Top Recruiting Firms in the United States
Hiring in the U.S. moves fast — from New York’s finance sector and Boston’s life sciences to Silicon Valley tech, Austin startups, Chicago manufacturing, and government contractors around DC. The right recruiting partner helps you compete for in-demand talent, accelerate time-to-hire, and reduce attrition.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 25 projectsPrometeo Talent SL is a recruitment services company specializing in talent acquisition and headhunting, helping businesses fill critical roles efficiently. Reviews indicate a 100% positive feedback rate, highlighting their effective project management, adaptability, and strong communication skills. Clients commend Prometeo Talent SL for their personalized approach and cultural alignment, making them a valuable partner in achieving staffing and workforce solutions across diverse markets.
$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 40 projectsDevsData Tech Talent LLC 🚀 is a specialized recruitment company offering premium Recruitment Services, Talent Acquisition, and Staffing Solutions. Across their reviews, clients consistently highlight their expertise in technology-focused hiring and effective project management. An impressive 100% of reviewers express satisfaction, emphasizing their ability to provide tailored workforce solutions and proactive communication, which significantly contribute to successful outcomes.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 17 projectsWinged IT is a recruitment services company specializing in staffing solutions and talent acquisition in the IT sector. The company is highly regarded for its professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to meet client requirements, with 100% of reviewers praising their recruitment effectiveness. Winged IT consistently provides high-quality candidates and flexible workforce solutions, making them a valuable partner in projects across various European markets.
UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 24 projectsRemote Team Solutions is a company specializing in Recruitment Services and Staffing Solutions, effectively addressing diverse hiring needs for various industries. Reviews reflect a 100% positive sentiment, highlighting their exceptional project management, culture fit, and value for cost. Clients consistently praise their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality talent aligned with company values.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvington, NJ
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Located in Irvington, New Jersey, GOODE EDUCATION GROUP LLC is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2015, the team provides Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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UniCorp Services, Inc is an Accounting company. Based in Dallas, Texas, the agency was founded in 1991. Their team focuses on Accounting and Staffing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 22 projects#twiceasnice Recruiting is a company specializing in Recruitment Services, Talent Acquisition, and Staffing Solutions. Their reviews highlight exceptional communication, attention to detail, and a personalized approach to sourcing top talent, resulting in high satisfaction rates. Approximately 80% of candidates presented are hired, showcasing their effectiveness in meeting client needs across diverse industries.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Cloud consulting & SI company Blueprint Government is based in Miami, Florida. Founded in 2007, the team offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Futureboard Early Careers is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Recruiting and is in New York, New York and London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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UX design company Avente, Inc. Was founded in 2017. The firm specializes in UX/UI Design and IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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GEM Technology International Corp., a Business Consulting company, is in Miami, Florida. Their services include Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Woodbridge, VA
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Founded in 2012, Potomac Management Solutions, LLC is a small HR Consulting company in Woodbridge, Virginia. Their team focuses on HR Consulting and PEO/Employee Leasing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Eden, NC
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W & Y CONSULTING GROUP LLC is a small Business Consulting company in Eden, North Carolina. The team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McDonough, GA
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Confidence In Motion Management Solutions, LLC is a small IT strategy consulting company based in McDonough, Georgia. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McDonough, GA
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Headquartered in McDonough, Georgia, Confidence In Motion Management Solutions, LLC is an IT strategy consulting company. They offer IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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C. Renee HR Consulting, LLC, a Corporate Training & Coaching company, was established in 2019. They provides Corporate Training & Coaching and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Cloud consulting & SI company Techmonics Solutions Inc is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cleveland, OH
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Rigneydolphin is a Recruiting company. Located in Waterford, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland, the agency was launched in 1990. Their team provides Recruiting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Covington, LA
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Integerus Advisors is a Digital Strategy company. The Covington, Louisiana-based company was established in 2007. Their services include Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beverly, MA
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Integrated Human Resources Inc. Is a small HR Outsourcing company established in 1998. Their services include HR Outsourcing and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spring, TX
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Power Recruiting Group is a Staffing company. Launched in 1998, the firm focuses on Staffing and Executive Search.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Little Rock, AR
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G1 Staffing is a small North Little Rock, Arkansas-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mountainside, NJ
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Snelling Staffing - Mountainside, NJ is a Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 1941. The small team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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AJ O'Connor Associates is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. The team offers Corporate Training & Coaching and Business Consulting, and the company is based in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, IntelliLink Technologies Inc is a small HR Consulting company. The team specializes in HR Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evesham, NJ
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NationalHR is a small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Launched in 1980, the team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Freehold, NJ
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In Freehold, New Jersey, Summit Solutions, LLC is a Business Consulting company. They offer Business Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montclair, NJ
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Launched in 2013, NAAAHR New Jersey is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. The team provides Corporate Training & Coaching and Staffing and is based in Montclair, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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Ingenious info web, an app development company, was launched in 2015. The small team specializes in Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medford, NJ
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Kerrigan Reid is a HR Consulting company in Medford, New Jersey. They specialize in HR Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wayne, NJ
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Gente is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. They are located in Wayne, New Jersey and have small team. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bridgewater Township, NJ
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Established in 1999, Cosmopolitan Staffing Services is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Olive, NJ
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Anchor Payroll & Benefit Solutions is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. They were established in 2009 and specialize in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Richellieu Consulting is a small Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edgewater, NJ
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Heserhoff is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company founded in 2015. The team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Staffing and is headquartered in Edgewater, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Blanc, MI
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Accounting company Suan and Company P.C. CPA is in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The team specializes in Accounting and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hawthorne, CA
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TACTIC CONSULTING is an Accounting company. They are based in Hawthorne, California and have small team. Their team provides Accounting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amherst, NH
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J. Aaron & Associates is a HR Consulting company. Founded in 2011, the team provides HR Consulting and PEO/Employee Leasing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockville, MD
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Crown Solutions Group LLC is a HR Consulting company. Established in 2016, their team offers HR Consulting and PEO/Employee Leasing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Wayne, IN
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Elevare, LLC is a Corporate Training & Coaching company in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The team specializes in Corporate Training & Coaching and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lilburn, GA
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Advertising company Minority Professional Network provides Advertising and Branding. They are based in Lilburn, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Department 732c is a small Charlotte, North Carolina-based Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, MD
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Red Seven Consulting Services, LLC is an Accounting company based in Columbia, Maryland. They specialize in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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JackTech LLC is an IT managed services company headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. The team offers IT managed services and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bethlehem, PA
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ASP ENDEAVOR INC. Is an IT staff augmentation company. The agency is based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Their services include IT staff augmentation and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Leis Consulting Group, an Accounting company, was launched in 2015. The team offers Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Kabeyia & Kompany, LLC, an Accounting company, is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They focus on Accounting and Recruiting and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palm Desert, CA
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VIRTUAL VESTED SOLUTIONS, an Accounting company, was established in 2015. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting and is located in Palm Desert, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fayetteville, GA
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IdеаCеntrе HIM Sоlutіоnѕ is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2017, their team specializes in Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Allen, VA
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USSMC Corp, an Event Marketing company, is in Glen Allen, Virginia. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Butterworth and Company, LLC is a small Boston, Massachusetts-based Executive Search company. The team focuses on Executive Search and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Small Accounting company Pathway HR Solutions, is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their services include Accounting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scarborough, ME
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Dignitas Solutions Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 2017. The small team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tualatin, OR
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Living Wholehearted, LLC, a Business Consulting company, focus on Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching. They were established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Driskell McNeer LLC is a small Executive Search company located in Nashville, Tennessee. Their services include Executive Search and Business Consulting.
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List of the Top 15 United States Recruitment Agencies
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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36.6/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Wakefield, MA
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34.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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35.8/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fargo, ND
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35.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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36.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ashburn, VA
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32.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Oviedo, FL
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32.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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33.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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30.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irvine, CA
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31.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Piney Flats, TN
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33.8/40.018/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Menlo Park, CA
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30.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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29/40.019/20 Reviews1/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Itasca, IL
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28.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.4/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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29.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Joplin, MO
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29.2/40.015/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Duluth, GA
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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31.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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26.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.5/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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30.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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29.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stonington, CT
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26.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews3.9/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Charlotte, NC
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26.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.6/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Saint Paul, MN
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28.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pearland, TX
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27.1/40.014.6/20 Reviews4.7/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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29.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
12% Recruiting88% Other
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U.S. Recruiting Services FAQs
U.S.-based agencies understand local labor laws, pay transparency rules (e.g., in CA, NY, CO), and compliance frameworks like EEO and OFCCP for federal contractors. They’re also aligned with U.S. time zones and market expectations around benefits, background checks, and candidate experience. For hard-to-fill roles, a domestic partner brings:
- Immediate access to U.S. talent networks and passive candidates
- Market-calibrated compensation guidance by metro and industry
- Faster scheduling and stakeholder coordination across your team
Pricing varies due to factors like model and role seniority. According to data gathered by Clutch, most U.S.-based recruiting firms charge:
- Contingency search: typically 18%–25% of first-year base salary; 25%–30% for niche roles
- Retained/executive search: often 30%–35% of first-year total cash comp, paid in milestones; retainers commonly $30,000 – $100,000+
- RPO (recruitment process outsourcing): monthly or per-hire pricing; small programs can start around $10,000 – $25,000 per month and scale with requisition volume
- Hourly/contract recruiters: about $85 – $200 per hour based on specialty and market Ask about guarantee periods (e.g., 60–90 days), replacement terms, and whether fees are based on base salary or total compensation.
The U.S. market is broad and specialized. It’s easy to find dedicated recruiting firms supporting sectors and niches like:
- Technology and product – software engineering, data, product, security, DevOps
- Healthcare and life sciences – clinical roles, biotech R&D, medtech, revenue cycle
- Financial services and fintech – front/middle/back office, quant, compliance, risk
- Manufacturing and supply chain – plant leadership, quality, EHS, procurement, logistics
- Government and defense – cleared roles, IT, cyber, program management
- Professional services and sales – consulting, account management, BDR/AE leadership
- Media and consumer – marketing, creative, e-commerce, retail operations
Start by assessing their fit by role type and hiring model. Follow these six crucial steps:
- Define needs – volume hiring vs. niche executive roles vs. project-based spikes
- Check specialization – ask for recent, similar placements and sample candidate profiles
- Assess process – sourcing channels, screening rigor, DEI strategy, and interview logistics
- Validate quality – submittal-to-interview and interview-to-offer ratios, time-to-shortlist
- Confirm compliance – EEO/OFCCP knowledge, background checks, data privacy practices
- Align on terms – fee structure, guarantee length, replacement policy, and SLAs
Use Clutch to compare reviews, industry focus, and proven outcomes before shortlisting.
- Vague sourcing plans or “resume slinging” without true screening
- Unrealistic guarantees (e.g., exact time-to-hire for niche roles) or no replacement terms
- No recent, role-relevant references or weak understanding of your tech stack/market
- Pushy exclusivity without clear value or dedicated resources
- Poor metrics transparency (can’t share submittal, interview, or offer ratios)
- Bait-and-switch staffing (senior seller, junior delivery) and limited communication cadence
Don’t ignore these red flags just because the vendor offers exciting rates or promises. Be objective and do your due diligence when hiring the right recruiting partner.