Top HR Services in the United States
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kearny, NJ
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingMatrix Staffing & Training, LLC is a small Kearny, New Jersey-based Staffing and Recruiting company. The team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingJ. Edward Staffing LLC is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Their small team is based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Their team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hardwick, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingWellhart, a Staffing and Recruiting company, was launched in 2017. The agency provides Staffing and Recruiting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Peabody, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingBarton Healthcare Staffing, a small Staffing and Recruiting company, is headquartered in Peabody, Massachusetts. The team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ashland, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingLarraStaff is a Staffing and Recruiting company. The team offers Staffing and Recruiting, and the company is in Ashland, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingStaffing and Recruiting company Capital Search Group provides Staffing and Recruiting. They are in Boston, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingStaffing and Recruiting company Red Wolf Recruiting, LLC was established in 2017. The team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting and is in Boston, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norwood, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingEmerald Search Partners, LLP is a Staffing and Recruiting company. They are located in Norwood, Massachusetts and have small team of experts. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingSmall Staffing and Recruiting company AB Recruiting, is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waltham, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingBenson Executive Search is a Staffing and Recruiting company launched in 2018. The team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leominster, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingBeacon Search, Inc., a Staffing and Recruiting company, is headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts. Founded in 1994, the team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brockton, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingU-Save Staffing, Inc. Is a Brockton, Massachusetts-based Staffing and Recruiting company. The team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gurnee, IL
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60% Staffing40% RecruitingProstar Staffing is a Staffing company. The Gurnee, Illinois-based team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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100% RecruitingJENNINGS ProSearch is a Recruiting company. Their small team of employees is in Richmond, Virginia. Their team offers Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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100% StaffingOpenMind Staffing is a Staffing company. Established in 2003, the agency focuses on Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stoughton, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingSmall Staffing and Recruiting company Lakewoods Group, is in Stoughton, Massachusetts. The team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wakefield, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingPoint B Search is a small Staffing and Recruiting company headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quincy, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingStaffing and Recruiting company Digital Health Recruitment is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Watertown, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingPure Placements of New England, a Staffing and Recruiting company, was founded in 1995. They specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingSmall Staffing and Recruiting company C.SEC, is in Boston, Massachusetts. The team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Millis, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingEndeavor Group is a small Staffing and Recruiting company headquartered in Millis, Massachusetts. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Northborough, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingAMS Practice Management is a Northborough, Massachusetts-based Staffing and Recruiting company. They offer Staffing and Recruiting and were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brimfield, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingBlackstone Staffing Solutions is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Founded in 2016, their team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medford, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingDark Horse Talent is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Based in Medford, Massachusetts, the company offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norton, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingSmall Staffing and Recruiting company Paramount Placement, is located in Norton, Massachusetts. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McKinney, TX
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingQuality Personnel Service is a small Staffing and Recruiting company. Founded in 1986, the team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmette, IL
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100% RecruitingTechnical Source Group, Inc. Is a Recruiting company. They provide Recruiting and were launched in 1999. The agency is headquartered in Wilmette, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Roswell, GA
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50% HR Consulting50% AccountingAccounting and HR Consulting company Apex HCM was launched in 2008. The team focuses on Accounting and HR Consulting and is in Roswell, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newton, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingStaffing and Recruiting company Executive Search International was founded in 1992. Based in Newton, Massachusetts, the team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woburn, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingJMT Staffing Solutions, a small Staffing and Recruiting company, is located in Woburn, Massachusetts. The team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Foxborough, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingFounded in 1980, Power Technology Associates is a Staffing and Recruiting company. The agency offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quincy, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingPace Engineering Recruiters, a Staffing and Recruiting company, was established in 2018. In Quincy, Massachusetts, the team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waltham, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingLaunched in 1995, Pivotal Engineering is a small Staffing and Recruiting company. Their team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fort Lauderdale, FL
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50% HR Consulting50% Business ConsultingCoastal Wealth is a Business Consulting and HR Consulting company. Their midsize team is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their services include Business Consulting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burbank, IL
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100% StaffingBest Practices Staffing, Inc. Is a Staffing company. Their small team of employees is in Burbank, Illinois. Their team specializes in Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oak Forest, IL
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100% StaffingSpecialized Staffing Solutions Inc. Is a Staffing company. The team is headquartered in Oak Forest, Illinois, and their services include Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gastonia, NC
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40% HR Consulting30% Recruiting30% StaffingTalentForce is a small Gastonia, North Carolina-based HR Consulting company. The team specializes in HR Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Merced, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingWorknet Merced County, a Staffing and Recruiting company, focuses on Staffing and Recruiting. The agency is in Merced, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingManagement Resource Solutions, Inc. Is a Staffing and Recruiting company. The agency is in Thousand Oaks, California. Their team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thousand Oaks, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingWalk Right Staffing Inc is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Founded in 2004, the agency is based in Thousand Oaks, California. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amherst, MA
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50% Recruiting50% Staffing7 Eagle Group, a Staffing and Recruiting company, was established in 2014. The team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brockton, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingTrust Employment Agency, a small Staffing and Recruiting company, is based in Brockton, Massachusetts. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingSmall Staffing and Recruiting company RecruitAMP, is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Granite Bay, CA
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30% HR Consulting35% Recruiting35% StaffingStaffing company ZEEKTEK offers Staffing and Recruiting. They were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oceanside, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingTurningPoint Executive Search, a Staffing and Recruiting company, was established in 2007. The company focuses on Staffing and Recruiting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingSource Coders is a Staffing and Recruiting company. They provide Staffing and Recruiting and are located in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edmond, OK
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingElement Professionals, LLC is a Staffing and Recruiting company in Edmond, Oklahoma. The team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Louis Park, MN
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50% HR Consulting50% RecruitingAmbrion is a Recruiting and HR Consulting company founded in 1999. The company specializes in Recruiting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Troy, MI
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingLaunched in 2016, CloakHire is a small Staffing and Recruiting company. Their team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Largo, FL
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100% StaffingSmall Staffing company Construction Contractor Services, is headquartered in Largo, Florida. Their services include Staffing.
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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
10% HR Outsourcing10% Recruiting10% Staffing70% Other -
$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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