Embedded hiring for Series A–B startups.

We step in as your Fractional Talent Partner, owning hiring, building the foundations, and helping you scale without chaos.

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WHAT WE DO

Senior hiring, without adding headcount.

Most startups at this stage know they need to hire, but a full-time Talent Lead or Founding Recruiter is premature and agency models don’t scale. That's where we come in.

We embed with your team as your fractional TA leader for as long as you need. We don't just fill roles, we build your entire hiring function from scratch.

Close your critical hires

GTM, Product & Tech, Operations, People

Interview guidelines

Role specific guides and scorecards so interviews are consistent, fair and focused on what maters.

Build your TA infrastructure

process, scorecards, interview frameworks, ATS setup

Repeatable playbook

The infrastructure stays with you. We document everything so your team can continue hiring at pace.

THE GAP WE FILL

How embedded works

Many of our clients are hiring, or planning to hire, a full time TA Partner, but they can’t wait several months for that person to get hired and ramp up. We bridge that gap.

PHASE 1

Plug In & Deliver

We embed fast and take ownership immediately

  • Start within 1 week

  • Embed directly with founders and hiring managers

  • Learn the business, stakeholders and hiring bar quickly

  • Close urgent, high-impact roles

  • Own hiring execution end-to-end, from role definition to offer

PHASE 2

Build the engine

We build the hiring function alongside delivery

  • Clear role definitions, scorecards and interview frameworks

  • ATS setup or optimisation

  • Candidate experience and employer positioning

  • Light People Ops foundations where needed

  • Documented processes and playbooks designed to scale

PHASE 3

Transition cleanly

We set you up for your first internal Talent Acquisition hire

  • Support hiring the right Talent Partner

  • Full handover of process, context and playbooks

  • No reset. No loss of knowledge. No drop in hiring momentum.

  • No reset. No loss of knowledge. No drop in hiring momentum

  • Clean exit with a team fully set up to run hiring in-house

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WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

Embedded, not external

We don't work like traditional agencies or contractors. We integrate deeply with your team, learning your culture, understanding your constraints, so we can deliver the right hires and build a TA function that actually fits your business.

You get senior TA expertise on a flexible, fractional basis, without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. We build capability, not dependency. When we leave, you keep the infrastructure, the playbooks, and the knowledge to continue hiring successfully.

➔ 30–50% lower cost than a full-time Talent Partner (year one)

➔ Start in days or weeks, not months

➔ Up to 60% lower cost than agency hiring at scale

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Support, shaped to your stage

We offer a range of hiring support, shaped around your needs and growth stage.

Search

  • Targeted and dedicated search for critical hires

  • Full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to offer

  • Market mapping, targeted campaigns, candidate engagement, and brand representation throughout

Embedded

  • Fractional Talent Partner embedded in your team

  • Build your TA infrastructure while closing your roles

  • Clear ownership when hiring becomes business critical

  • Full flexibility, pause or extend as your needs change

  • Direct access to the best Sourcing tech stack

  • You keep the playbooks and capability when we leave

Advisory

  • Senior guidance, without full execution.

  • Process audit, gap analysis, and recommendations

  • Scorecards, interview frameworks, and TA best practices

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Our Track Record

We measure our work by pace, quality and outcomes.

These figures reflect partner-led searches run with a clear brief, focused outreach and disciplined shortlisting.

4-6 Weeks

Average time to hire

5 days

Average time to shortlist

5:1

Interview to hire ratio

54%

Average response rate to targeted outbound
WHO WE WOR WITH

Series A–B Startups. Ready to scale.

Series A–B startups who are hiring actively but don't have dedicated TA yet, or need interim leadership while they build their team.

Series C companies who need embedded support for regional expansion, new market entry, or interim TA leadership

We are typically brought in by:

  • Founders or Heads of Ops who know they need to hire but don't have the bandwidth, process, or expertise to do it well and aren't ready for a full-time Head of Talent yet.

  • Startups hiring a full-time Head of Talent, but can't wait months for that person to start and ramp up. We bridge the gap: close urgent roles now, build the TA function in parallel, and set them up for success.

  • Startups with chaotic hiring processes, roles taking too long, interviews inconsistent, and hiring managers unsure what good looks like.

  • Leadership teams stretched too thin, where hiring keeps slipping down the priority list because there's no one to own it.

  • Companies that have tried agencies or freelancers but ended up with filled roles and no infrastructure, back at square one every time they need to hire.

  • Startups expanding into new markets or regions who need someone to build and run their TA function locally without committing to a full-time hire.

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What People Are Saying

“Lottie has consistently demonstrated dedication and commitment to delivering high-quality candidates to help us build awesome teams. She manages multiple recruitment streams in a high-pressure environment, holds me to account when needed, and progresses pipelines quickly and efficiently. I always trust Lottie’s judgement, she takes the time to understand the specific needs of each role and has a proven ability to source and attract great candidates.”

Alex Rolfe, Delivery Director / Satalia

“Lottie was an invaluable asset to have in the People team. She works diligently, methodically and goes above and beyond with her contributions to the hiring effort. I very much enjoyed working with Lottie and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.”

Charlotte Grant, Head of People

“ Lottie was brilliant to work with throughout the process - quick to respond, sharp in understanding what I was after, and excellent at articulating that to the company, while also giving me a clear picture of the role in return. I felt genuinely well-represented, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced, professional and enthusiastic talent partner."

Tom Bray, Software Delivery Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

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Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

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  • We work as part of your team, not as an external agency. We get to know your culture, integrate deeply with your business, and collaborate with your hiring managers. You get senior TA expertise on a flexible, fractional basis, without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.

  • Agencies fill roles but don't build capability, you're left dependent on them for every hire. Freelancers work on a per-role basis and don't leave infrastructure behind. We build your entire TA function from scratch: process, scorecards, interview frameworks, playbooks. When we leave, you keep everything and can continue hiring on your own.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • Most embedded engagements run for 3-6 months, but we're flexible. You can pause, extend, or scale up/down based on your needs. Some clients work with us for a few months to get hiring on track, others extend as they continue scaling.

  • A: We bring our own recruitment tools, including a full LinkedIn Recruiter license, Juicebox for AI-powered sourcing, and expertise with all major ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workable, TeamTailor, Loxo, etc). If you don't have an ATS yet, we'll help you choose and set one up.

  • We typically recommend a 3-month minimum for embedded work to allow time to build your TA function and close your critical roles. After that, you can extend month-to-month or pause as needed.

  • Yes, absolutely. If hiring slows down or priorities shift, you can pause and restart when you're ready. We're designed to be flexible!

  • We hire across all startup functions: Tech, Product, Operations, Go-to-Market (sales, marketing, customer success) and People. Our strength is in building TA infrastructure and closing roles across these areas.

  • Yes, absolutely. Many of our clients hire us to bridge the gap while they search for a full-time Head of Talent. We can help you define the role, run the search, and do a proper handover so your new hire inherits a working TA function, not a blank slate.

  • Let's talk. We'll help you figure out whether embedded TA, advisory, or search makes the most sense for your stage and needs. There's no one-size-fits-all, we tailor our approach to what you actually need.

  • Our embedded TA service is priced as a monthly retainer, typically 50-70% less than a full-time Head of Talent in the first year. We'll discuss exact pricing based on your specific needs during our intro call.

  • Absolutely. If you have an internal recruiter or People person, we can work alongside them, either leading the function or supporting specific areas (e.g., senior hiring, process design, manager training).

  • Book an intro call with us. We'll discuss your hiring needs, current challenges, and whether embedded TA is the right fit. If it makes sense, we can typically start within 1-2 weeks.

  • Not much. We need clarity on your open roles, introductions to key hiring managers, and access to your ATS (or we'll help you set one up). We're designed to be low-friction and fast to onboard.

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