Hueman RPO vs. In-house Recruiting vs. Agency Solutions
Comparing Talent Acquisition Solutions
Choose the best option to meet your organization’s talent acquisition needs.
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The Challenge for Recruitment Leaders
For human resources and talent acquisition leaders, choosing the right recruiting solution can be daunting. There are thousands of recruitment agencies that all do recruiting differently, and of course, there’s always the option of bringing or keeping your recruitment function in-house.
Whichever option you choose, there are associated costs and benefits.
What is Recruitment Process Outsourcing?
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Before comparing recruiting solutions, we need to establish a foundation. What is RPO?
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RPO, or Recruitment Process Outsourcing, is a solution that allows organizations to leverage the expertise of an external service provider to handle some or all of their hiring processes.
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Based on your organization's specific needs, an outsourced recruiting solution may include all or some of the following responsibilities.
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• Sourcing and Screening Top Talent
• Recruiting the Best Candidates
• Marketing Your Brand to Potential Hires
• Preparing Candidates for Interviews
• Managing Offers and Negotiations
• Scheduling Interviews
• Conducting Due Diligence
• Handling All Pre-Hire Paperwork
• Ensuring a Seamless Onboarding Process -
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Comparing Your Recruiting Options
Below is a breakdown of each recruiting solution. Click through each option to see why choosing Hueman’s RPO solution is the best decision for your talent acquisition program.
Hueman RPO
FLAT MONTHLY FEE: Hueman charges an all-inclusive, flat monthly fee* that includes a dedicated recruiting team focused solely on your organization's hiring needs, continuous process improvement recommendations, a bespoke suite of technologies, recruitment marketing spend and strategy, as well as reporting and administrative staff.
With our RPO offering, sit it and forget it. You get all the hires you need without worrying about end-of-month invoice shock due to unexpected percentage-based fees or one-off charges. Our flat fee model eliminates the need to reconcile hires and associated fees by department, location, etc.
* We charge a one-time implementation fee to establish our partnership-focused recruitment program.
TAILORED RECRUITING: When you work with Hueman, you choose how much and what type of recruiting support you need. We have partners (clients) who work with us to hire for specific roles and others who outsource their entire talent acquisition function to us. No matter the size or scale of your recruiting needs, we can help!
DEDICATED EXPERTISE: With our RPO solution, you gain access to a team of talent acquisition experts. We emphasize the word "team" because partnering with us grants you access to recruitment marketing professionals, talent acquisition consultants, implementation specialists, and top-notch recruiters and recruitment leaders.
CULTURE-FOCUSED APPROACH: As your RPO partner, our dedicated recruiters exclusively work for your organization. They fully immerse themselves in your brand to represent you effectively when communicating with candidates and hiring managers. Our team's extensive recruitment expertise ensures seamless integration and outstanding results. We recruit as you, for you!
In-House Recruiting
Internal Recruiting Team: By employing an in-house recruitment model, your organization will have a dedicated team of recruiters to handle all open positions. Although this may seem beneficial, having an internal recruitment team poses several challenges.
- • Who will supervise them?
- • Do they have the essential recruiting skills for hard-to-fill positions?
- • Is the internal recruitment team productive and proficient?
At Hueman, our recruiters are usually 20 – +40% more effective than internal recruiters. Why the drastic difference?
- • Dedicated TA Leadership
- • Extensive Recruitment Training
- • Nationwide Recruiting Resources
- • Tried and True TA Process Best Practices (The Hueman Way)
- • Access to the Latest and Greatest Technologies
- • Dedicated Recruitment Marketing Team
- • BI Dashboards With Data and Reporting To Help You Make More Informed Workforce and Business Decisions
Full Control: With in-house recruiting, an organization has complete control and oversight of its talent acquisition team. However, this can be a blessing or a curse. Having full control carries with it the burden of driving the strategic direction and reporting for a TA program while prioritizing other human resources responsibilities.
When you work with Hueman, you'll gain unprecedented control and expanded oversight of your recruitment program. Many of our partners have told us they've never had this level of detail. These insights enable you to provide valuable information to your organization's leaders and drive strategic business decisions.
Partnering with us also means you have an experienced team in your corner to validate your strategies with data and expertise from other organizations. Our team will keep you updated on people, processes, technology, and recruitment marketing. We will also leverage BI reporting to help you make well-informed decisions for your organization.
CULTURAL ALIGNMENT: In-house recruiters work within your organization and naturally have an advantage in cultural alignment. As your RPO partner, Hueman’s dedicated recruiters work exclusively for your organization and receive extensive training during our thorough implementation process. They fully immerse themselves in your brand to effectively represent you when communicating with candidates and hiring managers. We recruit as you, for you!
HIGHER FIXED COSTS: Maintaining an internal recruiting team involves significant expenses such as salaries, benefits, training, recruitment marketing, and technology. With Hueman, we can offer a complete recruiting solution often at a lower cost than maintaining an internal team with the added flexibility to go up and down in recruiters as business needs contract and expand. Additionally, our recruiting teams' access to the latest training and technology leads to lower hiring times and overall cost-per-hire.
GAIN VISIBILITY AND RESULTS WITH HUEMAN: While building an in-house recruiting team offers control, it can be resource-intensive and challenging to maintain. Hueman provides a cost-effective and efficient alternative with the reporting to prove it. Every partner gains access to their own reporting dashboard, so you’ll always know how your Hueman recruiting team is performing. These insights enable you to offer your organization’s leaders valuable information to drive strategic business decisions.
Agency Recruiting
QUICK PLACEMENTS: While recruitment agencies can often deliver candidates swiftly, this speed can sometimes come at a cost. Due to their commission-based structure, agencies may prioritize quantity over quality. This can lead to mismatched candidates who may not align well with your company culture or long-term goals.
TRANSACTIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Recruitment agencies are ideal for organizations with occasional hiring needs. However, Hueman RPO offers a more comprehensive approach for companies seeking a strategic partner. We work closely with you to define your recruitment needs, assess your current processes, and identify areas for improvement. Our tailored solutions and ongoing support ensure that your hiring efforts are aligned with your long-term business objectives.
VIABLE COSTS: Unlike the variable fees agencies charge, Hueman RPO provides a flat monthly fee. This transparent pricing model eliminates surprises and ensures you get the most value for your investment. Our dedicated team, access to cutting-edge technology, and ongoing training guarantee that your hiring efforts are efficient, effective, and aligned with your goals.
PERSONALIZED RECRUITING: Unlike agencies, Hueman RPO is committed to understanding your unique organization, hiring managers, and company culture. This allows us to source candidates who are not just qualified, but also a great fit for your team. Agencies often provide you with generically sourced candidates that they store within their applicant tracking system. At Hueman, our recruiters source candidates specifically for your organization within your ATS to match a role's requirements and your organization’s culture.
Recruitment Model Comparison
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customized RPO solutions
Why Choose Hueman RPO?
At Hueman, we excel at tailoring our recruiting solutions to boost your talent acquisition efforts. Leveraging our deep recruiting experience, we promise a smooth integration that produces outstanding results.
Partner Praise
Don't just take our word for it; see what some of our recruiting partners have to say about our talent acquisition solutions.

“Hueman makes day-to-day tasks with recruitment easier! They are in constant communication regarding candidates and the flow of applicants. I know if I have an issue, my recruitment partner is there to help resolve it. They are absolutely the best!”
Shannon B., Director
Large Healthcare System
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“Hueman always provides a quick response and follows through on commitments. The people and culture are amazing and contribute to a great overall experience.”
Lisa S., Senior TA Advisor
National Shipping & Retail Chain
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“I have an amazing team that I work with at Hueman. This team anticipates my needs and supports me in ways that I was not even aware I needed supported in. The team is as engaged in our success as I am.”
Lori R., Director of HR
Food Manufacturer
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“Our Hueman engagement happened very fast. Hueman was able to provide us with strong partners that provided great service.”
Nicolette L., EVP
Transportation Partner
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