At a Glance

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Search type

Contingent or Engaged (retained)

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Time to first shortlist

Typically 1–2 weeks (role‑dependent)

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Roles

Leadership and specialist roles across the Workday ecosystem

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Assessment

Technical screens + scenario prompts; reference checks available

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Geography

US‑first; national search; international on request

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Guarantee

Replacement window defined in the SOW

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Where this fits

  • You’re building an internal team or backfilling a key role.
  • You need a leader to own the Workday roadmap and standards.
  • You prefer passive‑candidate outreach handled discreetly.
  • You want structured, objective evaluation over resume keyword matching.
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Our search process

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Discovery & scorecard (30–45 min)

Define outcomes, competencies, and must‑haves vs. nice‑to‑haves.

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Market mapping & sourcing

Direct network + targeted outreach; passive candidates prioritized.

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Screening

Behavioral + role‑relevant technical prompts; preliminary references where appropriate.

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Shortlist

3 calibrated candidates with notes and interview availability.

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Interview design & coordination

Structured rounds; optional practicals or presentations.

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Offer & close

Compensation alignment, references, and acceptance support.

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Onboarding check‑ins

30/90‑day touchpoints to ensure fit and ramp.

What you receive

  • Calibrated profiles with skill maps and exposure across relevant Workday domains.
  • Interview kits: structured questions and scoring templates.
  • Market insights: candidate availability and compensation bands (on request).
  • Reference summaries and risk flags (where permissible).
  • Confidential handling for sensitive or replacement searches.
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Commercials

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Model

Contingent or Engaged (retained) search.

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Fee

Success‑based; engaged retainers are credited against the success fee.

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Guarantee

Replacement window included in the SOW (scope and timing defined up front).

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Exclusivity (optional)

Short exclusivity windows can accelerate results.

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Invoicing

On hire for contingent; milestone/retainer invoices for engaged searches.

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Compliance & quality

  • Candidate consent: We never submit a profile without explicit consent.
  • Conflict checks: No duplicate or conflicted submissions; we respect your non‑solicit terms.
  • Data & privacy: PII handled under NDA and your security guidelines.
  • Inclusive sourcing (optional): We can emphasize diverse slates per your goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Usually within 2 weeks for the first calibrated shortlist, depending on seniority and market conditions.
Yes - scenario‑based prompts and practical exercises aligned to the role; we provide scorecards for consistent evaluation.
Yes - nationally and, if requested, internationally with time‑zone and compliance alignment.
A replacement guarantee window is included in the SOW; specifics (duration, scope) are defined up front.
Yes - code‑name the role, NDA where needed, and careful outreach to avoid signaling.
Yes - within legal/ethical guidelines; we avoid conflicts and respect non‑solicit obligations.
Yes - based on your scorecard and market norms; we can also advise on leveling and compensation bands.
We coordinate with your HR/vendor as needed; final checks are typically run under your policies.
We can run parallel searches; volume pricing can be discussed for multi‑hire campaigns.

What our clients are saying...

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