When we partner with a client to calculate a recruiting budget, we use a precise, data-driven framework tailored to their scale targets. First, we audit their historical Cost-Per-Hire—factoring in fixed costs like internal recruiter salaries, ATS software, and job boards. Next, we look at their projected hiring volume and isolate specialized, high-cost mandates (like ML or CISO roles) that require premium external search fees. Finally, we integrate an allocation for employer branding and data-integrity compliance to deliver an optimized, predictable talent spend.