14 local agencies ranked by performance and reviews
Santa Monica has emerged as LA's tech hub alongside entertainment and creative industries. The beach city attracts startups and established tech companies. Recruiters in Santa Monica can help you fill tech, entertainment, creative and startup roles.
Equiliem is a family-owned staffing and recruiting firm that has spent more than 30 years supporting the workforce behind North America's critical infrastructure. The firm organizes its recruiting around nine industries: Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Engineering, Government, Industrial Operations, Digital Infrastructure, Logistics & Supply Chain, and Professional & Corporate Services. Within those, recruiters cover specialties from nursing, nurse practitioners, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology and therapy to aerospace, semiconductor, medical device and EV manufacturing, oil and gas, nuclear, power generation and utilities, civil, electrical, mechanical and MEP engineering, defense and federal, state and local government, skilled trades, welding and HVAC, data center and structured cabling work, warehousing and transportation, and accounting, finance and HR. Equiliem offers temporary and contract staffing, permanent recruiting and executive search for leadership roles, and assesses each candidate's experience and technical skills against the role and work environment rather than the resume alone. Where a position requires a license or certification, the firm verifies it with the issuing authority before the candidate starts. Alongside recruiting, Equiliem provides HR services including consulting, direct sourcing, independent contractor compliance, managed services and payroll.
We are a data-driven executive search and talent advisory firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in placing senior leadership for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Our evidence-based methodology, powered by proprietary software and PhD-credentialed assessors, has delivered over 4,000 completed searches with a 96% success rate and 98% executive retention. We fill permanent roles in an average of 85 days and deploy interim or fractional executives in under seven days across healthcare, business services, industrials, technology, financial services, and consumer sectors, backed by a comprehensive post-placement guarantee.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, we are an exclusively healthcare-focused recruiting firm offering direct hire, temporary staffing, temp-to-perm placements, and recruitment process outsourcing across all fifty states. Ranked in the top ten percent of search firms in the United States, we operate across seven dedicated practice areas and leverage an internal network of over 40,000 healthcare professionals. Sixty-four percent of our candidates come through off-market outreach and referrals, giving our clients access to exceptional talent they would not find elsewhere. From entry-level medical receptionists to executive-level directors and medical directors, we deliver consultative, partnership-driven recruitment solutions.
Born in Los Angeles in 2018, we are a boutique design staffing and recruiting agency with a clear mission: connect exceptional creative talent with purpose-driven brands that are making a real difference for people and the planet. We represent graphic designers, art directors, UX and UI designers, product designers, motion graphics specialists, creative directors, and design executives across brand marketing, digital, and leadership disciplines. Every candidate in our network has been personally vetted through an in-depth interview so that when we make an introduction, clients truly understand a designer's superpowers, creative process, and collaborative style. We offer both flexible freelance and temporary engagements as well as retained search for clients who want our full, focused attention.
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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.
The Huntsville team of Stanton Chase serves as trusted advisors to our valued clients, partnering with them in making their most important decisions - planning, recruiting, selecting, and retaining superior executive leadership talent. As a top 10 global executive search firm, our seasoned Directors bring an unparalleled depth of industry expertise and business acumen to deliver exceptional leadership solutions for our clients. These include executive search, interim leadership solutions, executive assessments and development, market resource planning, and succession planning.
Vitality Group is a leading executive search firm in Commercial Construction and Real Estate Development. 40+ years experience with over 5,000+ successful searches completed. Key strengths: - Strategic Partnerships: we build lasting relationships with clients and candidates - Industry Experts: expertise in Construction and Real Estate Development - Precise Analysis: thorough evaluation of the position and search criteria - Top Talent Access: Extensive network for top-tier candidates who are working now - Personal Touch: In-person meetings to ensure perfect fit. Trusted by America's best builders. We craft careers and success stories. Call us today to further discuss your hiring needs and our search process.
Founded in 1985, Robert Walters is a leading global recruitment agency operating across 30 countries globally. In New York, our specialist recruiters' partner with financial services firms, tech startups, and SMEs to find top talent across Accounting & Finance, Legal & Compliance, Risk, Operations, Sales & Marketing, HR, and Technology. With over 30 years' experience in the New York market, we've built long-standing relationships with hiring managers and executive talent across the city. We pride ourselves on matching the right people with the right companies. So, whether you're a jobseeker or employer, our dedicated team is here to understand your unique goals and aspirations, get in touch today.
At TalentCompass, we specialize in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions tailored to your organization's unique needs. Our professional and approachable team integrates seamlessly with your internal processes, offering end-to-end recruitment services that enhance efficiency and attract top-tier talent. Leveraging industry expertise and advanced technology, we streamline candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding, ensuring a positive experience for both clients and candidates. Partner with TalentCompass to navigate the complexities of talent acquisition and build a workforce that drives your business forward.
Based in Los Angeles, Cybernetic Search is trusted by talent to provide recruitment solutions and career advice to people who work in the technology industry across the USA. Part of the JCW Group, we've been operating in the technology market in the US for many years before branching out into Cybernetic in 2017 to provide a dedicated service to the technology sector. We fill roles across the following job markets: Cyber Security | AI & Machine Learning | Data | Blockchain | D/E/A/T
Since 1984, we have helped individuals navigating barriers to employment prepare for, find, and keep meaningful jobs across Southern California. Our free services include individualized case management, job-readiness training, resume writing, mock interviews, and transitional paid employment through our own social enterprises. With locations in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, we provide wraparound support including transportation assistance and professional attire. Having served over 90,000 clients, we are driven by our commitment to respect, empowerment, and equity, ensuring every person has the opportunity to build a stable career.
Recognized as the number one executive search firm within the beauty industry, we place the top ten percent of mid- to senior-level executives with leading beauty and wellness companies in Los Angeles and across the country. Founded in 2006 by Frances Mazur, who has recruited for 25 Fortune 100 companies, our firm combines unrivaled industry access with a proprietary Candidate Pre-Valuation process and face-to-face interviews to ensure only the strongest candidates reach our clients. We place both full-time direct-hire talent and project consultants, giving beauty companies flexible options whether they need permanent leadership or specialized expertise for a defined engagement.
Scores come from Google, Clutch and Yelp reviews — never from paid placements, and never set by the agencies themselves. Where an agency appears on more than one platform, the ratings combine in proportion to the reviews behind each. 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)) * Cv— total reviews across all offices and sourcesm— prior weight (20)R— the agency's weighted average scoreC— the platform-wide meanSo 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.
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