New York City staffing

Staffing agency for New York City employers

Ascension Staffing recruits for companies across the five boroughs and the greater New York area. We’re based in Fort Lauderdale and recruit nationwide, so a New York search gets the same hands-on attention as one down the street.

Local hiring context

Hiring in a fast, crowded market

New York City is one of the largest and most competitive labor markets in the country. Good candidates often field several offers at the same time, and the best ones rarely stay on the market for long. A slow or vague hiring process is usually where employers lose people.

Commute matters more here than almost anywhere. A role that looks perfect on paper can fall apart if it means two train transfers or a trip across a bridge at 5 a.m. We ask candidates early about the boroughs and commutes that actually work for them, so you don’t spend interview time on people who won’t accept.

New York City also requires employers to include a good-faith pay range on job postings. We talk through compensation with you up front so the range you post is one that attracts the people you want.

Industries we cover

Specialty depth for New York employers

Our three specialty sectors all have a real presence in the New York area.

Environmental Services & Waste

Commercial waste in the city is collected by private carters, often overnight on dense, tightly timed routes, and the industry has been adjusting to new city rules.

  • CDL drivers and helpers
  • Route supervisors and dispatchers
  • Commercial account sales
  • Safety and compliance roles

Life Sciences

The New York metro, including nearby New Jersey, is home to hospitals, research institutions, and pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

  • Lab technicians and research associates
  • Clinical research coordinators
  • Quality and regulatory roles
  • Commercial and sales teams

Technology

Finance, media, advertising, and startups all compete for technical people in New York.

  • Software engineers
  • IT support and infrastructure
  • Data and analytics
  • Product and project managers

And every other role

New York employers also come to us for administrative, executive assistant, finance and accounting, sales, operations, and leadership roles. If you need someone, we’ll recruit for it.

How we work with employers

How it works

Recruiting New York talent from Fort Lauderdale

We don’t need an office in Manhattan to recruit for you. Here’s how a New York search works:

  • Kickoff call. We learn the role, the team, the schedule, the location, and the pay range by phone or video.
  • Local sourcing. For on-site roles we focus on candidates who already live in or commute to the area, or who are actively relocating.
  • Screening. We interview candidates by phone and video before you see them, including a frank conversation about commute and pay.
  • Your interviews. We coordinate in-person or virtual interviews on your schedule and keep candidates warm between rounds.
  • Offer and start. We help close the offer and follow up after the start date.

For hybrid or remote roles, we can widen the search beyond New York while keeping your time-zone and in-office requirements in mind. You choose temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, or direct hire.

For job seekers

Looking for work in New York?

Our help is always free for job seekers. Tell us your experience, the kind of role you want, and which boroughs or commutes work for you. We’ll reach out when we have something that fits, and we’ll be straight with you about the pay and schedule.

Job seeker guide

Hiring in New York City?

Tell us about the role and where your team works, and we’ll get started. Email info@ascensionstaffed.com or use the contact form.

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