Resource Augmentation

Top Pre-Vetted Talent. In Your Team in 14 Days.

Full-stack engineers, DevOps, UI/UX, Finance & Product professionals — sourced, compliant, and embedded in your team. Built for startups who can’t afford 3-month recruiting cycles.

✓ 14-Day SLA Guarantee✓ No Lock-In Contracts✓ Compliance-First from Day 1✓ 85+ Countries
14 Days
Average Deployment SLA
3-Stage
Technical Screening
85+
Countries Available
Net 10
Payment Terms — USD
Our Model

You Direct. We Deliver.

We don’t just fill seats — we plug in expertise. You manage day-to-day work; we handle everything else.

1

You Define the Role

Skills, seniority, timezone, duration — you set the brief. We take it from there.

2

We Source, Vet & Onboard

3-stage technical screen. Shortlisted profiles in 14 days — or your first month is free.

3

You Manage Day-to-Day

Full operational control — your tools, your standups, your direction. Entirely.

4

We Handle the Rest

Contracts, payroll, statutory compliance & account management — all handled by us.

Why StratGrid RA Is Different

Pre-Vetted. Compliant. Deployed.

Six reasons why startups choose StratGrid over a traditional staffing agency or freelance platform.

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Pre-Vetted

Every candidate passes a 3-stage technical screen — skills test, live interview, and reference check — before you see their profile.

Compliance-First

Payroll, employment contracts & local statutory compliance handled from Day 1. No grey-area contractor risk for your company.

14-Day SLA Guarantee

If we don’t deliver shortlisted profiles in 14 days, your first month is on us. That’s the commitment — in writing.

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No Lock-In

Month-to-month contracts. Scale your team up or down as your roadmap and runway change. Zero penalties.

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Dedicated Account Manager

One point of contact manages your entire augmented team — hiring, performance, renewals, and replacements.

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Global Talent Pool

Pre-vetted professionals across India, Philippines, Poland, Mexico & 80+ more countries — all under one engagement.

Talent Areas

Roles We Place

From a single specialist to a full cross-functional squad — every role is pre-screened and ready to embed directly in your team.

Technology

💻 Engineering

  • Full-Stack Engineers
  • DevOps & Cloud
  • Data Engineers
  • AI/ML Engineers
  • QA & Automation
Design

🎨 Design

  • UI/UX Designers
  • Motion & Animation
  • Brand Designers
  • Product Designers
Marketing

📈

Growth & Marketing

  • SEO/SEM Specialists
  • Campaign Managers
  • Content Strategists
  • Growth Analysts
Finance

💰 Finance & Ops

  • Bookkeepers
  • Financial Analysts
  • FP&A
  • Ops Analysts
Delivery

📋 Delivery

  • Project Managers
  • Scrum Masters
  • Product Managers
  • Program Coordinators

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We source across 85+ countries.

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Global Talent Landscape

Where to Hire — and Why It Matters

We’ve benchmarked talent markets so you can choose the right location for the right role. Here’s what the data says.

CountryAvg. Rate (USD/hr)Experience LevelIn-Demand SkillsKey Advantages
🏴 India$7–35Mid-to-SeniorFull-Stack, DevOps, QA, UI/UX, Power BI, Python, ReactLarge pool, strong IT infra, cost-efficient, English fluency
🇵🇭 Philippines$6–38Mid-LevelCustomer support, digital marketing, content ops, frontendExcellent communication, cultural alignment, strong support roles
🇵🇱 Poland$15–60Senior, BilingualBackend (.NET, Java), cybersecurity, cloud, AI/MLEU compliance, high education standard, strong backend talent
🇲🇽 Mexico$10–45Mid-to-SeniorWeb dev, mobile, bilingual support, Salesforce, HubSpotNearshore US, bilingual talent, startup-friendly ecosystem
🇿🇦 South Africa$8–40Mid-LevelUI/UX, QA, content creation, marketing ops, project coordinationCreative talent, flexible terms, English fluency
🇺🇸 United States$25–120Senior, NativeAI/ML, cloud architecture, product strategy, complianceStrategic depth, native fluency, compliance & leadership roles

Key Takeaway: India remains the most cost-efficient for technical roles. Poland & Mexico offer nearshore depth for specialised roles. Philippines excels in support & marketing. StratGrid covers all of them under one engagement.

Simple Billing

Transparent Pricing. No Hidden Fees.

One flat monthly invoice per resource. No setup fees, no recruitment markups, no surprises.

Payment Terms
Net 10
Invoice payable within 10 business days of issue
Invoice Currency
USD
All invoices issued by our entity in USD
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Recurring per resource on engagement

Add-on services priced and billed separately upon agreement.

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Questions We Get Asked

Resource Augmentation — Answered Directly

Roles, vetting, control, conversion to EOR, and how to get started.

What is resource augmentation and how is it different from a staffing agency?
Resource augmentation means embedding pre-vetted, fully employed professionals directly into your team — without the hiring overhead, compliance burden, or long-term commitment of a full-time hire. Unlike a staffing agency that forwards CVs and steps away, StratGrid is the legal employer of every augmented resource. We handle employment contracts, payroll, statutory compliance, and ongoing account management. You direct the work entirely. We carry everything else.
What roles can StratGrid place — and how quickly?
We place across Technology (Full-Stack, DevOps, Data, AI/ML, QA), Design (UI/UX, Motion, Brand, Product), Marketing (SEO/SEM, Content, Growth), Finance (Bookkeeping, FP&A, Analysts), and Delivery (PMs, Scrum Masters, Product Managers). Our SLA is shortlisted profiles in 14 days or your first month is free.
How are candidates vetted before I see their profile?
Every candidate passes a 3-stage screen: (1) skills-based technical assessment, (2) a live interview with our technical team, and (3) a reference check. You only see profiles that have cleared all three stages.
Can a resource augmentation hire convert to a full-time EOR employee?
Yes. Any augmented resource can be transitioned to a full EOR employment arrangement with no break in service or compliance gap. We manage the entire transition — contracts, statutory adjustments, and benefits — under one engagement.
What is the difference between Resource Augmentation and EOR — do I need both?
EOR is for when you have found the person and need a compliant employment wrapper. Resource Augmentation is for when you need us to source, vet, and place the right person and then employ them. Many clients use both — RA to find talent, EOR to employ candidates they’ve found elsewhere.
Do I lose control of the resource once StratGrid is involved?
Not at all. You retain full operational control — task assignment, performance management, tooling, standups, and daily direction stay entirely with you. StratGrid handles the employment layer: contracts, payroll, compliance, and account management.
Can we start with one resource and scale up?
Yes. There’s no minimum engagement size. Many clients start with a single engineer or analyst and scale to a full team. Month-to-month contracts mean you can grow or reduce headcount without penalties.
Calculate Your Savings

See Exactly How Much You Save With StratGrid.

Most startups underestimate the true cost of hiring — recruiter fees, onboarding time, office overhead, and employer statutory contributions add up fast. StratGrid Resource Augmentation removes every one of those layers. Use the calculator below to see a side-by-side cost comparison.

Recruiter Fees
15–25%
of annual salary. Every single hire.
StratGrid RA
Zero
Recruitment fees. Ever. On any hire.
Average Saving
40–65%
vs equivalent US/UK/AU hire total cost.
1
Traditional Hire Cost
$0
Per person / year (fully-loaded)
StratGrid RA Cost
$0
Per person / year (all-in)
You Save
$0
per person per year
Cost Breakdown — Per Person / Year
Base Salary / Rate
Recruiter / Placement Fee$0
Employer Payroll Taxes & BenefitsIncluded
Onboarding & EquipmentIncluded
Office / Desk Cost$0
Total Annual Saving (team)

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Estimates based on published salary data, average recruiter fees (20% of first-year salary), and typical employer on-cost rates per country. StratGrid rates are indicative; exact pricing depends on role and scope. All figures in USD.

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Pre-vetted talent in your team in 14 days. No lock-in. No overhead. Just the right people, right away.