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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List of the Top United States Human Resources Companies
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingPersonnel Partners is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Founded in 1994, the team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting. The firm is in South Bend, Indiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quincy, MA
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100% HR ConsultingTellZen is a HR Consulting company. The agency is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts. Their team focuses on HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Plainfield, NJ
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingKarwell Technologies Inc is a small South Plainfield, New Jersey-based Staffing and Recruiting company. The team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Red Bank, NJ
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingWestwind Solutions LLC is a Staffing and Recruiting company founded in 2000. The firm provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chattanooga, TN
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingPlatinum Recruiting, a Staffing and Recruiting company, was founded in 2010. They offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greensboro, NC
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50% HR Consulting25% Recruiting25% StaffingInsight Recruiters, a small HR Consulting company, is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Their services include HR Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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50% HR Consulting50% IT Strategy ConsultingQueen Consulting Group is an IT strategy consulting and HR Consulting company. The company is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their team offers IT strategy consulting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Peabody, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingIn Peabody, Massachusetts, Barton Associates Careers is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Established in 2001, the team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Braintree, MA
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50% HR Consulting50% StaffingThe Dotcom Team is a Staffing and HR Consulting company. In Braintree, Massachusetts, their midsize team provides Staffing and HR Consulting. The company was founded in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Albany, GA
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20% HR Consulting50% Staffing30% AccountingLocated in Albany, Georgia, Integra Business Alternatives is a Staffing company. The team offers Staffing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Quincy, MA
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100% HR ConsultingRogersGray is a HR Consulting company located in Quincy, Massachusetts. Their services include HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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50% HR Consulting50% RecruitingEstablished in 1990, Axelia Partners is a small Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Recruiting and HR Consulting company. Their team offers Recruiting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingStaffing and Recruiting company Creative Cove Inc. Was launched in 2018. The small team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bedford, MA
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50% HR Outsourcing50% RecruitingHub Recruiting is a Recruiting and HR Outsourcing company based in Bedford, Massachusetts. Established in 2011, the team provides Recruiting and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Albany, GA
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10% HR Consulting30% Accounting30% Recruiting +1 service30% StaffingSouthern Point Staffing is a small Accounting company. Launched in 2013, the team specializes in Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Albany, GA
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10% HR Consulting30% Accounting30% Recruiting +1 service30% StaffingThe Staffing People is an Albany, Georgia-based Accounting company. Founded in 1999, the team focuses on Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brentwood, TN
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15% HR Consulting40% Business Consulting20% Recruiting +2 services15% Staffing10% Financial ConsultingAtlas Mmanagement Corporation is a Business Consulting company. Launched in 1999, the agency is in Brentwood, Tennessee. Their team provides Business Consulting and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austell, GA
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40% HR Consulting30% Recruiting30% StaffingGlobal Channel Management, Inc. Is a HR Consulting company established in 2009. The team provides HR Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Virginia Beach, VA
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50% HR Consulting50% StaffingStaffing and HR Consulting company Arvon Staffing is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia and Newport News, Virginia. Their services include Staffing and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Lynchburg, VA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingHeadquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, Contemporary Healthcare Solutions is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Richmond, VA
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100% StaffingExecutive Placements, LLC., a Staffing company, was founded in 2014. The team offers Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Natick, MA
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50% Staffing30% HR Outsourcing20% PEO/Employee LeasingTalentBurst is a Staffing company. In Natick, Massachusetts, their team provides Staffing and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lombard, IL
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingBased in Lombard, Illinois, Miller Resource Group is a Staffing and Recruiting company. The team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lombard, IL
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60% Recruiting40% StaffingSynergy Recruiting LLC is a Recruiting company. Their small team of employees is in Lombard, Illinois. Their team provides Recruiting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lombard, IL
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70% HR Consulting30% RecruitingSC International, Ltd. Is a HR Consulting company. The Lombard, Illinois-based team provides HR Consulting and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingEstablished in 1979, PS Companies is a small Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Staffing and Recruiting company. Their team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Covina, CA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingStaffing and Recruiting company PM Staffing is in West Covina, California. They focus on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bakersfield, CA
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50% HR Consulting50% AccountingGreenleaf HR is an Accounting and HR Consulting company. They focus on Accounting and HR Consulting and were established in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greensboro, NC
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100% HR ConsultingBanyan Consulting Group, Inc. - Greensboro is a HR Consulting company. They were launched in 1986 and provide HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fairmont, WV
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingXtreme Labor Solutions, a Staffing and Recruiting company, provides Staffing and Recruiting. The company is in Fairmont, West Virginia and Charleston, West Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingHeadquartered in Denver, Colorado, Faces Human Capital Management is a small Staffing and Recruiting company. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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100% HR ConsultingGuideSpark is a HR Consulting company. The Boston, Massachusetts-based firm specializes in HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Ellyn, IL
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30% HR Consulting35% Recruiting35% StaffingMac & Fulton Talent Partners is a Staffing company. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boulder, CO
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20% HR Consulting30% Business Consulting25% Recruiting +1 service25% StaffingSmall Business Consulting company H2 Talent, is based in Boulder, Colorado. Their services include Business Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin, TN
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50% HR Consulting50% RecruitingRyan Search & Consulting, a Recruiting and HR Consulting company, was established in 2010. The small team focuses on Recruiting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingBased in Scottsdale, Arizona, Y Scouts is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Established in 2012, the team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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60% Staffing40% RecruitingCannabis Staffing Group, a Staffing company, was established in 2018. The agency focuses on Staffing and Recruiting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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30% HR Consulting35% Recruiting35% StaffingSmall Staffing company High Bluff Group, is based in San Diego, California. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Franklin, TN
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40% HR Consulting30% Recruiting30% StaffingLaunched in 2007, SouthEastern HR Consulting is a HR Consulting company. Their team offers HR Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, WA
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35% HR Consulting35% PEO/Employee Leasing15% Recruiting +1 service15% StaffingAbsolutely Affordable Staffing is a Vancouver, Washington-based HR Consulting company. They provide HR Consulting and PEO/Employee Leasing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Seattle, WA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingParker Staffing is a Staffing and Recruiting company. They are located in Seattle, Washington, and their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Weston, FL
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingThe Talent Source Inc is a Staffing and Recruiting company located in Weston, Florida. Established in 2009, the team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Vancouver, WA
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40% Recruiting40% Staffing20% HR OutsourcingHeadquartered in Vancouver, Washington, ACS Professional Staffing is a midsize Staffing company. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Auburn, WA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingTrillium Employment Services, a Staffing and Recruiting company, specialize in Staffing and Recruiting. They were launched in 1983.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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50% Recruiting50% StaffingIn Bellevue, Washington, Team Red Dog is a Staffing and Recruiting company. The team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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100% RecruitingRecruiting company Waldron was launched in 1983. The firm specializes in Recruiting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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25% HR Consulting25% HR Outsourcing25% Recruiting +1 service25% StaffingReverb - Seattle, WA is a Staffing company. Launched in 2014, the company offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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25% Recruiting25% Staffing20% Business Consulting +2 services20% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Financial ConsultingHealthTrust, a Staffing company, is in Nashville, Tennessee. The team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Odessa, TX
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10% HR Consulting45% Recruiting45% StaffingAscend National Healthcare Staffing, a Staffing company, was established in 2010. The company specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansing, MI
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80% HR Consulting20% AccountingPersonnel World, a HR Consulting company, was established in 1980. They offers HR Consulting and Accounting.
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List of the Top 15 United States Human Resources Companies
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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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$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
10% HR Outsourcing10% Recruiting10% Staffing70% Other -
$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
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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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$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. 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.
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- Align on SLAs and reporting — cadence, dashboards, and escalation paths.
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- 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
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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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