Global employer tool

Recruitment ROI calculator

Compare the cost of leaving a role open with the investment to hire internationally — including ads, agency fees, internal time, sponsorship, and relocation.

Inputs

Role economics

Planning model only. Adjust assumptions to match your finance team — then compare hiring now vs leaving the role open.

CurrencyAnnual salaryBase cash compensationMonths role already unfilled / expectedVacancy duration to modelVacancy cost (% of monthly salary)Lost output, overtime, contractor coverJob ads / sourcing spendAgency fee (% of salary)0 if hiring directInternal recruiting hoursInternal hourly costLoaded cost of hiring team timeImmigration / sponsorship costsUse cost planner for a finer estimateRelocation supportRamp-up monthsPartial productivity assumed during rampFirst-year value multiple1.0 = value equals salary; 1.5 common for scarce skills

Results

Investment vs first-year value

Total cost to hire: £11,800
Vacancy cost modelled: £6,500
Total investment: £18,300
Illustrative first-year value: £97,500
Ramp drag (partial productivity): £8,125
First-year net (illustrative): £71,075
ROI on total investment: 388%
Rough payback: 2.6 months

Cost breakdown

Vacancy cost while unfilled3 mo × 40% of monthly salary£6,500
Job ads / sourcing mediaEditable assumption£800
Agency feeNone£0
Internal recruiting time40 hrs × £75£3,000
Immigration / sponsorshipFees, counsel, ISC-style charges£5,000
Relocation supportFlights, temp housing, settling£3,000

How to use this with GSH

Refine immigration costs in the international hiring cost planner.
Map the hiring path in the International Hiring Hub.
When the business case is clear, start hiring on Global Sponsor Hub or review employer plans.

Illustrative planning only — not financial, tax, accounting, or immigration advice. Confirm figures with your finance and legal teams before committing budget.

Next step

Put this into action on Global Sponsor Hub

Start free with a company profile, connect roles you already advertise, or review Growth / Scale when you want on-platform applications and hiring tools.

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