How a Williams Recruitment engagement works
Retained search, transparent fees
I work retained, not contingency. Every engagement is exclusive — one search, one client at a time.
The fee is 30% of the role's first-year compensation (base salary plus target bonus). 10% of that fee is paid upfront as a retainer to begin the search; the balance is paid on placement.
Every search is backed by Williams365 — a full 12-month placement guarantee. If your hire leaves or underperforms within twelve months, I re-run the search at no additional cost.
The four-stage process
1. Brief and alignment — week 1
Intake workshop with the hiring manager and key stakeholders. I define the role, the operating context, the must-haves, the deal-breakers, and the candidate scorecard. You sign off the brief before any approach begins.
2. Mapped search — weeks 2 to 5
Market mapping of the relevant talent pool. Direct, named approach to active and passive candidates. Pre-qualification on fit, motivation, and compensation. You receive a weekly written progress update.
3. Shortlist — weeks 5 to 8
A shortlist of 3 to 5 finalists presented with written assessment, video interview summary, and compensation expectations. Client interviews scheduled and supported. Deep references taken on finalists before offer.
4. Offer and onboarding — weeks 8 to 12
Offer structuring and negotiation support. Counter-offer management. 30, 60, and 90 day post-start check-ins with both the placement and the hiring manager. Williams365 cover begins on day one.
What is included in every engagement
Scoping workshop with the hiring manager and stakeholders. Written candidate scorecard and brief. Mapped market view with competitor talent intelligence. Pre-qualified shortlist of 3 to 5 finalists. Video interview summaries and written assessments. Comprehensive references at finalist stage. US food-manufacturing salary benchmark for the role. Offer structuring and negotiation support. 30 / 60 / 90 day check-ins post-start. Williams365 12-month placement guarantee.
I work with one client per role at a time. Exclusivity is what makes Williams365 possible.
Ready to start a search?
A 30-minute discovery call is the easiest way to see whether I am the right partner for your next senior search.
