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Hiring plan template

Leaders asking for headcount in an annual planning review.

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Hiring plan
Kestrel 2027 hiring plan
Leadership planning review, November 2026

9 slides. Example, names are fictional.

Tips

  1. 01State the total headcount ask and the cost on the first content slide.
  2. 02Tie each role to the goal or launch it unlocks.
  3. 03Show cost for this year and at full run rate, since they differ.
  4. 04Size the hiring funnel so recruiting load is visible.
  5. 05Offer a smaller option so leaders can see the tradeoff.

Questions

What should a hiring plan presentation include?
The headcount ask, roles by team, a hiring timeline, the cost this year and at full run rate, the recruiting funnel needed, risks, and the decision you want.
How do you calculate the cost of a hiring plan?
Multiply each role's fully loaded cost by the months it will be on payroll this year, then show the full annual cost separately.
Can I edit this hiring plan template in PowerPoint?
Yes. Change the roles and numbers in MakeDecks, then download an editable .pptx with native tables and charts, or a PDF, free.

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