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Last updated: February 5, 2026

The Top 10 Generalist Recruiting Agencies in San Francisco, CA

As one of the world's leading technology and innovation hubs, San Francisco maintains a diverse economy that extends well beyond its signature tech sector to include finance, healthcare, professional services and biotechnology. This economic diversity creates sustained demand for generalist professionals who can navigate multiple business functions, from operations and project management to business development and client relations. The competitive nature of the San Francisco hiring landscape means companies must move quickly to secure top talent across roles, often requiring specialized knowledge of local salary expectations, candidate preferences and industry nuances. Partnering with an experienced recruiting agency can provide the market intelligence and candidate networks necessary to build high-performing teams efficiently.

Here's our list of the top 10 generalist recruiters in San Francisco

1

Scion Executive Search

4.9(55 reviews)

Scion Executive Search is an award-winning firm with internal teams specializing in (1) corporate executive search and (2) nonprofit executive search services. Since 2006, we've proudly served leading U.S. organizations, from startups and Fortune 500 companies to SMBs, as well as nonprofits, foundations, education, healthcare, government agencies, and associations. We place top-tier leaders for roles including President, CEO, Executive Director, CFO, COO, CTO, CMO, CIO, CRO, CAIO, and VP. With expert recruiting consultants across all U.S. regions, Scion has been honored by ClearlyRated, Best of Staffing for both Talent and Client Satisfaction, the Business Times, Business Journal, Inc. 5000, and more. Hire your next great leader today.

2

Global Monday

4.9(145 reviews)

Based in San Francisco, we specialize in professional cultural exchanges by connecting U.S. companies with talented international university students and recent graduates from over 50 countries. Through the J-1 internship and training visa program, we place motivated candidates in paid positions spanning software engineering, finance, accounting, marketing, business administration, graphic design, human resources, and more. Our clients range from tech startups to established enterprises across cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Boston, Miami, and Austin. With 25 years of combined experience, we bring clarity and expertise to the J-1 sponsorship process while helping businesses build diverse, globally minded teams.

3

Ruby Peak Recruiting

4.8(44 reviews)

Ruby Peak Recruiting specializes in direct-hire recruiting in a wide range of industries in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and East Bay. We offer a diverse candidate pool of skilled, experienced, and motivated Executive and Administrative assistants eligible immediately for direct-hire or temporary contracts throughout the entire Bay Area. Hundreds of San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area's best known and most respected companies have entrusted Ruby Peak Recruiting to source and identify top talent for their Administrative Support, Executive Assistant and Administrative Assistant positions.

4

British American Household Staffing

4.6(168 reviews)

British American Household Staffing, an esteemed domestic staffing and nanny agency headquartered in New York City, offers an exclusive and premium service tailored to discerning families and estates. With an unwavering commitment to discretion and quality, BAHS has garnered a reputation for placing top-tier, meticulously vetted household staff and childcare throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester County, and various neighboring locations including, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Long Island. Extending their reach beyond the Tri-State area, BAHS also boasts offices in Los Angeles, Florida, London, and Dubai.

5

Parker + Lynch

4.6(214 reviews)

Covid-19 Update: While most of our branches are now physically closed due to Covid-19 precautions, we are able to assist you remotely via the local staffing agency location phone number listed here, or you can dial 1-877-663-4748 to be directed to a recruiter. Call or visit our website for more information. At Parker + Lynch Oakbrook Terrace, IL, we lead the executive staffing industry because we understand time is money. Discover what Parker + Lynch can do for you or your company.

6

Stanton Chase Huntsville

4.6(3 reviews)

The Huntsville team of Stanton Chase serves as trusted advisors to our valued clients, partnering with them in making their most important decisions - planning, recruiting, selecting, and retaining superior executive leadership talent. As a top 10 global executive search firm, our seasoned Directors bring an unparalleled depth of industry expertise and business acumen to deliver exceptional leadership solutions for our clients. These include executive search, interim leadership solutions, executive assessments and development, market resource planning, and succession planning.

7

AppleOne

4.5(7,621 reviews)

Founded in 1964 with the belief that everyone deserves to be heard and respected, we have spent over six decades connecting people with meaningful career opportunities. As a full-service staffing company and part of the ActOne Group, we provide temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and managed staffing solutions across administrative, customer service, financial, clerical, and call center roles. With more than 1,500 recruiters and talent advisors on staff, we treat every career seeker as a valued client and offer our services free of charge to job seekers. Our mission remains simple: to find, understand, and fulfill the needs of another.

8

Heidrick & Struggles

4.5(1 review)
9

People Connection

4.5(1 review)
10

Betts Recruiting

4.5(181 reviews)

Betts is the leading recruitment firm for revenue-generating, marketing and people operations roles. Since 2009, Betts has partnered with the biggest names across multiple sectors offering a customized approach to each search. Through our recruiting services and online hiring platform, we've established networks of genuine relationships that allow us to source the highest-quality talent and execute quickly. With offices in San Francisco, New York, Austin, Chicago and Los Angeles, Betts works to help companies build their organization, and to guide talent into an exciting career, faster and smarter. Betts Recruiting has received numerous accolades including being recognized as one of Inc. Magazine's top 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies.

Each agency profile includes detailed information about their services, specializations and verified client feedback to help you make an informed decision. These rankings reflect current verified review scores and are updated regularly to ensure accuracy as new feedback becomes available. Take time to review each agency's strengths and reach out directly to discuss your specific hiring needs.

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