Hiring in Chicago without the usual friction
Talentuch is an IT recruitment agency for Chicago companies. It places software developers, DevOps engineers, QA engineers, and SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 specialists. IT recruitment in Chicago runs on a flat monthly fee instead of 15 to 25 percent of first-year salary. First screened profiles arrive within 5 to 7 business days of the intake meeting.
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Developers close tickets but never own the domain
Screening covers product engineering experience, meaning developers who can own a domain across long product cycles and complex codebases.
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SAP and Dynamics roles are hard to screen
ERP is Talentuch's deepest specialty. Its recruiters know an ABAP developer from a Basis administrator, and first screened ERP profiles arrive within 5 to 7 business days.
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One placement fee can cost up to three months of the hire's pay
A commission agency takes 15 to 25 percent of first-year salary. Talentuch's subscription starts at $1,499 per month.
What makes Talentuch the right fit for Chicago companies
Talentuch fits Chicago teams that hire for the long term.
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Developers are screened for product engineering experience, so they can own a product area.
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ERP projects in SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 sit in the same account.
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Steady hiring runs on one flat monthly fee in place of a commission on each hire.
Market facts
Chicago
Key sectors
Enterprise software and SaaS
Coverage
Chicago plus remote candidates from more than 60 countries
Time to first profiles
5 to 7 business days
What IT recruitment in Chicago costs
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Commission agency
Talentuch subscription
Fee model
15 to 25 percent of first-year salary
Flat monthly fee from $1,499
Cost for a $120,000 developer
$18,000 to $30,000 per hire
$1,499, $3,499, or $5,899 per month by plan
Hires covered
One
Unlimited per active vacancy on Standard and Enterprise
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What clients say
How it works
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Intake meeting
Talentuch covers the role, what good looks like, and what has not worked before.
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Direct outreach and screening
A specialist recruiter contacts passive candidates and interviews each one for 30 to 45 minutes.
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Profiles in 5 to 7 business days
Clients usually receive 2 to 4 screened profiles per role.
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Support to the start date
Talentuch keeps candidates engaged through your interviews and offer.
Frequently asked questions
Traditional IT recruitment agencies charge 15 to 25 percent of first-year salary, which is $18,000 to $30,000 for a $120,000 developer. Talentuch's subscription starts at $1,499 per month.
First screened profiles arrive within 5 to 7 business days of the intake meeting. Senior or specialized searches take 10 to 14 days.
No. Talentuch sources in more than 60 countries and handles remote and relocation placements, so a Chicago search draws on local and international candidates.
Yes. Talentuch charges a flat monthly fee from $1,499 instead of a percentage of salary, and it serves companies in Chicago.