Aplus Hiring Models
Choose the best model based on your team stage and hiring needs. Aplus provides recruiting support, employment compliance, and risk protection to help companies build teams more efficiently.
| Service | Talent Pool | Direct Hire | Staffing | Mini Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Per candidate | Per position | Per position (employment) | Position + execution team |
| Includes Recruiting | Company self-recruits | ✓ Aplus recruits | ✓ Aplus recruits | ✓ Aplus + Domain PM recruits |
| Candidate Source | Aplus Talent Pool | Talent Pool + Job Platforms | Talent Pool + Job Platforms | Talent Pool + HR Network |
| Resume Screening | Company self-screens | ✓ Aplus Recruiter screens | Aplus Recruiter screens | ✓ Aplus Recruiter + PM screens |
| First Interview | Company arranges | ✓ Aplus Recruiter | ✓ Aplus Recruiter | ✓ Domain PM |
| EOR Relationship | Company as employer | Company as employer | ✓ Aplus as EOR | ✓ Aplus as EOR |
| Salary Planning | Company plans | ✓ Aplus assists | Company defines | ✓ Aplus assists |
| JD Writing | Company plans | ✓ Aplus assists | ✓ Aplus assists | ✓ Aplus handles all |
| Employment Type | — | — | W-2 Employee | 1099 + W-2 Hybrid |
| Payroll & Tax | — | — | Aplus handles Payroll & Tax | Aplus handles Payroll & Tax |
| Insurance & Compliance | — | — | Aplus provides Insurance & Compliance | Aplus provides Insurance & Compliance |
| Risk Bearer | — | — | Aplus bears employment risk | Aplus bears employment risk |
| Hiring Guarantee | — | 60-day / 1 free replacements | Unlimited Hiring | Unlimited Hiring + Temp backup |
All cooperation models support flexible upgrades. Fees already paid can be credited toward a new plan.
Recruiting isn't just filling positions — it's solving business problems
Many traditional recruiting firms focus only on placing candidates. At Aplus, before every hire begins, a Project Manager (PM) first understands the company's business, team structure, and role objectives. Only by truly understanding the challenges a company faces can recruiting find talent that truly fits the team — not just fill a position.
- PM-led pre-hiring needs assessmentDeep understanding of business goals and role objectives
- Professional Recruiter screening & interviewsReducing company hiring time
- Continuously updated bilingual talent networkCovering multiple industries and roles across the US within 30 days
- Multiple employment modelsDirect Hire / Freelance / Staffing / EOR
Professional Recruiting Process
Aplus Recruiters handle resume screening, candidate communication, and initial interviews. Domain PMs can also participate to help companies reduce hiring time and improve talent matching.
Flexible Workforce Models
Companies can choose Direct Hire, Staffing, or hybrid models to build teams in more flexible ways.
Employment Compliance & Risk Management
In Staffing or managed team models, Aplus serves as EOR handling Payroll, insurance, and employment compliance to reduce employment risk.
FAQ
How is Aplus different from traditional recruiting agencies?+
Many recruiting agencies mainly post jobs and send resumes. At Aplus, before every hiring engagement begins, a Project Manager (PM) participates in the needs assessment to understand the company's business goals, team structure, and role responsibilities. This way, we're not just finding candidates — we're helping companies find employees who truly fit their team's growth, rather than simply filling a position.
When should a company use Aplus recruiting services?+
Aplus recruiting services are typically suited for: companies that need to quickly find bilingual (Chinese-English) talent, internal HR teams that don't have time to screen large volumes of resumes, companies looking to reduce hiring trial-and-error costs, and companies that need to build new business teams. Aplus helps companies complete the recruiting process more efficiently and reduce hiring timelines.
Where do Aplus candidates come from?+
Candidates primarily come from: the Aplus bilingual talent pool, job platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.), Aplus HR Network referrals, and industry and internal referrals. Our talent pool is continuously updated, covering multiple industries and functional roles across the US.
How are recruiting service fees calculated?+
Aplus offers multiple recruiting models with different pricing structures. Talent Pool charges per candidate contact; Direct Hire charges per position; Staffing charges a management fee as a percentage of employee salary; Mini Team charges monthly based on team size. Companies can choose the model that fits their stage and budget.
What if the hired person isn't a good fit?+
Aplus provides hiring replacement guarantees. Depending on the model: Direct Hire offers free replacement within a certain period; Staffing supports continuous recruiting; Mini Team provides personnel backup support. This effectively reduces hiring risk for companies.
How long does recruiting typically take?+
Hiring timelines depend on role type and market conditions. General reference: standard roles 1–3 weeks, specialized roles 2–6 weeks. If a company needs to build a team faster, consider the Staffing or Mini Team model.