Top HR Services in the United States
From Silicon Valley startups to Fortune 500 headquarters in New York, Chicago, Dallas, and Atlanta, businesses across the United States rely on specialized HR partners to stay compliant, scale teams, and support employees.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Somerset, KY
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100% StaffingMed Plus Staffing, a Staffing company, was launched in 1997. The team focuses on Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Somerset, KY
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25% HR Consulting25% HR Outsourcing25% Recruiting +1 service25% StaffingThe Job Shop Staffing is a Staffing company established in 1986. The team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Fernando, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingNational Staffing by Noelle & Associates is a Staffing and Recruiting company founded in 1986. The small team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Westlake Village, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingFounded in 2005, Avalon Staffing is a Staffing and Recruiting company. The team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Florence, KY
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingPinnacle Staffing is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Established in 1996, their team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Jackson, KY
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingGo-Hire Employment & Development is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Their midsize team is headquartered in Jackson, Kentucky. Their team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morehead, KY
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingKy Staffing Solutions is a Staffing and Recruiting company. They are located in Morehead, Kentucky, and their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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100% HR ConsultingEstablished in 2015, Searock HR Consulting is a HR Consulting company. The team offers HR Consulting and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingMountain View Staffing is a midsize Palo Alto, California-based Staffing and Recruiting company. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingSmall Staffing and Recruiting company RehabAbilities, is located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thousand Oaks, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingBrett Fisher Group is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Their small team is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Benicia, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingGolden Gate Staffing, a small Staffing and Recruiting company, is located in Benicia, California. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingTop Tempo Technical is a midsize Staffing and Recruiting company launched in 1974. Their team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gardena, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingStaff Linx, Inc., a Staffing and Recruiting company, is located in Gardena, California. Established in 2003, the team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingThe A List at Ashby Staffing is a Staffing and Recruiting company established in 1972. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Segundo, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingBeach Cities Staffing is a small El Segundo, California-based Staffing and Recruiting company. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Midland, TX
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100% HR ConsultingStaffing Resources is a HR Consulting company. They are in Midland, Texas. Their team focuses on HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingHeadquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Job Brokers Inc is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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30% HR Consulting35% Recruiting35% StaffingCSI Executive Search is an Austin, Texas-based Staffing company. They offer Staffing and Recruiting and were founded in 1997.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oakland, CA
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40% Recruiting40% Staffing20% HR OutsourcingFinanceStaff is a Staffing company. The small Oakland, California-based team provides Staffing and Recruiting. The firm was founded in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Corona, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingDiverse Careers, Inc is a Staffing and Recruiting company. They provide Staffing and Recruiting and were established in 2006. The company is in Corona, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Clemente, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingStrategic Staffing Inc., a Staffing and Recruiting company, provides Staffing and Recruiting. The company is located in San Clemente, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingStaffing and Recruiting company Tech Team Labs (TTL) is located in Santa Monica, California. The team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lexington, KY
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50% HR Consulting25% Recruiting25% StaffingSmall HR Consulting company Granville HR Consulting, LLC, is in Lexington, Kentucky. Their services include HR Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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50% HR Consulting50% HR OutsourcingHeadquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, HR Alliance, LLC is a small HR Consulting and HR Outsourcing company. The team specializes in HR Consulting and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingHR Direct Services is a midsize Staffing and Recruiting company in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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50% HR Consulting25% Recruiting25% StaffingSmall HR Consulting company HR Today LLC, is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The team offers HR Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Simpsonville, KY
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80% HR Consulting20% RecruitingImpact Consulting & Management, Inc. Is a small HR Consulting company headquartered in Simpsonville, Kentucky. The team focuses on HR Consulting and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Foster City, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingHire React Developers is a small Staffing and Recruiting company. They focus on Staffing and Recruiting and were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rolling Hills Estates, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingClay Burnett Group is a small Staffing and Recruiting company based in Rolling Hills Estates, California. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hollywood, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingStaffing and Recruiting company Carter Maddox Associates Ltd was established in 2016. The company provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cerritos, CA
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100% StaffingIn Cerritos, California, Optizm, Inc. Is a Staffing company. Founded in 2011, the team specializes in Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Santa Ana, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingAgile Staffing Inc is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Their midsize team of employees is in Santa Ana, California. Their team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fountain Valley, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingAti Staffing Solutions is a Staffing and Recruiting company launched in 1992. The small team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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30% HR Consulting40% Recruiting30% HR OutsourcingParagon Group International, a Recruiting company, is located in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2002, the team specializes in Recruiting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingSmall Staffing and Recruiting company eStaff LLC, is located in Austin, Texas. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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100% RecruitingRG Search is a Recruiting company. In Austin, Texas, the team provides Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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100% StaffingDental Auxiliary Service - Austin is a Staffing company. Their small team is located in Austin, Texas. Their services include Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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100% RecruitingRecruiting company Pedley-Richard & Associates, Inc. Is headquartered in Austin, Texas. They provide Recruiting and were launched in 1994.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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50% HR Consulting50% RecruitingSalvatore Balistreri Executive Search Consulting is a Recruiting and HR Consulting company located in Austin, Texas. They provide Recruiting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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100% RecruitingBased in Austin, Texas, The Adkins Group, Inc. Is a Recruiting company. Launched in 2000, the team offers Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingStaffing and Recruiting company Noah, Inc. Is in Walnut Creek, California. They specialize in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Ana, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingLaunched in 1986, Coneybeare is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bakersfield, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingBased in Bakersfield, California, Rand Employment Solutions - Bakersfield is a small Staffing and Recruiting company. The team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, LA
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50% HR Consulting25% Recruiting25% StaffingPremier Staffing LLC is a HR Consulting company founded in 1990. The team provides HR Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, LA
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50% PEO/Employee Leasing50% RecruitingFounded in 2006, Diversity One Staffing Inc. Is a Recruiting and PEO/Employee Leasing company. The firm provides Recruiting and PEO/Employee Leasing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baton Rouge, LA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingFrazee Recruiting Consultants is a Staffing and Recruiting company established in 1998. The team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Metairie, LA
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40% HR Consulting20% HR Outsourcing20% Recruiting +1 service20% StaffingHR Consulting company Westaff New Orleans is based in Metairie, Louisiana. The team focuses on HR Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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100% HR ConsultingGolden Staffing is a HR Consulting company. Launched in 2007, the team focuses on HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Addison, TX
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100% HR ConsultingLaunched in 2017, LPC Staffing Solutions is a small HR Consulting company based in Addison, Texas. Their team specializes in HR Consulting.
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List of the Top 15 United States Human Resources Companies
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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36/40.017.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% HR Consulting10% HR Outsourcing37% Recruiting32% Staffing11% Other -
$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+$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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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36.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$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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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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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33.4/40.019/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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30.6/40.017.6/20 Reviews4.7/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 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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$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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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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30.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $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+$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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Locust Grove, VA
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30/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Overland Park, KS
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33.8/40.017/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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38.2/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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31.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% HR Outsourcing10% Recruiting10% Staffing10% Executive Search60% Other -
$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 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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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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35.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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33.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Indianapolis, IN
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32.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Staffing85% Other
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U.S. HR Services FAQs
U.S. labor and employment regulations vary at the federal, state, and even city levels. A U.S.-based HR firm understands the nuances of FLSA, FMLA, ACA, ADA, OSHA, pay transparency laws, paid sick leave mandates, and multi-state payroll/tax rules. They can also align with common U.S. HR tech and benefits carriers to streamline implementation.
Furthermore, local partners also bring on-the-ground recruiting networks, time zone alignment, and experience with sectors common in U.S. hubs. That combination reduces risk and speeds adoption.
Pricing depends on a multitude of variables, including scope, headcount, and complexity. According to Clutch’s cost data, clients can expect:
- Fractional HR consulting: $150 – $300 per hour; monthly retainers from $2,000 – $10,000+
- PEO/EOR: $40 – $150 per employee per month (PEPM) and/or 2%–8% of payroll
- Payroll processing: $30 – $100 monthly base + $4 – $12 PEPM
- Benefits administration: bundled with brokerage or $10 – $25 PEPM for tech-enabled admin
- Recruitment/staffing: 15% – 30% of first-year salary (contingent); or project-based RPO
Rates trend higher in major metros and for regulated industries. Ask for transparent pricing, deliverables, and any pass-through fees.
U.S. HR services providers support a wide range of sectors and niches, including:
- Technology and SaaS – hypergrowth hiring, equity comp, remote-first policies
- Healthcare and life sciences – credentialing, HIPAA-adjacent workflows, 24/7 staffing
- Manufacturing, logistics, and energy – safety programs, shift scheduling, multi-site payroll
- Financial services and fintech – background screening, SOX-adjacent controls, audit readiness
- Retail, hospitality, and restaurants – seasonal hiring, high-volume onboarding
- Nonprofits and education – grant-compliant reporting, volunteer management
- Government contractors – E-Verify, OFCCP practices, clearance processes
Define your project’s particular requirements and objectives — recruiting, payroll, or full HR outsourcing. Then, browse through Clutch’s vetted directories and narrow your options by following these six key steps:
- Verify credentials — SHRM-CP/SCP, HRCI, and for PEOs, ESAC accreditation and IRS certification.
- Check platform expertise — confirm experience with your HRIS/payroll stack and benefits carriers.
- Review case studies and Clutch feedback — look for results tied to metrics.
- Assess change management — training plans, documentation, and executive/manager enablement.
- Confirm data privacy and security — secure access controls, SOC 2 or equivalent practices, and strong vendor management.
- Align on SLAs and reporting — cadence, dashboards, and escalation paths.
- One-size-fits-all templates with no state-by-state compliance tailoring
- Unwillingness to name assigned consultants or share bios/certifications
- Vague pricing or add-on fees for basic services (I-9s, new hire reporting, W-2s)
- Limited references or no recent work in your industry/tech stack
- Overpromising “guaranteed compliance” without audits, training, or documentation
- Poor data safeguards or unclear subprocessor list
- No transition/exit plan or data portability terms in the contract
Make sure you find the right partner that has good transparency and integrity, not just an impressive portfolio. Thoroughly assess their services and references to ensure they are the right fit for your needs.
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