Enterprise RPO · Comparison
Saiyō vs PeopleScout: Volume hiring vs precision headhunting.
The short answer
PeopleScout is a global RPO specialising in high-volume, process-heavy hiring across enterprise sectors. Saiyō is the precision alternative, built to headhunt small numbers of high-impact passive candidates for SaaS scale-ups.
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 PeopleScout?
| Dimension | Saiyō | PeopleScout |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Embedded headhunting subscription | High-volume global RPO |
| Sourcing approach | Proactive outbound to passive candidates | Inbound funnel optimisation at scale |
| Commercials | Flat monthly fee, predictable, unlimited hires | Per-hire or programme-based pricing |
| Speed to first shortlist | Typically 5–10 working days | Programme-based ramp-up |
| Best fit for | SaaS scale-ups hiring 5–150 roles per year | Enterprises hiring hundreds-thousands of roles |
| Cost per hire (typical) | Up to 59% lower than agency fees | Variable, often a % of salary or large retained fee |
How PeopleScout works
PeopleScout is a global RPO known for high-volume hiring programmes across sectors like retail, hospitality and financial services. Their model is built around throughput, screening engines and large delivery teams.
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 PeopleScout is the right choice
- You're running a high-volume hiring programme (call centres, retail, ops)
- You need a large, globally distributed delivery operation
- Throughput matters more than passive headhunting
When Saiyō is the better fit
- You hire smaller numbers of strategic, hard-to-find roles
- Quality of shortlist matters more than CV volume
- You want a senior headhunter, not a screening team
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