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Headhunting

For roles you need filled, not just posted. We reach the right people directly – most of whom aren’t on the job market. You get a shortlist of 3–5 pre-vetted candidates, not a pile of CVs.
Covering CEE, Latin America, South Asia, and South Africa.

Perpetum Headhunting

The Problem

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The right person for your role isn’t refreshing job ads. They’re head-down in a role they’re reasonably happy with. Getting to them means direct outreach, a compelling framing of the opportunity, and the credibility to have the conversation. Most recruitment processes skip all of that – post a job, filter applications, wonder why the pipeline is thin.

We don’t post jobs. We build a pipeline of relevant candidates through direct outreach, then put every person through a structured pre-screening and vetting process before they reach you. What lands in your inbox is a shortlist of 3–5 people who have already been assessed for technical fit, communication, and cultural alignment.

We do this across Eastern Europe, Latin America, India, and South Africa. In each market we have local knowledge, local networks, and local recruiters who know what good looks like – and what red flags to catch before you ever get on a call.

How It Works

Role Definition Call

We work through what the team actually needs, not just what the brief says; vague requirements are fine to start

Direct Search

Active outreach to specialists who match the profile; We reach people who aren’t looking, using years of network

Structured Assessment

Custom evaluation per role; Every finalist pre-vetted on technical fit & communication before you see them

Placement & Handover

Coordination through offer stage; Option to transition to EOR or COR for the employment layer

What’s Included

01

Role Definition Consultation

We work through what you need - vague briefs are fine, we help shape them.

02

Outreach to Passive Candidates

We reach people who aren't on the market through outreach across our global network.

03

Custom Assessment Design

Every search gets a tailored evaluation framework, defined upfront.

04

Pre-Vetted Shortlist

Every finalist is pre-screened and assessed before you meet them.

05

Interview Coordination

We manage scheduling, briefing, and logistics for every interview stage so you can focus on the conversation.

06

Offer Stage Support

We stay involved through negotiation and acceptance - managing expectations on both sides to protect the placement.

07

3 Months Replacement Guarantee

If the placement doesn't work out within the first 90 days, we restart the search at no additional cost.

Pricing

25% of First Year Gross Salary

One-Off Placement Fee

No Deposit Payment

No Setup Fees

90-Day Replacement Guarantee

* Executive search and hard-to-fill roles may be subject to a different fee structure – discussed and agreed before we start.

** Placement rates may vary by location and current market conditions. We’ll always give you a clear picture of the market before we commit to a timeline or cost.

Who is this for?

Companies that have their own entity or EOR partner and only need the search handled

Businesses making executive or leadership hires - VP, C-suite, Director level

Teams that have tried agencies or job boards and got the wrong shortlist

Companies evaluating our search quality before committing to a full Turnkey engagement

Anyone with a hard-to-fill or vaguely defined role who needs a specialist, not a generalist recruiter

Case Studies

PhD ML Engineer placement case study — Perpetum

Placing a PhD-Grade ML Engineer at a Fortune 500 Fintech

Alation Digital Customer Experience Team

Alation Application Support Team

FAQ

How is your headhunting different from a typical recruitment agency?

Most agencies source from the same channels – job boards, databases, and outreach. The difference is what happens next. We pre-screen and assess every candidate against a custom evaluation framework before they reach you. What you get is a shortlist of 3–5 people who are genuinely worth your time – not a pile of CVs padded to justify a fee.

Typically 2–4 weeks depending on the role, seniority, and market. We’ll give you a realistic timeline on the first call — we won’t start a search we can’t deliver.

Any digital role – customer success, data science, finance, marketing, operations, HR, sales, and executive leadership. If it requires genuine expertise, we can headhunt for it globally.

All levels – from mid-level specialists to C-suite executive search. Senior and executive placements may be subject to a retainer arrangement, discussed before we start.

If the placement doesn’t work out 0r meet expectations within the first 90 days, we restart the search at no additional cost. Terms may vary by market – confirmed before you commit to anything.

Yes – if you need us to handle employment, payroll, and ongoing operations as well as the search, Turnkey Staff Augmentation covers the full lifecycle at a predictable monthly cost.

We headhunt across CEE, Latin America, South Asia, and South Africa. In each market we work with local recruiters who know the talent pool, the salary benchmarks, and the red flags worth catching.

That’s a normal starting point. We run a role definition consultation before the search begins – helping you translate a problem into a profile. You don’t need a job description to start a conversation.

Have a Role to Fill?

Tell us about it – even if the brief isn’t fully defined yet.
We’ll come back with a clear view on whether we can deliver it, on what timeline, and at what cost.