SEEK Careers/Staffing

What SEEK Careers/Staffing does

SEEK Careers/Staffing, Incorporated is a privately held, family-owned staffing agency founded in 1971 and headquartered in Grafton, Wisconsin. The company places commercial skilled and unskilled labor — primarily in light industrial, manufacturing, warehouse/logistics, skilled trades, and office/clerical roles — for employer clients across Wisconsin and Minnesota, operating 19 physical branch offices in the region. Service lines include temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, direct-hire placement, contract staffing, and payrolling, with all fees paid by employer clients (job seekers are served free of charge). Supporting sub-brands include SEEK Professionals (professional/executive search in engineering, IT, finance, HR, and marketing), Trainable Fit (skilled manufacturing training and placement with a sign-on bonus), and SEEK Boutique (a free interview-clothing resource in Eau Claire). Employee-facing benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and an uncapped $100-per-referral bonus program.

The business model is transaction-fee based: SEEK earns a markup or placement fee on each successful hire or ongoing temp assignment, with quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing and no upfront cost to clients. Revenue is generated exclusively from employer-side fees, never from job seekers. The go-to-market combines dedicated talent agents who learn each client's culture and workforce needs (direct sales via the branch network) with a self-serve job seeker platform (jobs.seekcareers.com) and a three-pronged candidate sourcing approach (database, technical automation, and community partnerships). Marketing channels include active content (blog, social media on five major platforms), community partnerships (Ozaukee Food Alliance, Grafton Chamber of Commerce), industry association leadership (ASA, WASS, SHRM), and a high-incentive referral program. Proprietary client-facing tools include a Cost of Vacancy Calculator and a Hiring Cost Comparison Tool designed to quantify the ROI of staffing partnerships versus direct hiring.

Underlying technology is functional rather than differentiated: the firm operates a recruitment technology platform with SMS automation, an extensive vetted candidate database, and standard applicant tracking via the ontempworks HRCenter portal. No AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or proprietary models are disclosed. Following the passing of founder Carol Ann Schneider in March 2025, her son Joel Schneider assumed the CEO role, with several Schneider family members remaining actively involved in operations. SEEK holds two Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) certifications (2003, 2010) and has accumulated decades of regional "Best of" employment service awards across Wisconsin markets.

Name

SEEK Careers/Staffing

Legal name

SEEK Careers/Staffing, Incorporated

Website

https://seekcareers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SEEK Careers/Staffing is a privately held, family-owned regional staffing agency founded in 1971, placing light industrial, manufacturing, skilled trades, and clerical workers for employer clients across Wisconsin and Minnesota through 19 branch offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Staffing Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Generalist Staffing Agencies (BPACACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing & Production Line Staffing (BPACAEAC), Administrative, Clerical & Office Support Direct Hire (BPACAFAF), Professional & Technical Direct Hire (IT, Engineering, Finance, Healthcare) (BPACAFAC)

Keywords

• Staffing services
• Temporary staffing
• Recruitment services
• Direct-hire placement
• Workforce solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Grafton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Staffing and Recruitment Services: SEEK generates revenue by charging employer clients for staffing and recruitment services. These include temporary staffing, temp-to-hire placements, direct-hire placements, contract staffing, and payrolling services. Employer clients pay all fees associated with SEEK's services - job seekers are never charged.
2. Professional Search Assistance: Through sister company SEEK Professionals, placements are made for candidates in professional fields including Engineering, Technical, IT, Senior Manufacturing, Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Sales, and Account Management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SEEK Careers/Staffing is a commercial staffing firm that connects job seekers with employers across Wisconsin and Minnesota, providing temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, direct-hire placements, contract staffing, and payrolling services. The firm serves industries including manufacturing, skilled trades, office/clerical, warehouse, logistics, and general labor, with 19 branch offices and a vetted candidate database enabling placements within 24 to 72 hours.

Product overview

SEEK Careers/Staffing is a full-service staffing and workforce solutions agency with over 50 years of experience connecting job seekers with employers across Wisconsin and Minnesota. The company's core offering is staffing and placement services encompassing temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire placements across multiple industries including manufacturing, skilled trades, office/clerical, and warehouse/logistics. Supporting the core staffing services are specialized divisions including SEEK Professionals (for professional/executive placements in engineering, IT, and finance), Trainable Fit (a manufacturing training program), and SEEK Boutique (a community resource providing free professional attire to job seekers). Employee benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, and an unlimited referral bonus program. The company operates 19 branch offices across Wisconsin and Minnesota, with the Grafton office serving as the corporate headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEEK Professionals: A sister company that provides professional search assistance for candidates in engineering, technical, IT, senior manufacturing, human resources, marketing, finance and more.

Products and services

• Staffing and Placement Services Core staffing offering covering temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, direct-hire placements, contract staffing, and payrolling services for employer clients across manufacturing, skilled trades, office/clerical, warehouse, logistics, and general labor sectors. Employer clients pay all fees; job seeker services are always free.
• SEEK Professionals Professional search division providing placements for experienced candidates in engineering, technical, IT, senior manufacturing, human resources, marketing, finance, sales, and account management roles.
• Trainable Fit Skilled manufacturing training and placement program that evaluates candidates for mechanical and mathematical competencies, provides training, and guarantees full-time hours at a fixed wage with a $100 sign-on bonus upon completion.
• SEEK Boutique Free clothing boutique operated out of the SEEK Eau Claire office that provides interview-appropriate attire to local job seekers in need to help them make a positive first impression with potential employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many roles filled within 24 to 72 hours due to extensive talent network and streamlined hiring process
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lakeside FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Lakeside Foods partnered with SEEK in the Barrel Mania 2024 food drive, providing a generous donation of 10,000 pounds of canned green beans that boosted SEEK's winning collection to 11,851 points. The partnership demonstrates the power of community collaboration in fighting food insecurity.
• Ozaukee Food AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Ozaukee Food Alliance including monthly 'Bring Home the Bacon' events held on first and last Tuesday of each month. SEEK provides employment opportunities, career guidance, and job connections at Mini-Pantry appointments. Also collaborated on Barrel Mania 2024 food drive competition.
• Grafton Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEEK is an active member and award recipient of the Grafton Chamber of Commerce. Carol Ann Schneider received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the chamber. SEEK participates in chamber events including Seafood Fest, Shrimp Boil, and Enchantment in the Park.
• American Staffing Association (ASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEEK is an active member of ASA. Team members serve on multiple ASA committees and boards including Women in Leadership Council, Education and Certification Committee, Social Responsibility Committee, Staffing Technology Taskforce, Industrial Section Council, and Mentor Match Program. Sara Luchsinger was named 2023 ASA Volunteer of the Year.
• Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services (WASS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEEK serves as a board member of WASS. Sara Luchsinger serves on the WASS board. The association advances the staffing industry in Wisconsin through advocacy, research, and professional development.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Green Bay Area ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIan Weide, VP of Business Development, serves as current President of the Green Bay Area Chapter of SHRM. Under his leadership, the chapter has received HR Agility Award, Enterprising Leadership Award, Excel Awards, and national Pinnacle Award.
• SEEK ProfessionalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEEK Professionals is SEEK's sister company that provides professional search assistance for candidates in Engineering, Technical, IT, Senior Manufacturing, Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Sales, and Account Management fields.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Express Employment Professionals: Large franchised staffing network providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire services across light industrial, office, and professional segments. Highly comparable to SEEK in service mix and target customer profile, with stronger geographic scale.
• QPS Employment Group: Regional staffing firm headquartered in the Midwest offering temporary, contract, and direct-hire staffing across industrial, clerical, and professional categories. Closely mirrors SEEK's regional generalist model and Midwestern footprint.
• Trillium Staffing Solutions: Midwest-based staffing and recruiting firm serving industrial, clerical, technical, and professional clients in Wisconsin and surrounding states. Directly overlaps with SEEK on territory, service lines, and target employer base.
• Staff Management | SMX: Specializes in light industrial and manufacturing staffing with onsite managed services; serves many of the same Midwestern manufacturing clients SEEK targets. Comparable in customer segment and service delivery model.
• AtWork Group: Multi-office staffing franchise offering temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing in light industrial, office, and professional segments. Comparable regional generalist positioning with similar SMB and mid-market employer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Adecco: Global staffing leader providing temporary staffing, permanent placement, and workforce solutions across all major verticals including industrial and office. Competes with SEEK in the same Midwestern markets but with vastly broader scale and service breadth.
• ManpowerGroup: World's largest staffing firm offering temporary, permanent, and recruitment process outsourcing across industrial, clerical, and professional categories. Operates in Wisconsin and Minnesota markets served by SEEK, providing direct competitive overlap.
• Kelly Services: Established staffing and workforce solutions provider with industrial, clerical, and professional offerings. Active in the same Midwestern geographies and serves similar employer segments, including manufacturing and skilled trades.
• Robert Half International: Specialty staffing leader in finance/accounting, IT, administrative, and legal placements. Comparable to SEEK's SEEK Professionals division offering direct-hire placement in professional verticals such as IT, finance, HR, and engineering.

Others

• Indeed: Largest job search platform and a partial substitute for traditional staffing agencies; competes for entry-level and light-industrial job seeker flow and increasingly offers employer-direct hiring tools that bypass agencies like SEEK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JobsAtSEEK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SEEKCareers
• Facebookfacebook.com/SEEKcareersstaffing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seek-careersstaffing
• Instagraminstagram.com/seekcareersstaffing

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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