Fixed-Fee Recruitment in Singapore
Hire smarter. Pay flat. No surprises.
Traditional agencies charge 15–25% of annual salary. Tyson Jay charges a fixed fee based on recruitment complexity, not what your candidate earns.
The industry problem
Traditional agencies take 15% of a SGD 60,000 annual salary. That's SGD 9,000, regardless of effort.
Why fixed-fee recruitment
Built for organisations that demand clarity.
Hiring environments have changed. Business owners and HR leaders face growing pressure around cost predictability, wage compression, and internal scrutiny.
While traditional agencies charge fees based on a percentage of the candidate’s annual salary, Tyson Jay’s fixed-fee recruitment model is designed to provide organisations with:
Cost comparison — SGD 60,000 hire
Cost comparison for a SGD 60,000 hire
Savings may vary based on role complexity and Tier selection. The above illustrates a Tier 2 fixed-fee engagement.
Predictable Hiring Costs
Know exactly what you'll pay before the search even begins. Organisations can budget recruitment expenses with clarity and avoid percentage-based fee surprises.
Fair Hiring Advisory
Recommendations are based on suitability, long-term hire quality.
Better Alignment Between Effort and Fees
Roles are priced according to recruitment effort and complexity, not compensation levels.
Long-Term Partnerships
A transparent pricing model designed to support stronger, commercially aligned recruitment relationships.
How it works
Three tiers. One transparent model.
Every role is scoped to a tier based on the recruitment effort required, including talent availability, sourcing strategy, and search complexity, not the candidate’s salary. Your fee is agreed upfront, paid only upon successful placement.
Tier 1
SGD
1,999 Flat fee
Best suited for roles where talent is readily available in the local market and standard sourcing and screening are sufficient, such as administrative and coordination roles.
Tier 2
SGD
2,999 Flat fee
Suitable for roles where talent availability is more competitive, requiring targeted sourcing, active outreach, and market mapping
Typically includes positions requiring specific functional, technical, trade, or operational expertise.
Tier 3
Custom
Quoted case-by-case
Designed for niche, highly specialised, executive, or confidential searches where talent pools are limited and bespoke search strategies are required.
Requires bespoke market mapping, senior-level assessment, and discreet outreach.
T&Cs: Fees and tier classifications are indicative and subject to a signed service agreement. Tier classifications may be reviewed based on market availability of talent, recruitment effort, sourcing requirements, and overall search complexity. All engagements are subject to Tyson Jay’s terms and conditions.
What’s Included in Our Recruitment Service
Every engagement includes all of this
Screened and Qualified Candidates
Every candidate assessed on experience, suitability, communication, and hiring requirements before presentation.
End-to-End Hiring Coordination
From interview scheduling through offer management and onboarding, we support smooth, structured process throughout.
3-Month Replacement Guarantee
All successful placements include a three-month replacement guarantee.
No Upfront Recruitment Fees
Fees are only payable upon successful placement. Zero financial risk before a hire is made.
FAQs
Questions decision-makers always ask.
Everything you need to assess whether our model is the right fit for your organisation’s hiring strategy.
How is Tyson Jay’s fixed-fee pricing different from traditional recruitment agencies?
Traditional recruitment agencies typically charge a percentage of the successful candidate's salary. Tyson Jay's fixed-fee model is based on the recruitment effort, market availability of talent, and search complexity, not the candidate's compensation. This gives you transparent, predictable recruitment costs before the search begins.
Are fees tied to recruitment quality?
Every engagement, regardless of tier, receives the same quality of recruitment service and candidate management. Our fee structure reflects the recruitment effort and search complexity required, not the standard of service you receive.
Does the fee increase if the candidate salary is higher?
No. Your fee is determined by the agreed tier, not by what the successful candidate earns, including salary, bonuses, AWS, or allowances.
Is there a replacement guarantee?
Yes. All successful placements include a three-month replacement guarantee.
Which roles fall under Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3?
Tier classification is based on the recruitment effort required for the search. We consider factors such as talent availability, sourcing strategy, specialist expertise, market competitiveness, and whether the search requires targeted or confidential hiring. The examples shown are indicative only, and the final tier is confirmed before the search begins.
Can the same job title fall under different tiers?
Yes. The same job title may fall under different tiers depending on the nature of the search. For example, a Software Engineer with a broad local talent pool may be assessed as Tier 2, while another requiring niche expertise in AI, machine learning, or high-performance computing may be assessed as Tier 3. Every engagement is individually scoped before work begins.
Is this model suitable for managerial or executive hiring?
Yes. We recruit across professional, managerial, executive, and specialist positions. From heads of function and regional leaders to C-suite executives, we tailor every search to the organisation's hiring requirements.
Ready to hire without the guesswork?
Tell us about your hiring requirements and we’ll recommend the appropriate tier. No commitment required.