Our Direct Hire Recruiting Models
Every company hires differently. Therefore, we offer two approaches to direct hire:
Contingent Search
- Performance-based: You only pay if we deliver a successful hire.
- Flexible & low-risk: No upfront cost.
- Exclusive talent pipeline: Access candidates who aren’t active on job boards and are represented only by LSC.
This option is ideal when you want flexibility, speed, and low financial risk while still accessing top-tier candidates.
Retained Search
- Priority partnership: Your search receives dedicated recruiter focus with guaranteed delivery timelines.
- Confidential replacements: Ideal for sensitive backfills or leadership transitions that require discretion.
- Mission-critical roles: Retained search ensures measurable results for high-impact positions, whether executive or staff-level.
- Discounted fees: A 20% reduction compared to our standard contingent rates.
- Structured process: A milestone-driven approach with accountability at every stage.
This model works best when precision and confidentiality are essential. For example, C-level searches, sensitive backfills, or critical manager hires where a misstep could have major impact
Why Choose LSC for Direct Hire Staffing?
- Forbes-recognized 3x as a top professional recruiting firm.
- 15+ years in business, serving startups through Fortune 500 companies.
- Experienced recruiters, averaging 25+ years in professional search.
- Chicagoland expertise, with strong networks in Naperville, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Geneva, and beyond.
- Exclusive candidate access, with 90% of our talent represented only by LSC.
When you partner with us, you’re not just filling a role — you’re building the foundation for long-term success. Above all, our Chicagoland focus means Naperville, Schaumburg, Oak Brook, Downers, Northbrook, Deerfield and St. Charles employers gain direct access to talent not available elsewhere.
Industries We Support
While LSC is industry-agnostic, we have proven success across industries in Naperville, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Northbrook and greater Chicagoland, including::
- Manufacturing
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG)
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Professional services
- Private equity & portfolio companies
- Technology & SaaS
- Construction & real estate
This range ensures we understand the nuances of your business, whether you’re scaling a startup or strengthening a Fortune 500 team.