Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
OUR RPO SERVICES
RPO is evolving due to economic changes and growing business needs, resulting in a higher demand for sustainable talent solutions. Your organization's growth relies on the quality of your people. We collaborate with you at inGrafted to create customized solutions for attracting and retaining permanent, high-quality employees.

What is Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Recruitment process outsourcing is the full or partial outsourcing of a company’s internal recruitment function to a specialist firm who assumes the role of the client’s recruiting department by owning and managing the recruiting process and related recruiting relationships. RPO firms provide the necessary skills, activities, tools, technologies and process methodologies to clients in an on-site, off-site, or virtual delivery model. RPO is commonly used to recruit direct-hire employees but can also be used to recruit contingent employees with contingent RPO as well.
Our RPO Process

Strategic Workforce Planning

Requisition Management

Sourcing/Recruiting

Screening/Testing

Offer Management

Interview/Selection

Onboarding
At inGrafted, we offer a unique sourcing and recruiting model that delivers custom solutions for your business, resulting in added value, strategic advantage, and measurable benefits for your recruiting function. Our services include:
Deep recruiting expertise and utilization of best practices
- Strategic partnership to align with your business objectives
- Proactively build and enhance your employer brand
- Deliver long-lasting value
- Harness innovative technology for effective sourcing
- Improve the quality of your hires
- Enhance the candidate experience
- Streamline and optimize your recruitment processes
- Reduce hiring costs
- Flexibility and scalability to meet changing demands
- Ensure seamless compliance with regulations
- Increase employee retention rates
Our RPO Solutions
At inGrafted, we offer a diverse range of RPO solutions to tackle your talent challenges. Our services are flexible, ranging from targeted project solutions to comprehensive enterprise solutions that cover every stage of the hiring process. We have the capability to assume full responsibility for your recruiting function or supplement your existing team. Our aim is to create a tailor-made RPO journey and experience that aligns with the specific needs of your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RPO?
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is an increasingly popular solution for businesses that need to manage their recruitment process. By outsourcing this process to an external recruiting specialist, companies can benefit from access to specialized talent, access to comprehensive technology tools, and the ability to quickly and efficiently hire the right person for the job. Furthermore, RPO can also be used for contingent labor, allowing companies to take advantage of a wider pool of talented job seekers.
How does RPO work?
RPO is a great way to solve talent acquisition challenges for your organization. By partnering with your internal recruiting team and building on your company culture, RPO provides value-added recruiting services to ensure you receive the highest quality candidates. The RPO engagement starts with an assessment of your recruiting needs and an evaluation of your current recruiting processes and technology. From there, areas of opportunity are identified, and a tailored RPO solution is designed to meet the exact requirements of your organization. The RPO process is typically completed in 5 distinct phases.
Why RPO?
RPO is designed to help organizations solve their business challenges. It goes beyond just filling open positions; RPO companies act as a partner to their clients, providing comprehensive human capital strategies and solutions tailored to their specific needs. The benefits of RPO are extensive, such as improved talent acquisition strategies, cost-savings, and access to a larger talent pool. RPO companies can also provide valuable insights on the current labor market, allowing organizations to make informed decisions about their talent management. Ultimately, RPO provides organizations with the tools and strategies they need to achieve their business goals.
RPO vs. Staffing – What’s the Difference?
At a staffing agency, filling short term needs quickly is the primary goal. This is reflected in the price you pay and the quality of the candidates. Because staffing models emphasize speed over quality, they won't get paid if they don't fill the position first. Alternatively, an RPO firm offers a better candidate quality, tailored recruitment strategies, lower costs, and greater flexibility, allowing you to optimize your recruitment process, streamline your operations, and focus on long-term business strategy while reducing costs.
What are the types of RPO models?
There are several types of RPO models, each with its own unique features and benefits.
Here are the five most common types of RPO models:
1. Full RPO: This model involves outsourcing end-to-end recruitment processes and activities to an external firm. The RPO provider is responsible for all aspects of talent acquisition, from candidate attraction to exit interviews.
2. Project RPO: This model covers all the processes involved in the end-to-end RPO model but on a short-term basis, typically lasting for a few months. Usually, the business engages the RPO provider to handle the talent acquisition needed for a specific project.
3. On-Demand RPO: This model involves hiring external recruiters to meet the sudden rise in hiring needs. It is ideal for businesses that experience seasonal fluctuations in hiring requirements.
4. Function-Based RPO: This model involves using RPO for specialized functions, divisions, or skills requirements. It is ideal for businesses that require specialized talent acquisition expertise.
5. Hybrid RPO: This model involves outsourcing only specific recruitment processes to an RPO agency. It is ideal for businesses that require flexibility in their recruitment processes.
Each RPO model has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. We offer a diverse range of RPO solutions to tackle your talent challenges. It is important to choose the right model that suits your business needs and goals.
What is a contract recruiter? How is RPO different?
Contract recruiters are a great option for companies needing to fill a position on a temporary basis, such as for maternity or medical leaves. They typically handle the administrative functions of the recruitment process, but don't offer a deep sourcing of qualified candidates. It's also worth noting that contract recruiters take their candidate network and talent pool resources with them at the end of the contract. On the other hand, RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) is a great option for companies looking for a long-term, customized hiring solution. Not only do you get greater flexibility and lower fees, but you also maintain your talent pipeline and candidate lists once the engagement ends.
How much does RPO cost?
inGrafted tailors RPO solutions to the unique needs of each organization, offering a diverse range of pricing models based on factors like volume, position type, location, and services contracted. Our four innovative RPO pricing models include a Monthly Management Fee, Cost per Hire, Management Fee + Cost per Hire, and Cost per Transaction, providing flexibility and a significant advantage with notably lower overall cost-per-hire for multiple hires compared to traditional staffing agencies. Nationally, the average cost per hire exceeds $4,000, rising to nearly $15,000 for executive hires. The precise cost per hire varies, considering factors such as recruiter salary, background checks, job promotion, technology, interviewing, onboarding, and referral rewards. Outsourcing recruitment needs to specialists, particularly with RPO firms charging 5-13% of salary per hire, offers a cost-effective solution with scalability. Leverage the multiplying cost savings of RPO for each position and utilize our comprehensive cost-per-hire calculator for informed decisions about your recruitment strategy!
Is RPO worth the cost?
RPO is a powerful recruiting tool that consistently delivers superior results compared to staffing agencies and headhunters. When implemented correctly, it can even outperform internal recruiting teams. RPO allows organizations to maximize their recruiting budget, improve their hiring process, and attract the best talent. It is an invaluable resource for any company looking to move their recruitment strategy forward.
Can an RPO firm help with executive search or seasonal hiring?
When it comes to finding the right talent for your business, it is important to select the right RPO firm. At Hire Velocity, we offer ancillary talent solutions in addition to our standard RPO services, including executive search and specialty search. Our search consultants have the experience to recruit for a range of positions, from C-level executives to individual production roles. With our comprehensive executive search solutions, you can be sure that you will find the right leaders for your team. To learn more about our executive search services, please contact us today.
What metrics do RPO companies use to measure RPO success?
In the realm of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), success is evaluated through key metrics. According to a study by Futurestep and HRO Today Magazine, prominent indicators include Cost per Hire (CPH), Time to Fill, Interview to Offer Ratio, and Offer to Acceptance Ratio. These metrics provide a comprehensive overview of efficiency and candidate selection. The study emphasizes the importance of client satisfaction, often linked to the availability of robust reporting and decision-making metrics. At inGrafted, we prioritize transparency by offering comprehensive metrics to enhance your experience. Additionally, we track essential metrics like time-to-hire, cost-to-hire, and time-to-present, ensuring a thorough and data-driven evaluation of our RPO services for your talent acquisition success.
Do RPO firms have annual or project hiring minimums?
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Will I retain control over hiring decisions?
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Is my business too small to benefit from RPO?
Finding quality candidates is essential for any business, regardless of size, to ensure success and facilitate growth. RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) can help you achieve this, although you may have to look for an RPO firm without hiring minimums, such as Hire Velocity. With the right candidates, you can trust that your business will have the best chance of succeeding.
Can I customize RPO solutions for my needs?
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Do RPO firms provide recruiting technology?
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Can RPO companies integrate with our existing applicant tracking system (ATS)?
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Will candidates be a good fit for my company culture?
Cultural fit is an important factor in employee success and retention, so it's essential that any effective recruiting strategy takes into consideration not only a candidate's education and experience, but also their soft skills, behavior patterns, and value systems. By assessing these elements, recruiters can get a better sense of how well the candidate will fit within the company's culture, allowing for better long-term performance and retention.


Why Choose Us
Ingrafted specializes in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), offering tailored talent solutions to meet your evolving business needs. Our RPO strategies attract and retain top-quality permanent employees, crucial for your organization's growth and success in a competitive talent landscape. Partner with Ingrafted for a seamless recruitment process and long-term employee retention. Let us optimize your recruitment efforts while you focus on driving your business forward.