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What is the Client Experience?

Hamilton-Ryker of Birmingham prides itself on our ability to quickly provide qualified professionals at very reasonable hourly rates and/or Direct Placement Fees.

We are committed to finding the best candidates in the job through an extensive interview and screening process. For every 50-100 candidates that we interview and screen, our clients only see the top 2-3 candidates.  This enables our clients to speak with the best of the best and make their hiring decision with a minimum of interviews and effort on their part.

We are in the business of helping our clients:

• Reduce their number of staffing vendors by recruiting top-quality candidates for all of their short-term, long-term, and permanent staffing needs . . . regardless of the skill set
• Save valuable time by pre-screening 100% of their candidates by interviewing, verifying references, skill testing, drug screening, and background checking
• Reduce employee attrition and new-employee learning curves

Why should I use Hamilton-Ryker of Birmingham?

Hamilton-Ryker of Birmingham understands the necessary flexibility that our clients require to succeed in today’s changing business landscape. The Hamilton-Ryker Company has built a nationally recognized reputation as a leader in the provision of Human Resources, Management and Consulting Services. With over 20 years of combined experience, our administrators have cultivated a strong presence in area marketplaces and beyond, attracting qualified labor to meet your individual needs.

Since the individuals we provide are Hamilton-Ryker employees, you no longer need to worry about the hidden overhead and administrative costs in the following areas:

• Advertising/Recruiting Expenses
• Pension/Insurance Benefits
• Unemployment Benefits
• Training Time
• Accounting Expenses
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Payroll Taxes
• Workers' Comp

What industries and skill sets are covered?

Like all great staffing companies, Hamilton-Ryker of Birmingham selects our candidates from a variety of resources. Both our unique recruiting tools and extensive partnerships allow us to more effectively and efficiently utilize the job boards. Also, with over 20 years of recruiting experience, our in-house database and personal "network" of candidates allow us to respond quickly with the right candidates for our clients.

Our goal at Hamilton-Ryker of Birmingham is to be as flexible as possible with our terms to our partners while providing them with the best possible candidates for their business, regardless of the skill set.  Below is a list of the various skill sets that we have successfully recruited recently:

IT positions:

• Java Developer
• .Net/C# Developer
• PowerBuilder Developer
• SQL DBA
• Oracle DBA
• UNIX Administrator
• IT Security/Information Security Analyst
• Helpdesk Support Technician
• Desktop Support Technician
• PC Technician
• Network Administrator
• Network Engineer
• QA Tester
• SAP Developer
• Web Content Converter

Non-IT positions:

• Inside B2B Sales
• Outside B2B Sales
• Receptionist
• Administrative Assistant
• Executive Assistant
• Purchasing Rep.
• Project Manager
• Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, etc.)
• AutoCAD Drafter
• MRI/CT Technician
• HVAC Technician
• Accountant

With needs beyond the Birmingham area, can Hamilton-Ryker still help me?

The Hamilton-Ryker Company is one of the Southeast’s largest privately held staffing and recruitment firms with 20+ locations in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Washington D.C. We are a complete human resources consulting and management company providing staffing and related functions in the commercial, professional and information technology sectors.

Hamilton-Ryker of Birmingham’s trained professionals have experience recruiting hard-to-find technical and non-technical candidates throughout the country and have cultivated a nationwide network of strategic relationships with other prominent organizations that share our standards and commitment to success.

What types of placement options does Hamilton-Ryker offer?

• Temporary  – Whether business demands more labor during a “spike” or an employee is out on temporary leave, we will provide a qualified person with minimal learning curve who can step in and help out until the need no longer exists.
  
  
• Contract – This option is ideal for our partners when there is a long-term need for a particular skill set, but here is not current justification and/or funding for a permanent hire.

• Permanent/direct hires – When a full-time position is open and has been difficult to fill, we have the resources available to place the right candidate ready to contribute to your success. 
  
  
• Temp-to-perm/contract-to-hire – Scenarios often arise when a temp or contractor is initially required and then grows into a need for a permanent position. When approval for a full-time employee is finally granted, we have the qualified candidate for the job.