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Emergent Hiring

Emergent Hiring is a veteran-owned staffing agency focused on creating access to meaningful work for people who are often overlooked, while helping light industrial, manufacturing, and warehousing employers build resilient teams. Guided by a people-first ethos, the firm removes barriers to employment and prioritizes candidate support so associates are prepared to show up, succeed, and stay. Emergent Hiring delivers temporary, temp-to-permanent, and direct hire solutions, pairing motivated talent from local, second chance, and new American communities with roles that fit both on paper and in purpose. Its delivery model goes beyond resumes: the team walks client floors, stays engaged after orientation, and provides onsite leadership to ensure alignment between employer needs and employee goals. Candidate care is integral to performance; associates have access to health benefits, transportation assistance, and upskilling, supported by a robust employee portal with multilingual resources in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole for paystubs, tax guidance, and Rapid pay card activation. This holistic approach has helped clients reduce turnover compared with typical staffing industry averages. Headquartered in Ohio, Emergent Hiring supports employers and job seekers across Indiana, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee, with in-person and remote services and offices in Huber Heights, Sidney, and Blue Ash, Ohio, as well as Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The company is active in its professional community and industry, reflecting affiliations and memberships such as the American Staffing Association, Ohio Staffing and Search Association, and Dayton Region Manufacturer’s Association, and recognition as a veteran-owned business through the National Veterans Business Development Council network. With a focus on safety, transportation, committed recruiters, training, and community connection, Emergent Hiring partners with employers to solve staffing challenges quickly and responsibly, finding, attracting, and engaging talent that drives productivity and long-term success.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQHuber Heights, United States

Appletree Executive Recruitment

Appletree Executive Recruitment (AER) is a boutique search firm focused on direct-hire talent solutions for professionals, managers, and executives across North America. Founded in 2011 and led by President Kevin Alger, who brings over 30 years of recruiting experience and has earned Platinum Recruiter Achievement Status within the NPAworldwide network, AER combines deep industry insight with a transparent, human-centered process. The firm concentrates on manufacturing, engineering, and high‑tech domains while also supporting corporate functions such as accounting and finance, supply chain, quality, maintenance leadership, human resources, sales and marketing, and health, safety and environment. Recent placements range from plant and operations leaders, controls and design engineers, and chief engineers in hydrogen technologies to software developers, accounting managers, financial analysts, and senior commercial leaders in automotive, steel processing, composite structures, heavy vehicle components, consumer products, agricultural equipment, and food processing. AER only handles direct hire positions, aligning carefully with each client’s business requirements, management styles, and workplace culture, and guiding candidates with interview feedback, market insights, and offer support while maintaining strict confidentiality. Through its NPAworldwide affiliation of 1,500 recruiters and 500 member firms, AER delivers global reach, tapping shared databases, targeted advertising, and trusted local partners to support unique and geographically dispersed searches, including cross‑border talent moves from Europe and Asia. Known for candid, cards‑on‑the‑table conversations with both clients and candidates, the firm emphasizes long‑term fit, evidenced by strong first‑year retention outcomes and repeat client relationships. Reflecting its commitment to authenticity, AER does not use AI for outgoing communications or candidate selection, preferring seasoned recruiter judgment augmented by rigorous discovery. Whether staffing an advanced manufacturing facility, building an engineering or IT team, or hiring a senior operator to drive continuous improvement, AER offers a proven, relationship‑driven approach to securing high‑impact talent.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQGuelph, Canada

Spectra Personnel LLC

Spectra Personnel Services LLC is a staffing and workforce solutions partner with roots in consulting, founded in 2007 in Tampa, Florida, where it originally delivered diversification and auditory compliance services before launching its dedicated staffing operation in 2009 at the request of clients seeking more effective recruitment and labor support during volatile business cycles. Headquartered at 801 International Parkway, Suite 500, Lake Mary, FL 32746, the firm combines strategic insight with hands-on recruiting to deliver temporary, temporary-to-hire, direct hire, contract-to-hire, on-demand staffing, and a Managed Service Provider (MSP) program powered by a VMS platform that offers consolidated billing and reporting, centralized ordering, and web-based program visibility reinforced by a network of strategic partners. Spectra focuses on Light Industrial, Office Administrative, Information Technology, and Engineering roles, helping organizations navigate production surges, project ramp-ups, and permanent talent growth with flexible, robust, and effective programs. Its specialized recruiters hand-pick and pre-screen talent, and the company manages payroll and administration to streamline hiring so clients can focus on business outcomes. With a culture centered on continuous improvement, Spectra invests in training, refining processes, and staying ahead of market trends to align services to client needs and drive higher ROI on staffing programs. The company supports employers and job seekers across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and operates branches in Perth Amboy, Passaic, and Paterson, NJ; Allentown, PA; and Altamonte Springs, FL, alongside onsite facilities at Grinnell, Mt. Carmel, Mt. Olive, Boone, and Illiopolis. Whether clients require light industrial teams for manufacturing and operations or highly skilled IT and engineering professionals for critical initiatives, Spectra provides an agile, consultative approach and access to a strong recruitment network and proprietary channels to secure long-term, high-quality talent.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentMSPAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQLake Mary, United States

R G C Staffing Solutions

RGC Staffing Solutions is a Canadian recruitment firm dedicated to connecting mechanics, parts professionals, and related supervisors and managers with the country’s top employers. Operating as a niche specialist, the company focuses on full-time, permanent placements where candidates are hired directly by the employer, removing uncertainty for job seekers and streamlining hiring for clients. Drawing on a curated, industry-specific network across the Diesel Machinery, Construction, and Truck & Coach sectors, RGC sources certified tradespeople such as 310T/310S Truck & Coach and Automotive Technicians, Heavy Equipment Technicians, mobile mechanics, parts and service advisors, lead hands, and frontline managers. Its Recruitment Specialists begin with a detailed intake to understand requirements, then manage targeted sourcing, screening, and reference checks, coordinate phone and in-person interviews, and maintain clear communication at every stage to reduce time-to-hire and workload for busy shops, fleets, dealerships, and industrial operators. For candidates, the service is free; consultants ensure resumes reach hiring managers, prepare applicants for interviews, and support offer negotiation to secure long-term, stable employment. The firm’s job board reflects a national reach, with opportunities spanning Ontario and beyond, including locations such as Kingston, Vaughan, Mississauga, Ottawa, Thunder Bay, Carp, Hamilton, London, Lively, Saskatoon, Dartmouth, Moncton, and West Kelowna. RGC’s relationship-first approach is reinforced by an ongoing $500 referral bonus for successful introductions to qualified trades professionals and an active social presence promoting openings and career tips. Led by owner Debbie Caswell, the team upholds strong privacy practices aligned with Canadian law and emphasizes confidential discussions for employers seeking multiple hires or hard-to-find skill sets. Whether the need is to add several Truck & Coach Technicians, secure a seasoned Heavy Equipment Technician, or hire a parts and service leader, RGC Staffing Solutions builds dependable teams for transportation, construction, and industrial environments across Canada.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQBrampton, Canada

Rach Recruiting LLC

Rach Recruiting LLC is a specialist search firm focused on simplifying hiring for high‑growth companies by delivering senior to executive talent across manufacturing and related technical domains. Founded by AIRS Elite Certified Recruitment Expert Brian Rach, the firm brings 9+ years of sector experience and a high‑touch, quality‑driven approach grounded in deep industry knowledge. Rach Recruiting concentrates on placing top engineering, operations, research and development, sales, and supply chain leaders for small to large manufacturing industry leaders, as well as technology organizations and consumer goods manufacturers. Their proprietary Rach Targeted Search (RTS) process—Conversation, Search, Acquisition—streamlines the journey from intake to onboarding, enabling precise definition of role requirements, targeted sourcing through established networks, rigorous screening and qualification, and decisive selection and hire. Clients turn to Rach Recruiting for executive search, contingent search, and project-based recruiting support, along with market mapping and research, confidential replacements, growth initiatives, diversity, equity and inclusion priorities, top‑grading, and organizational turnarounds. Acting as trusted advisors, the team supports cultural fit evaluation, leadership assessment, compensation benchmarking, succession planning, and market insights to reduce mis‑hire risk and accelerate time to hire. With national reach and a results‑based mindset, Rach Recruiting focuses on speed without sacrificing quality, connecting employers to talent that is often invisible to job boards and internal channels. The firm’s manufacturing heritage spans consumer goods, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing, complemented by exposure to technology environments where R&D and product development are critical to growth. By combining targeted search methodology, disciplined process, and an extensive network of passive candidates, Rach Recruiting consistently delivers leaders who align with each client’s vision, culture, and performance goals—ultimately saving time, reducing downtime and stress, and improving business outcomes.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQGrafton, United States

WorkRocket

WorkRocket is a Richmond, VA–based recruitment partner focused on applicant development, recruitment marketing, and RPO solutions that help employers attract, engage, and hire the right people faster. For 16 years, the team has run over 21,000 campaigns and supported more than 2,800 companies by designing systems that reduce hiring bottlenecks, compress time-to-fill, and free managers from resume chasing so they can focus on performance. Their model centers on outcome-driven recruitment process outsourcing supported by targeted advertising, funnel optimization, disciplined screening, interview coordination, and data-backed improvements to employer branding. WorkRocket’s industry expertise spans manufacturing and engineering, heavy equipment, construction, logistics and trucking, banking and finance, and healthcare, giving them a deep bench of experience across both blue-collar and white-collar functions. A hallmark engagement with Excel Truck Group illustrates the approach: WorkRocket manages a custom job board and Indeed postings, crafts high-converting job ads, and consistently handles 15–20 roles per month, generating over 10,000 applicants and saving the client 20+ hours monthly. The firm’s content and advisory resources—covering topics like RPO vs. in-house recruiting, recruitment audits, and employer branding—underscore a commitment to continuous improvement and measurable ROI in talent acquisition. Rather than high-cost, fixed in-house overhead, clients leverage WorkRocket’s scalable campaigns and recruiting infrastructure to stabilize pipelines, curb turnover through better fit, and accelerate decision cycles before top candidates disengage. With a client roster including brands across industrials, transportation, packaging, energy gases, and financial services, WorkRocket applies proven recruitment marketing playbooks and RPO delivery to meet volume spikes or steady-state hiring, from technicians, drivers, and maintenance professionals to office, finance, and operations roles—always with a focus on practical cost control, speed, and quality.

RPOPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQHenrico, United States

Optimized Talent Solutions

Optimized Talent Solutions is a boutique recruiting partner that helps organizations optimize their hiring through a blend of direct placement, technical staffing, and consulting. Proud headhunters, the team focuses on proactively engaging passive candidates and maintaining a high-touch, phone-first approach marked by responsiveness and follow-through, a style repeatedly praised by hiring leaders and candidates alike. Their sector coverage spans field service and industrial maintenance across industrial machinery, heavy equipment, CNC, and packaging; AEC and construction with depth in superintendents, project managers, estimators, engineers, site managers, and BIM/VDC roles; engineering and advanced manufacturing including architecture/construction/MEP, aerospace, automation, controls/electrical, defense contractors, software, and manufacturing; supply chain roles such as buyers, procurement specialists, and global supply chain managers; and technology talent including software engineers, IT, business intelligence, systems engineers, and IT field service technicians. OTS delivers outcomes through permanent search and contract/contract-to-hire project staffing, and augments this with consulting assignments that address change management and talent development—diagnosing hiring bottlenecks, removing friction from workflows, and elevating candidate experience to increase hiring velocity and quality. The firm’s relationship-first ethos is supported by transparent, published pricing and a 60-day guarantee, with tailored terms for private sector and non-profit clients, reflecting a commitment to accountability and clarity. Testimonials from executives, HR leaders, plant and maintenance managers, and field service professionals highlight OTS’s ability to consistently provide strong shortlists and strengthen aftermarket and service organizations with hard-to-find technicians. Internally, the team fosters continuous learning and operational rigor—evidenced by a reading culture centered on practical frameworks for habits, checklists, service, and empathy—so clients benefit from a disciplined search process and thoughtful candidate engagement. Whether the need is a site leader, controls or MEP engineer, aerospace specialist, software/IT professional, or a skilled service tech, Optimized Talent Solutions combines industry focus, proactive sourcing, and practical hiring advisory to build durable hiring pipelines and long-term partnerships.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseInterior DesignSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

HQGrand Rapids, United States

Vertex Recruiting llc

Vertex Recruiting llc is a boutique recruiting and consulting firm that helps clients and candidates meet at the point of highest potential, bringing together the right skills, culture, and aspirations to drive long‑term success. Led by industry practitioners who built their careers in business before entering recruiting, the firm operates with a deeply consultative approach, sharing practical perspective on market trends, organizational needs, and hiring strategies gathered from an extensive U.S. network. Vertex Recruiting focuses on presenting high‑quality, thoroughly vetted talent and building enduring relationships grounded in professionalism, integrity, and trust. The company supports clients across the United States with a particular strength in engineering, design, leadership, and industrial domains, including manufacturing segments that touch aerospace, marine, and broader industrial markets. Testimonials highlight the team’s knowledge of engineering and industrial trends, full‑cycle sourcing expertise, and a commitment to staying engaged throughout and after the hiring process. Candidates benefit from career guidance, transparent communication, and access to curated opportunities delivered through the firm’s Crelate job listing engine, while clients gain a partner capable of aligning technical capability and cultural fit to accelerate team performance. Whether supporting strategic leadership searches or specialized technical hires, Vertex Recruiting combines disciplined sourcing, candid advisory, and a relationship‑first ethos to deliver timely, high‑caliber outcomes. By positioning recruiting as a true consultative resource rather than a transactional service, the firm helps organizations and professionals make informed decisions and achieve their goals, living its stated mission to partner with clients and candidates to build symbiotic relationships that enable growth in their chosen skill, industry, or business.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQGreenville, United States

Orion Talent

Orion Talent is a U.S.-based recruiting partner that builds future-ready workforces through a skills-first approach and a powerful network of engaged candidates, with a particular emphasis on the nation’s most mission-driven community of military talent. For more than 30 years, Orion has delivered ready-now talent via solutions that span Customized Military Search, enterprise and project-based Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), recruitment marketing, and workforce development. Employers leverage Orion’s Military Hiring Conferences to meet and interview pre-vetted military technical and leadership candidates selected for their open roles, while on-base presence and access to the military community enable unmatched speed and surge capability. Orion’s HirePurpose® Sourcing & Talent Attraction programs expand high-quality pipelines through programmatic advertising and targeted outreach, and its HireSkills® Workforce Planning & Development provides coordinated upskilling pathways for industries like Semiconductors, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Energy to align critical skills with business demand. Across full organizational builds, divisional ramp-ups, or short-term projects, Orion’s RPO delivers scalable solutions that evolve with clients’ needs, improving hiring velocity, quality, and retention. Recognized by industry benchmarks, Orion earned a #1 ranking for Midsize Deal in HRO Today’s 2025 RPO Baker’s Dozen, was named a Major Contender in the Everest Group 2025 RPO Services Global PEAK Matrix Assessment, and is a multi-year USDOL HIRE Vets Gold Medallion recipient and VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer. For job seekers—including transitioning service members, veterans, and skilled civilian talent—Orion offers free recruiter-assisted searches, direct-apply opportunities through the HirePurpose® network, SkillBridge internships, student veteran services, and extensive transition resources. With a mission anchored in client success, Orion aligns talent acquisition strategy, sourcing, assessment, and training to deliver rapid, precise, and scalable recruiting outcomes across Manufacturing & Engineering, Energy, and Transportation & Logistics, helping organizations hire with confidence and build durable talent pipelines.

RPOPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseUtilitiesSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQCary, United States

West Rock

Founded in Grande Prairie, Alberta, West Rock Inc. is a labour and trades-based company partnering with industrial operators across Northern Alberta and British Columbia to supply competent, safety-focused support staff. With a management team that brings over 60 years of industry experience in oilfield services, facility and pipeline operations, wellsite supervision, and large-scale shutdowns and turnarounds, the firm delivers flexible workforce solutions ranging from day labour and safety watch to skilled trades, equipment operators, and administrative personnel. West Rock’s operating model combines rigorous vetting, site-ready onboarding, and hands-on operational oversight to ensure every placement contributes immediately to productivity and safety. The company holds COR certification and maintains compliance with ISN and ComplyWorks, reflecting a culture where safety is embedded in every decision. All contractors carry current safety tickets, WCB coverage, and a minimum $2M general liability insurance, and the team actively manages documentation to keep credentials current. Drawing on deep experience across Oil & Gas as well as adjacent industrial environments such as pulp & paper and OSB manufacturing, West Rock supports routine operations, maintenance programs, and outage work, and can mobilize crews for planned and emergent projects. Candidate intake is streamlined through a digital application and targeted skills assessments that map experience with equipment types such as reciprocating and screw compressors, dehydration, refrigeration, amine units, and VRUs, enabling precise, competency-based deployment. Clients benefit from a responsive partner that provides contract and temporary staff as well as assistance with select permanent hires, backed by local market knowledge, transparent communication, and on-the-ground coordination. Committed to community involvement and to delivering the personalized service of a small team with the capability of a larger provider, West Rock Inc. focuses on safer, stronger results for industrial clients.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQGrande Prairie, Canada

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