Senior hires in 25 days. Way less than the competition.
Upnest connects companies and agencies with vetted recruiters. First candidate in 5 days, hire in ~25 — at a fraction of what agencies charge.
One fee. Set before we start.
Traditional agencies charge 15–30% of first‑year salary. We charge a much lower percentage — saving you thousands on every hire.
15–30% of first‑year salary
- Fee scales with seniority — punishes you for hiring great people
- Negotiated late, often after candidates are interviewing
- Recruiters compete on submission volume, not quality
A fraction of the usual fee
- Much lower commission than traditional agencies
- Agreed before any recruiter sees the role
- Recruiters compete on quality, not volume
Vetted recruiters, matched to your role
Every recruiter on Upnest has a track record in your space. We match your role with the 3–5 who've filled it before — not a list of 200.
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Candidates submitted
From brief to signed offer, in four moves.
Brief the role
15‑minute call. We write the brief, agree the fee, and pick the recruiters who fit.
First candidates
Vetted recruiters source in parallel. The first qualified candidate lands in your inbox within five days.
Review & advance
One dashboard. Approve, reject, schedule. Feedback flows back to recruiters automatically.
Sign & onboard
Generate the offer in‑app. Pay only when the hire signs. 90‑day replacement included.
Things companies ask first.
How is the fee calculated?
We charge a percentage of the hire's salary — but significantly lower than traditional agencies (15–30%). Our rate is agreed before any recruiter sees the role.
What happens if the hire doesn't work out?
Every Upnest hire comes with a 90‑day replacement guarantee. If the person leaves or doesn't pass probation, we re‑run the search with the same recruiters at no extra cost.
How is this different from a job board?
Job boards are passive — you post and wait. Upnest is active sourcing: vetted recruiters reach out to people who aren't applying anywhere, and only ones with a real fit. You see candidates, not applications.
Who are the recruiters?
Independent specialists and small agencies — most have 5–15+ years of experience filling specific role types. We vet every recruiter before they can work on Upnest, and we track their fill rate, response time and candidate quality.
How fast can we start?
From kickoff call to first candidate is typically five days. Most companies hire within 25 days of starting.