Recruitment outsourcing
Considering outsourcing part or all of recruitment or staffing? These pages explain the models — RPO, staffing, volume and international — plus a decision framework, benefits, risks and governance. Frameworks and considerations only: no guarantees, performance or ROI claims. HR helper group is a matching platform, not a recruitment agency or outsourcing provider.
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Models
The main outsourcing models.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing Model
Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is where an external partner runs part or all of your recruitment process.
Open OutsourcingStaffing Outsourcing
Staffing outsourcing is where a partner supplies and manages temporary, contract or flexible workers for you.
Open OutsourcingVolume Hiring Outsourcing
Volume hiring outsourcing brings in a partner to deliver many similar hires fast.
Open OutsourcingInternational Recruitment Outsourcing
International recruitment outsourcing uses partners to source across borders.
Open OutsourcingRecruitment Partner Models
There is no single right way to work with recruitment and staffing partners.
OpenDecide & govern
Frameworks, benefits, risks and governance.
Workforce Outsourcing Framework
A simple framework for deciding whether and how to outsource recruitment or staffing.
Open OutsourcingRecruitment Outsourcing Benefits
Recruitment outsourcing can offer benefits.
Open OutsourcingRecruitment Outsourcing Risks
Outsourcing recruitment carries risks as well as upside.
Open OutsourcingRecruitment Outsourcing Governance
Governance is what keeps an outsourcing arrangement working.
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Frequently asked questions
What is recruitment outsourcing?
Using external partners to run part or all of recruitment or staffing — from RPO and staffing outsourcing to volume and international models. These pages explain the models, frameworks and governance, with no guarantees.
Do you guarantee results or ROI?
No. We describe models, frameworks and governance only. Outcomes depend on your context and partner; we make no guarantee of results, placements, timing, cost, performance or ROI.
Is HR helper group an outsourcing provider?
No. We are a matching platform that connects you with independent recruitment and staffing partners; we do not deliver outsourcing ourselves.
How do I get matched with a partner?
Submit a workforce request with your roles, volume and timing. We qualify it and connect you with partners that fit — free and with no obligation.
Are agencies welcome?
Yes. Recruitment and staffing agencies can apply to join the partner network via the partner portal.