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Athenian Group

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Athenian Group Ltd. is a full-service placement agency delivering professional technical recruitment and payroll solutions to consulting, engineering, manufacturing, and construction companies across Canada and North America. The firm partners with employers to provide both contract and permanent staff, building long-term relationships grounded in quality, honesty, integrity, and responsive service. Since 2011, Athenian Group has been a preferred supplier to construction, engineering, and consulting services companies across Canada, supporting high-growth initiatives and critical project timelines. Its contract and temporary recruitment capability supports project-based hiring, shutdowns and turnarounds, and seasonal surges, leveraging modern CRM platforms and a disciplined screening and interview process to surface hard-to-find talent and ensure role, culture, and environment fit. For permanent direct-hire needs, Athenian Groups consultants collaborate with client stakeholders to refine requirements and present only qualified, pre-assessed candidates. The company also operates a robust contingent worker payrolling solution that mitigates worker misclassification risk and handles complex program requirements, from job costing and shift premiums to per diems, relocation and cost-of-living allowances, and benefit programs. Athenian Group augments in-house HR and talent teams with flexible RPO models delivered on-site or off-site; an early engagement saw the team source, hire, onboard, and mobilize more than 400 tradespeople for an industrial construction project at the Suncor site, demonstrating repeatable scale and speed. Backed by a mature back office, the firm can rapidly finance and administer programs ranging from as few as three to as many as 3,000 workers with very little notice, while adapting to client-specific invoicing and billing demands. With more than 25 years of cumulative experience providing contract and permanent staff, the team is known for targeted recruitment, personalized placements, forward-thinking social responsibility, and consistent client satisfaction, with much of its growth stemming from referrals. Its keys to partnership include a strong understanding of client needs, quality referrals, and continuous, honest feedback that ensures outcomes align with expectations.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseArchitectureInterior DesignManagement Consulting

HQCalgary, Canada

Champion Personnel

Champion Personnel is a locally focused staffing and recruiting partner serving employers and job seekers across Berks and Lebanon Counties from offices in Reading and Lebanon, Pennsylvania. As a full-service staffing firm in the staffing & recruiting industry, the company helps organizations build reliable workforces while guiding candidates to opportunities that fit their skills, schedules, and goals. Their core services span temporary staffing to flex workforce needs, contract staffing for project-based and seasonal surges, and permanent recruitment to secure long-term hires. Through an easy-to-use online job board and streamlined apply process, applicants can browse current openings and submit applications, while employers benefit from a dedicated business portal and responsive local support. Champion Personnel emphasizes safety, compliance, and candidate protectionreinforced by public fraud alerts reminding applicants that sensitive data like full Social Security numbers will never be requested over the phone. The firm actively shares practical career and workplace insights via its blog, covering topics such as work/life balance, creating safer passwords, and interview readiness, which helps both employers and job seekers stay informed and prepared. Visible affiliations and recognition highlighted on their site underscore community engagement and professional standards, including connections with the American Staffing Association, the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Mid Atlantic Staffing Association, and trusted staffing technology partners. Backed by a team of around 28 professionals, Champion Personnel blends regional market knowledge with hands-on service to deliver dependable talent across manufacturing, logistics, and office-support environments. Whether a company needs a few reliable temporary associates, a specialized contractor, or a direct-hire professional, Champion Personnel provides flexible solutions, consistent communication, and a commitment to building winning teams in the Reading and Lebanon, PA markets.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQReading, United States

Red Kite Recruitment Group

Red Kite Recruitment Group is a UK-based specialist recruitment consultancy positioned at the forefront of engineering, technical and commercial hiring, supporting employers and jobseekers nationwide across permanent, contract and executive mandates. From its base in North Yorkshire, the firm delivers UK-wide coverage and concentrates on core job sectors including Engineering, Sales & Business Development, Environmental, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Operations, Production, Administration and Science. Red Kite operates dedicated business units for niche industrial markets, notably Waste, Water, Fire & Security, Plant Hire, Quarrying, Mining and Asbestos, and is also active across adjacent construction and infrastructure environments including demolition and wider utilities. The team partners with organisations on recruitment projects up to board level, combining tailored search strategies, market mapping and proactive talent pipelining with modern, cloud-based recruitment technology. For employers, Red Kite offers consultative advice, rapid shortlisting and campaign-based hiring solutions designed to secure scarce technical skills across maintenance, design, service and field engineering, as well as commercial roles spanning account management, business development and sales leadership in industrial and facilities settings. For candidates, the agency provides access to curated vacancies, “hot candidate” insights and streamlined application support, encouraging direct contact to discuss roles in detail and ensuring professionals can progress their careers in highly regulated and safety-critical environments. Active in trade associations and industry events, Red Kite invests in deep sector knowledge to ensure shortlists are both culturally aligned and technically rigorous, whether the requirement is for a multi-skilled engineer, laboratory specialist, facilities manager or a board-level leader. The company’s commitment is simple: to be the first point of call for employers seeking to fill specialist vacancies and for jobseekers pursuing their next technical career move, delivering a professional recruitment service that is responsive, transparent and results-focused.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseEnvironmental ServicesWater ManagementUtilities

HQRipon, United Kingdom

TDM & Associates

TDM & Associates is an executive and professional level search and placement firm founded in 1997 by President and Founder Tim Maupin and based in St. Joseph, Illinois. The firm takes a relationship-first approach that treats each candidate like a talent agent would, investing time to understand strengths, goals, motivations, and preferences before championing them to the right opportunities. TDM & Associates specializes in professional, mid-management, and executive searches across Accounting and Finance, Engineering and Manufacturing operations, Information Technology, and executive leadership, partnering with employers to deliver targeted, high-caliber hires and with candidates to advance long-term careers. For job seekers, the process includes an in-depth interview, strategic marketing to a broad recruiter and employer network, resume and profile enhancement via its sister company Reach Your Destination, interview preparation, and offer guidance, with no fees charged to candidates. For employers, the firm provides end-to-end recruitment support from needs analysis and role definition to sourcing, assessment, shortlisting, and selection, backed by transparent communication and a focus on culture and performance fit. As a member of NPAworldwide, TDM & Associates collaborates with vetted independent recruitment firms across the United States and around the world, expanding reach into niche expertise and geographies while maintaining quality and accountability. Recent position types reflect depth in manufacturing, packaging, food and beverage, agriculture, and consumer goods, including roles such as quality, EHS, operations, plant management, engineering, procurement, supply chain, and accounting leadership, alongside IT searches spanning programmer/analyst through senior technology roles. The teams background in human resources and recruiting across multiple industries enables agile, consultative delivery and consistent results. With a clear commitment to Strategy. Talent. Results. TDM & Associates focuses on building enduring matches that serve both organizational goals and individual career growth.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData Science

HQSaint Joseph, United States

Recruit Build

Recruit Build is a sector‑focused recruitment consultancy dedicated to the built environment, partnering with clients across construction, civils, rail and property since 2003. From its base in Holmfirth, the firm supports organisations throughout the UK and into Europe, supplying permanent and contract talent to main contractors, consultancies, architectural practices, housebuilders and developers. Drawing on deep market knowledge and a well‑established network, Recruit Build delivers operational, managerial and design professionals across core disciplines including site and project management, quantity surveying and commercial management, planning, health and safety, building and maintenance surveying, structural and civil engineering, and architecture and architectural technology. The team also supports modern methods of construction and modular manufacturing assignments, reflecting the industry’s shift toward offsite, MMC and digitally enabled delivery models. Its service portfolio spans permanent staff selection, contract staffing for short and long‑term assignments, and targeted search and selection for senior and specialist appointments, enabling clients to scale quickly, bridge skills gaps and secure leadership critical to strategic growth. Candidates benefit from transparent guidance, market insight and access to opportunities with respected employers, while clients value a consultative, no‑nonsense approach grounded in understanding culture, technical fit and project demands. Active job coverage highlights roles across regions such as Yorkshire and the Humber, with a steady flow of permanent and contract vacancies in surveying, project delivery and technical design. Founded by Paul Buckingham, Recruit Build has grown through long‑term relationships, ethical practice and consistent delivery, evidenced by testimonials from directors across consultancy and architecture who note the quality of shortlists and alignment to business needs. Whether building out site teams, appointing specialist designers, or conducting discreet executive searches, Recruit Build provides a complete, start‑to‑finish recruitment solution tailored to the unique pace and complexity of the built environment.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQWakefield, United Kingdom

Right Recruitment

Right Recruitment 24-7 Limited is a Birmingham-based recruitment and training partner that connects the right people together for local and national employers across industrial and commercial markets. Headquartered in Edgbaston, the agency blends permanent recruitment, scalable temporary workforce solutions, and lead-vendor contract management to help clients meet peaks in demand while safeguarding continuity, productivity, and compliance. Their model emphasizes on-site representation, where consultants manage day-to-day operations for temporary staff, coordinate inductions and site orientations, and ensure all candidates are rigorously pre-screened before deployment. Clients benefit from a structured approach to performance management, including clear KPIs and management reporting that drive continuous improvement, as well as proactive welfare and retention initiatives designed to stabilize teams and protect skills on the shop floor and in the office. The firm’s contract management capability includes acting as lead vendor, aligning charging structures with client policies, and running processes in line with current legislation. In addition to flexible labor programs, Right Recruitment delivers permanent placements across office support, finance and accounting, technology leadership, and care roles, reflecting its dual focus on blue-collar and white-collar talent. Their consultants and trainers work as a single team to accelerate time-to-productivity through tailored inductions, skills refreshers, and best-practice operating methods that reduce time and cost while lifting quality. The agency partners with manufacturers and industrial operations that require reliable supplemental labor alongside a core permanent workforce, professional services organizations seeking dependable back-office and accounting talent, and care providers needing compassionate, properly vetted staff. Grounded in values of passion, belief, ability, quality, and trust, Right Recruitment builds long-term partnerships, communicates transparently with candidates and clients, and maintains a strong stance on safety, diversity, and anti-slavery compliance, ensuring every engagement is delivered with integrity and measurable results.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentMSPAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseProject ManagementHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Physicians

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

Waterford Global Inc.

Waterford Global Inc. is a retained executive search and recruitment firm founded in 2006 and headquartered in Canada, with satellite offices that enable delivery across more than 60 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm positions itself as executive search done differently, combining the enduring craft of rigorous, detailoriented search with advanced and emerging technologies to create bespoke strategies focused on organizational fit. Waterford Global recruits midtosenior professional and executive talent, including board members, physicians, and technical leaders, for clients operating in healthcare, agribusiness, manufacturing and retail, construction and infrastructure, cleantech, natural resources, professional and financial services, and private equity. In healthcare, the firm is dedicated to alleviating critical physician shortages and supports global medical technology and care delivery organizations with leadership and specialist hires. In agribusiness, its international network keeps the team close to sector developments and toptier talent, cultivating hires that drive sustainable growth. In manufacturing and broader industrial markets, its work spans engineering, R&D, product design and development, supply chain, quality, manufacturing operations, human resources, finance, information technology, ecommerce, and digital retailing. Across all sectors, Waterford Global partners with clients through confidential, highstakes mandates, guiding stakeholders from market mapping and targeted outreach through assessment, referencing, and onboarding to ensure new leaders integrate seamlessly into the fabric of the organization. Built by founding partners with deep international search experience dating back to their PwC tenure, the firm has grown by challenging outdated recruiting methods while preserving the best traditions of the profession. Clients cite Waterford Globals attention to detail, global reach with a local touch, and consistent delivery of transformational leadership teams that drive longterm, sustainable performance.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQWinnipeg, Canada

FlexForce Employment Professionals, Inc.

FlexForce Employment Professionals, Inc. is a full-service recruitment and staffing firm delivering custom workforce solutions to employers nationwide from seven offices across the U.S. Gulf Coast. The company partners with organizations of all sizes to supply reliable, skilled talent across Oil & Gas (refinery and offshore), shipbuilding and ship repair, stevedoring, manufacturing and assembly, construction, warehousing and distribution, environmental services, disaster response, and office administration. FlexForce combines rigorous screening with 24/7 on-call support to ensure the right people arrive on site ready to contribute safely and productively. As a locally owned and operated business, its teams understand regional market demands while maintaining the scale and systems to serve multi-site and national enterprises. Client programs are tailored to each operations culture, safety standards, and productivity goals, with flexible delivery models for peak coverage, project-based crews, and long-term workforce continuity. Candidates benefit from an easy apply process, a searchable job board, and personalized guidance to align their skills with the best opportunities. The firm is fully insured, carrying Workers Compensation, General Liability, USL&H, and MEL coverage, underscoring its commitment to safety and compliance in demanding industrial and marine environments. From skilled trades and craft labor to supervisors and office staff, FlexForce supports both blue-collar and white-collar requirements, helping clients stabilize production, meet tight deadlines, and control labor costs. With proven recruiting processes, responsive service, and industry-knowledgeable recruiters, FlexForce consistently delivers dependable temporary, contract, and direct-hire talent that keeps projects moving and plants running. The company operates as an equal opportunity employer and is positioned to scale quickly for planned growth, maintenance turnarounds, emergency mobilizations, and seasonal surges while maintaining quality and accountability across every assignment.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningDistributionPublic TransitAutomotive

HQMobile, United States

Hands On Staffing

Hands On Staffing is a Florida-based, full-service staffing company established in 2003 that is dedicated to bringing honesty and integrity to the employment agency experience. Guided by the mantra Working With People / For People, the firm focuses on building productive, long-term relationships with clients and candidates while continually improving through learning and operational excellence. With several local branches across Florida, including Ft. Myers, Jacksonville (East and West), Lakeland, Orlando, and Tampa, and the ability to support clients across the country, Hands On Staffing delivers dependable workforce solutions that strengthen productivity and meet real-world labor demands. The companys talent network spans blue-collar and white-collar roles, covering production and assembly workers, scaffold erectors and climbers, electricians, carpenters, welders, office and clerical staff, as well as hospitality professionals from chefs to wait staff. Clients rely on Hands On Staffing for compliant, scalable engagements supported by full workers compensation insurance, in-house production of payroll checks, and certified payroll reporting for projects that require rigorous documentation. This operational backbone reflects a strong commitment to safety, risk management, and accountability, enabling clients to onboard contingent teams with confidence and speed. Hands On Staffings branch model emphasizes responsiveness and local market expertise, ensuring that each assignment is matched with vetted, qualified workers who are ready to contribute from day one. As a proud partner of Promising People, the firm augments its reach and candidate pipeline, further enhancing service quality for employers with ongoing or seasonal demands. Whether a customer needs a single skilled tradesperson for a time-sensitive project or a coordinated workforce for large-scale operations, Hands On Staffing provides reliable staffing solutions that prioritize people, performance, and results.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseConstructionArchitectureInterior Design

HQAuburndale, United States

Spyglass Talent Solutions

Spyglass Talent Solutions is a boutique recruitment partner based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that specializes in full-service outsourced talent acquisition and retained search for organizations where hiring is uniquely challenging. The firm partners with companies across development and construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and distributionparticularly those with limited brand recognition or lean internal recruiting resourcesto address critical vacancies from executive leadership through associate-level roles. Spyglass owns the entire recruiting process on behalf of its clients, from discovery and role scoping to sourcing, outreach, interviewing, vetting, and onboarding, applying a relationship-first approach that emphasizes culture, values alignment, and long-term impact. Their methodology blends rigorous discoverymapping the opportunity with decision makers to define success criteriawith targeted market exploration that leverages the Spyglass database, extensive networks, and technology partners to surface and engage high-caliber, often hard-to-find candidates. Candidates are evaluated through structured interviews and calibrated assessments focused on experience, technical capability, leadership traits, and cultural fit, ensuring shortlists reflect both performance potential and organizational alignment. Testimonials from executives at Kane Realty Corporation, Chambliss & Rabil Construction, Sears Contract, and Red Mill Nursery highlight Spyglasss efficiency, communication, and ability to deliver specialized talent, including scenarios where multiple standout candidates were hired from a single search. Led by Founder & President John Reid Sidebotham, with delivery driven by a senior team that includes VP of Talent Acquisition Dee Pinto and Director of Talent Acquisition Stephanie Harrison, Spyglass maintains a hands-on model in which the people clients meet are the ones executing the search. The firms internal valuesstay agile, own your role, commit to excellence, get serious about the work (not about themselves), and be a team playeranchor every engagement. Grounded in the Triangle and serving North Carolina-based businesses and beyond, Spyglass builds enduring partnerships that help clients hire with confidence and momentum.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQRaleigh, United States

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