The Top 10 Generalist Recruiting Agencies in Honolulu, HI

Notable employers
Hawaiian AirlinesThe Queen's Health SystemsBank of HawaiiHawaiian Electric CompanyHilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Common job titles
  • · Administrative Assistant
  • · Customer Service Representative
  • · Human Resources Manager
  • · Operations Coordinator
  • · Marketing Specialist
Coverage on RecruiterRank
18vetted agencies
86,111Google reviews
4.5avg rating
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As the economic and commercial hub of the Pacific, Honolulu supports a diverse business environment spanning tourism and hospitality, healthcare, military contracting, financial services and technology sectors. The city's unique position as a bridge between mainland U.S. markets and Asia-Pacific economies creates consistent demand for versatile generalist professionals who can adapt across multiple business functions and industries. With a competitive talent market and a relatively small local workforce, organizations in Honolulu often face challenges finding qualified candidates who possess both the right skill sets and cultural fit for island-based operations. Partnering with an experienced recruiting agency that understands the nuances of Honolulu's business community can significantly streamline the hiring process and connect employers with top-tier generalist talent.

Here's our list of the top 10 generalist recruiters in Honolulu

1
4.8(907 reviews)

ALTRES Staffing is Hawaii's largest employment agency. We have been supporting our island community for more than 50 years. As a locally-owned company, we are uniquely positioned to serve the Hawaii job market. Every day we match qualified candidates with jobs at the state's leading companies on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii. Just one interview gives you access to hundreds of jobs you won't find anywhere else. Our service is FREE to job seekers--always has been, always will be.

2
4.8(37,454 reviews)

Spherion Rockford is on a mission to drive careers, grow businesses, and better the community. Based in Rockford Township, the goal of this locally owned and operated temp agency is to match the right candidate with the right employer. Our solutions focus on temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, direct-hire, and on-premise. We primarily serve the manufacturing & logistics, customer service, call center, administrative & clerical, hospitality, and non-clinical healthcare industries. This team has the expertise to find the most capable employee to match your needs and help job seekers take the next step in their careers. Backed by the world's largest talent company, Spherion leverages the power of local to help you thrive in the world of work.

3
4.6(3 reviews)

Hawaii's leading provider of executive recruitment, temporary staffing, and human resource consulting, we serve the state's largest employers as well as small boutique businesses across every major industry. Our executive search division leverages cutting-edge technology and an expansive local and national network to identify and secure senior-level talent, while our staffing division handles temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement needs with the same level of care. Our leadership team brings 25 years of business experience and 15 years focused specifically on executive search and HR consulting. We understand the unique dynamics of the Hawaii market and deliver state-of-the-art solutions to match.

4
4.5(4 reviews)

A locally owned and operated staffing and payroll company serving the Hawaiian Islands, we have spent more than 20 years connecting qualified job seekers with local businesses across Hilo, Honolulu, and Kona. Our team places workers across a broad range of industries including construction and contracting, medical and dental offices, administrative and accounting, hospitality, landscaping, security, delivery services, and skilled and unskilled labor. Beyond staffing, we provide comprehensive payroll processing and human resources support tailored to the needs of small businesses, giving employers on every island a single, trusted partner for workforce management.

5
4.5(28 reviews)

As a locally owned, award-winning, woman-owned staffing agency headquartered in downtown Honolulu, we have been serving Hawaii employers and job seekers since 2006. Our experienced recruiters specialize in placing talent across administrative, finance, HR, IT, marketing, customer service, legal, and executive roles — from receptionists to C-suite leaders. We bring deep knowledge of Hawaii's multicultural community and competitive job market, giving us a distinct advantage in making the right match. Our staffing solutions include temporary and contract placements, direct hire, and executive search, supporting companies of all sizes across the islands.

6

Since 1992, we have led executive search in Hawaii, building an unmatched depth of knowledge about the islands' business communities, organizational histories, and the intricate networks of relationships that shape leadership here. Our team of senior consultants brings decades of combined experience across industries including financial services, real estate, and healthcare -- and our proprietary candidate database, combined with world-class search technology, allows us to identify proven leaders from both local and global markets. We recruit with discretion and integrity, ensuring every engagement reflects the unique culture and values of each client organization. For organizations seeking transformative leadership in Hawaii, we remain the standard.

7

Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, we provide businesses with elite professional talent for permanent direct hire placements and sensitive executive search engagements on both contingency and retained bases. Our service offering extends beyond search to include interim and staff augmentation solutions for companies facing special projects, critical vacancies, or time-sensitive needs, as well as temporary and temp-to-hire arrangements for cyclical demands. We also offer consulting guidance across a broad range of business functions, including real estate, technology, marketing, accounting, sales, and business development. Our focused team delivers responsive, high-quality recruitment solutions tailored to the specific needs of each organization we serve.

9

Founded as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is to help people living with disabilities in Hawaii find independence through meaningful employment. We offer vocational training programs in web development, graphic design, help desk and customer service, secure document destruction, and custodial services, equipping participants with both technical skills and industry-recognized certifications. Our Work Based Learning program provides high school students with disabilities safe, supported exposure to real workplace environments where they develop soft skills and resume experience. We also support Social Security disability beneficiaries through the Ticket to Work program, helping participants achieve greater financial self-sufficiency while remaining connected to their communities.

10
4.5(20,224 reviews)

Elwood Staffing is a company based upon integrity. We understand that in order to establish successful relationships with clients and associates, we must establish successful and trusting relationships with our employees. We build trust among employees, clients, and associates by collectively sharing the same values and goals. As a company, we work hard to apply the Golden Rule to business by treating everyone--clients, associates, and employees--as we would want to be treated. This approach holds us accountable for our actions and identifies Elwood as a company that values people over everything else.

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