101 local agencies ranked by performance and reviews
San Francisco anchors global tech innovation alongside major finance and professional services industries. The city attracts elite talent across tech, venture capital, and creative fields. Recruiters in San Francisco can help you fill tech, finance, VC and creative roles.
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.
The Spencer James Group is a premier recruiter dedicated exclusively to the insurance industry. We excel in connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations, specializing in roles within sales, service, and leadership in both Employee Benefits and Property & Casualty sectors. Our experienced team personally manages every phase of the recruitment process, ensuring precision and lasting success for both candidates and employers. With partnerships spanning major industry names like Symetra, Lincoln, Sun Life, and Anthem, our reputation for integrity and a tailored approach makes us the trusted choice for insurance recruitment needs.
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.
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.
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.
Redfish Technology is a premier IT and tech recruiting firm with over 20 years of experience building growth-mode technology companies with handpicked talent. Serving clients nationwide from locations including San Francisco, New York, Austin, Seattle, and beyond, Redfish specializes in placing professionals across a wide range of cutting-edge disciplines — including artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, DevOps, fintech, edtech, software engineering, product management, product design, IT sales, and IT marketing. The firm also recruits for private equity and venture capital-backed companies. Redfish handles every step of the hiring process, from sourcing and screening to reference checks and offer negotiation, providing each client with a dedicated point of contact for a personalized experience. Known for their deep technical knowledge, extensive candidate network, and strong industry reputation, Redfish Technology helps companies significantly reduce time to hire while accessing top-tier talent that other services can't reach.
80Twenty is an award-winning boutique staffing, recruiting, and executive search agency that specializes in marketing, sales, and creative positions with offices in New York City, San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles. We have specialized recruiting teams to assist you with finding and hiring candidates in marketing, sales, creative, operations, and administrative/support fields. We also have a best in class executive search recruiting team. We can help you hire on contract/freelance, temp-to-hire, or in full-time / direct hire roles. Give us a call today to fill your open position with a perfect match! Specialties: Marketing Staffing Sales Staffing Creative /Design Staffing Operations Staffing Administrative Staffing Executive Search
Harnham is a leading data recruitment agency in San Francisco, specialising in data science, analytics, and technology hiring. With over 15 years of global experience, we help Bay Area companies find top talent in data engineering, digital analytics, marketing insight, and credit risk. Recognised worldwide for excellence in data recruitment, Harnham partners with innovative businesses to deliver high-performing, data-driven teams across permanent, contract, and executive roles.
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.
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.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are a boutique recruiting firm exclusively focused on digital marketing talent. We connect top-tier professionals with agencies, brands, and AdTech companies driving growth and ROI across the digital landscape. Our recruiters bring firsthand industry experience, allowing us to go beyond resume matching to truly understand the nuances of growth marketing, performance media, and creative strategy roles. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list in both 2022 and 2023, we have built our reputation on deep relationships, sharp specialization, and a consultative approach that consistently delivers impactful hires.
ALOIS Healthcare provides top-quality patient care through comprehensive staffing solutions across the US, offering a full range of local and travel contracts as well as permanent placement positions. Guided by our core values--Everyone Matters, Performance Driven, Open, Honest & Direct, Transparent, Inclusive, and Doing the Right Thing--we are committed to fostering a culture of integrity and excellence. At the heart of our mission lies the belief that true strength arises from caring, a philosophy embodied by our name, ALOIS, meaning "Brave Warrior." More than just a staffing company, we are a data-driven organization that combines nationwide scale with local expertise to meet the evolving needs of both clients and healthcare professionals.
Monroe Personnel Service LLC and Temptime has set a standard for staffing excellence in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our clients enjoy unparalleled service, hand-picked candidates and a commitment to long-term partnership. As an industry leader, our employment agency has built a 35+ year reputation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our reputation is rooted in our integrity and the kind of personalized service only a boutique staffing firm can provide. Whether your growing company is need of the highest caliber of employees, or you are a busy San Francisco Bay Area firm in need of temporary help in a crunch, give us a call! Our staffing consultants are continuously meeting with the absolute top candidates from the San Francisco Bay Area.
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.
Headquartered in San Francisco, we are a boutique recruitment firm on a mission to modernize how companies and professionals connect. Our founder brings over 20 years of experience designing world-class human capital strategies for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, and our team brings that same depth to every search we conduct. We specialize in temporary, project-based, and direct hire placements across executive search, finance, accounting, engineering, information technology, construction, real estate, and nonprofit sectors. Unlike traditional placement agencies, we build real relationships with candidates, learning their career goals and matching them to environments where they can genuinely thrive on both sides of the equation.
We are a women-owned boutique recruiting firm specializing in administrative, people operations, and leadership support roles for dynamic organizations and the executives who lead them. Our placements include Executive Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, People Operations and HR professionals, Office Managers, Recruiters, Customer Success leads, and Virtual Support specialists, available on both a permanent and contract basis. Matching personalities, preferences, and skill sets is at the heart of everything we do, and we partner with legendary companies as well as those that aspire to be. We are proud to collaborate with CEOs and their leadership teams across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, helping them find the indispensable operational support that makes high-performing teams possible.
We are a premier recruiting and staffing firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across construction, energy, engineering, transportation, government, and technology sectors. Our innovative recruiter marketplace leverages technology to solve hiring challenges efficiently, enabling businesses to access web designers, engineers, attorneys, accountants, and other specialized talent with speed and precision. We focus on building lasting matches between organizations that value expertise and the high-caliber candidates who bring it, streamlining the entire recruitment process from search to placement.
BGSF is a company that specializes in providing tailored workforce solutions to clients in various industries, including property management and property maintenance. Its services at this location cater to the needs of commercial real estate companies, providing a range of skilled candidates to fill positions in engineering, administration, and other areas.
Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing Solutions (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire) for critical positions across North America. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model's success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus means a truly consultative approach for both clients and candidates within our areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Big Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX & Functional. We're also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American events and award series connecting 250K+ tech enthusiasts.
Certified Employment Group started in San Francisco in 1963 as a family business. Our cornerstone mission was, and remains, to provide ethical, caring service to each of our clients and employees. These values mean using technology to create efficiencies for our clients, expand our service offerings and enhance the level of service we can provide. We match candidates and talent providing staffing solutions for direct hire search, short term, and temp-to-perm placements.
Certified provides superior, customized temporary placement and direct hire services to a wide range of industries. Our network of San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Valley offices have the ability to staff multiple job classifications including: Administrative, Accounting / Finance, Light Industrial, Clerical, Data Management, IT, Engineering, Paralegal, Distribution staff and executive searches. Whether you are a candidate looking for a great opportunity or an employer looking for talented staff, Certified is here to serve you with professional expertise and personal attention.
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.
The Help Company is a premiere placement and staffing agency founded by Claudia Kahn. We value our lasting relationships with clients and candidates and have nurtured both equally since 1982. We specialize in detailed searches for household and office staff such as executive assistants, personal assistants, estate managers, nannies, chefs, butlers, and housekeepers. With offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York, we have been cited by The Hollywood Reporter as the most exclusive and best agency in the business. Every search we conduct is confidential and tailored to the most discreet clientele in the country.
Kinetic Events Staffing provides conference staffing, brand ambassadors, promotional models, event staffing, and retail staff in New York City and selected US cities. Since 2006, we have been providing temporary staffing services at trade show booths, product launches, conventions, music festivals, street teams, and sporting events. As a full service staffing agency, we manage insurance, payroll, local labor law compliance, account managers, and onsite management for every project. We support staffing needs in wide variety of industries - healthcare, lifestyle brands, fitness, media, e gaming, sports teams, universities, government agencies, consumer technology, and more! Call or email us to discuss your temporary staffing needs.
Mondo is a niche IT, Tech, and Digital Marketing staffing agency. Mondo recruits and places high-end Tech & Digital Marketing experts in contract, contract-to-hire, freelance, and full-time positions. Our Chicago staffing office services companies with Tech and Digital Marketing hiring needs. Our Chicago location is also home to MondoX, our perm, full-time staffing center of excellence.