welcome to elevate compass
Clarity deserves the right course of action
Elevate Compass is our customized approach to search — designed to meet your team where you are in the hiring journey, with the right model for your timeline, commitment level, and internal resources.
Tailored Search routes
contingent
contingent
contingent
This is your low risk-high flexibility option, but higher price point per placement due to substantial amount of work done upfront on our team's end.
When to Engage:
+ When you need to fill roles quickly without a significant initial investment.
+ For non-executive, less specialized positions where a broad talent pool is expected.
+ When you want to maintain flexibility without committing to a single recruiting partner.
contained
contingent
contingent
This model incentivizes both the client and recruiting partner to commit to the process without bearing all the upfront costs or risks. Combines elements of contingency and retained search, where an upfront fee is paid to start the search, and the balance is due upon completion.
When to Engage:
+ For mid to senior-level positions that require more attention than a contingent search but don’t justify the intensity of a retained search.
+ When you are willing to invest in a better search process and engage recruiters to a more committed process.
retained
contingent
retained
Our recruiting firm works exclusively on your vacancy, which means dedicated resources and a deep, comprehensive search. Best for senior, executive, or highly specialized roles that have a significant impact on the company’s future. Recruiters act as consultants, offering market insights and detailed reports on the search process, including competitor analysis and candidate market conditions.
When to Engage:
+ For C-level and top executive roles or highly specialized technical positions where the right fit is crucial.
+ When the position requires a discrete search to avoid market speculation or when targeting candidates from direct competitors.
+ When you need a dedicated partner who can commit the time and resources to fill a critical position with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
compass flex options
contract resources
At Elevate Studio, we've uncovered a pivotal strategy for companies aiming to expand and maintain agility without overcommitting to full-time employee headcounts: the power of Contingent Contract Hiring.
This method is crucial for roles requiring unique skills or seamless cultural integration, special projects + interim leadership ensuring both the employer and the consultant are satisfied and aligned before committing to long-term partnership.
OPTIMAL SCENARIOS:
- Short Term Projects; uniquely skilled consultants needed for specific project or to augment staff levels to ensure project finishes on time
- Long Term Projects; scale up business needs and scale down headcount to maintain optimal levels
- Introducing New roles within an organizations
- Seasonal Ramp-ups/down
- Remote employees out of state
employer of record
Engaging a third-party resource for payrolling employees presents a strategic advantage by offloading the complexities of payroll management.
This service significantly streamlines administrative tasks such as tax withholding, benefits administration, and adherence to evolving labor laws, enabling companies to concentrate on their core business activities.
OPTIMAL SCENARIOS:
- Adhering to complex payroll requirements; prevailing wage, per diem and or additional payroll compliance
- Hiring Summer Interns
- Bringing back a former employee on a project basis
- Seasonal Ramp-ups/down
- Hiring remote employees out of state
PRICING
- Payrolling fee: 18% markup over cost
featured backoffice provider
powered by ascen
Elevate Studio Partners has decided to partner with Ascen. Ascen's all-in-one, white-label back-office platform handles onboarding, payroll, and invoicing so Recruiters + Consultants can focus on serving their clients and candidates. They provide the following solutions to Elevate Studio's suite of services:
- Streamlined contract employee onboarding/offboarding
- Payroll administration and compliance in all 50 states
- Timekeeping + customer labor reporting
- Accurate client invoicing
- Health coverage for full time contingent consultants
Member of the American Staffing Association