Pricing, flat-rate and published.

Here's exactly what each engagement costs before we ever get on a call. No contingency, no commission, no surprise invoices.

Compare every engagement, side by side

Pricing
No contingency. No commission. No surprise invoices. You know what you're paying and what you're getting, before we start.

Most people start small — a single decision or one role — and scale up only if it makes sense. The table runs in that order.

Engagement What it's for Structure Price Start
Decision Review A structured evaluation of one hiring decision before you commit. 90 minutes · one decision · self-serve $1,500 Book a session
Role Rescue One role, focused work until the hire is made right — or the role is proven not to exist. 30-day minimum · 20 hrs/mo, flexible · self-serve $3,500/mo Start engagement
Talent Systems Manager Hands-on ATS/HRIS setup, integration, and configuration. 10-hr monthly minimum · month-to-month · scoped on intake $175/hr Book an intake call
Fractional Head of Talent Embedded senior talent leadership plus the systems to scale hiring. 2 days/wk or 60 hrs/mo · 3-month minimum · 30 days notice $10,000/mo Book an intake call

Limited-scope and transition engagements available for referrals and longer-term partnerships. Published rates are the default; custom scope is the exception, not the norm.

Not sure where to start?

If you have one specific decision in front of you, Decision Review is self-serve — book it and bring the decision.

If you think you need ongoing help but aren't sure which engagement fits, the free 30-minute intake call sorts that out. It's not a sales call — by the end you'll know what makes sense, or whether it doesn't.

A single hiring decision can represent a $300K to $700K commitment when you factor in salary, ramp, and risk.

This is the review before that commitment.

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Questions about cost

How much does a fractional Head of Talent cost?
At Relio, the Fractional Head of Talent engagement is a flat $10,000/month — two days a week or 60 hours a month, with a 3-month minimum and 30 days notice to end. Flat-rate, not contingency or percentage-of-salary.
Do you charge contingency, placement, or commission fees?
No. Every engagement is flat-rate and published. You're paying for judgment and the work, not a percentage of a hire — so the incentive stays aligned with making the right hire, not filling fast.
What's the lowest-cost way to work with Kate?
The Decision Review — $1,500 for a 90-minute structured evaluation of one hiring decision. It's self-serve: book, pay, and bring the decision. Most people start here.
What does ATS or HRIS implementation help cost?
Talent Systems Manager work is $175/hour with a 10-hour monthly minimum, month-to-month. Scope is set on a quick intake call before anything starts.
On a larger engagement, is it only Kate doing the work?
For larger engagements, Relio may bring in trusted specialists for sourcing, systems support, documentation, or implementation work while Kate remains the primary strategy and delivery lead.
Can pricing be customized?
The published rates are the default. Limited-scope and transition engagements can be tailored for referrals and longer-term partnerships — if the standard menu doesn't fit your situation, email Kate to scope something custom.

Start with one decision, or scope the rest on a call.