Avalon Consulting Solutions has been connecting organizations with exceptional talent since 2005. Our full-time placement practice draws on the same depth of technical and functional expertise that drives our consulting work — giving clients a recruiter who truly understands the roles they hire for.
Permanent Staffing That Sticks
Finding the right full-time hire is one of the most consequential decisions a company makes. A bad hire costs organizations an average of 30% of that employee’s first-year salary — in lost productivity, onboarding, and rehiring costs alone.
At Avalon, we take a consultative approach to permanent placement. We do not send resumes — we deliver pre-qualified candidates who have been interviewed, assessed, and matched against your specific requirements, culture, and team dynamics. We work quickly without cutting corners.
Our Placement Specializations
We place permanent hires across four core disciplines, serving clients in Southern California and nationally for remote-eligible roles.
Technology & Engineering
- Software Engineers
- DevOps / Cloud Engineers
- Data Engineers & Analysts
- IT Managers & Directors
Finance & Accounting
- Controllers & CFOs
- FP&A Managers
- Senior Accountants
- Payroll & AP/AR Leads
Healthcare & Clinical
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Clinical Managers
- Directors of Nursing
- Healthcare Administrators
Professional & Admin
- Executive Assistants
- Operations Managers
- Chiefs of Staff
- Office & Project Managers
Our Placement Process
We run a structured search process designed to deliver a shortlist of qualified candidates within 5–10 business days of signing an engagement agreement.
- Intake & Role Discovery — We conduct a detailed intake call with your hiring manager to understand not just the job description, but the team dynamics, success metrics, and cultural fit criteria.
- Targeted Sourcing — Using proprietary sourcing methods, LinkedIn Recruiter, our professional network, and Boolean search techniques, we identify active and passive candidates who match your requirements.
- Screening & Assessment — Every candidate is phone-screened by our team before submission. We verify key skills, compensation alignment, and genuine interest in your role.
- Curated Submittal — We present a shortlist of 3–5 pre-vetted candidates with a recruiter summary for each, highlighting fit and any considerations to probe in your interview process.
- Interview Coordination — We manage scheduling, candidate preparation, and feedback collection to keep your process moving efficiently.
- Offer & Close — We facilitate compensation negotiations, manage counteroffers, and support the candidate through resignation and start date — the phase where most placements fall apart.
Engagement Models & Fees
We offer two engagement structures to fit your hiring urgency, budget, and the complexity of the role. All fees are based on the candidate’s first-year base salary.
| Model | Fee | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Contingency Search | 20% | Mid-level professional and technical roles. No fee unless we make a successful placement. |
| Retained Search | 30% | Executive, director-level, or hard-to-fill roles. A dedicated, exclusive search: 10% due when the agreement is signed and 20% when the candidate is hired. |
Every placement — contingency or retained — includes a 90-day replacement guarantee. Contingency fees are due Net 30 from the candidate's start date; retained fees are billed 10% on signing the agreement and 20% on hire. Contact us for volume pricing on multiple simultaneous requisitions.