Enterprise RPO · Comparison
Saiyō vs Cielo Talent: Scale vs speed and adaptability.
The short answer
Cielo is one of the world's largest dedicated RPO providers, optimised for global enterprise scale. Saiyō is the speed-and-adaptability alternative, an embedded headhunting subscription that mobilises in days, not quarters.
The problems we solve
Time-to-hire keeps slipping past 45 days
38-day average time-to-hire on the roles we own. First shortlist in under two weeks from kick-off.
CEO / CFO treats TA as a cost centre
A predictable monthly subscription with no surprise invoices. Cost-per-hire down 60%+, so your CFO can plan headcount the same way they plan engineering spend.
How does Saiyō compare to Cielo Talent?
| Dimension | Saiyō | Cielo Talent |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Embedded headhunting subscription | Global enterprise RPO |
| Sourcing approach | Proactive outbound to passive candidates | Process and technology-led |
| Commercials | Flat monthly fee, predictable, unlimited hires | Long-term enterprise contracts |
| Speed to first shortlist | Typically 5–10 working days | Multi-month implementations |
| Best fit for | SaaS scale-ups hiring 5–150 roles per year | Multinational enterprises |
| Cost per hire (typical) | Up to 59% lower than agency fees | Variable, often a % of salary or large retained fee |
How Cielo Talent works
Cielo is a pure-play global RPO with a strong enterprise client base across industries. Engagements typically involve large-scale outsourcing of recruitment functions over multi-year contracts.
How Saiyō works differently
Saiyō is an embedded talent acquisition partner powered by proactive headhunting. We work as part of your team on a flat monthly subscription, sourcing passive candidates your competitors can't reach, without per-hire fees.
When Cielo Talent is the right choice
- You're a multinational consolidating TA across regions
- You want a single global RPO contract
- You need deep workforce planning and analytics
When Saiyō is the better fit
- You need to start hiring within two weeks
- Your roadmap and hiring needs change quickly
- You want a partner that flexes with your stage, not a fixed enterprise contract
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