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Top Recruitment Agencies in New York

19 of 30 recruitment agencies ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.

Between them, the 30 recruitment agencies on this page cover executive search (9), IT and tech recruitment (6), information technology (6) and temporary staffing (6). They also list work in York, New York, London and Austin. 30 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.

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Q4 2026 edition

19 of 30 recruitment agencies ranked on evidence held on 12 October 2026: client reviews, vetting, awards and facts each business states on its own website, which we read and date. Nobody pays to be placed.

Positions are fixed for the quarter; the next edition is due in January 2027.

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3Search
Executive Search · Permanent Recruitment · Contract Recruitment · Also in Austin and London
3Search places people into the commercial teams that drive a company's growth, a group of functions it labels the "Revenue Engine".
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Why #1: Founded 2014 · professional accreditation · Founder-led, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
L&E Research
Medical · Creative · Partners · Also in Denver and Chicago
US recruiter of participants for market research, running focus group facilities and healthcare, consumer and legal studies
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Why #2: Founded 1984, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
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Ignite Sales Recruiting
Sales and Marketing Recruitment · Also in Los Angeles and Boston
Ignite Sales Recruiting is an executive search and recruitment firm focused entirely on sales.
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Why #3: In business 40+ years, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
CORE Staffing Services Inc.
Temporary Staffing · Also in United States of America
CORE Staffing Services Inc. is a recruitment and staffing firm serving employers in the New York metropolitan area.
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Why #4: Founded 1988, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
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Enterprise Search Associates
Information Technology · Partnership · Also in Kansas and Atlanta
Enterprise Search Associates LLC is a search and recruiting firm based in Ohio.
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Why #5: Founded 1990, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
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JER HR Group
Also in United States of America
JER HR Group is an HR consulting firm serving organisations in New York and across the United States.
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Why #6: In business 35+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
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Connor
Information Technology · Real Estate · Non Profit · Also in Birmingham and Austin
Connor is a consultancy that helps organisations improve performance through their people, with a focus on managing change.
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Why #7: In business 30+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
AC Lion
IT and Tech Recruitment · Executive Search · Information Technology · Also in San Francisco
AC Lion Group recruits digital, growth and technology talent, from mid-level managers up to the C-suite.
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Why #8: Founded 1997, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
DBI Staffing
Information Technology · Legal Recruitment · Also in United States of America
DBI Staffing is a recruitment agency founded in 1999 that places candidates in permanent and contract roles, with many of its listed jobs in New York.
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Why #9: Founded 1999, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
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Keller Augusta
Construction and Property Recruitment · Also in Newbury and Dallas
Keller Augusta is a national search and advisory firm that focuses only on commercial real estate.
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Why #10 (shared): Founded 2001, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
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Kintec Recruitment Ltd
Construction and Property Recruitment · Executive Search · Temporary Staffing · Also in Manchester and London
Kintec Recruitment Ltd is an international recruitment company set up in 2001. It specialises in technical and engineering-related hiring, and lists offices on several continents.
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Why #10 (shared): Founded 2001, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
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A-List Associates, Inc.
Also in New York and York
A-List Associates, Inc. is a New York City staffing agency that places executive assistants and other office support staff.
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Why #10 (shared): In business 25+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
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Celebrities Concierge & Staffing Services
Also in United States and Miami
Celebrities Concierge & Staffing Services is a staffing and lifestyle management company with offices in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami.
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Why #10 (shared): In business 25+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
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Bespoke Careers
Sales and Marketing Recruitment · Executive Search · Permanent Recruitment · Also in Los Angeles and Manchester
Bespoke Careers recruits for the architecture and design sector, placing staff with practices, studios and product suppliers. Chief executive Lindsay Urquhart set it up in 2004.
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Why #14: Founded 2004, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
KAS Placement
Sales and Marketing Recruitment · Executive Search · Automotive · Also in United States of America
KAS Placement is a recruitment agency that concentrates on sales and marketing hiring. It works for employers who need staff and for candidates looking for their next role.
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Why #15: Founded 2005, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
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Corporate Synergies
Real Estate · Non Profit · Medical · Also in United States of America
Corporate Synergies is an employee benefits broker that works as an outside arm of an employer's HR team.
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Why #16: In business 20+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
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Best Choice Staffing
Temporary Staffing · Also in Manhattan and New York
Best Choice Staffing is a recruitment firm in New York City that was set up in 2009.
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Why #17: Founded 2009, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Apetan Consulting LLC
Also in United States of America
Apetan Consulting LLC recruits technical and healthcare staff for employers throughout the United States.
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Why #18: Founded 2012 · Team of 80+, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Interlink Recruitment
Executive Search · Legal Recruitment · Also in Manchester and London
Interlink Recruitment, which trades as Interlink Talent Solutions, is a specialist agency that recruits for the legal profession.
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Why #19: In business 10+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Also listed, not yet ranked. We hold nothing checkable on these yet that ranks them here: no client review, vetting, award, expert review, or fact stated on their own website (and on a place ranking, where they are based). They follow in order of their TrustList Score. How TrustList ranks · Get vetted, free
Averity
IT and Tech Recruitment · Engineering · Science · Also in New York and York
Averity recruits engineers for technology employers in New York City.
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Carterwill Search
IT and Tech Recruitment · Finance and Accounting Recruitment · Temporary Staffing · Also in United States of America
Carterwill Search is a recruitment firm that places professionals in legal, finance and accounting, and information technology roles.
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Gainor
IT and Tech Recruitment · Finance and Accounting Recruitment · American Staffing Association Member · Also in New York and York
Gainor is a staffing agency in New York City that places temporary and permanent staff.
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Glocap
IT and Tech Recruitment · Executive Search · Temporary Staffing · Also in United States of America
Glocap is an executive search and recruitment firm based in New York City.
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HumanEdge
American Staffing Association Member · Temporary Staffing · Contract Recruitment · Also in United States of America
US staffing agency placing temporary, contract and permanent staff across professional, finance, science, engineering, IT and creative roles
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Top Recruitment Agencies in New York

3Search

L&E Research

Ignite Sales Recruiting

CORE Staffing Services Inc.

Enterprise Search Associates

JER HR Group

Connor

AC Lion

DBI Staffing

Keller Augusta

Kintec Recruitment Ltd

A-List Associates, Inc.

Celebrities Concierge & Staffing Services

Bespoke Careers

KAS Placement

Corporate Synergies

Best Choice Staffing

Apetan Consulting LLC

Interlink Recruitment

Averity

Carterwill Search

Gainor

Glocap

HumanEdge

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