Recruitment with staying power

Recruiting takes significant time and expertise that many HR teams don’t have bandwidth for, especially when filling specialized roles or managing high-volume hiring. A staffing partner like Milliner brings an established candidate network, screening expertise and market knowledge. We handle sourcing, vetting and initial interviews so you can focus on final selection and running your business.

Nearly 8 out of 10 of our direct hire placements remain with their employers after five years, far exceeding industry norms (79% of our direct hire placements are still employed at 5 years, while average annual tenure in the US is 3.5 years according to BLS). Our temporary staffing division maintains a 16% involuntary turnover rate compared to the 41% industry average (American Staffing Association). These results reflect our commitment to matching candidates with roles where they’ll succeed long-term.

We offer several staffing solutions: temporary staffing for short-term projects or coverage needs, temp-to-hire arrangements that let you evaluate candidates before committing to a permanent hire, and direct hire recruiting for full-time positions including executive-level roles. Many clients use a combination of services depending on their needs. We’ll help you determine which approach makes sense for each role.

We start with a discovery meeting to understand your position requirements, company culture and what success looks like. Then we tap our candidate network and source new talent, conducting thorough assessments of skills, experience and fit. We present a curated shortlist of qualified candidates, coordinate interviews and support you through offer negotiation and onboarding.

Our average time-to-fill is 34 days, compared to the industry average of 47 days. However, timelines vary based on role complexity, required qualifications and market conditions. We prioritize finding the right fit over filling positions quickly, because a fast bad hire costs far more than taking a few extra days to find the right person.

For direct hire placements, we charge a percentage of the candidate’s first-year salary, due upon successful placement. For temporary staffing, we charge an hourly bill rate that covers the employee’s wages plus our service fee. We’re happy to discuss specific rates during our initial conversation and can structure arrangements to fit your budget and needs.

We stand behind our placements. For direct hire positions, we offer a replacement guarantee within a specified period. For temporary assignments, we’ll work quickly to find a replacement if a candidate isn’t meeting expectations. Our goal is your long-term success, so we address issues proactively through our 30/60/90-day check-in process.

While we’re based in Indianapolis and our deepest relationships are in Central Indiana, we do work with companies throughout the U.S.