At My Support Staff, we understand the challenges faced by growing tech companies when critical roles sit vacant for months, leading to missed growth opportunities. Our fractional recruiting solution provides access to experienced recruiters on a flexible, part-time, or project basis, so you invest only in the expertise and hours your business actually needs.
What Is Fractional Recruiting?
Fractional recruiting is a cost-effective approach that allows businesses to engage professional recruiters for only the support they need. This model can take several forms, such as:
- 10 hours a week of ongoing recruiting support
- Short-term projects to fill multiple roles quickly
- Strategic consulting on recruiting processes, candidate pipelines, and employer branding
Ultimately, this approach means you only pay for the recruiting expertise your business needs, seamlessly bridging the gap between costly traditional hiring options and going without vital talent support.
Benefits of Fractional Recruiting
1. Lower Hiring Costs
No full-time salary or benefits. With fractional recruiting, you pay only for the help you actually use. You get experienced support when you need it, without committing to the ongoing costs of a full-time hire. This keeps your budget flexible and lets you invest in other important areas of your business. You control the level of support, so you never pay for more than you need.
2. Scalable & Flexible
You can increase recruiting support during periods of growth or seasonal demand, and scale back when hiring needs decrease. This flexibility helps you manage resources efficiently.
3. Faster Time-to-Fill
Our experienced recruiters utilize proven strategies and established networks to reduce the time roles remain open. For instance, we have helped clients cut average time-to-fill from 60 to 25 days, resulting in significant savings and faster onboarding.
4. Better Candidate Quality
At My Support Staff, we combine advanced sourcing technology with practical recruiting experience to connect your business with the best candidates.
5. Strategic Insight
Fractional recruiters do more than fill open roles. They help refine job descriptions, streamline interview processes, and strengthen your employer brand. These improvements support better talent alignment with business goals, drive innovation, and enhance customer satisfaction. Stronger recruitment practices can also contribute to revenue growth and a more competitive market position.
6. Objective Perspective
As your external recruiting partner, My Support Staff brings a fresh perspective to identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks that may be missed internally.
Fractional Recruiting vs. Traditional Recruiting
| Cost | Pay for hours/projects only | Full-time salary + benefits |
| Flexibility | Scale up or down anytime | Fixed employee capacity |
| Expertise | Access seasoned recruiters | Limited to internal staff skill set |
| Speed | Faster candidate sourcing | Often slower, resource-limited |
| Commitment | Short or long-term | Permanent hire or agency contract |
With these differences in mind, businesses often wonder when fractional recruiting is the right fit:
Fractional recruiting is a strong fit for companies seeking to sustain rapid growth without incurring increased overhead. It is especially effective for managing seasonal or project-based hiring surges, maintaining high quality while controlling costs, or accelerating growth by quickly bringing new talent on board. If your business lacks a full-time recruiting team but requires expert support to achieve its strategic goals, this model provides a practical solution.
FAQs on Fractional Recruiting
FAQs on Fractional Recruiting
What is fractional recruiting?
Fractional recruiting is when a company partners with a recruiter on a part-time or project-specific basis, rather than hiring a full-time recruiter.
How much does fractional recruiting cost?
Costs vary, but businesses typically save 30–50% compared to hiring a full-time recruiter when factoring in salary, benefits, and overhead.
Is fractional recruiting the same as using a staffing agency?
No. Staffing agencies often charge high per-placement fees. With fractional recruiting, you gain an embedded partner who works directly with your team as an extension of your business, focusing on long-term success rather than just one-time placements.
What industries benefit from fractional recruiting?
Any business with growth, compliance, or skilled-labor needs can benefit, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, technology, and more.
After learning more about fractional recruiting, you may wonder why to trust My Support Staff with this approach:
At My Support Staff, we specialize in providing fractional recruiting solutions tailored to the unique needs of growing businesses. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we apply discipline, efficiency, and tested strategies to help you build a stronger team.
We operate as an extension of your team, identifying and hiring the right candidates quickly while managing costs. Whether you need support for a short-term hiring surge or a long-term recruiting partner, we deliver results with strong hiring strategies that start with the right guidance. Try our free cost calculator or schedule a 15-minute audit to see your potential savings. Ready to build a stronger team? Contact My Support Staff today to get started.
