# A Tier Hire | Flat-Fee Recruiting Dublin & Columbus Ohio > Most roles filled for $3,500 flat. No 20% agency markups. No long-term contracts. 90-day guarantee. ## Posts - [Dublin Investment Company & CEO](https://gold-wombat-851529.hostingersite.com/local-investment-company/): “Thank you for finding Lance!  I have enjoyed working with you and will definitely keep you in mind for future role searches.“ Engagement Date: March 18thRole: Home & Building ManagerFound the right candidate: March 25th ## Pages - [FAQ](https://gold-wombat-851529.hostingersite.com/faq/): Pricing & Fees Q: Is the $3,500 really a flat fee with no hidden costs? A: Yes. $3,500 covers the full search, vetting, and placement for most roles. The only potential add-ons would be specialized assessments or background checks, which we discuss and get your approval for before ordering. Q: How is the 20% executive fee calculated? A: We calculate 20% of the hired candidate’s total first-year guaranteed compensation — base salary plus guaranteed commission/bonus. Q: What happens if I need to cancel a search? A: We structure cancellation terms to cover the work already invested in your search, not to penalize you for […] - [Comparison](https://gold-wombat-851529.hostingersite.com/comparison/): How A Tier Hire Compares Not all recruiting is the same. Here’s how the three main options stack up for a small business hiring for a $70,000 role. A Tier Hire Traditional Agency Do-It-Yourself Price Flat $3,500 $14,000–$21,000 (20–30%) Free + your time Guarantee 90-day replacement 30 days (if any) None Time to fill 2–3 weeks 3–6 weeks 4–8 weeks Long-term contract No Sometimes N/A Local team Dublin, OH Often offshore or outsourced N/A What you get Hand-picked candidates, Screened, and interview-ready Resume drop Admin burden - [About Us / Our Results](https://gold-wombat-851529.hostingersite.com/about/): Built by a recruiter who gets small business I started this firm because I kept talking to business owners in Dublin and Columbus who were stuck between two bad options: 1. Post on Indeed and hope — waste hours screening unqualified applicants while the role stays open2. Hire a big recruiting agency — pay 30%+ of salary for a process that feels impersonal and overBuilt for enterprise Neither works when you’re running a 25-person team and every hour of management time is spoken for. A Tier Hire is built on a simple idea: a bunch of small businesses hiring equals a […] - [Contact Us](https://gold-wombat-851529.hostingersite.com/contact/): Partner with A Tier Hire for Expert Recruiting Services Let’s talk Ready to find the perfect fit? Reach out to start your tailored recruitment journey today. - [Recruiting Services](https://gold-wombat-851529.hostingersite.com/services/): Simple, transparent pricing Choose the model that fits your hiring needs right now. Upgrade, downgrade, or pause anytime. Our Services Four steps to your next great hire - [Home](https://gold-wombat-851529.hostingersite.com/): Why do most small businesses overpay for hiring Traditional recruiting firms charge 20–30% of the first-year salary to fill a role. On a $70,000 position, that’s $14,000–$21,000; before you’ve even made your first hire.If that person quits in three months? You usually pay the full cost.You need great hires without Fortune 500 recruiting budgets. The small business hiring trap If you do it yourself If you use a traditional agency 20+ hours screening resumes 20–30% of salary in fees Underqualified applicants No guarantee if the hire quits Open role dragging on 6+ weeks Slow process, lots of back-and-forth You lose $4,000–$8,000 […] - [Privacy Policy](https://gold-wombat-851529.hostingersite.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy Last updated: June 2026 A Tier Hire (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the atierhire.com website (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service. 1. Information We CollectInformation you provide directly:– Contact form submissions (name, email, phone number, company, hiring needs)– Email or phone communications– Any information you voluntarily provide during consultations Information collected automatically:– Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site)– Cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below)– Device and usage information via Google Analytics and similar tools 2. […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/gold-wombat-851529.hostingersite.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)