Contingent Search Solutions

Performance-Driven. Talent Acquisition.

Access our deep industry networks with zero upfront cost. We identify and deliver high-caliber candidates on a success-only basis, ensuring you only pay when the perfect hire is made.

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Low-Risk Search
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Contingent Advantage

Our Contingent model is designed for organizations that need immediate access to a verified talent pipeline without the upfront commitment of a retained mandate.

Zero Upfront Cost

No financial commitment until the search is successful. This allows you to benchmark internal candidates against the market with zero financial risk.

On-Demand Talent Access

Leverage ICX Group’s pre-vetted network of specialized professionals. We focus on speed and quality to deliver candidates who are ready to hit the ground running.

Success-Based Protection

Every placement is backed by a standard replacement guarantee. We don't just find a person; we find the right fit for your organization’s culture and goals.

Professional Team Collaboration
Results-Driven

“The Contingent model provides immediate market access, delivering high-caliber talent through a success-only partnership.”

We leverage our deep industry networks to identify the right fit for your team with zero upfront obligation.

Rapid Market Deployment

When time-to-hire is critical, our Contingent search activates our pre-existing talent pipelines. We focus on identifying active and “hidden” candidates who possess the specific technical skills and cultural alignment your organization requires.

Success-Only Accountability

Our model is built on performance. We take on the search risk, investing our resources and time to find the perfect hire. You only pay a fee once a candidate is successfully placed, ensuring our goals are 100% aligned with your success.

Performance-based talent discovery.

Zero upfront cost. Zero financial risk. Benchmark your internal search against our global leadership network.


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Our Success-Based Process

A streamlined approach designed for speed and quality, ensuring you see the right talent without the wait.

01

Scope Activation

Rapidly defining the critical technical requirements and cultural non-negotiables to begin the search immediately.

02

Network Mining

Tapping into our deep, pre-vetted specialized talent pools and industry-specific networks to identify top-tier matches.

03

Precision Vetting

Rigorous interviewing and qualification to ensure every candidate presented is ready for immediate impact.

04

Interview Support

Managing the logistics and feedback loops to keep the search moving quickly and efficiently for your team.

05

Placement Success

Finalizing the offer and onboarding. Our fee is only earned when you secure the talent that drives your business forward.

Choosing the Right Model

We align our search intensity with the strategic importance of your hire.

Contingent

Active Choice
  • Engagement: Non-Exclusive
  • Fee: 100% Success-Based
  • Deliverables: Verified Talent Pool
  • Typical Roles: Staff to Mid-Level

Contained

  • Engagement: Exclusive Priority
  • Typical Roles: Director to VP

Retained

  • Engagement: Total Partnership
  • Replacement: Full Guarantee
  • Typical Roles: VP to C-Suite

Is Contingent Search right for you? If your internal team needs to benchmark candidates against the market or you require specialized talent for mid-level professional roles without an upfront financial commitment, our Contingent model is the most effective entry point. It provides a zero-risk, success-only framework to access ICX Group’s extensive network of pre-vetted professionals.

Professional Collaboration

Ready to activate your talent pipeline?

Experience the advantage of a success-based search. Let’s discuss how we can deliver high-caliber professionals to your team with zero upfront cost and immediate market reach.


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How It Works

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A Cut Above.

Our clients understand that hiring the best and brightest results in a competitive advantage. Leveraging our Big 4 heritage, we identify candidates whose core values align perfectly with your organizational intricacies.

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WHO WE’VE WORKED WITH

"ICX knows the local talent market better than anyone, and they deliver top-quality results."

Jayson Roy

VP, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

"We’re in a fast-paced business, and our needs are always changing. ICX delivers exactly what we want, right on time. They’re able to find the best fit and keep our personnel happy."

Carolyn Sizemore

VP Controller

"We have walked in our clients’ shoes and fully understand the nuances and complexities of the issues they face."

Therese Stern

Project Professional