118 local agencies ranked by performance and reviews
San Diego combines major biotech and defense industries with tourism and quality of life. The Navy's Pacific fleet presence adds military employment. Recruiters in San Diego can help you fill biotech, defense, tech and healthcare 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.
Surf Search is a life sciences recruiting firm specializing in placing top talent across the biotech, healthcare, hospital, medical device, pharmaceutical, physician, and scientific industries. With a relationship-driven approach and a deep understanding of industry-specific recruiting challenges, Surf Search works with only a handful of clients at a time to ensure thorough, dedicated attention to every search. The firm partners with leading organizations — from major medical device companies to health systems and pharmaceutical innovators — to fill critical roles across the United States. What sets Surf Search apart is their all-in commitment to both clients and candidates, providing comprehensive support throughout the entire hiring process including interview preparation, scheduling, offer negotiation, relocation assistance, and new job onboarding. Built on deep, lasting relationships with HR leaders, recruiting partners, and hiring managers, Surf Search embraces tough recruiting roadblocks and delivers relentless results in the life sciences space.
Founded in 1979, The Energists is a specialist recruiting and executive search firm dedicated exclusively to the energy industry. With deep expertise spanning oil and gas, power and utilities, and renewable energy, the firm connects high-impact talent with leading organizations worldwide. What sets The Energists apart is their team — composed of former energy industry executives, technical experts, and functional professionals who bring firsthand sector knowledge to every search. Operating across major energy hubs from Houston and London to Abu Dhabi and Sydney, the firm serves a global client base that includes both established majors and emerging players. The Energists are also passionate about the forces shaping the future of energy, with a focus on Industry 4.0, the energy transition, and ESG strategy. For over four decades, they have been a trusted partner for companies seeking leadership talent that drives results.
Founded in 2002 by two career recruiters, CalTek Staffing is a premier manufacturing, technical, IT and engineering staffing and recruiting firm. Since its inception, CalTek has become the employment firm that a growing number of companies turn to for their hiring needs. CalTek has continued to grow and has now expanded its business operations from its headquarters in San Diego, throughout all of California and into Colorado, Georgia, Texas and Washington. CalTek has staffed positions with global companies such as Siemens, Parsons, and Illumina but also works with startups with 10+ employees.
Aldebaran Recruiting is a high performance recruiting and headhunting firm that specializes in Marketing, Advertising, Media, Public Relations, Sales, Business Development, and Operations. Our proprietary headhunting methodology is designed to get you unprecedented access into the passive talent pool. We'll partner with your team to get your company in front of the best candidates who would have never found you on their own. With a major focus on quality over quantity, we fill our client's open roles with 7 resumes on average. With a 95% success rate on our Priority searches, we are an invaluable asset in today's competitive market. We'll help you hire the best talent before your competition does!
We are a full-service national staffing firm with a database of verified candidates ready and available to work on-site or remote/hybrid. Permanent Direct Hire Temporary Assignments Long-Term Projects Consulting Temp-to-Hire We place candidates in the following functional areas: Accounting Administrative Executive Finance Human Resources Legal Marketing Operations Sales Technical We LISTEN to our clients and DELIVER the exact cultural technical fit. We produce TOP candidates FAST. We stand behind our work and go ABOVE AND BEYOND.
We specialize exclusively in travel healthcare staffing, connecting skilled nurses, allied health professionals, and therapists with opportunities across all fifty states nationwide. Since our founding in 2012, we have grown into an award-winning agency recognized as the number one rated employer for nursing satisfaction by MIT Sloan Management Review and named to Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies list for six consecutive years. Our commitment goes beyond placement—we provide day-one medical benefits, 24/7 support, dedicated housing assistance, and personalized recruiting relationships that treat every clinician as a valued partner. Based in San Diego and now part of the Medical Solutions family, we empower healthcare travelers to build the careers and lifestyles they deserve while delivering exceptional workforce solutions to hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide.
Since 2002, Direct Dental Staffing has successfully referred thousands of dental professionals to offices seeking permanent & temporary staff. In 2018, we launch DirectDental to give dental offices a greater reach to find more qualified dental assistants, hygienist and front office personnel. We offer a simple and affordable way to hire permanent and temporary staff. And an awesome way for Dental Professional to find work! Now offering 24/7 access and coverage across the US.
With over two decades of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful careers, we specialize in placing exceptional candidates across technology, finance, accounting, and life sciences. Founded in 2007, our award-winning team has grown into a community of more than 200 employees and consultants serving clients throughout the United States and London. We deliver precisely matched talent for direct-hire, contract, and executive search roles, partnering with innovative startups and established enterprises alike. Our approach is built on deep industry expertise, personalized service, and genuine commitment to finding work that elevates lives, making us a trusted extension of the teams we serve.
We specialize in technology and accounting/finance staffing solutions across California and beyond, delivering temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct hire placements that transform careers and strengthen businesses. Founded in 2005, our affiliate network spans 40+ metropolitan areas with over 200 specialized recruiters, offering national reach with local job market expertise. We remain the #1 highest-rated IT and Accounting staffing firm throughout California by client and candidate satisfaction, and have been recognized as a Top 10 Best Staffing Firm to Work For nationally from 2019 through 2022. Our proven recruiting method combines proprietary technology and human insight to accurately identify quality candidates who are ideal professional matches, whether you're a nimble startup or an established Fortune 500 organization.
We specialize in connecting finance and accounting professionals with opportunities across the United States, placing talent ranging from entry-level positions to C-suite executives. As part of Roth Staffing Companies, established in 1994, we operate from more than 100 locations in nearly every major metropolitan market throughout the nation, offering temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and executive search services. Our approach integrates personal connections with proprietary technology to create a tailored experience for every client and candidate, understanding that finance and accounting placement is never one-size-fits-all. We serve accounting firms and corporate finance departments across all industries, specializing in roles from accounts payable and bookkeepers to controllers, financial analysts, and CFOs. Our dedication to service excellence has earned us ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing awards and recognition as one of the largest staffing companies in the country.
Recognized as a leader in the legal staffing industry, we specialize in recruiting and placing legal secretaries, paralegals, attorneys, and legal support professionals across all practice areas at law firms and corporate legal departments nationwide. With offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Denver, Atlanta, Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Washington D.C., our dedicated legal recruiters provide temporary, temp-to-hire, direct-hire, attorney search, litigation solutions, and project team staffing. We take a personalized approach to every engagement, understanding the unique layers of each client and candidate. As a values-driven firm guided by honesty, ethics, and integrity, we deliver legal talent that makes a meaningful difference.
Building Careers is a commercial real estate focused executive search solution serving Southern California and Phoenix. We are the only commercial real estate recruiting firm with boots on the ground in San Diego. We excel at matching growing companies with the right talent for positions at all levels throughout the entire company, from administration, accounting, finance, and acquisitions, to asset management, project/construction management and property management.
Specializing in international nurse and allied health recruitment, we connect experienced healthcare professionals from around the world with leading U.S. hospitals and health systems. As part of AMN Healthcare, we manage every step of the process for our candidates, including immigration and visa coordination, licensing, credentialing, relocation, onboarding, and clinical training. For our employer partners, we deliver long-term direct-hire solutions that address persistent nursing shortages. Our full-service model means international nurses arrive ready to contribute, backed by the support of the nation's largest healthcare staffing organization at every stage of their transition.
PrideStaff Asheville: Is a top Staffing & Employment Agency. We connect Asheville and surrounding area businesses with top-tier talent across various sectors. Need to hire? We specialize in administrative, clerical, light industrial, and skilled trades positions. We are equally committed to helping job seekers find the right career opportunities and jobs in Asheville, NC. Whether you are looking to hire employees or find a new job, our local recruiting team is here to help you succeed. Contact our Asheville staffing experts today!
Founded in 2012, Pioneer Healthcare was built on the belief that staffing is about creating relationships between clients, clinicians, patients, and our team. We are proud to be ranked Best Staffing Firm for 2 consecutive years. We are dedicated to ensuring that staffing is accessible to everyone, so no student or patient goes without the necessary services due to limited resources or caregivers. We prioritize "people over profit" and have built a strong reputation with a vast network of therapists as well as school districts to facilitate the perfect match with each clinician and client.
Preferred Healthcare Staffing specializes in, and exclusively staffs allied health professionals in per diem, travel, and permanent positions nationwide. We have a strong footprint in therapy, and also have a dedicated radiology and radiation oncology department. We've been in business since 1994, and have built a reputation for providing exceptional service and staffing outstanding clinicians. Joint Commission Certified, awarded ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing for both Talent and Client Satisfaction, and recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best Recruiting Firms".
VIA Technical, LLC is an award-winning, woman-owned technical recruitment firm, placing technical resources in Southern California since 2005. Our services include contract, contract-to hire, statement-of-work and direct hire placements. With a focus specifically on technology, we have worked with hundreds of companies and thousands of people over the years building world class technical teams and placing individuals in companies across the Country.
Astrya Global Medical Staffing is a Joint Commission Certified medical staffing agency based out of San Diego, California. We specialize in placing locum tenens, travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals in mental health and forensic settings nationwide. We offer personalized service, high-paying weekly contracts, and staff a full-service credentialing team for licensing and certification services. Plus, we have a state-of-the-art housing department to help you find your next dream location. We're always looking for talented professionals who want to make a difference in people's lives. So, what are you waiting for? Contact us today!
Scaling your team should not mean scaling your costs. Headquartered in San Diego, we connect U.S. businesses with rigorously vetted virtual assistants and remote professionals, helping companies save up to 70 percent on staffing while maintaining exceptional quality. Less than half a percent of applicants make it through our strict screening process, ensuring our clients meet only top-tier candidates skilled in sales, marketing, customer service, operations, and executive support. We serve industries ranging from solar and real estate to home care and technology, and our managed staffing model handles all HR, payroll, and performance management so you can focus entirely on growing your business. With 85 percent of our placements staying two years or longer, we deliver stability that lasts.
Aya Healthcare is the largest healthcare talent software and staffing company in the United States. Aya operates the world's largest digital staffing platform delivering every component of healthcare-focused labor services, including travel nursing and allied health, per diem, permanent staff hiring, interim leadership, locum tenens and non-clinical professionals. Aya's software suite, which includes vendor management, float pool technology, provider services and predictive analytics, provides hospital systems greater efficiencies and superior operating results. While technology drives efficiency and scale, Aya employees power the company to deliver unparalleled accountability and exceptional experiences for our clients and clinicians.
Specializing in connecting top technology professionals with innovative companies nationwide, we deliver contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements across software development, cybersecurity, DevOps, data analytics, UX/UI design, and IT leadership roles. Our recruiters combine deep local market expertise with national reach, building lasting relationships grounded in honesty, ethics, and integrity. As part of the Roth Staffing Companies family and winners of Best of Staffing awards for both client and talent satisfaction, we integrate personal touch with proprietary technology to create remarkable hiring experiences for every candidate and employer we serve.
Most staffing agencies count money. Expert Staffing West counts how many great people we get to help. The money comes if you love what you do. For over 20 years we have been working in recruiting and staffing. We have worked to develop and provide cutting edge solutions to finding top talent that is 'in' the market as opposed to 'on' the market while still making it affordable. Our clients trust us because we make sure we understand their needs and their industry. Today you must think out of the box to get the talent you need. Expert Staffing West is the resource you need to make it happen.
CareerStaff Unlimited is a nationwide healthcare workforce solutions and managed services provider with 30+ years of experience in the healthcare industry. We provide a nimble approach to helping healthcare facilities meet their workforce objectives for per diem, contract, travel, or permanent placement positions within the areas of allied, interim healthcare leadership, nursing, and pharmacy. As a healthcare staffing company with over 200 recruitment professionals and unparalleled customer service, our clinicians are connected to unique local and travel career opportunities nationwide that meet their lifestyle including top pay and benefits.
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.