FLAT FEE RECRUITMENT

One Fixed Fee. One Great Hire.
A System You Own Forever.

Based on our conversation, here is the full offer.

Review what is included, see how it compares to the alternative, and get started below.

What a Traditional Agency Costs You

$20K

Typical agency fees range from 15%-25% of salary ($15K-$25K on a $100K role). You get a candidate. No system. No documentation. Back to square one next hire.

Universal HR Flat Fee

$9,995

+ GST - fixed. No percentage. No surprises.

Roles with base salaries $60K - $100K

Compared to typical agency fees on a $100K role ($15K-$25K), you save $5,000-$15,000 on this hire alone. Every hire after this one costs you nothing – you already own the system.

What this covers

Everything Included

What the $9,995 Flat Fee Covers

Full Hiring Toolkit
Custom job ad copy, interview questionnaires, scorecards, email templates, offer letters, and onboarding checklists. Documented and repeatable - you own it and use it for every future hire.
 
End-to-End Recruitment Support
Ad placement, active candidate sourcing (we do not just post on SEEK and wait), resume screening, candidate coordination, and interview scheduling handled for you.
 
 
Pre-Employment Checks
Psychometric testing, structured reference checks, police check and medical coordination where relevant to the role. Risk managed before an offer is made.
Offer Negotiation and Employment Contract
We manage the offer conversation and issue the employment contract. Fair Work compliant. No additional legal fees or template hunting required.
 
 
Probation Period Support
Ongoing support during the probation period so you can identify and act quickly if a new hire is not tracking. You are not left alone once the offer is accepted.
 
Fair Work Compliance Built In
Every step - from advertising to interviewing to contracts - aligned with Fair Work guidelines and HR best practice. No compliance gaps left for you to discover later.
 

How It Works

The 5-Step Hiring System

Step 1. Craft Your Brief

We dig deep on the role, culture, must-haves, and deal-breakers. Clarity on what the right person looks like before sourcing begins.

Step 2. Target and Source

Compelling job ads plus active outreach to passive candidates. We hunt for the right people, not just the available ones.

Step 3. Screen and Shortlist

Rigorous structured vetting. You receive only top-fit candidates. No resume sifting on your end.

Step 4. Interview and Select

Guided structured interviews. You make the final call with confidence - we give you the framework and the shortlist.

Step 5. Onboard and Embed

Onboarding checklist, probation support, and a complete system you keep. Every future hire starts here, not from scratch.

1
Craft Your Brief
We dig deep on the role, culture, must-haves, and deal-breakers. Clarity on what the right person looks like before sourcing begins.
2
Target and Source
Compelling job ads plus active outreach to passive candidates. We hunt for the right people, not just the available ones.
3
Screen and Shortlist
Rigorous structured vetting. You receive only top-fit candidates. No resume sifting on your end.
4
Interview and Select
Guided structured interviews. You make the final call with confidence - we give you the framework and the shortlist.
5
Onboard and Embed
Onboarding checklist, probation support, and a complete system you keep. Every future hire starts here, not from scratch.

The Alternatives

How It Compares

FACTORTraditional AgencyDIY RecruitmentUniversal HR Flat Fee
$9,995 + GST
Cost per hire$15K–$25K (% of salary)Low upfront, high if wrongFixed $9,995
Time you spendLow – but low control35+ hours per hireManaged – you stay in control
Candidate qualityVolume over fit, commission-drivenHit or miss, limited reachTargeted sourcing, vetted shortlist
Cultural fit assessmentSpeed over fitGut feel onlyStructured alignment to your values
Fair Work complianceBasic, limited accountabilityHigh risk, gaps likelyBuilt in at every step
Probation supportNone after placementNoneIncluded through probation
Hiring toolkit left behindNone – start over next timeWhatever you cobbled togetherComplete reusable system you own
Next hire costFull agency fee againTime cost onlyRun it yourself or discounted support
0 %

Reduction in cost per hire achieved for an SME that previously relied on agencies and settled for B/C players

$ 0 K+
Saved in recruitment fees by building an internal hiring system from scratch for a business with no prior HR infrastructure
0 + yrs
Corporate HR experience across engineering, IT, defence, finance and professional services – now applied to SME hiring

Common Questions at This Stage

Before You Submit

What if the hire does not work out?
We follow a rigorous vetting process - structured interviews, cultural fit assessments, reference checks, and psychometric testing where relevant. Because we also build you a probation review framework, you will know within 30-60 days if someone is not tracking. And you will have the tools to manage it confidently and compliantly - without starting from scratch or paying another fee.
 
 
What if I am not happy with the candidates presented?
We do not move to interview stage until you are confident in the shortlist. If the initial candidates do not land, we refine the brief and source again. Candidate quality is non-negotiable - we would rather take longer and get it right than present warm bodies to hit a deadline.
 
How long does the process take?
Typically 3-6 weeks from kick-off to offer accepted, depending on role complexity and market conditions. If your situation is urgent, flag it in the form below and we will discuss what is realistic on your consultation call. We move fast because we are not juggling 20 other clients simultaneously.
 
My role salary is above $100K - does this still work?
The flat fee is designed for roles with base salaries between $60K and $100K. For senior or specialist roles above this range, we assess scope on your consultation call and provide custom pricing. Transparency is non-negotiable - if a flat fee does not serve you, we will say so and explain what does.
 

Ready to Get Started?

Fill in your details below. We will review your information and be in touch within 24 hours to confirm fit and outline next steps. No hard sell.

We review every submission personally. If this service is not the right fit for your role or situation, we will tell you clearly and suggest what is.

Not sure this is the right fit for your role? Reply directly to the email that brought you here – no need to schedule a call for a quick question.
 

Important Information

Universal HR’s flat-fee recruitment service includes one quality hire placement and a complete 5-step hiring system with reusable templates and tools. Pricing applies to roles with base salaries between $60,000 and $100,000. This service provides educational and informational support for hiring processes and does not guarantee any specific hiring result or business outcome. Results vary based on your implementation and factors beyond our control. Individual hire retention and performance depend on multiple variables including team culture, role fit, and ongoing management. No statements on this page should be construed as promises of future financial performance or guaranteed business success, in accordance with Australian Consumer Law and ACCC guidelines. By engaging this service, you acknowledge responsibility for your own hiring decisions and indemnify Universal HR against any claims or damages arising from use of information or services provided.