Hiring at 5% of CTC
True HR fills roles at a flat 5% of annual CTC (Cost to Company) per closed position, against the 8.33% one-month-salary norm most agencies charge. On a ₹12,00,000 CTC role that is ₹60,000 instead of ₹1,00,000, a saving of ₹40,000 per hire, delivered on our own ATS (Applicant Tracking System).
The economics
How does 5% compare with the 8.33% agency norm?
The typical agency fee is one month's salary, 8.33% of CTC. We charge a flat 5% of CTC per closed position, whatever the level. Same closed role, a very different invoice.
Typical agency
8.33%
One month's salary on every closed position.
₹1,00,000 on a ₹12,00,000 role
True HR
5%
Flat, per closed position. No retainers, no sourcing charges.
₹60,000 on a ₹12,00,000 role
Your saving
₹40,000
Per hire, on that one ₹12,00,000 CTC role. Multiply by your hiring plan for the year.
The fee on one closed position, at four salary levels
₹8,00,000
Annual CTC of the role
- Agency at 8.33%
- ₹66,667
- True HR at 5%
- ₹40,000
- You save
- ₹26,667
₹12,00,000
Annual CTC of the role
- Agency at 8.33%
- ₹1,00,000
- True HR at 5%
- ₹60,000
- You save
- ₹40,000
₹18,00,000
Annual CTC of the role
- Agency at 8.33%
- ₹1,50,000
- True HR at 5%
- ₹90,000
- You save
- ₹60,000
₹25,00,000
Annual CTC of the role
- Agency at 8.33%
- ₹2,08,333
- True HR at 5%
- ₹1,25,000
- You save
- ₹83,333
Fees exclusive of GST. Wondering what a CTC figure means in hand? Run it through the CTC to take-home calculator.
How a search runs
Sourcing to selection report, on one system
Every search runs on our own ATS with full pipeline visibility. Five stages, each with a deliverable you can see, so you always know where a role stands.
The floor under all five steps is our own ATS (Applicant Tracking System): you see every stage, not just the shortlist.
Sourcing
Role brief locked, then candidates sourced through our AI-enabled engine and network, all tracked on our own ATS from the first profile.
Screening
Every profile screened against the job specification: skills, experience, compensation band, notice period and location fit.
Shortlist
A ranked shortlist with screening notes, not a folder of CVs. You see why each candidate made the cut before you spend interview time.
Interviews
Scheduling, reminders and feedback capture handled by us. Drop-offs chased, slots rebooked, no candidate left waiting in silence.
Selection report
A structured selection report closes every search: the full funnel, per-candidate assessment and a clear recommendation.
Why it works
Built on our own engine, not job boards
91%
Internal matching effectiveness
What the 91% measures
What it measures
How well the candidates we shortlist convert. It is our own internal measure.
How it is scored
On conversion quality and speed across the pipeline.
What it means for you
Short shortlists: fewer, better-matched candidates instead of a stack of CVs to sift.
Full pipeline visibility
Our own ATS (Applicant Tracking System) with full pipeline visibility: you see every stage, not just the shortlist.
A report with every shortlist
A structured selection report with every shortlist, so decisions rest on evidence, not recall.
In-house background verification
Background verification by our in-house team, with structured workflows and documented outcomes.
The closing deliverable
What a structured selection report contains
Structured selection report
Closes every searchPart 1 of 6
Brief and sourcing summary
The role brief and the sourcing summary: where candidates came from and how many entered the funnel.
Part 2 of 6
The funnel, stage by stage
The funnel itself: sourced, screened, shortlisted, interviewed and offered, with drop-off reasons at each stage.
Part 3 of 6
Per-candidate assessment
Per-candidate assessment against the job specification, with interview feedback and scores from every round.
Part 4 of 6
Compensation and notice period
Compensation expectation, current CTC and notice period for each finalist, so the offer conversation starts informed.
Part 5 of 6
Background verification status
Background verification status from our in-house team, with documented outcomes.
Part 6 of 6
Ranked recommendation
A ranked recommendation, so the hiring decision is a sign-off, not a fresh debate.
Hiring rarely travels alone
Frequently asked questions
How is the 5% hiring fee calculated?
The fee is a flat 5% of the annual CTC of each position we close, charged per closed position. On a ₹12,00,000 CTC role the fee is ₹60,000. There are no retainers or sourcing charges on top, and the rate does not change with seniority.
Why do most agencies charge 8.33% of CTC?
8.33% is the industry shorthand for one month's salary, one twelfth of annual CTC. On a ₹12,00,000 role that works out to ₹1,00,000. Our flat 5% prices the same closed position at ₹60,000, a saving of ₹40,000 per hire.
What does 91% matching effectiveness mean?
It is our internal measure of how well shortlisted candidates convert, scored on conversion quality and speed across the pipeline. It is why our shortlists are short: fewer, better-matched candidates instead of a stack of CVs to sift.
Do you verify candidate backgrounds?
Yes. Third-party background checks run through our in-house verification team with structured workflows and documented outcomes. Background verification is priced per candidate as an add-on, listed on the pricing page.
Do we need a payroll plan to use the hiring service?
No. Hiring at 5% of CTC is an add-on available with any True HR plan, priced per closed position. If hiring is your only need right now, book a scoping call and we will set it up on its own terms.
Hiring a role this quarter?
Send us the job specification on a 30-minute scoping call. We will confirm the fee in one line: 5% of CTC, per closed position, and start sourcing on our ATS.
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