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Recruitment Sourcing Agency

Risk-free access to early career and Gen Z talent, pay only when you hire

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Quality candidates, without the upfront cost

Many early career roles are hugely oversubscribed, but some employers still struggle to attract enough quality candidates, whether that's down to regional location, international hiring, EDI needs, niche skills requirements, a less well-known brand, or simply a limited recruitment budget.

GradBay specialises in contingency recruitment: a low-risk, results-driven hiring solution for businesses looking to attract top student, graduate and early-career talent. Clients only pay once they've successfully hired a candidate, so there's no upfront commitment and no cost tied to activity rather than outcome.

It's designed to be cost-effective, fast and flexible, delivering a targeted shortlist of relevant, pre-screened candidates so hiring teams can focus their time on final selection rather than sourcing.  

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Support Students at Every Step

Risk-free hiring
 Clients only pay once they successfully hire a candidate, a fully performance-based model with no success fees layered on top.
Unique talent pool
Over 2 million registered Gen Z job seekers on the platform, giving a diverse pipeline of students, graduates and postgraduates actively looking for roles.
Speed and efficiency
A targeted shortlist of relevant candidates delivered within 48 hours of receiving the role details.
Industry-agnostic
 Caters to a wide range of industries and role types, from startups to established corporations, with a tailored approach for each hiring need.
Video CV screening
Shortlists can include video CVs, helping employers assess communication and cultural fit before committing to interview time.
Hiring protection built in
A 30-day full rebate gives employers reassurance if a hire doesn't work out early on. 

A closer look at how it works

Fast shortlisting

 Receive a targeted shortlist of relevant candidates within 48 hours of sharing the role.

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Flexible workflows

 Shortlists can include video CVs, so communication and fit can be assessed before interview.

2 million-strong 
talent pool

 A diverse pipeline of students, graduates and postgraduates actively looking for roles. 

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Hiring protection

 A 30-day full rebate reduces the risk on every hire made through the Standard model. 

Flexible pricing routes

Choose Standard, PAYG or Retainer pricing depending on hiring volume and budget.

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Frequently asked questions

We’d love to chat so please get in touch or take a look at these FAQs.

Who is this service suitable for? Businesses wanting to hire early career or Gen Z talent without upfront recruitment costs, across a wide range of industries from startups to established corporations.
How does pricing work? Three routes are available. Standard charges 15-25% of the candidate's annual starting salary with a 30-day full rebate. PAYG charges 17.5-30% of salary, invoiced monthly over 12 months. Retainer agrees a flat fee upfront for a set number of hires within an agreed timeframe.
What guarantees do you offer? The Standard pricing route includes a 30-day 100% rebate if a hire doesn't work out.
How fast can candidates be delivered? A targeted shortlist of relevant candidates is typically delivered within 48 hours of receiving the role details.
Do you support remote or hybrid hires? Yes, GradBay recruits for onsite, hybrid and fully remote roles depending on the client's requirements.
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Risk-free, fast access to early career talent. Get in touch to discover more.
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