# Recruiting Agencies in Staten Island, NY

Staten Island serves as one of New York City's five boroughs with healthcare systems and port-related employment. The borough offers more affordable NYC living. Recruiters in Staten Island can help you fill healthcare, port operations and professional services roles.

## At a glance

- **5** agencies serve this market

## Top 5 ranked agencies

| # | Agency | Rating (reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [RN Staffing Solutions - Companion & Home Care NYC](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/rn-staffing-solutions-companion-home-care-nyc) | 4.8 (56) |
| 2 | [Kanekta](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/kanekta) | 4.6 (6) |
| 3 | [Expedient Staffing Solutions](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/expedient-staffing-solutions) | 4.4 (3) |
| 4 | [1199 Employment Center](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/1199-employment-center) | 4.0 (5) |
| 5 | [AW Jamaica](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/aw-jamaica) | 3.8 (112) |

## How These Rankings Work

Scores come from **Google Reviews** via the Google Places API — never from paid placements, and never set by the agencies themselves. 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)) * C
```

- `v` — total reviews across all offices
- `m` — prior weight (**20**)
- `R` — the agency's weighted average score
- `C` — the platform-wide mean

So 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.

Multi-office agencies get a single weighted score across locations. Every listing is human-reviewed before publication. Scores refresh hourly. [Read the full methodology →](https://recruiterrank.co/methodology)

## FAQ

### How do Staten Island salary ranges for the most-recruited roles compare to national averages?

Staten Island salaries typically track 5 to 15 percent below Manhattan for comparable roles, though the gap narrows in healthcare where demand remains strong. Registered nurses earn close to metro-area averages given acute shortages, while administrative and logistics positions reflecting the borough's port economy tend toward the lower end of regional bands. Cost of living remains meaningfully below other boroughs, making real purchasing power more competitive than nominal figures suggest. Agencies with national clients often benchmark to broader New York metro ranges rather than borough-specific data.

### What types of roles do these Staten Island recruiting agencies typically fill?

Staten Island agencies concentrate heavily on healthcare placements, including registered nurses, home health aides and medical support staff serving the borough's hospital systems and home care networks. You'll also find recruiters specializing in logistics and warehouse operations tied to Port Newark container activity. Administrative, customer service and light industrial roles round out the typical placement mix. The healthcare focus is particularly pronounced, reflecting both Staten Island's aging population and its role as a residential borough with significant medical infrastructure serving local communities.

### How can I tell if a recruiting agency in Staten Island is reputable?

Start by verifying state and federal compliance credentials, particularly for healthcare placements which dominate Staten Island's market. Check whether the agency maintains active relationships with major employers in the borough's hospital systems and port operations sectors. Review client testimonials that describe specific placement outcomes rather than generic praise. Confirm the agency specializes in your industry—healthcare staffing firms operate differently than those focused on logistics or administrative roles. Ask for concrete metrics: average time-to-fill, candidate retention rates at 90 days and one-year marks.

### What's the difference between contingency and retained search?

Contingency firms earn a fee only when you hire their candidate, typically 15 to 25 percent of first-year salary. You work with multiple agencies simultaneously, and they compete to fill your role quickly. Retained search involves an exclusive contract with one firm, paid in installments regardless of outcome. The recruiter conducts a dedicated search over weeks or months, common for executive roles or specialized positions in healthcare and technical fields. Staten Island employers use contingency for high-volume nursing and warehouse positions, while retained search suits director-level healthcare administration roles.

### If I apply through a recruiter in Staten Island, do I lose negotiating power on my offer?

No. Reputable recruiters strengthen your position by coaching you on market rates, surfacing compensation data from recent placements and advising on benefits packages specific to Staten Island healthcare systems and logistics employers. Agencies absorb their own fees—commonly 20 to 30 percent of first-year salary on contingency—so employers budget separately for recruitment costs. Your recruiter has financial incentive to negotiate the highest possible offer since their fee scales with your salary. The risk lies only in choosing an agency that lacks relationships with hiring managers or current market intelligence in your field.

## Explore

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- [New York, NY](https://recruiterrank.co/city/new-york-ny) — 237 agencies
- [Brooklyn, NY](https://recruiterrank.co/city/brooklyn-ny) — 56 agencies
- [Rochester, NY](https://recruiterrank.co/city/rochester-ny) — 50 agencies
- [Buffalo, NY](https://recruiterrank.co/city/buffalo-ny) — 43 agencies
- [Albany, NY](https://recruiterrank.co/city/albany-ny) — 23 agencies

### Top industries in Staten Island

- [Healthcare](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/healthcare) — 2 agencies
- [Nursing](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/nursing) — 2 agencies
- [Finance](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/finance) — 2 agencies
- [IT](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/it) — 2 agencies
- [Hospitality](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/hospitality) — 1 agencies
- [E-commerce](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/e-commerce) — 1 agencies