24 Colorado Recruiting Firms and Staffing Agencies Finding the Right Fit

Written by Bailey Reiners
August 1, 2018Updated: February 6, 2023

The Front Range is home to one of the nation’s most ambitious, down-to-earth tech communities, but it spans a wide geographic range. As a result, it can be difficult to account for location, company and role when considering a career change. To ease the stress, we've broken down the top 24 recruiting firms and staffing agencies in Colorado for technology, marketing, sales, creative, finance and general staffing.

Top Recruiting Firms & Staffing Agencies in Colorado

  • Built In
  • Creative Alignments
  • BW Bacon
  • Expert Technical Staffing
  • Artisan Talent
  • Pinnacle Source
  • Onward Search
  • Bradsby Group
  • Agora Search Group
  • Front Range Staffing

 

Tech Recruiting & Staffing Agencies

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built in colorado

Recruiting Specialty: Technology

Location: Denver

What They Do: Yup, that’s us! Built In Colorado is an online community that connects local startups and tech companies with the city’s largest network of tech professionals. We use content and events to connect active and passive job seekers with companies looking for elite talent.

Fast Fact: Each month, more than 81,000 statewide techies — including software developers, data scientists, marketers, sales pros and more — start their job search on Built In Colorado.

 

 

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creative alignments

Recruiting Specialty: Technology

Location: Denver & Boulder

What They Do: Creative Alignments is a premium tech recruiting company that works with Crocs, Halo Top Creamery and RX Bar. With two of its four offices in Denver and Boulder, Creative Alignments developed a ‘special affinity for Colorado's entrepreneurial Front Range.’

Fast Fact: Their CBO (Chief Barking Officer), Rory Shell, is said to earn his keep by warning the team of the daily mail intruder.

 

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prodigy resources

Recruiting Specialty: Technology

Location: Belcaro, Denver

What They Do: At Prodigy Resources, “there’s no BS, sugar coating or doctoring resumes.” This boutique recruiting firm builds relationships with candidates and clients in the UX/UI, DevOps, big data, full-stack and mobile fields.

Fast Fact: Named a Top 250 Private Company by Colorado Biz.

 

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bw bacon

Recruiting Specialty: Technology

Location: North & South, Denver

What They Do: BW Bacon is a technical recruiting agency that utilizes agile recruitment techniques to place tech professionals from across the nation with top Colorado companies. Their Bacon Broadcast Blog helps locals and new residents learn about Colorado’s best restaurants and the ‘Bigger, Bolder and Even More Bad Ass Brands in Denver and Colorado.’

Fast Fact: They partner with First Descent, a Denver-based nonprofit that provides free, life-changing outdoor adventure programs designed to empower young adults living with cancer.

 

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j. kent staffing

Recruiting Specialty: Technology

Location: Southeast, Denver

What They Do: Established in 1979, J. Kent Staffing is a woman-owned full-service recruiting agency in Denver. To provide the highest quality services for clients and candidates, the company requires staff to participate in continuing education that is monitored by the American Association of Staffing.

Fast Fact: One of their niche industries is federal, state and city government staffing.

 

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expect technical staffing

Recruiting Specialty: Technology

Location: Downtown, Denver

What They Do: Chris Specht founded Expect Technical Staffing in 2013 after gaining experience at Fortune 500 companies like IBM and Oracle as well as some smaller businesses. Their team specializes in recruiting technical talent at all levels, including software engineers, web developers and UX/UI professionals.

Fast Fact: Expert Technical produces a video blog with tips and tricks on technical recruiting.

 

Recruiting Technology 

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loxo

Recruiting Specialty: Technology

Location: North, Denver

What They Do: Unlike the recruiting firms on this list, Loxo AI is a combination of the world’s first sourcing assistant and an Applicant Tracking System. This proprietary technology automatically sources the top 10 percent of applicants in any industry.

Fast Fact: Loxo Connect is an additional program that collects candidates’ personal contact information.

 

Marketing Recruiting & Staffing Agencies

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artisan talent

Recruiting Speciality: Marketing

Location: Steps from Coors Field

What They Do: With offices nationwide, Artisan Talent's Denver office knows that job possibilities are ‘truly elevated in the Mile High City.’ Artisan is in the business of networking and connecting humans to build passionate teams of creative marketing talent.

Fast Fact: Artisan has been recognized for excellence by Inc., Forbes, Entrepreneur and more.

 

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wolf creative company

Recruiting Speciality: Marketing

Location: Denver

What They Do: Serena Wolf founded Wolf Creative Company in the guest room of her 1000 square foot LA apartment in 2004. Wolf and her team are passionate about pushing people beyond their current situations, helping candidates every step of the way, even negotiating on their behalf.

Fast Fact: Each of their markets is distinguished on their website by a local music video. I-70 by Rapidgrass reps their Denver/Boulder branch.

 

Sales Recruiting & Staffing Agencies

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pinnacle source

Recruiting Speciality: Sales

Location: Jefferson Park, Denver

What They Do: Pinnacle Source works specifically with Colorado-based technology firms in SaaS, enterprise software/hardware and consulting services. The company has been a staple among the Front Range tech community since 1986 and continues to evolve with one of the nation’s fastest growing tech hubs.

Fast Fact: Companies trust Pinnacle Source for all of their sales management hiring needs, including IBM, Hewlett-Packard, StarsTek, Cisco and Oracle (a client since 2004!).

 

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management recruiters of colorado springs

Recruiting Speciality: Sales

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

What They Do: Management Recruiters is a three-man team located in Colorado Springs. A branch of the larger MRINetwork recruitment organization, this local boutique firm specializes in sales and marketing along with the electric, gas and renewable energy fields.

Fast Fact: They have a series of Assistance and Advice Articles to help job seekers impress and build relationships with recruiters.

 

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the leyden group

Recruiting Speciality: Sales

Location: University Hills, Denver

What They Do: The Leyden Group was founded by Terry Leyden in 2003. The family-owned company bills itself as the best source for the ‘top 20% of sales, leadership and pre-sales talent in Denver and Nationwide.’

Fast Fact: The Leyden Group was named a Top Staffing Agency by the Denver Business Journal from 2014-18.

 

Creative Recruiting & Staffing Agencies

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onward search

Recruiting Speciality: Creative

Location: Speer, Denver

What They Do: Founded in 2007, Onward Search helps source candidates for roles in motion video, design, art direction and studio production. They’ve helped over 7,000 candidates and 2,000 clients find their perfect matches for temporary and permanent opportunities.

Fast Fact: They’ve created a 2018 salary guide for over 80 different digital, creative and marketing professionals.

 

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creative circle

Recruiting Speciality: Creative

Location: Downtown, Denver

What They Do: Creative Circle considers the whole package when reviewing and interviewing candidates. They also offer a 401(k) plan to freelance employees in addition to a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan and Dental, Vision, and Term Life Packages to all candidates enrolling within 30 days of hire.

Fast Fact: Creative Circle was ranked among the 2018 Largest Marketing/Creative Staffing Firms in the US by Staffing Industry Analysts.

 

Finance Recruiting & Staffing Agencies

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bradsby group

Recruiting Speciality: Finance

Location: Downtown, Denver

What They Do: Bradsby Group is one of the top recruiting agencies in Denver with a specialty in finance staffing. With 46 states requiring 150 hours of education for CPA certification, it’s more crucial than ever to partner with industry experts to find the best talent in a timely manner.

Fast Fact: Their office has a breathtaking view of downtown Denver and the Rockies to the West.

 

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trimble & associates recruiting

Recruiting Speciality: Finance

Location: Greenwood Village, CO

What They Do: Owners Tom and Rhonda Trimble, members of the Colorado Society of CPAs with previous experience at a Big Four firm, established Trimble & Associates Recruiting in 1998. Their experience and credibility has established Trimble Associates as the go-to resource for finding public accounting, corporate accounting and tax and corporate finance talent in Arapahoe County.

Fast Fact: The owners’ daughters Tara and Tessa received degrees from Baylor University and followed in their parents’ footsteps, joining the family business in 2013 and 2014.

 

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navigator recruiting

Recruiting Speciality: Finance

Location: Congress Park, Denver

What They Do: After 15 years of executive search experience, Scott Bacher founded Navigator Recruiting in 2011. The company is a unique hybrid of industry experts in financial recruiting and executive search that boasts ‘a national reach with a local focus.’

Fast Fact: The company serves towns big and small across Colorado, including Grand Junction, Durango, Pueblo and the Front Range.

 

Executive Search Recruiting & Staffing Agencies

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agora search group

Recruiting Speciality: Executive Search

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

What They Do: Agora Search Group services a wide variety of recruiting needs from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits and church ministry leadership. This boutique executive search firm is driven to help organizations fulfill their missions and have an impact on the livelihood of employers and job seekers.

Fast Fact: Some of their top clients include EA Sports, Food for Hungry and numerous church organizations.

 

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add staff

Recruiting Speciality: Executive Search

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

What They Do: ADD STAFF was founded in 1984 as an admin and accounting staffing firm, focusing on markets in Southern Colorado. They have since expanded their industry reach with two more branches — TECH STAFF and HEALTH STAFF.

Fast Fact: Awarded Business of the Year of the Southeast Region of Colorado by the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry.

 

General Recruiting & Staffing Agencies

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goldstone partners

Recruiting Speciality: General Staffing

Location: Downtown, Denver

What They Do: Who run the world? Goldstone Partners! This team of eight women was founded by Kimberly Lucas in 2007 during the Great Recession. Goldstone Partners focuses on scaling early-stage and high-growth companies in Colorado.

Fast Fact: They offer transition coaching to help talented individuals excel in their career.

 

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front range staffing

Recruiting Speciality: General Staffing

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

What They Do: Front Range Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that specializes in entry to mid-level positions for a wide range of industries and employment types. The technology at Front Range Staffing is compatible with multiple Virtual Memory Systems (VMS) and customizable time-tracking systems.

Fast Fact: They service communities statewide in Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs.

 

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job store staffing

Recruiting Speciality: General Staffing

Location: Denver, Aurora, Boulder, Broomfield & Colorado Springs

What They Do: With four locations statewide, Job Store Staffing is a staple among Colorado recruiting efforts. JSS is the second company on this list that is both woman-owned and managed by a team of eight women.

Fast Fact: Job Store Staffing earned the 2018 Best of Staffing for Client Satisfaction award by Inavero.

 

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turning the corner llc

Recruiting Speciality: General Staffing

Location: Boulder & Denver

What They Do: Turning The Corner LLC offers services in career coaching, resume writing, interviewing skills and strength assessments. Founder Kendra Prosper is so passionate about helping people find their dream jobs she wrote a book and is an inspirational speaker on the topic. She’s spoken at Google, TedX and Boulder Startup Week.

Fast Fact: Turning the Corner was awarded fifth Fastest Growing Private Companies – Flight V by the Denver Business Journal.

 

B Certified Recruiting & Staffing Agencies

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pause i/o

Recruiting Speciality: General Staffing

Location: Boulder, CO

What They Do: Pause I/O is the only B Certified HR consulting and recruiting agency in the state of Colorado. The small and passionate team creates a ‘pause between the input and the output’ — allowing clients to strategize, build relationships, innovate, engage in creative thinking and prioritize wellbeing.

Fast Fact: The company was named a 2018 “Best of the World” Honoree awarded to Global Leaders Creating the Future of Business by Certified B Corporation.

 

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