Scaling is exciting — until hiring becomes the bottleneck.

Last year, a fast-growing Series C technology company (100–200 employees), came to us with ambitious growth goals and a lean internal team. They didn’t just need help filling roles. They needed to fix the engine behind hiring. They were considering adding full-time recruiters, but weren’t sure they would have consistent hiring needs to justify paying those salaries year-round. 

Here’s what was happening:

• Inconsistent candidate experience
• Manual, time-consuming interview coordination
• Disorganized workflows inside Greenhouse
• Little visibility into hiring metrics
• Decentralized hiring efforts with managers self-managing roles

They needed more than recruiters. They needed operational transformation.

The Tangerine Approach: Embedded, End-to-End

Instead of a traditional agency model, we embedded directly into their hiring function in an Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) style engagement — at a flat monthly rate.

We became an extension of their team.

What that meant:

End-to-End Candidate Coordination

We owned scheduling and communication, creating a seamless candidate journey.

Sourcing & Shortlisting

Proactively identifying and vetting top-tier candidates before they ever reached a hiring manager.

Greenhouse Optimization

Cleaned up workflows, built structured scorecards, created templates, and ensured clean reporting.

Full Tech Stack Included

LinkedIn Recruiter, sourcing tools, automation, enriched email databases — all included. No extra subscriptions. No added spend.

Specialty Job Boards Covered

Niche placements handled by us, without adding to their budget.

Flat Monthly Rate

Predictable cost. No per-hire fees. No surprise invoices.

As their Senior Engineering Manager shared:

“Tangerine didn’t just help us hire — they helped us build hiring. They operated like true team members, and it felt like we had a recruiting engine overnight.”

The Results

The impact was immediate and measurable:

🚀 Faster Hiring Cycles
Average days in stage were reduced, some by as much as 85%

📊 Stronger Candidate Calibration
Hiring manager interview pass rate improved from 44% → 67%

👥 Improved Candidate Experience
Streamlined scheduling and consistent communication

👀 Full Funnel Visibility
For the first time, clean Applicant Tracking System (ATS) data and reporting infrastructure

💰 Zero Added Tool Costs
The full recruiting stack was included in our engagement

Our clients didn’t just hire faster. They hired smarter with structure, visibility, and confidence.

Why This Matters for Founders

Hiring is expensive. Not just in recruiter fees, but in time, coordination, opportunity cost, and brand impact.

When your hiring system works:

• Managers spend less time in interviews and more time building.
• Candidates move quickly and stay engaged.
• Decisions are made from data, not vibes.
• You protect your employer brand.

When it doesn’t? Growth slows.

If Hiring Feels Heavy…

You may not need to build an entire internal Talent Acquisition (TA) department.
You may just need the right embedded partner.

We deliver the talent you are looking for, and the infrastructure to support it.

👉 Schedule a call and let’s build your hiring engine.

Here’s to faster, smarter, more human hiring. 🧡

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