The Hire Company
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Chicago-Rooted. Placing Nationally. Since 1999.

Staffing Experts. Personalized Recruiting. Trusted Partners.

We connect high-growth companies with top-tier talent through a search process that's as personal and unique as every hire.

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How We Work

We Find the People
Who Make It Work

From permanent placements to temporary coverage, we bring a more personalized approach to recruiting.

Direct Hire Talent
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Full-cycle direct hire recruiting for permanent roles across administrative, HR, finance, legal, operations, and beyond. We focus on skills, culture fit, and long-term success — not just resumes.

Best for
Roles you can't afford to get wrong
Culture-first, long-term hires
Thoughtful growth — not rushed hiring
Temporary Talent
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Short-term, long-term, and project-based staffing for administrative, operational, and beyond. We handle payroll, onboarding, and logistics so you can stay focused.

Best for
Covering leaves, gaps, or unexpected turnover
Scaling teams for projects, busy seasons, or growth
Long-term contract roles and ongoing support
Temp-to-Hire Talent
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A flexible path to permanent hiring that allows both sides to assess fit before making a long-term commitment. Seamless transition.

Best for
Evaluating fit before making a permanent hire
Moving quickly while still being thoughtful
Creating a clear path to long-term employment for strong candidates
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Years placing professionals
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Years combined recruiting
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Successful direct hire &
temp placements made
Who We HIRE

We place contract, temporary, and direct-hire professionals across administrative, operations, finance, HR, customer service, and legal functions and beyond. The roles below are a snapshot, but we customize every search based on client needs and organizational structure.

Administrative &
Operations
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  • Administrative Assistant
  • Office Services Associate
  • Business Administrator
  • Executive Assistant
  • Chief of Staff
  • Office Manager
  • Office Coordinator
  • Event Coordinator
  • Event Manager
  • Facilities Coordinator
  • Receptionist
  • Front Office Administrator
  • Personal Assistant
  • UHNW Personal Assistant
  • Estate Manager
  • House Manager
  • Meetings Coordinator
  • Operations Coordinator
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Specialist
  • Studio Assistant
  • Workplace Experience Coordinator
  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Data Manager
Human
Resources
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  • Benefits Coordinator
  • Benefits Specialist
  • Benefits Analyst
  • Benefits Manager
  • Recruiting Coordinator
  • Recruiting Specialist
  • Recruiter
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • HR Assistant
  • HR Coordinator
  • HR Manager
  • HR Director
  • HRIS Data Analyst
  • HRBP
  • VP of HR
  • Head of People
  • Learning & Development Specialist
  • Payroll Coordinator
  • Payroll Manager
  • Contract Recruiter
Customer &
Client Service
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  • Client Services Associate
  • Client Services Specialist
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Customer Service Manager
  • Guest Satisfaction Coordinator
  • Patient Care Coordinator
Sales &
Marketing
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  • Key Account Manager
  • Business Development Associate
  • Development Assistant
  • Sales Manager
  • Sales Representative
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Associate
  • Director of Marketing
  • Communication Coordinator
Legal
Support
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  • Legal Administrator
  • Legal Assistant
  • Legal Secretary
  • Paralegal
  • Docket Clerk
  • Business Development
  • Office Manager
Finance &
Accounting
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  • Accounting Assistant
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Accounting Associate
  • Accounting Specialist
  • AP Coordinator
  • AP Specialist
  • Accounting Manager
  • Fund Accountant
  • Staff Accountant
  • Finance Associate
  • Investment Services Specialist
  • Finance Director
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A Look Inside

The People Behind
The Placement.

"Here's what we actually mean when we say relationship-first."

Molly Hoders, Director of Recruiting & Operations

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