Unlimited Hires. One Flat Monthly Fee.
Pay one flat monthly fee and hire as many people as you need while we’re working for you. On when you’re hiring, off when you’re not.
- Flat monthly fee
- No placement fees
- No long-term contracts
- Meet every candidate on video before you spend an hour interviewing
TL;DR
Edisto is a fractional recruiting firm for construction and the trades. You pay one flat monthly fee, typically $3,000 to $5,000, and hire as many people as you need while we’re working for you. No placement fees, no percentage of salary, no long-term contracts. Every candidate we present comes with a recorded 15 to 30 minute interview, so you meet them on video before spending an hour live. On when you’re hiring, off when you’re not.
Why business owners switch to a flat fee
If you’ve hired through a headhunter, you already know the math. One hire, one fee, and the fee is often the size of a decent truck. If that person leaves inside the guarantee window, you get a replacement, not a refund. Business owners have told us they’ve paid $30,000 for a single placement and gotten nothing back when it didn’t work out. We broke down what headhunters really cost a contractor if you want the full math.
Temp agencies solve a different problem, and they don’t want you hiring their people. Their best workers are their income.
Edisto was built to be the third option. You pay one flat monthly fee. We become your recruiting team. You hire as many people as you need while we’re working for you, and the fee doesn’t change.
What’s included
- Intake call. We learn the role, the company, and who actually succeeds there.
- Sourcing. Job postings plus active search of our candidate database and outside search tools. Not post-and-pray.
- Screening. We read every resume so you don’t have to.
- Virtual Candidate Showcase. A recorded 15 to 30 minute interview with every candidate we present, using your questions if you want. Watch it on your schedule. See how it fits into the process.
- Scheduling and no-shows. We set the interviews, send the reminders, and we’re the ones sitting there when someone doesn’t show up. Not you.
- Offer support. We help you land the person you picked.
What’s not included
Temporary or contract staffing and payroll. If you need a crew for three weeks, a temp agency is the right call. If you need people on your payroll who stay, that’s us.
What it looks like with real clients
How it compares
| Headhunter | Temp agency | Edisto | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you pay | One fee per hire | Hourly markup on every worker | One flat monthly fee |
| Hires per fee | One | None (they’re the agency’s employees) | Unlimited |
| If the hire leaves early | Replacement only, usually inside 90 days | N/A | Keep hiring; the fee doesn’t change |
| Can you hire their people? | Yes, that’s the product | Usually a buyout fee | Yes, every one of them is yours |
| Contract | Per search | Per order | Month to month, no long-term contracts |
Who this is for
Owner-led companies that make several hires a year and don’t have anyone whose job is hiring. Most of our clients are mechanical, HVAC, electrical and general contractors filling project managers, estimators, superintendents, service techs and office roles. We work with companies across the country.
If you have exactly one hire to make and won’t need another this year, ask us about direct hire instead. We’ll tell you honestly which one makes sense.
Pricing
One flat monthly fee, typically $3,000 to $5,000, quoted on a 15-minute call once we understand what you’re hiring for. It covers every role and every hire while we’re working for you. No placement fees, no percentage of salary, and you turn us on when you’re hiring and off when you’re done.
Put a recruiting team behind your business this monthQuestions we get asked
What do you do that I can’t do myself?
Honestly, nothing. We do it so you don’t have to. You don’t have time to check resumes every day or wait around for interviews that don’t happen. We do.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. It’s month to month. You turn us on when you’re hiring and off when you’re done, and the fee stops when you do.
What if you don’t find anyone?
Ask our clients. We’re happy to put you in touch with business owners who’ve hired through us, and we’ll tell you up front if a role is one we’re not confident we can fill.
Do you only work in South Carolina?
No. We’re based in South Carolina and work with companies all over the country. Every candidate interview is recorded and virtual, so location isn’t a constraint.
How fast will I see the first candidates?
It depends on the role, and we’ll give you an honest estimate on the intake call rather than a number we can’t keep.
Ready to stop paying per hire?
Tell us what you’re hiring for. We’ll quote your flat monthly fee on one 15-minute call and give you a straight answer on whether the model fits.
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