What is Recruitment Process Outsourcing?
RPO is when a company transfers all or part of its recruitment function to an external provider. The RPO provider acts as an extension of your HR team.
Types of RPO
Full RPO — End-to-end recruitment management for all open roles.
Project RPO — Rapid hiring for specific high-volume needs (expansion, new departments).
Selective RPO — Outsource specific parts of recruitment (sourcing, screening, scheduling).
When RPO Makes Sense
Cost Comparison
Internal recruiter: $60,000-$90,000/year + technology + job boards = $120,000+ total cost. RPO: typically 15-20% of annual salary per hire — you pay only for hires made.
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