TriSearch CPR — Customized Partnership Recruitment
Customized Partnership Recruitment

Executive search rigor and precision
at every organizational level.

CPR is customized recruiting, built for multi-role hiring.

Customized Partnership Recruitment is a scalable, on-demand, project-based recruiting partnership that combines dedicated recruiting talent, curated technology, and full transparency to deliver measurable results.

35%+
Average savings vs. contingency spend
Up to 1 year
Placement guarantees that reduce hiring risk
Tech-enabled
AI-assisted sourcing, tracking and reporting
Dedicated team
Recruiters aligned to your hiring objectives
Hunt Scanlon Top 50
Forbes-recognized
Top RPO Provider
Founded 2007
U.S., Canada, U.K. and Europe
The problem
The gap between search, RPO and contingency is where CPR fits.

Most companies need more than a single search, less than full outsourcing, and better accountability than contingency can provide.

For HR & TA leaders

Your team needs recruiting capacity without losing control.

HR is managing requisitions, stakeholders, reporting, and vendors while hiring managers need better candidates faster.

Internal bandwidth is stretched across too many roles
Traditional RPO can be too rigid, process-heavy or long-term
Contingency firms often lack reporting, metrics and transparency
Hard-to-fill roles need dedicated research, not database recycling
For hiring managers

Your role is critical, and every week open creates business drag.

Hiring managers need screened, interested, role-aligned candidates, not a stack of resumes from active job seekers.

Quarterly goals stall while key roles remain open
Internal leaders spend time sourcing instead of leading
Candidates move faster than the process can respond
The best passive candidates are not applying on their own
What is CPR

Scalable, on-demand recruiting partnership for multi-role hiring.

Customized Recruiting Solutions

CPR is a project-oriented, performance-based recruiting model built to execute across teams, functions or growth initiatives. It keeps the best parts of executive search, RPO and contingency while eliminating the cost, rigidity and lack of transparency.

01

Built for multi-role hiring

Execute across functions, teams or growth initiatives at the same time.

02

Scalable on-demand model

Ramp capacity up or down based on hiring velocity and project phase.

03

Dedicated project team

Focused recruiters aligned to defined objectives, timelines and hiring managers.

04

Technology-enabled execution

Curated sourcing tools, AI-assisted matching, automation and data tracking.

05

Transparent performance structure

Clear milestones, weekly reporting, live access and accountability tied to outcomes.

The process
How CPR turns role requirements into measurable hiring execution

A structured search process with dedicated recruiters, live reporting and closing support.

01

Discovery and Hiring Thesis

We align on requirements, cultural fit, desired behaviors, compensation, business priorities and the employment value proposition.

Day 1
02

Market Mapping and Outreach

We build an active and passive sourcing strategy, map target talent pools, and approach high-impact candidates directly.

Week 1–2
03

Assessment and Shortlist

Candidates are assessed for skills, fit, intent and must-haves, then presented with clear evaluations and status reporting.

Week 2–3
04

Reporting, Close and Guarantee

You get weekly reporting, live portal visibility, offer support, candidate experience management and long placement guarantees.

Ongoing
Why CPR
CPR keeps the best and eliminates the rest.

Executive-level rigor, RPO-style transparency and performance-based pricing, built for multi-role hiring without long-term lock-in.

Retained Exec Search
Traditional RPO / Contingency
TriSearch CPR
Candidate focus
– Passive talent, often executive-only
– Often active applicants or database candidates
✓ Active and passive talent mapped for each project
Best use case
– C-suite or one-off senior mandates
– Repetitive, high-volume or full outsourcing
✓ Multi-role hiring across teams, functions or initiatives
Pricing model
– High, time-based or percentage fees
– Fixed retainer or long-term commitment
✓ Performance-based flat fees with volume structure
Flexibility
– Rigid engagement structure
– Process-heavy or multi-year lock-in
✓ Project-based, scalable and adaptable
Visibility
– Varies by firm
– Reporting exists, but can be process-focused
✓ Weekly reporting and live client portal
Guarantees
– Long guarantees at premium cost
– Short or inconsistent guarantees
✓ 3 months up to 1 year by comp band
Client alignment
– Client-focused, but narrow scope
– Process-focused
✓ Dedicated team, clear ownership and measurable outcomes
Does TriSearch CPR fit you?
Let's map your roles and hiring velocity — and show you what TriSearch CPR would look like for your organization.
Schedule a Discovery Call →
Who CPR is for
Built for lower middle-market and middle-market hiring needs.

CPR performs best when hiring requires speed, precision, accountability and flexible project-based capacity.

Ideal fit

PE-backed and growth-stage companies

Portfolio companies or scaling businesses executing value creation plans, leadership upgrades or growth initiatives.

Ideal fit

Multi-role hiring projects

Best for clients hiring 10+ roles per year or building teams across functions, markets or business units.

Ideal fit

Mid-level through leadership roles

Strong fit for $50K to $350K compensation ranges where precision matters below the C-suite.

Strong fit

Partial outsourcing needs

For teams that need added recruiting capacity without a full RPO commitment or internal headcount buildout.

Strong fit

Specialized markets and functions

Strong fit across SaaS, biotech, pharma, fintech, healthcare, industrial, supply chain and commercial roles.

Strong fit

Critical roles with urgency

When open seats are slowing revenue, operations, transformation or portfolio-level execution.

CPR in action
Proof across team buildouts, transformation hiring and specialized searches.

A sample of what CPR has delivered across industries and company stages.

Employbridge (Apollo Global Management)
20+
Sales hires placed
<60
Days to fill all roles
30%
Cost savings
Apollo-backed Employbridge needed a transformational new sales team fast. TriSearch delivered 20+ hires in under 60 days, saving 30% over prior contingency agency spend.
Broan-NuTone — 4+ Year CPR Partnership
260+
Total placements
41%
Cost savings
↓
Turnover reduced
Needed higher quality candidates, lower spend, and stronger diversity hiring. TriSearch delivered 260+ placements over four years with 41% savings and decreased turnover.
City Brewery (Charlesbank Capital Partners)
50+
Hires, 4 plants
60 days
Avg. time to fill
30%+
Cost savings
Recruiting bottleneck during major transformation under a new CEO. TriSearch launched at the largest plant, proved the model, and expanded to all four plants.
Advanced Clinical — Sales Leadership
582
Candidates contacted
48 days
Avg. TTF
27
Finalists presented
Had searched for months without finding the right team. TriSearch contacted 582 passive candidates, presented 27 finalists and hired leaders from direct competitors.
Dodge Construction — Team Buildout
20+
Hires placed
30 days
To complete
6
Dedicated team
Needed new leadership and a sales team upgrade fast. TriSearch dedicated a 6-person team and placed 20+ people in under 30 days, continuing to hire ongoing.
GPS Trackit — SaaS Growth Hiring
10+
Hires placed
<60 days
To complete
3
Dedicated team
SaaS startup in growth mode needed strategic middle-management hires fast. TriSearch completed 10 hires in under 60 days in a highly competitive market.
Results like these start with one conversation. Find out what CPR would look like for your organization.
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What clients say
Clients choose TriSearch for rigor, transparency and execution.
"I rarely do this, but I'm genuinely impressed with TriSearch and their innovative business model. The TriSearch team has become the go-to company for middle management hires and buildouts for Private Equity backed companies. Their white-glove, high-touch recruitment approach has been adapted to handle crucial middle-management hires at scale."
Private Equity Operating Partner
"I just want to thank you and your team for a job well done. Your team found good candidates, stayed calm, and were consummate professionals throughout. I would recommend you to anyone in a heartbeat — and that is over any of the top Executive Search firms any day."
Client Executive, Executive Search Engagement
"In today's environment, having a trusted partner in TriSearch to assist with recruiting and navigate the challenges of AI-generated resumes is invaluable."
Sean Kelly, Founder, Vatic
"TriSearch and Patrick Nilles have been A+ partners and have earned every opportunity. It has been a pleasure for sure!"
Client, Healthcare Practice
Pricing & Next Steps
Performance-based pricing. Clear guarantees. No administrative charges.

Flat fees per role based on first-year compensation band. Volume-based structure designed for project-based multi-role hiring.

Flat fees per role based on first-year compensation band
Fees are 50% upon engagement and 50% upon placement
No administrative charges on placements
Volume-based structure for projects with 10+ positions
Pricing of 25% to 33% applies for fewer than 10 roles per year
Placement guarantees from 3 months up to 1 year
Implementation fee only when necessary and agreed upon
Schedule a CPR
Pricing Conversation

We will review your roles, hiring velocity, current vendor model and where CPR can reduce cost while improving accountability.

Review your specific compensation bands
Confirm role volume and guarantee levels
Map the right model: targeted search, CPR or RPO
Align on reporting, workflow and ownership
Leave with a clear recommended next step
Book a CPR pricing conversation →
35%+
Average savings vs. contingency agency spend
10+ roles
Designed for project-based volume
$0 admin
No administrative placement fees