly fee per hire $800 /mo or 25% mgmt fee Whichever is lower, applied to the contractor's monthly compensation Commitment: $500 to kick off the search — fully credited against your first monthly invoice. - 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 Start Hiring Direct Hire ### 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. Success fee 20% of first-year annual salary Only pay when you hire Commitment: $600 to kick off the search — fully credited against your first placement invoice. - 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 Find Your Hire Want to browse available candidates first? [Explore Our Talent Marketplace](https://new.hireslink.com/) Not sure which model fits? [Talk to our team](/candidates) — we'll help you decide. Compare Services ## 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 1 ### Initial Briefing We analyze the role, seniority, tech stack, and company culture. Define must-haves vs nice-to-haves. 2 ### Deep-Dive Sourcing Our recruiters search 90,000+ pre-vetted LATAM profiles plus targeted outbound. Technical and cultural vetting on every candidate. 3 ### Shortlist Delivery Present 3-5 relevant candidates in 7-10 days with portfolios, assessment notes, and culture-fit signal. 4 ### Interview & Close We coordinate interviews, feedback, offer negotiation, and onboarding support until the candidate signs and starts. Which is right for you? ## 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 Learn More 🎯 ### 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 Learn More Not sure yet? Let's talk! Get Free Consultation Pre-Vetted Talent ## Meet Our Top LATAM Professionals Browse a sample of our 90K+ candidate network ready to join your team Vetted ![Lucas Silva - Senior Full Stack Developer](/assets/man-professional-1-DkBqgZZw.jpg) ### Lucas Silva Senior Full Stack Developer 🇧🇷 Brazil $25-30/hr USD React Node.js AWS TypeScript Previously at ![Spotify](/assets/spotify-new-DfmUK-BO.png) ![Meta](/assets/meta-BisrrZSR.png) ### Ready to get started with Headhunting (Direct Hire)? Get matched with pre-vetted LATAM talent in 48 hours Start Hiring Now ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Headhunting (Direct Hire)? A one-time recruitment service where we source, vet, and deliver top-tier LATAM candidates for you to hire directly onto your payroll. Fee: 20% of the candidate's first-year annual salary. Commitment: $600 to kick off the search — fully credited against your first placement invoice. ### How much does Headhunting (Direct Hire) cost? 20% of the candidate's first-year annual salary, paid once upon successful hire. Example: $100K first-year salary → $20K fee. You also pay a $600 kick-off to start the search, which is fully credited against your first placement invoice. No monthly fees or ongoing costs. ### What's the difference between Headhunting (Direct Hire) and Staffing & HR Management? Headhunting (Direct Hire): you hire directly onto your payroll, one-time 20% fee, $600 credited kick-off, you handle payroll/HR. Staffing & HR Management: we manage the entire lifecycle (onboarding, payroll coordination, vacations, performance), lower of $800/mo or 25% mgmt fee on the contractor's monthly compensation, $500 credited kick-off. ### How long does Headhunting take? 7-10 days for shortlist delivery. Total process: 2-3 weeks from briefing to signed offer, depending on your interview cadence. ### What's included in the engagement? Deep-dive sourcing across 90,000+ pre-vetted LATAM profiles and targeted outbound, technical and cultural vetting, interview coordination and scheduling, offer negotiation support, and onboarding handoff. ### What roles work best for Headhunting (Direct Hire)? Specific, key roles you want directly on your payroll: senior developers, engineering leads, AI/ML specialists, product managers, designers, sales leaders, and department heads where a direct employment relationship matters. ### How are candidates vetted? Every candidate goes through skills and experience screening, English proficiency verification, technical evaluation aligned to your stack, reference checks, and a culture-fit interview against your team's values and working style. ### Can I use Headhunting for multiple hires? Yes. Each hire is billed at 20% of that candidate's first-year annual salary, with a $600 credited kick-off per search. Volume arrangements are available for 5+ hires — talk to us. ## Popular Roles for Headhunting (Direct Hire) [Senior Full Stack ](/candidates/developers/full-stack)[Engineering Leaders ](/candidates/developers/backend)[AI/ML Directors ](/candidates/ai-specialists/machine-learning)[Design Directors ](/candidates/design/product-design) ![HiresLink dedicated recruitment team providing personalized support for tech hiring in Latin America](/assets/human-support-team-DKPBOm8b.jpg) White-Glove Service ## 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 [Build My Team](/services/hires-staffing) ### 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 [Find My Hire](/services/headhunting-pro) ### 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 [Add LATAM Talent](/services/staff-augmentation) ## Related Services & Talent Explore other ways HiresLink helps US startups scale with nearshore talent. 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