Contract & Fractional Recruiting
Recruiting support and hiring systems for small businesses, professional practices, and global teams.
The Hazel Group provides contract and fractional recruiting for small business owners who want to outsource talent acquisition or need a hiring process they can repeat. We run searches, build applicant tracking systems, design interview methods, and advise on best practices, so each hire follows a clear process from the first job listing to the signed offer.
Whether you are filling one role, scaling quickly and need added recruiting capacity, or replacing a leader confidentially, we work as an extension of your team.
Hiring Support Without the Cost of a Full-Time Recruiter
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A contract or fractional recruiter manages your hiring on a part-time or project basis, using your systems or our own tools, without the cost of a full-time hire.
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Services include full-cycle recruiting, applicant tracking system setup, structured interviews, assessments, and hiring and retention reviews.
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Experienced in hiring W-2 employees, independent contractors, and EOR hires, in the United States and globally, at every level from intern to C-level.
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Broad industry experience includes small businesses, dental, medical, and legal practices, banking, advertising, and global technology companies.
ReCRUITING Services
Consistent Hiring Builds Stronger Teams and Fills Roles Sooner
Many small businesses fill roles through referrals, email, and whoever has time, which works well until the volume or the stakes rise. A consistent process gives every role the same foundation: a clear job listing, structured interviews, timely communication with candidates, and records that show where each candidate stands. With that foundation in place, managers decide with better evidence, candidates have a better experience, and the business can repeat good results from one hire to the next. We build that process and can run it on your behalf, so hiring stays manageable as your team grows.
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Our recruiting services can be combined or purchased one at a time. Some clients bring us in for a single search, others for ongoing hiring support, and others for the process behind their hiring. We define the scope together after a consultation, and each service is available as a standalone project or as part of a monthly retainer.
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We set up and configure the applicant tracking system for your business, whether that means improving a platform you already use or selecting a new one. The work includes pipeline stages, interview workflows, scorecards, and reporting, along with a communication plan for your hiring team and a candidate communication plan so every applicant receives timely updates. We also train hiring managers to use the system, so your records stay accurate and your reports reflect your real pipeline.
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Interview Methodology and Assessments
We design a structured interview process that gives every candidate a consistent and fair evaluation. Deliverables include question frameworks, scoring rubrics, interview loops, and calibration meetings for hiring decisions, with an added leadership format for people-manager roles. We also select or create assessments and practical skills exercises with scored answer keys, which give hiring managers objective evidence alongside their interview impressions.
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Hiring and Retention Review
When a role is hard to fill or keeps turning over, we review the places where the problem often begins: the job listing, pay range, job level, candidate sources, interview process, and onboarding. You receive a clear assessment of what is affecting results and a plan to address it. This service connects with our job description and classification work and our Free HR Audit Tool.
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Contract and Fractional Recruiting
A contract or fractional recruiter runs your searches on a part-time or project basis, working in your systems or with our own tools and hiring on your behalf. The work includes the job listing, sourcing, screening, scheduling, candidate recommendations, offer preparation, and onboarding support. We recruit for permanent and temporary roles, hourly and salaried positions, and employees and independent contractors, in the United States and globally, including EOR hires. A single hire is often well suited to hourly support, and ongoing hiring is often well suited to a monthly retainer.
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Some roles need outside sourcing, either because the position is difficult to fill or because the search must remain confidential. We reach passive candidates through direct outreach, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Boolean search, screen for verified experience, and present recommendations in the format your decision makers prefer. Our experience includes leadership searches and professional roles in dental, medical, and legal practices.
FAQs
What is a contract or fractional recruiter, and how is it different from an agency?
Unlike an agency, which typically fills a single role and is paid when a candidate is placed, a contract or fractional recruiter handles your hiring part-time, using your systems or our own tools, and is paid for time or scope.
Can you recruit for dental, medical, or legal practices?
Yes. We recruit support staff, operations, professional providers and leadership roles for these practices, hourly or salaried, and confirm credential and licensing requirements.
Do you work in our applicant tracking system, or do you set up a new one?
Either. We can work in your current system, improve its setup, or help you choose and configure a new one.
how do I get Started?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll discuss your business, evaluate your needs, and create a tailored proposal.
Do you work in our applicant tracking system, or do you set up a new one?
Either. We can work in your current system, improve its setup, or help you choose and configure a new one.
Can you hire independent contractors and employees in other countries?
Yes. We recruit employees, independent contractors, and EOR hires across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and we advise on contractor classification and compliance.
What if we need help with our hiring process but not a search?
Our ATS build, interview design, and hiring review services are each available as standalone projects. We can also train your managers on effective interview skills and anti-bias awareness.
Do you provide legal advice?
We’re not a law firm, but we provide HR-compliant solutions and partner with employment attorneys when necessary.
Hourly, Retainer, or Project-Based Recruiting Support
Recruiting support is available in the format that fits the hiring you need. Hourly support suits a single hire or a short, defined search, and a monthly retainer suits ongoing hiring across several roles. A fixed project fee suits applicant tracking system setup, structured interview design, assessment and skills exercise development, hiring manager training, candidate communication plans, and hiring and retention reviews.
During a high-growth period, a contract or fractional recruiter can step in to manage a hiring surge, fill temporary and permanent roles, and keep open positions moving without the cost of adding a full-time recruiter. We can run searches on your behalf or alongside your team, and we leave you with a documented hiring process that supports the next stage of growth. We provide a quote after your consultation, and we meet you where you are.