Recruitment Services for SMEs
Save Time, Reduce Recruitment Costs, Improve Candidate Quality
Recruiting the right people is critical to your business growth, it is also time-consuming, expensive and difficult to manage alongside day-to-day operations. The Kea Recruitment Services For SMEs provides flexible, end-to-end recruitment support designed specifically for micro, small and medium sized businesses.
We help you attract, assess, and appoint the right talent while reducing agency fees, internal workload, and hiring risk.
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How Our Recruitment Service Works
Our recruitment services flex around your business needs. You choose the level of support; we manage the process efficiently and professionally.
Role Briefing & Planning
We work with you to define the role, success criteria, salary benchmarks, and attraction strategy.
Attraction & Advertising
Your vacancy is promoted across appropriate job boards and channels to reach the right candidates.
Candidate Management & Screening
We manage applications, conduct initial screening, and shortlist candidates aligned to your requirements.
Interview Support & Offer Management
We support interview scheduling, feedback, and offer negotiations to secure the right hire.
Choosing The Right Recruitment Package For Your SME
We provide transparent, fixed-fee recruitment services designed to help SMEs hire quickly and effectively without percentage-based agency fees.
Choose from three clearly defined service levels depending on how much support you need.
Sourced and Shortlisting Package
A structured recruitment solution that saves time by delivering a qualified shortlist.
What’s Included?
Includes everything in the Advertising Only Package, plus:
- Full role briefing and recruitment strategy
- Job advertising and employer branding
- CV screening and candidate evaluation
- Shortlisting of suitable applicants
- Telephone Interviews with each shortlisted candidate
- Candidate engagement and follow-up
- Basic coordination of interviews
- Unlimited advert updates/amendments
- Offer management and onboarding support
Best for: SMEs who want strong candidates without managing high application volumes.
If additional hours of support are required they can be purchased as an add-on.
Investment: £1,195 per job role
Fully Managed Recruitment PackageA complete end-to-end recruitment service where we manage the entire process for you. What’s Included? Includes everything in the Sourced and Shortlisted Package, plus:
Best for: Businesses who want a fully outsourced recruitment process with minimal time input. £2,495 per job role |
Advertising Only PackageFor businesses who simply need their vacancy promoted professionally and efficiently. What’s Included?
Best for: SMEs that want to manage interviews themselves but need professional advertising and candidate management. Investment: £495 per job role |
How our pricing works
All fees are fixed per role, if you recruit two candidates there are no additional fees. Fees are fixed regardless of role complexity, seniority, and urgency.
There are:
- No percentage-based fees
- No hidden costs
- No long-term contracts
Existing Clients / Retained Relationships
If you have an annual retainer with us you will receive a discount on the prices quoted on this page. previously engaged with us prior to our updated pricing structure, we may be able to honour legacy terms for a defined transition period. Please speak to us directly about your requirements.
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[Contact Us] / [Submit a Vacancy]Why These Options Exist
Return-to-work meetings are not standalone events, they form part of a wider absence management framework.
These options allow you to choose the level of support required depending on:
- Internal HR capability
- Complexity of absence issues
- Need for expert input during implementation
If you’re unsure how to handle a situation, the Guided Compliance Package gives you direct access to HR advice.
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Why SMEs Choose KEA HR
- Designed for SMEs – practical, scalable recruitment without agency overheads
- Cost‑effective alternative to traditional recruitment agencies
- Expert HR support embedded into your hiring process
- GDPR‑compliant candidate handling and documentation
- Flexible support aligned to your business growth
Results That Matter
“KEA HR significantly reduced our hiring time and removed the stress from recruitment. The quality of candidates exceeded expectations.”
– SME Client
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the recruitment process take?
Typically between 3–6 weeks depending on role complexity and candidate availability.
Do you provide guarantees?
We focus on robust screening and role alignment to maximise retention. Guarantee options can be discussed during consultation.
Can you recruit for specialist or senior roles?
Yes. We support a wide range of roles, including managerial and specialist positions.
Is candidate data handled securely?
Yes. All recruitment activity is fully GDPR‑compliant.
Ready to Hire With Confidence?
Let us take the pressure out of recruitment so you can focus on running your business.
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Or call us directly to discuss your vacancy today.
Recruitment Package Comparison
| Feature | Advertising Package | Fully Managed Package |
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| Best For | SMEs managing interviews internally | SMEs wanting hands-off recruitment |
| Job advert creation | ✔ | ✔ |
| Job board advertising | ✔ | ✔ |
| Application management | ✔ | ✔ |
| Candidate screening | Basic CV Reviews | Full Screening & Shortlisting |
| Interview coordination | ✖ | ✔ |
| Offer management | ✖ | ✔ |
| Pre-Employment Checks | ✖ | ✔ |
| Time saved | Moderate | Significant |
| Cost vs agency fees | Low | Very Low |
| Investment | £395.00 | £995.00 |
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