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
Fixed-fee recruitment for SMEs who want clarity, speed, and quality hires
Most SMEs overpay agency percentages or waste time managing unsuitable applicants.
Our fixed-fee model gives you transparent pricing and a structured recruitment service 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 fully supported recruitment process that filters noise and delivers a quality 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 spending time screening unsuitable applications.
If additional hours of support are required they can be purchased as an add-on.
Your investment: £1,495 per job role
Fully Managed Recruitment PackageA complete end-to-end recruitment service where we manage the entire recruitment 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. Your investment: £2,995 per job role |
Advertising Only PackageA simple, cost-effective way to get your vacancy in front of a wide reach of quality candidates. What’s Included?
Best for: SMEs that want to manage interviews themselves but need professional advertising and candidate management. Your 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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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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Have a question about the KEA Recruitment Service for SME’s? Speak directly with our CIPD-qualified HR expert with 30+ years’ experience. |
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Or call us directly to discuss your vacancy today.
Recruitment Package Comparison
| Advertising Only |
Sourced & Shortlisted Most Popular |
Fully Managed Recruitment |
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| £495 per role | £1,495 per role | £2,995 per role |
| Job advertising & posting only | Advertising + screening + shortlist | End-to-end recruitment management |
| Basic applicant forwarding | Candidate evaluation & shortlisting | Active sourcing & headhunting |
| No screening included | Interview coordination support | Full interview management |
| Self-managed hiring | Reduced hiring workload | Fully outsourced recruitment |
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Have a question about the KEA Recruitment Service for SME’s? Speak directly with our CIPD-qualified HR expert with 30+ years’ experience. |
Book Your Free Intro Call |
