The Only HR Consultant Who Gets Paid from YOUR Savings

The Only HR Consultant Who Gets Paid from YOUR Savings

Running a small or mid-sized business (SMBs) is tough enough. Between managing people, keeping clients happy, and driving growth, the last thing leaders want is another surprise expense on HR solutions. Yet for many SMBs, HR technology has quietly become just that.

Year after year, invoices from leading providers like Paychex or ADP inch higher. The tools may stay the same, but the costs rarely do. Company executives know they’re paying more than they should, but the alternatives aren’t appealing either; who wants to spend thousands on consulting fees just to find out if there’s room to save?

So, it’s a catch-22 that leaves businesses stuck: either keep swallowing rising costs or take on even more financial risk trying to escape them. But, what if there were a way to cut those costs without taking on more risk?

Market Reality: Why Old Deals Aren’t Paying Off Anymore

Many legacy HR contracts were negotiated under pricing norms that no longer reflect today’s market. But why is this the case today? The global HR technology market is rapidly expanding, with a value of over $40 billion in 2024 and expected to grow at around 9.2% annually over the next decade according to Fortune Business Insights. 

This influx of new providers has increased competition, giving rise to more attractive offerings for new clients, while longstanding customers find themselves locked into rising costs. In most cases, businesses that signed a HR tech deal about 3-5 years ago, are most likely overpaying for their HR solutions by at least 20% today. 

Recent data shows SMBs often spend between $20 and $28 per employee per month on HR systems. At the same time, HR technology budgets are increasing yearly, with 41% of organizations planning to expand spending. The primary focus is on improving efficiency through automation and AI.

But to make it clear, this isn’t about choosing poorly, as you might have closed a great HR tech deal back when you signed it. Rather, it’s about market shifts outpacing outdated terms. If anything, HR leaders don’t negotiate every year, and it’s easy to miss the better pricing and offers available right now.

Vendors Hold the Cards

Here’s the reality: vendors like Paychex, ADP, and others aren’t negotiating blind. They close hundreds, sometimes thousands, of deals each year, and they know exactly how to use that volume to their advantage. With every new contract signed, they collect fresh market data, adjust their rate cards, and refine their playbook. By the time you walk into a negotiation, they already know where the floor is — and how much room they still have to move.

Most business owners don’t have that kind of visibility. For many, HR tech negotiations happen much less frequently, usually with little more than internal budget benchmarks to guide them. That lack of real-time intelligence creates a huge information gap. What gets pitched as a “best and final offer” is many good times just the opening act — a number vendors expect sophisticated buyers to push back on.

This information asymmetry is staggering. In recent years, more than 80% of SaaS providers have increased prices, locking long-term clients into escalators while rolling out discounted terms for new prospects (based on prevalent market rates). So, you see; It’s not because you made a bad deal — it’s because vendors write the rulebook.

This is where leverage matters. At The Mission, we level the field. By tapping into a nationwide network of live benchmarks, our deep HR market insights, and vendor dynamics across all 50 states, we help businesses negotiate with the same clarity the vendors have. This allows us to renegotiate your existing contract and also ensure your next contract isn’t stuck on yesterday’s market rate.

Your Modern HR Consultants: How Our Renegotiation Model Works

Traditional consultations pose a high financial risk; they get paid whether or not they deliver results. That means you, the client, shoulder all the risk. Upfront fees. Scouting for new providers. Retainers. Billable hours. And if the savings never show up? You’re still on the hook.

But we flipped that model on its head. At The Mission, we don’t charge a cent until we find savings for your HR tech solutions. First, we dig into your existing HR tech contract with a fine-tooth comb, benchmarking rates, exposing hidden overpayments, identifying unnecessary features or services, and mapping exactly where the leverage lies. Then we renegotiate (or, when necessary, transition you to a new provider). Only after real savings hit your bottom line do we earn compensation, drawn as a share of those savings over two years. If we don’t deliver? You don’t pay. Simple as that.

This structure aligns us with you in a way no other HR consultant does. Our incentives are tied directly to measurable results, not just billable time. Through our expertise, you gain the same market intelligence that vendors and daily negotiators use, without any financial exposure or wasted cycles.

And in many cases, we can reduce costs without switching providers, preserving the continuity of your systems while unlocking meaningful savings. This zero-disruption approach suits SMBs feeling "stuck" with outdated, expensive contracts, and offering a path to savings without the risks of operational disruption. 

Gaining the Professional Edge: Grow with Our Insider Insights

Judging by the rapid annual growth of the HR tech landscape, we can already tell that delay will compound costs, especially if your HR contract is more than 3 years old. Acting now prevents further overpayments, especially with budget increases prioritizing efficiency.

In an industry full of fee-based consultants, The Mission stands out by getting paid from your savings. This success-based partnership removes barriers, ensuring you only invest in proven outcomes. Our technology consulting package specialize in HR tech optimization for SMBs, whether renegotiating terms or facilitating transitions.

Ready to explore savings without risk? Contact us today to learn how your business can also save costs.