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Best Recruiting Agencies in Lakewood, CO

13 local agencies ranked by performance and reviews

Lakewood hosts a major federal government center and healthcare facilities west of Denver. Retail and professional services complement government employment. Recruiters in Lakewood can help you fill federal government, healthcare and professional services roles.

Agencies considered13ranked by Bayesian-adjusted score
Reviews behind ranking637avg 49 per agency
Rankings last refreshedrecently 
How we rankRead our methodology→Bayesian adjustment, m=20

Top 4 Lakewood, CO Agencies

1
Express Healthcare Staffing
4.8(320 reviews)

Express Employment Professionals is in the business of helping people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve in a variety of industries, including Light Industrial, Office Services, Skilled Trades, and Professional. Express offices are locally owned and operated with the support and stability of an international headquarters with more than four decades of experience. Entrepreneur named Express a Top Global Franchise in 2022 and has been ranked the #1 Staffing Franchise since 2012. Since our start in 1983, Express has put more than 10 million people to work in temporary and contract jobs.

2
AppleOne
4.7(34 reviews)

Founded in 1964 with the belief that everyone deserves to be heard and respected, we have spent over six decades connecting people with meaningful career opportunities. As a full-service staffing company and part of the ActOne Group, we provide temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and managed staffing solutions across administrative, customer service, financial, clerical, and call center roles. With more than 1,500 recruiters and talent advisors on staff, we treat every career seeker as a valued client and offer our services free of charge to job seekers. Our mission remains simple: to find, understand, and fulfill the needs of another.

3
Assistance On Call
4.7(46 reviews)

Established in 1983, we are Colorado's leading dental staffing firm with over four decades of experience connecting dental practices with highly qualified professionals. We place registered dental hygienists, dental assistants, expanded-duty dental assistants, and dental business assistants through temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent placements across the Denver metro area and beyond. Every candidate undergoes comprehensive screening including personal interviews, extensive reference checks, and thorough background investigations. Our dental professionals enjoy flexible scheduling, reliable biweekly pay via direct deposit, and full tax and workers compensation coverage. We are proud to be a trusted partner that dental offices have relied on for dependable staffing support year after year.

4
Saenz staffing Agency
4.6(17 reviews)

With 15 years of deep experience in Colorado construction, we specialize in connecting skilled tradespeople with commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional construction projects across the Front Range, including Denver, Lakewood, Longmont, Colorado Springs, and Northern Colorado. Our team provides direct hire, temporary, and temp-to-hire staffing solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements, and every worker we place undergoes background checks, drug testing, and safety training before arriving on site fully equipped with required safety gear. We carry workers compensation and liability insurance so our clients can focus on building, and we take the time to understand every employer's specific workforce needs before making a match.

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5
Amergis
4.6(16 reviews)

Since 1988, Amergis Healthcare Staffing has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

6
Activate Staffing
4.5(1 review)
7
Summit Recruiting Services
4.5(1 review)

Summit Recruiting is interested in more than just fulfilling a placement. We want to create long partnerships with the company and candidates alike. Our dedicated Account Managers understand what our partnering companies are looking for and what our applicants desire in a position. Understanding the wants and needs of both sides is what will ensure longevity with the placements we establish.

8
Labor Depot, LLC
4.5(24 reviews)

Getting everyone to work is our ultimate goal, and we pursue it by connecting businesses with dependable day labor and temporary staffing solutions across Colorado and Tennessee. Operating from offices in Denver and Colorado Springs, we specialize in light industrial and construction short-term labor, supplying qualified skilled and unskilled workers for construction, landscaping, catering, warehouse production, post-construction cleanup, CDL driving, and much more. We can have workers on-site in less than 24 hours, making us the right partner for big projects, staff shortages, special events, or any time you need extra hands. We believe that building long-lasting relationships with both our customers and our workers requires treating everyone with the same respect and dignity, and we are committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

9
ATA Service
4.2(2 reviews)

Since 1994, we have been an innovative force in recruiting and staffing for professional, technical, IT, administrative, clerical, and industrial roles across the nation. As a Hispanic, Vietnam-Era Veteran-Owned Small Business, we bring a unique perspective and a commitment to diverse hiring to every client engagement. Our tenured recruiters have placed more than 5,000 personnel across hundreds of labor categories in more than 30 states, offering temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and large-scale project staffing. Legal staffing is a particular area of strength, covering legal secretaries, paralegals, and attorneys for law firms and corporate legal departments.

10
Creative Group
4.1(33 reviews)

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm with over 345 locations. Our recruiters connect companies with great candidates, and job seekers to new opportunities both remote and on-site. Robert Half staffing experts know their practice groups and specializations. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement staffing. We provide skilled talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Our local knowledge and sector experience helps us to match the right candidate to our clients hiring needs. Our Riverside office is a virtual office without a physical location. Call us today or visit us online and find out how we can hel...

11
Labor Finders
4.0(70 reviews)

As a leader in staffing, and CELEBRATING OUR "50"th year helping businesses with their staffing needs, our Saraland office has the knowledge and experience to take on any of your staffing or employment needs. We are conveniently located in Saraland, AL, 410 Sarland Blvd South, Suites C & D; and servicing your surrounding area in day labor, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire blue collar staffing needs. We are available 24-7. Offices are locally-owned franchises operated by knowledgeable, friendly and caring people in your community. In addition to helping businesses with their staffing needs, we assist hard-working people to gain temporary employment. This provides additional experience that often leads to longer working relationships.

12
Blueprint Skilled Services
4.0(73 reviews)

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, we specialize in construction staffing solutions across the Front Range, Wyoming, and Nebraska. With nearly 75 years of combined experience in the commercial construction industry, our team provides temporary staffing, on-demand talent, and direct hire placements for commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional projects. We are committed to delivering safe, competent, and well-equipped skilled tradesmen and laborers who become an asset to every project. Built on principles of fairness, respect, honesty, and integrity, we create opportunities for success in the construction industry for employers and workers alike.

13
Amada Staffing and Personnel

Staffing done right means better care for clients. We staff shifts with Caregivers, QMAPs, CNAs, LPNs, RNs, PTs and PTAs, and we also have opportunities for Allied Health Professionals and Specialists. With both PRN and short-term contracts, we allow flexibility on both the facility and medical professional side. We maintain a 24/7 support line, so there will always be someone who answers in the event a facility is in need after regular business hours, or to restaff a shift if a medical professional needs to call off. Our team of resolute account managers are dedicated to providing the best service possible.

Other cities in CO

  • Denver, CO120
  • Colorado Springs, CO40
  • Greenwood Village, CO19
  • Westminster, CO17
  • Aurora, CO15

Top industries in Lakewood

  • Construction4
  • Healthcare3
  • Industrial3
  • Legal2
  • IT2
  • Administrative2

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Lakewood, CO recruiters

How do Lakewood salary ranges for the most-recruited roles compare to national averages?+
Lakewood salaries track closely with Denver metro rates, typically running 5-8% below coastal tech hubs but above the Mountain West regional average. Healthcare roles—driven by the Federal Center and St. Anthony Hospital employment—often match or exceed national medians, particularly for registered nurses and imaging technicians. Administrative and light industrial positions align with Colorado Front Range norms. The cost-of-living adjustment versus national averages remains favorable, with housing costs approximately 15% lower than Denver proper while salaries hold steady at metro levels.
What types of roles do these Lakewood recruiting agencies typically fill?+
Lakewood's recruiting landscape reflects the city's economic anchors in healthcare and federal contracting. Agencies here concentrate heavily on nursing, allied health and medical administrative positions serving the Denver West area's hospital systems and outpatient facilities. You'll also find strong representation in government contracting roles—clearance-required positions in IT, engineering and administrative support for the Federal Center. Light industrial, warehouse and general staffing round out the market, driven by Lakewood's position along the I-70 and C-470 corridors. Permanent, temp-to-perm and contract placements are all common.
What questions should I ask a recruiter before signing a contract?+
Ask about fee structure—contingency runs 20-25% of first-year salary while retained search commands 30-35%. Clarify guarantee periods for replacements, typically 30 to 90 days. Demand specifics on their sourcing methods, candidate vetting process and average time-to-fill for your role type. Request client references in your industry and understand exclusivity terms. For Lakewood's strong healthcare and government contractor market, verify the recruiter's clearance processing experience and clinical credentialing capabilities. Confirm who owns candidate relationships if the placement doesn't work out.
How do recruiting agencies in Lakewood charge for placements?+
Most Lakewood agencies use contingency pricing, charging 15 to 25 percent of first-year salary when a candidate accepts an offer. Healthcare and federal contractor recruiters in the area often work on lower margins—closer to 15 to 18 percent—because volume is higher and roles turn over more predictably. Retained search exists but remains rare except for senior healthcare administration positions. Temporary and contract placements bill as markup over hourly pay, typically adding 40 to 65 percent to cover payroll taxes, insurance and agency margin.
How long does a typical search take from kickoff to hire?+
Most healthcare and administrative searches in Lakewood close within 30 to 45 days from signed agreement to accepted offer. Clinical roles requiring specialized credentials—particularly nursing specialties or allied health positions serving the federal medical facilities—often extend to 60 days due to licensing verification and clearance requirements. Light industrial and general staffing placements through temp-to-hire arrangements typically fill within two weeks. Executive searches and niche technical roles can stretch beyond 90 days when candidate pools are limited or when multiple stakeholder interviews are required.