OnHires

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a consigliere at Layer2State, a government organization collaborating with innovators, countries, and experts to establish a groundbreaking digital nation. We assemble partnerships, expertise, and collective efforts to realize the vision of a truly unified digital homeland.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with OnHires?

As our product development accelerated and the complexity of our infrastructure grew, we needed to expand our engineering team with specialists who understood AI and Web3 architecture.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

OnHires supported Layer2State in recruiting engineers with experience in AI development, backend systems, and distributed infrastructure. The OnHires team worked closely with us to define role requirements and candidate profiles, build a targeted sourcing strategy, and conduct initial screenings. They provided curated shortlists of qualified candidates and coordinated interview stages with our internal engineering team.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from OnHires.

How did you come to work with OnHires?

OnHires was referred to me. I chose them over other options because they were a great culture fit.

How much have you invested with them?

The investment was confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with OnHires from October 2023–October 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

With the support of OnHires, we successfully hired three engineers who joined our team and contributed to the development of our AI infrastructure and data indexing systems.

How did OnHires perform from a project management standpoint?

The OnHires team maintained clear and consistent communication throughout the engagement. They provided regular updates on candidate pipelines, quickly incorporated feedback from our technical team, and adjusted sourcing strategies when necessary. Candidate shortlists were delivered on time and aligned well with the specific technical requirements of our roles.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were particularly impressed by their ability to understand the nuances of Web3 and AI engineering roles. Their team quickly identified candidates with relevant experience in backend systems, blockchain infrastructure, and distributed architectures, which made the interview process significantly more efficient.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Overall, the collaboration was smooth and well-organized. Communication was transparent and responsive, and the recruitment process met our expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder of Goal

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Goal Team is a digital marketing agency specializing in performance marketing and growth strategies for e-commerce businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OnHires to accomplish?

• To hire marketing and analytics specialists.
• To improve hiring speed for mid-level roles.
• To ensure consistent candidate quality.

SOLUTION

How did you find OnHires?

• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select OnHires over others?

• Good value for cost
• Relevant industry experience

How many teammates from OnHires were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

 OnHires handled the recruitment process for several marketing-related roles, including sourcing, candidate screening, and interview coordination. They provided structured candidate profiles, screening feedback, and weekly status updates.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

 We were able to fill multiple roles with qualified specialists while reducing internal recruitment effort. Candidate quality improved, and the hiring process became more predictable.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

 OnHires maintained clear timelines and provided timely updates. They were responsive to feedback and adjusted search criteria when needed.

What was your primary form of communication with OnHires?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their structured recruitment process and clear communication made the collaboration easy and efficient.

Are there any areas for improvement or something OnHires could have done differently?

 There are no major areas for improvement. Overall cooperation was smooth.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CSO at Cadabra Studio, a UI/UX Design and Development studio.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with OnHires?

We needed help with searching for IT specialists.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

OnHires assisted us in searching for IT specialists.

What is the team composition?

They assisted us in hirirng several spesialists.

How did you come to work with OnHires?

We found them through an online search, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January 2024–January 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We hired IT specialists based on their recommendations.

How did OnHires perform from a project management standpoint?

OnHires delivered on time. We communicated via email and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

OnHires' readiness to help was impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing they need to improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Co-founder of an information technology company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Company develops advanced technology solutions for defense and security-focused organizations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OnHires to accomplish?

• To hire highly specialized technical engineers.
• To reduce time-to-hire for niche roles.
• To ensure deep technical screening of candidates.

SOLUTION

How did you find OnHires?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select OnHires over others?

• High ratings
• Relevant technical expertise

How many teammates from OnHires were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

OnHires provided full-cycle recruitment for technically complex roles. Their scope included requirement clarification, targeted sourcing, in-depth pre-screening, and delivery of shortlisted candidates with detailed evaluations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

OnHires helped close several hard-to-fill roles with candidates who passed internal technical reviews. The overall hiring process became more efficient and required less internal coordination.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Project management was consistent and reliable. Updates were delivered on time, and the team responded quickly to changing requirements.

What was your primary form of communication with OnHires?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their understanding of complex technical requirements and ability to evaluate candidates beyond surface-level skills.

Are there any areas for improvement or something OnHires could have done differently?

No critical improvements needed. The engagement met our expectations.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the director of operations for a DTC e-commerce portfolio.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with OnHires?

We needed help recruiting video editors.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

OnHires has been responsible for recruiting video editors for our company. The team has searched for, interviewed, shortlisted, administered test tasks, and booked interview calls with potential candidates. OnHires's work has included recruiting up to the interview stage.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with 2–5 teammates from OnHires.

How did you come to work with OnHires?

We found OnHires through Upwork. We chose them because their pricing fit our budget, they offered good value for the cost, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with OnHires in September 2025, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

OnHires has been very successful in finding candidates that meet our standards. The whole process has been very well documented in a Google Sheet as candidates move through the process, with the final deliverable being someone getting hired and passing our probation phase. We've hired five candidates, and four have passed, which is much higher than what we get with other recruiters, who typically have a 1 out of 5 pass rate.

How did OnHires perform from a project management standpoint?

OnHires's project management has been perfect. Everything has been clearly communicated and documented. We primarily communicate with OnHires via email and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

OnHires has been fully committed to the process throughout.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The startup phase has been a bit slow, but that's mostly due to the peculiarities of our hiring needs.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Co Founder of Dreamix

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Dreamix is a bespoke software development company. We are Java experts that can build your product from scratch or dig deep and optimize your legacy system.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OnHires to accomplish?

• We engaged OnHires to support rapid scaling of our technical workforce as our IT Services and IT Consulting operations grew. Several active projects were delayed due to unfilled, highly specialized roles, including Motion Designers, Frontend Developers, Cloud Engineers, DevOps Specialists, QA Automation Engineers, Technical Project Managers, and UI/UX Designers. Our internal hiring team struggled to keep up with both the volume and the technical complexity of these roles. Our goal was to partner with a recruitment firm capable of managing the full hiring lifecycle while consistently delivering candidates who met our technical requirements and client-facing standards.

SOLUTION

How did you find OnHires?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select OnHires over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from OnHires were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

OnHires provided comprehensive recruitment services across multiple technical and tech-adjacent positions. Their responsibilities included talent sourcing, initial screening, technical evaluations, portfolio reviews for creative roles such as Motion Designers, and culture-fit assessments. They also refined job descriptions, managed the interview process end-to-end, supplied detailed candidate evaluations, and delivered weekly hiring progress reports. Key deliverables included a continuous pipeline of well-qualified candidates across engineering, cloud, design, and motion teams, enabling each department to confidently move forward with hiring decisions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We successfully filled several hard-to-source positions that had previously stalled our hiring pipeline, including Motion Designers, Cloud Engineers, and QA Automation professionals. The overall quality of candidates advancing to final interviews improved noticeably, and new hires integrated quickly into ongoing client projects. This reduced workflow bottlenecks, strengthened cross-team collaboration, and supported sustainable growth across our delivery teams.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management approach was structured, reliable, and transparent. Candidate submissions were delivered on schedule, priority changes were handled swiftly, and communication remained consistent throughout the engagement. They were proactive in identifying potential hiring challenges and offered timely solutions.

What was your primary form of communication with OnHires?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stood out most was their ability to successfully recruit across both deeply technical and creative disciplines. They demonstrated a strong understanding of engineering roles as well as the unique requirements of Motion Designers and UI/UX professionals, particularly the balance between technical competence and creative storytelling. Their flexibility and consistency set them apart.

Are there any areas for improvement or something OnHires could have done differently?

The only improvement we suggested was providing earlier insights into market competition for design and creative roles. They responded quickly to this feedback and began sharing detailed market intelligence, which significantly improved our internal workforce planning.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of Blue Ocean Robotics

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Blue Ocean Robotics develops, produces and sells professional service robots primarily in healthcare, hospitality, construction and agriculture

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OnHires to accomplish?

• We partnered with OnHires to manage our end-to-end HR operations during a pivotal expansion phase of our robotics engineering company. As we scaled teams supporting AI-powered automation initiatives, we needed an HR partner with the expertise to handle highly specialized technical roles such as AI Engineers, Robotics Software Developers, Mechatronics Engineers, Embedded Systems Specialists, and Automation Control Engineers. Our primary objective was to fully delegate HR responsibilities, enabling leadership to remain focused on research, product development, and real-world system validation.

SOLUTION

How did you find OnHires?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select OnHires over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from OnHires were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

OnHires took full ownership of our HR functions, customizing their services to align with the unique requirements of our robotics and automation teams. They optimized onboarding processes for technical roles, updated and implemented HR policies, and provided ongoing HR administration and employee support. In addition, they introduced structured frameworks for managing specialized engineering talent and built a sustainable recruitment pipeline to support future growth. These initiatives resulted in a robust HR infrastructure closely integrated with our engineering operations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The partnership with OnHires led to significantly improved efficiency across our HR processes. Onboarding for AI and robotics professionals became more seamless, internal communication improved, and leadership gained more time to focus on critical development milestones. The systems put in place allowed us to scale technical teams effectively without disrupting operations.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management approach was well-structured and proactive. All deliverables were completed on schedule, communication remained transparent and responsive, and both urgent hiring needs and routine HR requests were addressed promptly. They also anticipated potential challenges and offered solutions ahead of time.

What was your primary form of communication with OnHires?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stood out most was their strong grasp of robotics and AI-centric engineering roles. They demonstrated an exceptional ability to convert complex technical requirements into practical HR solutions, functioning seamlessly as an extension of our internal team.

Are there any areas for improvement or something OnHires could have done differently?

There were no significant areas requiring improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Scandiweb

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

IT Services and IT Consulting

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OnHires to accomplish?

• We hired OnHires to help us scale our development team by filling several critical technical roles that had been difficult to hire for internally. Our main goal was to bring in highly skilled backend engineers, frontend engineers, mobile app developers, QA automation specialists, and DevOps engineers. We needed a partner who could understand our technical roadmap and deliver talent capable of contributing to our platform immediately

SOLUTION

How did you find OnHires?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select OnHires over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from OnHires were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

OnHires handled the full recruiting process for key technical roles, including backend engineers, frontend engineers, QA automation specialists, DevOps engineers, and mobile developers. They sourced strong candidates, ran initial screenings, refined our job descriptions, and ensured only well-qualified engineers made it to our internal team. They consistently delivered a reliable pipeline of vetted candidates and provided clear weekly updates throughout the engagement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We successfully hired strong backend, frontend, and QA engineers who quickly integrated into ongoing development tasks. The number of qualified candidates increased significantly, the hiring cycle became much more efficient, and our internal engineering leads saw a noticeable improvement in candidate relevance and readiness.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management was highly structured. They consistently delivered curated candidate lists, interview coordination, and updates on schedule. Whenever we adjusted role requirements or needed to accelerate a position, they responded quickly and adapted their sourcing strategy without losing momentum.

What was your primary form of communication with OnHires?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their ability to deeply understand technical roles was the most impressive aspect. They didn’t just match keywords they knew what skills mattered for backend, frontend, and DevOps positions. This resulted in high-quality candidates who aligned with both our technical expectations and our team culture.

Are there any areas for improvement or something OnHires could have done differently?

They did a great job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Ops Lead of an IT company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our platform provides organizations with—the underlying system of record to capture SDLC event data tied to developer actions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OnHires to accomplish?

• Help us source and hire highly skilled software engineers
• Help us source and hire highly skilled software engineers
• $10k-$49k

SOLUTION

How did you find OnHires?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select OnHires over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from OnHires were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We partnered with OnHires between January and October 2025 to support several high-level technical hires. Their team handled the full recruitment cycle for us - from sourcing and pre-screening candidates to scheduling interviews, managing communication, and supporting offer negotiations.

Throughout our collaboration, OnHires helped us hire four engineers: two Senior Software Engineers, one Full-Stack Engineer, and one Senior Interface Engineer. These were particularly challenging searches, as we were looking for specialists with backgrounds in developer tools and open-source projects - a niche segment that’s difficult to attract.

Despite the complexity, OnHires delivered consistently strong shortlists, maintained great communication, and kept the process efficient. On average, each hire took around one to two months.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We had weekly syncs to discuss progress and market insights, and the team consistently shared 1-2 strong candidates per week, keeping the pipeline active and relevant.

As a result, we successfully hired four engineers during the engagement. Three have already passed their probation period, and one more is joining the team in November.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yuliia, the recruiter and our main point of contact from OnHires, managed the process exceptionally well. She was always proactive, quick to respond, and consistently kept both our team and the candidates updated. Scheduling interviews was seamless - she handled all communication between us and the candidates efficiently and ensured everything stayed on track.

As I already mentioned, we also had weekly meetings to review the hiring pipeline and discuss next steps, which kept the process structured and transparent. Everything was delivered on time, and the collaboration felt smooth and well-coordinated.

What was your primary form of communication with OnHires?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us the most about working with OnHires was the quality of sourcing. Their team didn’t overwhelm us with quantity - instead, they consistently delivered highly relevant, well-matched candidates. Almost every profile they shared made it to the first interview stage.

Special thanks to Stasya, the sourcer behind this work. Her ability to find and engage engineers was outstanding.

Are there any areas for improvement or something OnHires could have done differently?

There’s honestly not much to point out.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of Mobihunter

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mobihunter is a mobile marketing agency specializing in user acquisition, creative production, and performance marketing for mobile apps and games.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OnHires to accomplish?

• Hire experienced performance media buyers to strengthen our user acquisition team.
• Find and onboard a skilled project manager to coordinate cross-team operations.
• Recruit a motion designer to support our creative production for advertising campaigns.

SOLUTION

How did you find OnHires?

Online Search

Why did you select OnHires over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from OnHires were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

OnHires managed the full recruitment process for several key roles within our marketing team. Their scope of work included defining job requirements, sourcing and pre-screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, and presenting shortlists of qualified specialists.
They coordinated all communication between candidates and our internal hiring managers, arranged interview schedules, and supported us through the final offer stage.

Key deliverables:

2 qualified Performance Media Buyers hired
1 Project Manager hired
1 Motion Designer hired
Full-cycle recruitment support, from sourcing to onboarding

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

OnHires helped us close four key positions - two Performance Media Buyers, one Project Manager, and one Motion Designer within just six weeks.
The time-to-hire was reduced by around 40%, and the quality of shortlisted candidates met all our requirements.
The new hires integrated smoothly into our team and contributed to improving campaign performance and internal workflow efficiency within their first month.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The OnHires team managed the entire process very efficiently. They were proactive, transparent, and always met agreed timelines.
We had regular updates and clear communication at every stage - from candidate sourcing to final interviews.
They quickly adapted to our feedback and adjusted their search criteria when needed, which helped us move fast without sacrificing candidate quality.

What was your primary form of communication with OnHires?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stood out the most was how deeply OnHires understood our niche and the type of talent we needed.

Are there any areas for improvement or something OnHires could have done differently?

No, everything was great. The process was smooth, communication was clear, and all positions were closed successfully.