18 local agencies ranked by performance and reviews
Portland anchors Maine's economy with healthcare systems, professional services, and a vibrant food and creative scene. Tourism and maritime industries add diversity. Recruiters in Portland can help you fill healthcare, hospitality and creative industry roles.
Bemana is the nation's premier recruiting and headhunting firm dedicated exclusively to the equipment, power, and industrial sectors. Serving the companies that supply, service, and operate the critical equipment powering the country, Bemana fills a wide range of management, sales, engineering, and technical positions nationwide. Their specialized practice areas include heavy equipment, power generation, renewable energy, data centers, HVAC, electrical and utilities, manufacturing, infrastructure, overhead crane and rigging, and property and facilities management. With deep industry knowledge and an extensive network of professionals, Bemana has successfully placed thousands of top-tier candidates for clients ranging from major national brands to growing regional firms. Known for their reliability, consistent communication, and ability to tackle hard-to-fill roles, Bemana partners closely with employers' internal teams to deliver high-quality talent solutions. Their niche expertise makes them a trusted resource in industries where specialized skills are essential.
Advastar is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm headquartered in Kansas City with nationwide capabilities, focused on the engineering, construction, energy, and industrial sectors. Recognized as GE Energy's #1 rated staffing partner, Advastar delivers tailored workforce solutions through contract staffing, contract-to-hire, and direct placement services. Their practice areas span construction, engineering, energy, HVAC, equipment, property management, skilled trades, solar, and manufacturing — along with specialized owner's representation and owner's engineering services that provide expert oversight for large capital projects from planning through completion. Advastar helps companies rapidly scale their workforce for both ongoing hiring needs and peak-demand projects, sourcing everyone from certified tradespeople and technicians to engineers and executives. Known for their deep industry networks, responsive service, and seamless hiring process, Advastar serves as a trusted partner for organizations looking to build high-performing teams across America's critical infrastructure industries.
Venture Talent Solutions is a recruitment firm, with 20 years' experience. Our primary focus is filling sales, marketing and Executive positions. We have experience in industrial automation, robotics, engineering, operations, quality and manufacturing positions. We keep abreast of new and emerging technologies and enjoy supporting both established and start-up operations.
Recruitment marketing, career exploration videos, and employer storytelling are the tools we use to help organizations attract the right talent before candidates even apply. We combine proven research strategies with compelling video production to build authentic employer brands that resonate with job seekers in ways that traditional job postings simply cannot. From uncovering what makes your workplace unique to distributing that story through the right channels, we guide employers through every step of the process. Our work has helped clients across manufacturing, healthcare, corrections, and more fill hard-to-staff roles by showing candidates why they want to work there.
Based in Portland, Maine, we are a staffing group committed to empowering the people of our community by matching them with meaningful work. We specialize in placing administrative professionals, accounting and finance staff, home health care workers, and general labor including flaggers and job site safety personnel. Our team conducts personal interviews and skill assessments for every candidate, ensuring each placement is a genuine fit for both the client and the worker. Our values of integrity, respect, hard work, and second chances reflect our belief that everyone deserves a real opportunity to build a better life through employment.
At ProSearch, we're one of Maine's top recruitment agencies. As one of Maine's premier employment agencies, our job is to connect great people with great opportunities, and vice versa. From Maine's flagship employers to it's quirkiest start-ups, we have our hands in all kinds of projects and jobs in Maine - from temp jobs, to IT contract jobs to even a few you won't have heard of until connecting with us! And thanks to our deep connections as a Maine staffing agency, we also have access to opportunities that aren't publicly posted to any job board. We take pride in understanding the needs and cultures of our clients and the skills and career aspirations of our candidates so that we can make the perfect match the first time, every time.
Since 1961, we have been Maine's trusted staffing leader, connecting businesses with top talent and job seekers with meaningful work across eight convenient locations in Springvale, Biddeford, Portland, Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, and Presque Isle. As a locally owned and operated company, we provide temporary, temp-to-hire, and permanent placement services spanning administrative, office, manufacturing, warehouse, light industrial, IT, biotech, accounting, finance, and skilled trades. Our associates benefit from skills training, career assessments, and professional development opportunities. Backed by the global Manpower network spanning over 70 countries, we combine deep local market knowledge with worldwide resources to deliver innovative workforce solutions for employers throughout Maine.
Maine's most trusted recruiting agency since 1987. We provide services including direct hire, temporary and temporary-to-hire staffing, executive recruitment and HR consulting to the following verticals and more: - Accounting - Administrative - Banking & Credit Union - Financial - General Professional - Higher Education - Insurance - Legal - Medical administration - Mortgage - Nonprofit
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.
We are HW Staffing Our mission is to "Connect Great People with Great Companies". Collectively we are revolutionizing the way staffing services support both the employee and the client. HW Staffing jobs encompass meaningful work and a sense of purpose with career development and a welcoming community. Our jobs inspire and reward independence. Our organizational culture of teamwork and inclusivity support our spirit and commitment to helping people. Together we can help people find meaningful work - we're just getting started #wearehwstaffing
RedCap Staffing is a leading provider of temporary and permanent workforce solutions, specializing in connecting reliable, skilled talent with businesses across a wide range of industries, including construction, warehousing, hospitality, and general labor. With a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction, RedCap Staffing offers flexible staffing services tailored to meet the unique needs of each employer. Backed by a dedicated team of industry professionals and a growing network of offices nationwide, RedCap Staffing is focused on helping companies thrive by delivering dependable labor solutions and building lasting partnerships.
Since our beginnings in Manchester, NH in 2010, Complete Labor and Staffing's main points of focus have been finding employment for our temporary employees and finding the best suited employees for our valued clients, while also upholding our core value: Building and maintaining strong relationships while providing the best service possible for both our valued clients and temporary employees.
Based in Portland, Maine, we provide temporary and direct-hire staffing solutions to employers across a range of industries in the greater Portland area. Our name reflects our core belief that great working relationships start with alignment -- matching the right candidate to the right role. We take the time to understand both the employer's culture and the job seeker's goals, ensuring placements that last. Whether you need short-term temp support or are looking to grow your permanent team, we offer flexible staffing options designed to meet your business where it is.
Top Prospect Group is a Tri-State staffing firm that specializes in placing Information Technology and Creative/Marketing professionals in contract, contract to hire and direct-hire positions. We leverage decades of our experience and market insight to provide a more thorough and consistent recruitment process. As a leader in the local market place, we build successful relationships through a more personal approach. It's what makes us different: We care! Motivated by a partnership philosophy, our goal is to build these successful alliances, which result in accurate job and prospect representations and therefore successful placements. Your search stops here!