# Harbor Recruitment

> Harbor Recruitment is a staffing and recruiting agency headquartered in San Francisco, CA that places direct hire, contract and contract-to-hire talent across ten practice areas in the United States and Canada. The service is free for job seekers; employers pay a success fee.

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## Key facts

- Founded: 2011
- Head office: 345 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104, United States · +1 (530) 423-3091 · hello@harborrecruitment.com · Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM PT
- Offices: San Francisco (HQ), Austin, New York, Toronto, Vancouver
- Engagement models: Direct Hire; Contract & Temporary Staffing; Contract-to-Hire; Executive Search; High-Volume Workforce Programs; RPO & Payroll Services
- Practice areas: Technology & IT; Finance & Accounting; Healthcare; Engineering & Manufacturing; Sales & Marketing; Administrative & Office Support; Legal; Skilled Trades & Industrial; Creative & Digital; Human Resources
- Employer shortlist window: 3–5 business days for most roles
- Replacement guarantee on direct hires: 90 days
- Candidates: Our service is 100% free for job seekers — no fees, ever. We will never ask you for payment, gift cards, banking details, or to cash a check.
- Harbor Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer.

## Services (for employers)

- [Direct Hire](https://harborrecruitment.com/services/direct-hire): Permanent employees, recruited and vetted for you — you pay only when your hire starts.
- [Contract & Temporary Staffing](https://harborrecruitment.com/services/contract-staffing): Skilled contractors on our payroll, on your team — one all-in hourly bill rate.
- [Contract-to-Hire](https://harborrecruitment.com/services/contract-to-hire): Try before you hire — evaluate on the job, convert when you're sure.
- [Executive Search](https://harborrecruitment.com/services/executive-search): Retained, confidential searches for the leaders who change your trajectory.
- [High-Volume Workforce Programs](https://harborrecruitment.com/services/high-volume): Ramp a facility or a season — dozens to hundreds of workers, one accountable partner.
- [RPO & Payroll Services](https://harborrecruitment.com/services/rpo-payroll): Your recruiting engine or your payroll of record — run by Harbor, branded as you.

## Practice areas

- [Technology & IT](https://harborrecruitment.com/specialties/technology-it): From help desk to principal engineer, we place the people who build and run your systems — on-site, hybrid, or fully remote. Typical roles: Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Data Engineer, IT Support Specialist, Product Manager, QA Analyst.
- [Finance & Accounting](https://harborrecruitment.com/specialties/finance-accounting): Close the books, model the future. We recruit finance talent from staff accountant to CFO for companies on both sides of the border. Typical roles: Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, Controller, Payroll Specialist, VP Finance, Bookkeeper.
- [Healthcare](https://harborrecruitment.com/specialties/healthcare): Non-clinical and administrative healthcare talent that keeps care running — revenue cycle, clinical operations, and health-tech support. Typical roles: Medical Billing Specialist, Clinical Project Coordinator, Patient Access Rep, Credentialing Specialist, Health Data Analyst.
- [Engineering & Manufacturing](https://harborrecruitment.com/specialties/engineering-manufacturing): Plant floors, design offices, and everything between. We staff the engineers who design products and the leaders who ship them. Typical roles: Mechanical Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Quality Engineer, Plant Supervisor, Process Engineer.
- [Sales & Marketing](https://harborrecruitment.com/specialties/sales-marketing): Revenue builders and brand growers — from SDRs to sales executives, demand-gen managers to marketing directors. Typical roles: Account Executive, Sales Development Rep, Marketing Manager, VP of Sales, Customer Success Manager.
- [Administrative & Office Support](https://harborrecruitment.com/specialties/administrative-office-support): The professionals who keep offices moving: executive support, office management, customer care, and operations coordination. Typical roles: Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Customer Support Lead, Operations Coordinator, Receptionist.
- [Legal](https://harborrecruitment.com/specialties/legal): Law-firm and in-house legal support — paralegals, legal assistants, contract managers, and compliance professionals. Typical roles: Corporate Paralegal, Litigation Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Contract Manager, Compliance Analyst.
- [Skilled Trades & Industrial](https://harborrecruitment.com/specialties/skilled-trades-industrial): Certified, safety-first tradespeople for plants, warehouses, and job sites — placed fast, with compliance handled. Typical roles: Maintenance Technician, Electrician, CNC Machinist, Forklift Operator, Warehouse Lead, Welder.
- [Creative & Digital](https://harborrecruitment.com/specialties/creative-digital): Designers, writers, and digital makers who ship real product — embedded in your team or on project engagements. Typical roles: UX/UI Designer, Graphic Designer, Content Strategist, Video Editor, Digital Producer.
- [Human Resources](https://harborrecruitment.com/specialties/human-resources): People-team talent for growing companies — recruiters, HR generalists, payroll and benefits specialists, and HR leaders. Typical roles: Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR Generalist, Benefits Administrator, HR Business Partner, People Operations Manager.

## Locations

- [San Francisco, CA (head office)](https://harborrecruitment.com/locations/san-francisco-ca): 345 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
- [Austin, TX](https://harborrecruitment.com/locations/austin-tx): Suite 410, 815 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
- [New York, NY](https://harborrecruitment.com/locations/new-york-ny): Floor 12, 260 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
- [Toronto, ON](https://harborrecruitment.com/locations/toronto-on): Suite 800, 120 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1T1
- [Vancouver, BC](https://harborrecruitment.com/locations/vancouver-bc): Suite 600, 1055 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3P3

## Open jobs

- [All open jobs](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs): 18 open roles as of 2026-11-06; every posting shows its pay range.
- [Remote jobs](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/remote) · [Direct hire jobs](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/direct-hire) · [Contract jobs](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/contract) · [Contract-to-hire jobs](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/contract-to-hire) · [Jobs in Canada](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/canada) · [Jobs in the United States](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/united-states)
- [Data Engineer — Remote — US](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/data-engineer-remote-us): Cascadia Health · Direct Hire · Remote · $125,000–$150,000 USD per year · posted 2026-10-08, open through 2026-12-07
- [Executive Assistant — New York, NY](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/executive-assistant-new-york): Bluepeak Financial · Direct Hire · On-site · $80,000–$95,000 USD per year · posted 2026-10-07, open through 2026-12-06
- [Senior Software Engineer — Austin, TX](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/senior-software-engineer-austin): Northwind Software · Direct Hire · Hybrid · $135,000–$165,000 USD per year · posted 2026-10-06, open through 2026-12-05
- [Maintenance Technician — Charlotte, NC](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/maintenance-technician-charlotte): TrueNorth Logistics · Contract · On-site · $28–$34 USD per hour · posted 2026-10-05, open through 2026-12-04
- [Financial Analyst — Toronto, ON](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/financial-analyst-toronto): Maplecore Foods · Direct Hire · Hybrid · $70,000–$85,000 CAD per year · posted 2026-10-04, open through 2026-12-03
- [Corporate Paralegal — Chicago, IL](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/corporate-paralegal-chicago): Beacon Ridge Legal · Direct Hire · Hybrid · $75,000–$90,000 USD per year · posted 2026-10-03, open through 2026-12-02
- [DevOps Engineer — Vancouver, BC](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/devops-engineer-vancouver): TrueNorth Logistics · Direct Hire · Hybrid · $120,000–$145,000 CAD per year · posted 2026-10-02, open through 2026-12-01
- [Manufacturing Project Engineer — Calgary, AB](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/manufacturing-project-engineer-calgary): Ironline Manufacturing · Direct Hire · On-site · $95,000–$115,000 CAD per year · posted 2026-10-01, open through 2026-11-30
- [Talent Acquisition Specialist — Remote — Canada](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/talent-acquisition-specialist-remote-canada): TrueNorth Logistics · Contract · Remote · $40–$50 CAD per hour · posted 2026-09-30, open through 2026-11-29
- [Medical Billing Specialist — Charlotte, NC](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/medical-billing-specialist-charlotte): Cascadia Health · Contract · On-site · $20–$24 USD per hour · posted 2026-09-29, open through 2026-11-28
- [Bilingual Customer Support Lead (English/French) — Montréal, QC](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/bilingual-customer-support-lead-montreal): Maplecore Foods · Direct Hire · Hybrid · $52,000–$60,000 CAD per year · posted 2026-09-28, open through 2026-11-27
- [IT Support Specialist — Denver, CO](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/it-support-specialist-denver): Bluepeak Financial · Contract-to-Hire · On-site · $24–$30 USD per hour · posted 2026-09-27, open through 2026-11-26
- [VP Finance — Chicago, IL](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/vp-finance-confidential-chicago): Confidential — PE-Backed Manufacturer · Direct Hire · On-site · $220,000–$260,000 USD per year · posted 2026-09-25, open through 2026-11-24
- [Clinical Project Coordinator — Boston, MA](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/clinical-project-coordinator-boston): Granite Bay Clinical Research · Contract-to-Hire · Hybrid · $38–$46 USD per hour · posted 2026-09-22, open through 2026-11-21
- [UX/UI Designer — Austin, TX](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/ux-ui-designer-austin): Driftline Creative · Contract · Hybrid · $55–$70 USD per hour · posted 2026-09-21, open through 2026-11-20
- [Senior Accountant — Atlanta, GA](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/senior-accountant-atlanta): Ironline Manufacturing · Direct Hire · Hybrid · $80,000–$95,000 USD per year · posted 2026-09-19, open through 2026-11-18
- [VP of Sales — New York, NY](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/vp-sales-new-york): Northwind Software · Direct Hire · Hybrid · $190,000–$230,000 USD per year · posted 2026-09-18, open through 2026-11-17
- [Mechanical Design Engineer — Seattle, WA](https://harborrecruitment.com/jobs/mechanical-design-engineer-seattle): Soundline Marine Systems · Direct Hire · On-site · $95,000–$115,000 USD per year · posted 2026-09-15, open through 2026-11-14

## Frequently asked questions

- **Do job seekers ever pay anything?** Never. Our service is 100% free for job seekers — no fees, no deductions, no exceptions. Employers pay us. If anyone claiming to represent Harbor Recruitment asks you for payment, gift cards, banking details, or to cash a check on their behalf, it is a scam: stop contact and report it to fraud@harborrecruitment.com so we can act on it.
- **How do I verify a recruiter really works at Harbor?** Three quick checks: real Harbor recruiters email only from the @harborrecruitment.com domain; you can call our main line at +1 (530) 423-3091 and ask to be connected to them by name; and we will never ask you for money or banking details at any point in the process. If any one of those checks fails, it isn't us — report it to fraud@harborrecruitment.com.
- **Am I a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor on contract assignments?** You're a W-2 employee of Harbor Recruitment (or the Canadian equivalent, with full source deductions) while on assignment. That means taxes are withheld from each paycheck, you're covered by workers' compensation and unemployment insurance, and you're paid weekly. We don't place workers as 1099 independent contractors for standard assignments.
- **Do contract roles include benefits?** Yes — eligible contractors can enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401(k) with matching in the US or RRSP matching in Canada. Eligibility timelines are shown with each assignment offer, and our team walks you through enrollment during onboarding.
- **Do you sponsor work visas?** Case-by-case, and always in partnership with the hiring employer — sponsorship is ultimately the employer's decision. Each posting on our site carries a work-authorization note so you know where you stand before you apply. If your situation is complex, tell your recruiter up front and we'll be straight with you about which roles are realistic.
- **How do fees work for employers?** Direct hire is success-based: you pay a percentage of first-year base salary (typically 20–30% in the North American market), invoiced only when your hire starts, and backed by our 90-day replacement guarantee. Executive search is retained, usually 25–35% of first-year compensation with an engagement fee. Contract staffing is one all-in hourly bill rate covering the contractor's pay, payroll taxes, workers' comp, and insurance. Contract-to-hire conversions use a declining fee schedule.
- **How fast can you share a shortlist?** For most professional roles, expect a shortlist of vetted candidates in 3–5 business days. Contract roles often move faster — sometimes within 48 hours. Executive searches run deeper on research and typically present a full slate within a few weeks. Your account manager commits to a date at kickoff and reports progress against it.
- **How does contract-to-hire conversion work?** Contract-to-hire (sometimes called temp-to-hire) starts with your contractor on Harbor's payroll. When you're ready to bring them on permanently — most clients decide within 3–6 months — you convert them to your payroll and pay a conversion fee that declines the longer the contract has run. After a threshold number of hours, many conversions are free. The exact schedule is in your agreement before anyone starts.
- **What is your replacement guarantee?** Every direct hire carries a 90-day replacement guarantee: if the hire leaves or doesn't work out within the first 90 days, we rerun the search at no additional fee. It's our standard term because we'd rather stand behind the match than argue about it.
- **Where do you operate?** We place talent in all 50 US states and every Canadian province, with offices in San Francisco (HQ), Austin, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver. Remote roles are part of the core business — postings are flagged Remote–US or Remote–Canada — and our contracts and payroll are compliant on both sides of the border.
- **What is Harbor Recruitment?** Harbor Recruitment is a staffing and recruiting agency headquartered in San Francisco that places direct hire, contract and contract-to-hire talent across ten practice areas in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2011, Harbor Recruitment offers six services: Direct Hire, Contract and Temporary Staffing, Contract-to-Hire, Executive Search, High-Volume Workforce Programs, and RPO and Payroll Services. The service is free for job seekers; employers pay a success fee only when their hire starts.
- **Where is Harbor Recruitment located?** Harbor Recruitment is headquartered at 345 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104, with branch offices in Austin, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver. The agency places talent in all 50 US states and every Canadian province, and remote roles are flagged Remote–US or Remote–Canada on every posting.
- **What industries and roles does Harbor Recruitment recruit for?** Harbor Recruitment recruits across ten practice areas: Technology & IT, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, Engineering & Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, Administrative & Office Support, Legal, Skilled Trades & Industrial, Creative & Digital, and Human Resources. Roles range from help desk to principal engineer, staff accountant to CFO, and certified tradespeople to HR leaders — on-site, hybrid, or fully remote.
- **How long does a direct hire search take with Harbor Recruitment?** For most professional roles, Harbor Recruitment presents a shortlist of vetted candidates within 3–5 business days of kickoff. Most direct-hire searches close within 3–6 weeks from kickoff. Your account manager commits to a shortlist date at kickoff and reports progress against it.
- **How do I know a job offer from Harbor Recruitment is real?** Three checks: real Harbor Recruitment recruiters email only from the @harborrecruitment.com domain; you can call the main line at +1 (530) 423-3091 and ask to be connected to the recruiter by name; and Harbor Recruitment will never ask you for payment, gift cards, banking details, or to cash a check. If any one of those checks fails, it isn't Harbor — report it to fraud@harborrecruitment.com.

## Guides and resources

- [2026 Salary Guide: What Top Roles Pay in the US & Canada](https://harborrecruitment.com/resources/2026-salary-guide-us-canada): Base pay ranges for 10 in-demand roles across the US and Canada, built from our placement data — plus how to read the numbers and three ways to negotiate from them. (Daniel Okafor, Founder & CEO; 2026-07-06)
- [How to Beat the ATS: Resume Tips That Actually Work in 2026](https://harborrecruitment.com/resources/beat-the-ats-resume-tips-2026): Most resumes get screened by software before a recruiter ever sees them. Here is how parsing and AI screening really work this year, plus the five fixes that get your resume through. (Marcus Reid, Head of Technology Recruiting; 2026-07-20)
- [How to Negotiate a Job Offer — Scripts Included](https://harborrecruitment.com/resources/negotiate-job-offer-scripts): The first number is rarely the final number. Here's where offers actually flex, the 24-hour move that opens the door, and three word-for-word scripts you can send tonight. (Émilie Tremblay, Director, Canada Operations; 2026-06-22)
- [W-2 vs 1099 vs Corp-to-Corp: Contract Work, Explained](https://harborrecruitment.com/resources/w2-1099-corp-to-corp-contract-work-explained): The label on your contract offer changes your taxes, your benefits, and your take-home pay. Here is a plain guide to the three ways US and Canadian contractors get paid, plus four questions to ask before you sign. (Sarah Nguyen, VP Client Success; 2026-06-08)
- [For Employers: Why Good Candidates Ghost Your Hiring Process (and How to Fix It)](https://harborrecruitment.com/resources/why-good-candidates-ghost-your-hiring-process): Candidates rarely vanish without a reason — slow feedback, marathon interview loops, and hidden pay ranges do the pushing. Here are the five causes we see most, and the fixes that keep offers moving. (Daniel Okafor, Founder & CEO; 2026-08-03)

## Audience pages

- [For employers](https://harborrecruitment.com/employers): how direct hire, contract staffing, contract-to-hire and executive search work, with fee models.
- [For job seekers](https://harborrecruitment.com/job-seekers): what a Harbor recruiter does for candidates, contractor benefits, and the never-pay promise.
- [About](https://harborrecruitment.com/about): story, values, leadership and offices.
- [Success stories](https://harborrecruitment.com/success-stories): placements and case studies.
- [Contact](https://harborrecruitment.com/contact): phone, email, offices and callback request.
- [Upload your resume](https://harborrecruitment.com/register) · [Request talent](https://harborrecruitment.com/request-talent)

## Policies

- [Privacy policy](https://harborrecruitment.com/privacy-policy) · [Terms of use](https://harborrecruitment.com/terms) · [Accessibility statement](https://harborrecruitment.com/accessibility)
- Report recruiting fraud to fraud@harborrecruitment.com. Harbor Recruitment never asks candidates for payment.