Our Placement Fee Schedule
Placement Fee Schedule for Top Employers
Invest in Elite Talent with Confidence
Our Placement Fee Schedule for Top Employers service provides Top Employers with a transparent, flexible, and value-driven fee structure to hire the top 1% of engineering talent, ensuring a strategic investment that drives innovation, organizational growth, and a competitive advantage.
Why Choose Our Placement Fee Schedule for Employers?
At Top Engineer, we recognize that hiring elite engineers is a critical investment in your organization’s future. Our clear, customizable fee options—paired with robust replacement guarantees—offer peace of mind, aligning with your hiring goals while minimizing risk. This service empowers you to secure visionary talent with confidence, backed by our commitment to transparency and excellence.
For Employers
Optimize your talent acquisition with a service that:
- Ensures Transparency: Offers clear, upfront pricing with no hidden costs.
- Provides Flexibility: Tailors fee structures to your hiring needs and risk tolerance.
- Drives Value: Secures elite engineers who fuel innovation and long-term success.
Why It Matters
Our placement fee schedule delivers strategic value:
- Placement Fee Options:
- 20% Placement Fee (90-Day Replacement Guarantee):
- Ideal for cost-effective hiring with a shorter-term guarantee.
- Perfect for projects requiring immediate impact with moderate risk coverage.
- Calculated as 20% of the candidate’s first-year compensation (base salary + bonuses).
- 25% Placement Fee (180-Day Replacement Guarantee):
- Our most popular option, balancing affordability and extended protection.
- Suited for roles requiring sustained performance and integration.
- Calculated as 25% of the candidate’s first-year compensation.
- 30% Placement Fee (1-Year Replacement Guarantee):
- The premium choice for maximum assurance and risk mitigation.
- Designed for high-stakes, strategic hires driving long-term growth.
- Calculated as 30% of the candidate’s first-year compensation.
- Fees are due on the candidate’s first day of work, ensuring clarity and alignment.
- 20% Placement Fee (90-Day Replacement Guarantee):
- Replacement Guarantee:
- Protects your investment by offering a no-cost replacement search if a hired candidate leaves or underperforms within the guarantee period (90 days, 180 days, or 1 year).
- Ensures continuous support until the right fit is secured, minimizing disruption.
- Reflects our commitment to your satisfaction and long-term success.
- Retainer Pricing:
- Offers customized retainer packages for multiple placements or ongoing hiring needs.
- Tailored to your organization’s scale, project pipeline, and strategic goals.
- Provides cost efficiencies and priority access to our exclusive talent network.
- Key Policies:
- Written Search Assignments: All searches are documented in writing to ensure clarity, alignment, and accountability.
- No Sourcing from Top Employer Members: We uphold trust by never sourcing engineers from our Top Employer Members’ organizations.
- Ethical Standards: Our policies prioritize integrity, confidentiality, and respect for your talent ecosystem.
- Strategic Advantage:
- Aligns hiring costs with your budget and risk profile, maximizing return on investment.
- Enhances your ability to secure elite engineers who drive innovation and growth.
- Strengthens your employer brand as a strategic, trusted partner in talent acquisition.
Our Proven Process
Our Placement Fee Schedule follows a structured, employer-centric approach to deliver elite talent:
Step 1: Hiring Needs Consultation
We align with your strategic objectives:
- Analyze your hiring goals, budget, and risk tolerance to recommend the optimal fee structure.
- Define role requirements and candidate profiles to ensure precision placements.
- Establish a written search assignment for transparency and accountability.
Step 2: Talent Acquisition and Placement
We secure top-tier engineers:
- Source pre-vetted Top Engineers from our exclusive network, matching your role needs.
- Manage the hiring process, from interviews to offer negotiations, with efficiency and care.
- Ensure compliance with our no-sourcing policy to protect Top Employer relationships.
Step 3: Guarantee and Ongoing Support
We ensure long-term success:
- Activate the replacement guarantee (90 days, 180 days, or 1 year) to protect your investment.
- Offer tailored retainer options for ongoing or multiple hires, optimizing cost and access.
- Provide post-placement support to ensure candidate integration and employer satisfaction.
Grounded in Colossians 3:23, our mission is to empower your organization with purpose and excellence, helping you secure Top Engineers through a transparent, flexible placement fee schedule to drive innovation and maximize your competitive advantage.
Contact us at topengineer.net or email info@topengineer.net to explore our placement fee options and start hiring elite talent today!


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