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Best Recruiting Agencies in Madison, WI

31 local agencies ranked by performance and reviews

Madison combines state government with UW-Madison's research driving a thriving biotech and tech sector. Healthcare and education round out the capital city's economy. Recruiters in Madison can help you fill biotech, tech, education and government roles.

Top 3 Madison, WI Agencies

1
180 Engineering
4.8(107 reviews)

180 Engineering is a specialized engineering and IT recruiting firm founded in 2008 by Joe Coletta, a former Motorola Vice President. Headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, the company is exclusively focused on identifying and placing top engineering and technical talent across the United States. 180 Engineering offers direct-hire, contract, and contract-to-hire staffing solutions, serving industries ranging from manufacturing and healthcare to financial services and technology. Their team of experienced recruiters brings deep technical knowledge spanning disciplines including mechanical, electrical, software, and quality engineering. Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms and awarded ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing for both client and candidate satisfaction, 180 Engineering has placed over 1,000 candidates since its founding. The company's name reflects its commitment to taking a fundamentally different approach to technical recruitment — one built on integrity, resilience, and a thorough understanding of both candidate capabilities and client culture.

2
Carex Consulting Group
4.9(106 reviews)

As career matchmakers headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, we connect employers with exceptional talent across the country through contract, permanent, and executive search placements. We specialize in healthtech, information technology, scientific and engineering, human resources, insurance, and startup and biotech sectors. As a WBENC-certified women-owned business, we prioritize understanding each client's unique culture before introducing candidates, ensuring the right fit every time. Our philosophy of transparency and honest pricing has earned us recognition on the Inc. 5000 Midwest list and as a Madison Best Places to Work. We believe great recruiting starts with genuine relationships built on care and authenticity.

3
Spherion
4.9(376 reviews)

Spherion Rockford is on a mission to drive careers, grow businesses, and better the community. Based in Rockford Township, the goal of this locally owned and operated temp agency is to match the right candidate with the right employer. Our solutions focus on temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, direct-hire, and on-premise. We primarily serve the manufacturing & logistics, customer service, call center, administrative & clerical, hospitality, and non-clinical healthcare industries. This team has the expertise to find the most capable employee to match your needs and help job seekers take the next step in their careers. Backed by the world's largest talent company, Spherion leverages the power of local to help you thrive in the world of work.

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Celerity Staffing Solutions
4.8(326 reviews)

With over 30 years of experience connecting Wisconsin job seekers with premier employers, we are a 100% locally owned staffing agency deeply rooted in our communities across eight locations including Madison, Sun Prairie, Watertown, Janesville, Oshkosh, Shawano, Beaver Dam, and West Bend. We specialize in placing outstanding candidates in manufacturing, production, distribution, light industrial, administrative, customer service, accounting, call center, and insurance roles through temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire arrangements. Our success is built on four core pillars—Think Local, Respect All, Nurture Ability, and Inspire Innovation—ensuring we match the right people with the right opportunities while offering comprehensive benefits and personalized career guidance to every associate we serve.

5
Food Staffing Services
4.8(25 reviews)

If you are looking for a job, you've come to the right place, apply today so that we can help you find the perfect job for you. -Food Staffing Services wants to learn about your business and how can we assist you to fill your open positions. Our qualify staff is waiting for an opportunity.

6
QPS Employment Group
4.8(122 reviews)

Get your foot in the door with premier companies in the Kansas City area with one job application! Work with our experienced recruitment professionals who will help find the right job for you. Our team of recruiters and call center representatives are always there to answer your employment questions and lead you to your right career path. QPS Employment Group serves a wide variety of clients throughout multiple industries such as industrial, technical, professional and office staffing. Apply online today or stop by our location for more information!

7
Express Healthcare Staffing
4.7(223 reviews)

Express Employment Professionals is in the business of helping people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve in a variety of industries, including Light Industrial, Office Services, Skilled Trades, and Professional. Express offices are locally owned and operated with the support and stability of an international headquarters with more than four decades of experience. Entrepreneur named Express a Top Global Franchise in 2022 and has been ranked the #1 Staffing Franchise since 2012. Since our start in 1983, Express has put more than 10 million people to work in temporary and contract jobs.

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Aston Carter
4.7(14 reviews)

We deliver specialized corporate talent solutions with over 28 years of staffing and recruiting experience , connecting businesses with professionals in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions . Our recruiters focus on specific skill sets and industries, developing deep expertise that enables us to identify candidates who align with both technical requirements and organizational culture. With more than 200 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific , we provide localized solutions while serving many of the Fortune 500 . We serve key industries including financial services, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation , offering flexible staffing options from short-term contracts to permanent placements. As a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing 10-year Diamond Award winner for both client and talent service , we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach and commitment to understanding the unique workforce challenges facing today's organizations.

9
Hiring & Staff Services
4.7(23 reviews)

Since 1996, we have provided the Madison, Wisconsin area with reliable temporary, temp-to-hire, and career placement staffing services built on integrity, commitment, and quality. Our thorough screening process includes background checks, reference verification, skills assessments, multiple interviews, and personality evaluations to ensure every candidate meets the highest standards. We pride ourselves on responsiveness and flexibility, working within our clients' timelines and budgets while keeping our services free for job seekers. Our mission extends beyond placements—we are dedicated to making a positive community impact by helping individuals discover and develop their diverse talents.

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The QTI Group
4.6(304 reviews)

With over six decades of experience serving Wisconsin businesses, we specialize in industrial and administrative staffing, executive and board of directors search, and comprehensive HR and compensation consulting. Our team operates from multiple locations across Wisconsin—including Madison, Milwaukee, Beaver Dam, and Baraboo—connecting organizations with talent that drives success from entry-level positions to C-suite executives. What sets us apart is our people-first philosophy and deep commitment to understanding both the technical requirements and cultural dynamics of every placement. From manufacturing and warehouse environments to biotech facilities and professional offices, we deliver flexible staffing solutions and strategic HR partnerships that help organizations reach their full potential through people.

11
Recruiting Solutions Network LLC
4.6(4 reviews)

Permanent Placement Employment Firm that helps companies and candidates in the Commercial Construction, Architectural, Engineering Industries in Wisconsin and Arizona. We work with Premier Companies and Rising Star & Experienced, Talented Candidates find their Dream Job. Whether you need Talent Now to grow your company or are looking for a position that will propel your future we can help you achieve your Goals! We are here to serve and build long term relationships as a Trusted Advisor. Call us today! 920-830-8950.

12
Connect Search LLC
4.5(9 reviews)

We are a boutique staffing firm founded by a group of partners who are recruiters at heart, dedicated to making meaningful connections between employers and talented professionals. With offices in Chicago, Itasca, Madison, and Milwaukee, our team brings deep networks across information technology, finance and accounting, administrative, construction, healthcare, and executive search. Whether our clients need contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placements, we take a consultative approach to understand each organization's culture and requirements, then deliver tailored staffing solutions with speed and efficiency. We take pride in building mutually beneficial relationships by getting to know both our clients and candidates, ensuring we uncover the right career fit every time.

13
KFI Staffing
4.5(1 review)

We help manufacturers across the country fill large volumes of general labor and light industrial roles with a model built differently from traditional staffing firms. When local talent pools run dry, we source workers from around the country and provide housing and transportation to and from work for the first year of employment. This approach brings fresh workforce supply to facilities in food production, distribution, automotive, and manufacturing environments -- driving retention rates that run three times lower in turnover cost than the national average. The result is a more stable, productive workforce and fewer disruptions for our clients.

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Drake & Company Staffing Solutions (Drake & Company of Madison, Inc.)
4.4(37 reviews)

Since 1978, we have been a locally owned and operated staffing firm serving the Madison, Wisconsin area. Recognized as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise, we specialize in placing administrative, legal, accounting, and general office personnel through temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire arrangements. Our approach goes beyond matching skills alone — we consider personality and work environment fit to ensure lasting placements. We handle all advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, screening, and reference checks at no cost to candidates, and employers pay nothing unless they hire. With two fully equipped offices in Dane County, we remain a trusted community staffing resource.

15
ABR Employment Services
4.4(43 reviews)

The Wausau area has a number of large manufacturers that produce everything from electric motors, wood, and paper products, to scissors, windows, doors, home manufacturing, and ventilation equipment. We hire skilled industrial positions at top companies in these fields, as well as in areas of healthcare, manufacturing, finance, CNC welding, metal products, insurance, education, and food service. Whether you're looking for staffing services, recruitment support, or would like the help of an ABR job search partner, we're here for you.

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Actalent
4.4(17 reviews)

Ranked number one in both engineering and life sciences staffing in the United States, we are a global leader in specialized talent solutions and technical services. As an Allegis Group company with over 40 years of experience, we connect nearly 30,000 consultants with more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans product and manufacturing engineering, systems and software, construction management, life sciences, clinical research, and healthcare. With over 2,000 specialized recruiters worldwide, we deliver the technical talent and services that drive innovation across aerospace, defense, transportation, and beyond.

17
Employbridge
4.3(177 reviews)

Our locally owned and operated staffing agency knows choosing the right person for a position is difficult when looking for productivity and instant results. We take time to understand potential job seekers by doing integrity screening and thorough interviews, helping us recruit the right people. Our employment agency is focused on filling open positions quickly with qualified applicants. We pride ourselves on our open door policy and availability to our applicants and employers. Stop by our office today for great job opportunities, career counseling and many other staffing services.

18
CFS
4.3(17 reviews)

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, CFS (Creative Financial Staffing) has over 30 years of experience connecting top talent with leading employers. Now rebranded as CFS, we're an industry-leading employee-owned staffing firm specializing in accounting, finance, technology, and HR. We provide temporary and permanent staffing solutions across diverse industries, matching the right people with the right opportunities.

19
Beacon Hill
4.2(13 reviews)

Beacon Hill serves the greater Columbia area and clients nationwide, with our BH Technologies(r) division located at 8840 Stanford Blvd, Suite 3500, Columbia, MD 21045, our team specializes in comprehensive technology solutions. Our expert team is capable of providing a wide range of sophisticated services tailored to meet the unique needs of both job seekers and clients. At Beacon Hill, we focus on delivering comprehensive workforce solutions and consulting services, including staff augmentation, direct hire and contract-to-hire options. Partner with us to find the right talent and effectively address your staffing needs.

20
Aerotek
3.5(97 reviews)

Aerotek in Newport News, is part of a unified recruiting network of over 250 offices across North America. We specialize in building relationships and connecting great people to great employers. Our people-focused approach connects quality talent with meaningful work and continuous opportunities. With deep expertise in the manufacturing, logistics and construction industries, we partner with 13,000 clients and more than 200,000 light industrial and skilled trades contract employees every year.

21
Cents Services, Inc
22
Clock'd

Purpose-built for the restaurant, bar, and hotel industries, we combine dedicated human recruiters with an all-in-one hiring platform to help hospitality businesses find the right people fast. Our recruiters are industry professionals who understand the pace and culture of food and beverage and hotel operations, and they are focused on matching you with candidates who actually fit your environment. From executive chefs and general managers to front-of-house staff, we handle the full hiring process. We also offer custom career portals and an applicant tracking system designed specifically for the busy small business owner.

23
Dieck Executive Search

Since 1984, our retained executive search firm has partnered with organizations across Wisconsin and the U.S. to uncover world-class talent that isn't actively looking. Led by seasoned consultants with deep market knowledge, we specialize in succession planning, executive assessment, and compensation consulting alongside our search practice. Our clients range from private mid-market firms to Fortune 500 companies, and we've built a reputation for identifying high-impact leaders in sectors including medical devices, paper and packaging, and manufacturing. Every search is conducted with discretion, rigor, and a genuine commitment to long-term fit for both client and candidate.

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Staffing Hospitality, LLC RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS
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The Connect Employment Agency
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