Permanent Talent That Drives Growth
Stop cycling through candidates who don’t stick. KORE1’s direct hire staffing delivers pre-vetted professionals who match your technical requirements, your culture, and your long-term vision — so you hire once and hire right.
Your Next Full-Time Hire, Found and Vetted by Industry Specialists
Direct hire staffing is a permanent placement model where KORE1 manages the entire recruiting lifecycle — from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding support. You get a full-time employee on your payroll from day one, backed by our guarantee.
Unlike contract or temp staffing, direct hire is built for roles central to your operations: the senior engineers, the finance leads, the cybersecurity architects who form the backbone of your team.
Direct Hire Recruiting Across High-Demand Disciplines
Every search is led by a recruiter who specializes in that discipline — not a generalist reading a job description for the first time.
Software Engineering
Full-stack developers, frontend/backend engineers, mobile developers, and engineering managers.
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud architects, DevOps engineers, SREs, and platform engineers across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
AI & Data
ML engineers, data scientists, data engineers, and AI/ML architects for production systems.
Cybersecurity
Security architects, penetration testers, GRC analysts, and CISOs for enterprise environments.
Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, biomedical, and systems engineers for R&D and manufacturing.
Accounting & Finance
Controllers, fractional CFOs, financial analysts, AP/AR managers, and senior accountants.
Healthcare IT
EHR specialists, clinical informatics, health data analysts, and HIPAA compliance professionals.
Creative & Marketing
UX/UI designers, content strategists, marketing technologists, and creative directors.
How Direct Hire Recruiting Works
A structured, transparent process designed to deliver quality permanent hires — fast.
Intake & Strategy
Deep-dive into your role requirements, team dynamics, compensation benchmarks, and hiring timeline. This is a strategy session where we align on exactly what success looks like.
Source & Screen
Our recruiters activate both active and passive candidate networks. Every candidate goes through technical screening, behavioral interviews, and reference verification before you see a single resume.
Present & Interview
A shortlist of 3–5 qualified candidates with detailed profiles. We coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and adjust the search in real time.
Offer & Onboard
We manage offer negotiation, handle counteroffers, and support onboarding logistics. Our involvement doesn’t end at the signed offer letter — we stay engaged through the guarantee period.
Direct Hire Staffing Built on 20 Years of Precision
Most staffing agencies cast a wide net and hope for the best. We do the opposite. Every direct hire search is led by a recruiter who specializes in your industry vertical, knows the candidate market inside and out, and has a track record of placements that stick.
That focus is why our retention rates consistently exceed 90% and our average time-to-fill stays under 21 days.
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Common Questions About Direct Hire Staffing
How does direct hire differ from contract-to-hire?
With direct hire, the candidate becomes your full-time employee from day one — on your payroll, with your benefits, immediately. Contract-to-hire involves a temporary engagement period (typically 3–6 months) before converting to permanent status. Direct hire is the better choice when you’ve clearly defined the role and want to move decisively.
What is the typical cost of a direct hire placement?
Direct hire fees are typically structured as a percentage of the candidate’s first-year salary, usually ranging from 15% to 25% depending on the role’s seniority and difficulty. This is a one-time fee with no ongoing charges. Given the cost of a bad hire (estimated at 30% of annual salary by the U.S. Department of Labor), the investment in getting it right the first time pays for itself quickly.
How long does a direct hire search typically take?
Our average time-to-fill for direct hire placements is under 21 business days from intake to accepted offer. Highly specialized or senior roles may take longer, while roles with broader candidate pools can close faster. We provide a realistic timeline estimate during our intake session.
What happens if a direct hire doesn’t work out?
Every direct hire placement comes with a guarantee period. If the candidate leaves or is terminated during this window for performance reasons, we restart the search and replace the candidate at no additional fee. The guarantee period length varies by role level and is agreed upon before the search begins.
What industries does KORE1 recruit for?
We specialize in information technology, engineering (mechanical, electrical, biomedical), healthcare IT, accounting and finance, digital and creative, and light industrial roles. Within these verticals, we place professionals ranging from individual contributors to C-suite executives.
Ready to Make Your Next Great Hire?
Tell us about the role you need to fill. We’ll provide a market overview, timeline estimate, and candidate strategy — no commitment required.