Subscription Recruiting in Action: A Cost-Efficient Talent Model for PE Portfolios

A private equity–backed portfolio company partnered with Hueman’s Subscription Recruitment Program to build a flexible, on-demand recruiting function without the cost or complexity of an internal team. The result was scalable hiring across technical, corporate, and leadership roles—while avoiding approximately $175,000 in annual fixed recruiting costs and maintaining the agility required in a PE-backed growth environment.

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The Challenge

The company needed a reliable recruiting function, but not a full-time internal recruiter.

Building an in-house recruitment operation would have required:

  • A full-time recruiter
  • Recruiting tools and infrastructure
  • Process design and hiring manager training

The all-in cost for this approach was estimated at $175,000 annually, with no guarantee that hiring demand would justify the expense year-round.

At the same time, relying on traditional direct hire agencies would have been expensive, inconsistent, and operationally fragmented.


Our Solution

The company partnered with Hueman through our Subscription Recruitment Program to effectively outsource its recruiting function without adding internal headcount.

Hueman became their embedded, go-to recruiting partner, providing both execution and infrastructure.

The engagement included:

  • Building and launching a dedicated career site
  • Designing and documenting a scalable recruitment process
  • Training hiring managers on effective interviewing and candidate evaluation
  • Providing on-demand recruiting support during periods of growth

When hiring needs arise, whether from acquisitions or organic expansion, the company engages its Hueman recruitment team to execute the hiring.


Results

Over the past year, Hueman filled 13 roles across a wide range of functions, including:

  • Preventative maintenance technicians
  • Field service technicians
  • HR leadership
  • Marketing specialists
  • Training specialists

The company gained access to best-in-class recruiting without the fixed cost, risk, or management burden of a full-time recruiter.

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