Most growing companies face the same challenge: they need strategic HR leadership, but hiring a full-time Chief People Officer is expensive and often overkill for their current stage. That's where fractional HR leadership delivers measurable ROI.
The Hidden Costs of Traditional HR Hiring
Full-Time HR Leader: $227,500-$520,000/year
- Head of People: Base salary $175,000-$225,000 + benefits (30-35%) = $227,500-$292,500/year
- VP of People: Base salary $200,000-$275,000 + benefits (30-35%) = $260,000-$357,500/year
- Chief People Officer: Base salary $250,000-$400,000+ + benefits (30-35%) = $325,000-$520,000+/year
- Bonus & equity: 10-20% of base ($17,500-$80,000)
- Recruiting/onboarding costs: $10,000-$20,000 to hire them
- Ramp time: 60-120 days before full productivity
Agency Recruiting Fees: $120,000-$300,000+/year
Recruiting agencies typically charge 20-25% of first-year salary per hire. For a company making 10 hires at an average salary of $80,000:
- 10 hires × $80,000 × 20% = $160,000 in agency fees
- Add 5 more hires and you're at $240,000
- Tech roles at higher salaries? Easily $300,000+
TOTAL ANNUAL INVESTMENT
$347,500-$820,000+
Before accounting for compliance risks, systems costs, or inefficiencies
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Real ROI Examples
50-Person Startup (10 Hires/Year)
100-Person Company (No Internal HR)
Beyond Cost Savings: The Value Multipliers
ROI isn't just about what you save - it's about what you gain
Risk mitigation from compliance issues, misclassification, and legal exposure
What You Get With Miracle Recruiting
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