# Recruiting Agencies in Glendale, CA

Glendale hosts Disney's corporate operations and Dreamworks alongside major healthcare systems in the LA area. Media, animation, and healthcare drive employment in this diverse city. Recruiters in Glendale can help you fill entertainment, animation, healthcare and corporate roles.

## At a glance

- **17** agencies serve this market

## Top 17 ranked agencies

| # | Agency | Rating (reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Viper Staffing Services](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/viper-staffing-services) | 4.7 (9) |
| 2 | [Express Healthcare Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/express-healthcare-staffing-1) | 4.6 (110,490) |
| 3 | [https://weareelevate.global/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Elevate-Logo_White-2.png](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/https-weareelevate-global-wp-content-uploads-2022-09-elevate-logo-white-2-png) | 4.6 (145) |
| 4 | [AppleOne](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/appleone) | 4.5 (7,621) |
| 5 | [Top Notch Staffing and Catering, Inc.](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/top-notch-staffing-and-catering-inc) | 4.5 (11) |
| 6 | [MEIRxRS](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/meirxrs) | 4.5 (1) |
| 7 | [Century Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/century-group) | 4.5 (32) |
| 8 | [Master Staffing Inc](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/master-staffing-inc) | 4.5 (0) |
| 9 | [SMCI](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/smci) | 4.5 (0) |
| 10 | [EZ Staffing, Inc.](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/ez-staffing-inc) | 4.4 (4) |
| 11 | [UNI](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/uni-1) | 4.4 (25) |
| 12 | [Randstad](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/randstad) | 4.3 (15,575) |
| 13 | [Adecco](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/adecco-1) | 4.2 (12,873) |
| 14 | [ProStaff](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/prostaff) | 4.2 (10,145) |
| 15 | [Supplemental Health Care](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/supplemental-health-care) | 3.9 (15) |
| 16 | [CSI Professionals Inc.](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/csi-professionals-inc) | 3.8 (21) |
| 17 | [Strategic Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/strategic-staffing) | 3.4 (27) |

## How These Rankings Work

Scores come from **Google Reviews** via the Google Places API — never from paid placements, and never set by the agencies themselves. We apply a **Bayesian adjusted average** to prevent small-sample distortion (a 2-review 5.0-star agency shouldn't outrank a 200-review 4.8-star one):

```
adjusted_score = (v / (v + m)) * R + (m / (v + m)) * C
```

- `v` — total reviews across all offices
- `m` — prior weight (**20**)
- `R` — the agency's weighted average score
- `C` — the platform-wide mean

So with a global mean of 4.2: an agency with **5 reviews at 5.0** scores 4.36, while one with **200 reviews at 4.8** scores 4.75. The second outranks the first because the score is backed by more evidence.

Multi-office agencies get a single weighted score across locations. Every listing is human-reviewed before publication. Scores refresh hourly. [Read the full methodology →](https://recruiterrank.co/methodology)

## FAQ

### How do Glendale salary ranges for the most-recruited roles compare to national averages?

Glendale salaries reflect its dual economy. Media production roles—editors, VFX artists, animators—typically track 5–8% above national averages due to Disney and DreamWorks proximity, though below core LA rates. Healthcare positions at Adventist Health and USC Verdugo pay near national medians for RNs ($78,000–$88,000) and medical technologists, with minimal premium over comparable metro markets. Administrative and corporate support roles hired through the city's 17 ranked agencies generally align with national benchmarks, benefiting from LA market competition without downtown cost pressures.

### What types of roles do these Glendale recruiting agencies typically fill?

Glendale's 17 agencies reflect the city's dual economic engines: entertainment media and healthcare. Recruiters here regularly fill animation, post-production and studio operations roles tied to Disney and DreamWorks, alongside clinical positions from RNs to imaging technicians for Kaiser Permanente and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Light manufacturing and aerospace support roles also appear given the city's proximity to Burbank's aviation sector. Expect specialization: agencies typically focus either on creative-technical entertainment positions or licensed healthcare practitioners rather than spanning both sectors.

### What questions should I ask a recruiter before signing a contract?

Ask about their fee structure—contingency fees commonly range from 20 to 30 percent of first-year salary, while retained searches involve upfront payments. Clarify their replacement guarantee period if a hire fails within 90 days. Request their average time-to-fill for your specific role type and inquire about their candidate vetting process, including reference checks and skills assessments. For Glendale's entertainment and healthcare sectors, verify their existing relationships with talent pools in animation studios or medical facilities. Confirm who owns candidate relationships if the partnership ends.

### How do recruiting agencies in Glendale charge for placements?

Most Glendale agencies use contingency models, charging 15 to 25 percent of first-year salary when a candidate is hired. Healthcare and entertainment roles—dominant sectors given Disney and major medical centers—sometimes command higher fees due to specialized requirements. Retained search exists for executive placements, typically structured as partial payments throughout the engagement. Some agencies offer contract staffing with different rate structures, billing an hourly markup rather than placement fees. Volume hiring arrangements may include discounted rates. Direct fee discussions during initial consultations reveal whether an agency's pricing aligns with your budget and hiring volume.

### If I apply through a recruiter in Glendale, do I lose negotiating power on my offer?

No. Professional recruiters strengthen your position because they handle compensation discussions before you meet the employer, establishing market-rate expectations upfront. Agencies working Disney, Dreamworks or Providence Health roles in Glendale present candidates with salary bands already negotiated, and they're incentivized to push higher since their fee—commonly 20 to 30 percent of first-year salary on contingency—rises with your compensation. You retain full ability to negotiate title, equity, bonus structure and benefits directly. The recruiter simply ensures the base offer starts at a defensible market level rather than the employer's lowest acceptable number.

## Explore

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### Top industries in Glendale

- [Generalist](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/generalist) — 7 agencies
- [Healthcare](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/healthcare) — 6 agencies
- [Nursing](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/nursing) — 3 agencies
- [Finance](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/finance) — 3 agencies
- [Allied Health](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/allied-health) — 2 agencies
- [Hospitality](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/hospitality) — 2 agencies