Core & Calibre connects forward-thinking SMEs with top-calibre talent, and equips them with the HR architecture to make every hire count.
We don't just fill roles — we build the foundations that make organisations thrive.Core & Calibre · Est. 2025
Core & Calibre Strategic Solutions is a specialist HR consulting firm dedicated to helping small and medium enterprises attract, place, and retain the talent that drives real growth.
From sourcing top-calibre candidates to building the HR infrastructure that makes them stick — we are your strategic partner at every stage of the people journey.
Four specialised offerings designed to cover every dimension of your people strategy.
Clear, specialist-grade fees with no hidden costs. All prices in Nigerian Naira (₦).
Calculated as a percentage of the Candidate's Gross Annual Salary (including basic, housing, transport & all fixed allowances). Fee structure shared upon engagement.
Our recruitment fee is performance-based — you only pay the full fee when we successfully place a candidate. The commitment fee activates the search and is fully deductible from the final amount.
Non-refundable. Due upon signing the SLA before the search begins. Covers job board listings, background checks, client briefing session, and first-level interviews. Deductible from the final fee.
Due within 7 days of the candidate's signed offer letter. Late payment attracts a 5% surcharge per week and voids the 90-day replacement guarantee.
One-time replacement at no cost if candidate resigns or is terminated for poor performance within 90 days — for on-time payers only.
5% surcharge per week on overdue invoices. Late payers permanently forfeit the replacement guarantee.
Candidates introduced by Core & Calibre are protected for 12 months. Bypassing this triggers the full fee immediately.
All fees are non-refundable — our 90-day replacement guarantee is our commitment to your satisfaction.
Each document is individually priced based on complexity and scope.
From employment contracts to full staff handbooks — every document is expertly crafted, legally sound, and built specifically to your organisation's requirements. Pricing is confirmed after an initial scoping call.
Structured onboarding support for 90 days post-hire.
A complete onboarding programme including weekly pulse checks, monthly reports, manager coaching, and new hire feedback loops. Designed to reduce attrition and accelerate productivity from day one.
A clear, structured process from first conversation to successful delivery.
We learn about your business, people challenges, culture, and strategic goals.
We craft a bespoke solution — talent brief, HR plan, or onboarding framework.
Our team works swiftly and precisely, keeping you informed at every milestone.
Post-delivery check-ins ensure outcomes land as intended.
Ready to find exceptional talent or build your HR foundation? Reach out through any channel below or complete the booking form.
The proof is in the people we've helped hire — and the teams we've helped build.
Core & Calibre handled our manager-level recruitment with exceptional professionalism. They were with us every step of the way — from the initial brief right through to offer negotiations with candidates. We loved the details and the reporting in their assessment sheet.
Core & Calibre filled our HR Manager role faster than we expected and the entire process was seamless and professional. We are 100% satisfied with the candidate they recruited for us — she has been with us for 7 years without a single complaint.
We had no formal HR documentation at all. Core & Calibre gave us a complete handbook, contracts, and policy suite in three weeks. As a growing food business, having the right employment structures in place has been a game-changer for us.
We were scaling Effingo_Shop quickly and needed to hire the right people without the chaos. Core & Calibre handled our entire recruitment process — from sourcing to offer — with precision and care. The candidates they presented were thoroughly vetted and culturally aligned. We made two hires from the first shortlist, and both have been outstanding.