Last Updated: 2025
Hiring top talent in today’s competitive market is challenging, especially for entry-level and mid-management positions in industries like healthcare, logistics, retail, and call centers. Businesses often face high costs, lengthy processes, and financial risks when using traditional recruitment agencies. Lumen Recruiting Group’s Pay-On-Placement (POP) model offers a transformative solution: no upfront costs, payment only after a hire stays for their gurentee period, and fees as low as 5-9%. This guide explores how our POP model can streamline your hiring process for roles such as Certified Nursing Assistants, truck drivers, retail managers, and customer service representatives, reducing both time and costs.
POP is a contingency-based recruitment model where clients pay only after a candidate is hired and remains employed for a specified period, typically 30 days. Unlike traditional agencies charging 15-30% upfront, Lumen’s model aligns incentives with client success, ensuring quality hires without financial risk.
At Lumen Recruiting Group, we focus on recruiting for entry-level and mid-management positions across key industries. Our expertise allows us to source and place candidates efficiently, meeting the unique demands of each role. Examples include:
We specialize in these roles because they are critical to the daily operations and long-term success of businesses. Our Pay-On-Placement model is designed to meet the high-volume hiring needs of entry-level positions and the strategic demands of mid-management roles efficiently and cost-effectively, ensuring companies maintain operational continuity without the financial risks associated with traditional recruiting methods.
Lumen offers flexibility:
Lumen aims to be able to facilitate offers being extended within 7 - 14 days, significantly faster than industry averages (e.g., 49 days in healthcare, 30 days in retail). For example, in healthcare, where filling a CNA position typically takes 30-49 days, our rapid process could ensure staffing continuity. In retail, where entry-level roles take 20-30 days, Lumen’s speed could support peak seasons. Complex roles may take slightly longer, but our technology ensures efficiency. Fees are tiered (9% for 1-4 hires, 7% for 5-9, 5% for 10+), offering substantial savings.
Metric
Traditional Agency
Lumen POP
Fee for $40,000 Hire
$8,000 (20%)
$2,800 (7%)
Payment Timing
Upfront or on hire
After 30 days
Time to Hire (Healthcare)
30-49 days
7-14 days
Time to Hire (Retail)
20-30 days
7-14 days
Lumen’s POP model offers a cost-effective, low-risk way to hire entry-level and mid-management talent, saving time and resources for your TA team. Contact us to explore our no-risk pilot program and see how we can transform your hiring process.
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The following case studies are hypothetical scenarios illustrating the potential benefits of Lumen’s POP model, based on industry data and our capabilities. They are not actual client results but reflect realistic outcomes achievable with our services.
Scenario: For example, a mid-sized hospital in Denver might need 10 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to address staffing shortages affecting patient care. Traditional agencies could quote 20% fees and estimate 30 days per hire, costing $80,000 for 10 CNAs at $40,000 salaries each.
Lumen’s Approach: By partnering with Lumen, the hospital could benefit from our POP model, paying a 7% fee only after a 30-day guarantee, with a target of offer within 7 days using advanced sourcing technology.
Potential Outcome: This could result in offering 10 CNAs in as little as 7-14 days, paying $28,000 ($2,800 per hire), saving $52,000 (65%) compared to traditional agencies, and ensuring uninterrupted patient care.
Scenario: Imagine a logistics firm needing 10 truck drivers to meet seasonal shipping demands. Traditional agencies might charge 20% fees and take 30 days per hire, costing $110,000 for 10 drivers at $55,000 salaries.
Lumen’s Approach: Lumen’s POP model could offer a 7% fee and aim to hire within 7 days, leveraging a vast resume database for quick sourcing.
Potential Outcome: The firm might offer 10 drivers in 7-14 days for $38,500 ($3,850 per hire), saving $71,500 (65%) and meeting shipping deadlines efficiently.
Scenario: Consider a retail chain needing 15 cashiers for a new store opening. Traditional agencies could quote 20% fees and 30 days per hire, costing $90,000 for 15 cashiers at $30,000 salaries.
Lumen’s Approach: Lumen’s POP model might provide a 7% fee and 7-day hiring, ensuring rapid staffing.
Potential Outcome: The chain could hire 15 cashiers in 7 days for $31,500 ($2,100 per hire), saving $58,500 (65%), enabling the store to open on schedule.
Scenario: For instance, a construction firm might require 5 electricians for a time-sensitive project. Traditional agencies could charge 20% fees and estimate 30 days, costing $60,000 for 5 electricians at $60,000 salaries.
Lumen’s Approach: Lumen’s POP model could offer a 7% fee and target 7-day hiring, sourcing skilled candidates efficiently.
Potential Outcome: The firm might hire 5 electricians in 7 days for $21,000 ($4,200 per hire), saving $39,000 (65%), keeping the project on track.
Scenario: Picture a call center needing 20 customer service representatives to handle increased call volumes. Traditional agencies might quote 20% fees and 30 days, costing $160,000 for 20 reps at $40,000 salaries.
Lumen’s Approach: Lumen’s POP model could provide a 7% fee and 7-day hiring to maintain service levels.
Potential Outcome: The call center could hire 20 reps in 7 days for $56,000 ($2,800 per hire), saving $104,000 (65%), sustaining high service quality.
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