Uman Partners operates on the basis of an exclusive search agreement signed by its clients
Each assignment is subject to fees agreed upon before the search begins.
For every recruitment assignment, our fees are calculated as a percentage of the selected candidate’s total annual compensation (including bonuses and benefits). Alternatively, fees may be agreed as a fixed amount.
Fees are invoiced in three installments throughout the assignment:
- One third upon the launch of the search;
- One third upon the presentation of shortlisted candidates;
- One third upon the signing of the selected candidate’s employment agreement.
If a candidate accepts an offer in writing and subsequently withdraws, or if the successful candidate leaves their position for any reason within six months of joining the company, we will conduct a new search at no additional professional fee.
Our Approach: Exclusivity and Commitment
At Uman Partners, we work with demanding organizations to identify and recruit exceptional Data and AI talent. Our methodology is built on two fundamental principles: exclusivity and mutual commitment, which ensure both quality and efficiency throughout the recruitment process.
Exclusivity: A Key Success Factor
Exclusivity means that Uman Partners is the sole executive search firm entrusted with your recruitment assignment. Every candidate, regardless of how they are identified or introduced, is incorporated into our recruitment process and assessed according to our standards.
Why do we work this way?
It enables us to develop an in-depth understanding of your organization, your challenges, and your recruitment objectives. We analyze your Data or AI project within the broader context of your company’s strategy. This comprehensive perspective allows us to present your opportunity with clarity, consistency, and credibility—an essential advantage when attracting highly sought-after professionals in a competitive market.
Without exclusivity, multiple recruitment firms may communicate different messages about the same position, potentially creating confusion and weakening the attractiveness of your opportunity. Multiple points of contact often give candidates the impression that the project lacks clarity or commitment. By working exclusively with Uman Partners, you benefit from a consistent and carefully managed employer message aligned with your objectives.
Exclusivity also enables us to fully commit our resources to your search. Should the initial requirements need to evolve—for example regarding location, level of seniority, or compensation—we work alongside you to refine the search strategy and successfully complete the recruitment.
Finally, if a candidate enters the process through another channel, such as an internal referral or personal recommendation, they are fully integrated into our recruitment process and assessed with the same rigor as every other candidate.
The Retainer: A Mutual Commitment
Our business model is based on commitment from both parties. Unlike a purely contingency-based approach, which can encourage fragmented efforts and less rigorous candidate selection, we favor a genuine partnership in which your commitment reflects the maturity and seriousness of your recruitment project.
A retainer demonstrates your organization’s concrete intention to recruit and confirms management’s commitment to the process. If uncertainties remain regarding the feasibility of the project—for example budget approval or organizational readiness—it is preferable to resolve them before launching the search. Our role is not to test the market but to support you in achieving a successful hire within a framework where both parties are fully committed to delivering quality.
This approach also protects your employer brand. A recruitment process that is interrupted or poorly managed can damage your reputation among candidates, just as it can affect ours. For this reason, we carefully select the assignments we undertake to ensure that every opportunity meets the high expectations of both our clients and the professionals we represent.
