What Tailored Management does

Tailored Management is a US-based staffing and workforce solutions provider headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in contingent labor, recruitment process outsourcing, direct hire and retained search, PEO-style payroll, independent contractor compliance, and contingent workforce optimization consulting. The firm serves primarily Fortune 500 enterprise clients operating in Vendor Management System (VMS) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) environments, with named relationships spanning technology (Facebook/Meta), life sciences and healthcare (Genentech, Roche), and financial services (Morgan Stanley). It supports nine labor categories across industries including life sciences, aviation and aerospace, BFSI, manufacturing and retail, and creative/marketing. The company claims 80+ clients worldwide and was recognized as one of the largest temporary employment agencies in Central Ohio in 2021 and 2022.

The company's core technology is its Centralized Recruiting Hub (CRH), a proprietary operating model that consolidates recruiting execution in the Columbus headquarters while serving clients nationally, supplemented by regional offices in New York City, San Francisco, Charlotte, and Scottsdale. Tailored Management also claims to operate the first US staffing agency program customized for the MSP/VMS environment and uses a proprietary submission analysis algorithm combined with machine learning to refine candidate matching based on historical selection data. Supporting technology includes real-time VMS synchronization, the JobDiva applicant tracking system integration, the Penguin Portal employee self-service platform, and a public job board. Internal systems are being modernized via a 2025 migration from Paycor to UKG Ready.

Tailored Management generates revenue primarily through contingent staffing markups, direct placement fees, PEO/payroll processing fees, RPO managed services, and consulting engagements for programs with $10M to $350M in annual spend. The firm employs approximately 175 internal corporate staff and 200 centralized recruiters at headquarters, overseeing roughly 2,500 external contractors deployed at client sites. The company was founded by Brad Beach in 2002, has scaled from $7 million in 2009 revenue to approximately $100 million, and operates as SBL Enterprises, LLC. It has received multiple industry awards including Forbes America's Best Temp Staffing Firms (2022, 2023), Forbes Best Recruiters Professional Search (2023), the Magnit 2023 Global Supplier Excellence Award, and the World Staffing Awards Top 10 Staffing Firm (2024).

Name

Tailored Management

Legal name

SBL Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Tailored Management

Website

https://tailoredmanagement.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tailored Management is a US-based staffing and workforce solutions provider specializing in contingent labor, RPO, direct hire, and VMS/MSP recruiting for Fortune 500 enterprises. It operates a proprietary Centralized Recruiting Hub from Columbus, Ohio, generating approximately $100 million in annual revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Staffing and Workforce Solutions

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320), Temporary Help Services (56132), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131), Professional Employer Organizations (561330)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Help Supply Services (7363), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Contingent Workforce / Contractor RPO (Contractor Recruiting) (BPACABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid / Selective RPO (Partial Outsourcing) (BPACABAC), High-Volume / High-Turnover Temp Staffing (BPACACAF), Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG), Workforce Management & Scheduling (BPACAPAI)

Keywords

• Contingent staffing services
• Recruitment process outsourcing
• Direct hire recruiting
• VMS MSP staffing
• PEO payroll services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contingent Staffing Services: Contingent labor solutions providing customizable temporary staffing. Revenue generated through markup on contractor wages or flat fees per placement.
2. Direct Hire Recruiting: Direct placement and retained search services placing permanent candidates. Typically contingency-based or retained fee structure.
3. Payroll Services: PEO-style payroll services including high-risk payroll options for Fortune 500 companies. Revenue from payroll processing fees.
4. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): Comprehensive RPO services for HR reorganization, restructuring, M&A, and long-term talent acquisition strategy needs.
5. Contingent Workforce Optimization Consulting: Consulting services for program implementation and management with annual spend from $10M to $350M.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tailored Management is a workforce solutions provider that delivers contingent staffing, direct hire placement, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), PEO/payroll services, IC vetting and compliance, and contingent workforce optimization consulting primarily to Fortune 500 enterprise clients. Service delivery is centralized through its proprietary Centralized Recruiting Hub (CRH) model in Columbus, Ohio, enabling worldwide staffing decisions from a single headquarters using proprietary algorithms and VMS synchronization technology.

Product overview

Tailored Management offers a comprehensive workforce solutions portfolio built around its proprietary Centralized Recruiting Hub (CRH) model, which enables global staffing decisions from a single headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. The core offering includes staffing and recruiting services: Contingent Labor Solutions, PEO Services, IC Vetting and Compliance, Direct Placement & Retained Search, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Contingent Workforce Optimization Consulting, and Vendor On Premise (VOP) Services. The company specializes in VMS/MSP Recruiting as a pioneer in customizing programs for this environment. Supporting the core services are technology-enabled offerings including a proprietary algorithm for candidate matching, machine learning AI for process optimization, and The Penguin Portal employee self-service system. The Custom Staffing Process provides a structured three-phase methodology (Assess, Implement, Refine) that underpins all service delivery. A free Job Board and Career Guidance Services support job seekers. The company is developing a talent crowdsourcing platform. Services are delivered through dedicated recruiting teams working from the Centralized Recruiting Hub, maintaining consistency across all client locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contingent Labor Solutions Customizable staffing solutions enabling organizations to build teams for both remote areas and major markets with equal success, providing flexible workforce access for contingent staffing needs. Targeted at enterprise clients with formalized contingent labor programs.
• PEO Services
• IC Vetting and Compliance
• Direct Placement and Retained Search
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
• Contingent Workforce Optimization Consulting
• Vendor On Premise (VOP) Services
• Centralized Recruiting Hub (CRH)
• VMS/MSP Recruiting Services
• Custom Staffing Process

Quantifiable outcome

• Exceptionally low turnover compared to industry standards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• The Work Number (Equifax)coreTechnology or IntegrationTailored Management has partnered with The Work Number from Equifax to provide employment and income verification services. The Work Number is a simple, quick, and more effective way to help get employment and income information to companies when needed, available 24/7.
• JobDivacoreTechnology or IntegrationJobDiva's applicant tracking software is used for candidate sourcing and management. The partnership enables efficient tracking of candidates and requisitions with real-time synchronization capabilities.
• All Major VMS ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationTailored Management invests in the best technology that offers real-time synchronization with all major Vendor Management Systems (VMS). Their ATS and CRM ensure recruiters are notified the moment a position opens and when filled.
• MagnitmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTailored Management was named among recipients of the inaugural Magnit Global Supplier Excellence Awards. Magnit is a leader in integrated workforce management, and this recognition highlights suppliers who exceed client expectations and lead toward equitable and inclusive future of work.
• PROUnlimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROUnlimited is a managed service provider. Tailored Management has received supplier awards from PROUnlimited in 2019 and 2020, recognizing excellence in service delivery.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Adecco: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider operating across temporary staffing, permanent placement, and career transition. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in the same enterprise staffing and RPO engagements.
• Randstad: Global staffing leader offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, RPO, and HR solutions across all major verticals. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same Fortune 500 contingent workforce and direct hire engagements.
• Hays: Global professional staffing firm specializing in qualified, professional, and skilled work across multiple industries. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving enterprise clients with contract and permanent placement services.
• Kelly Services: Public staffing firm providing contingent labor, direct hire, RPO, and workforce solutions across science, engineering, education, and office categories. Comparable as a broad incumbent with similar service portfolio and enterprise GTM.
• Magnit (formerly PRO Unlimited): Leading MSP/VMS provider and a strategic channel partner of Tailored Management. While TM is a supplier within Magnit programs, Magnit itself represents the broader incumbent landscape for managed contingent workforce programs that TM competes for share within.

Direct peers

• Kforce: Public staffing firm specializing in technology and finance/accounting placements, with contract and direct hire services. Comparable in serving enterprise clients with specialized professional staffing and contingent workforce solutions.
• Insight Global: Large US-based IT and professional staffing firm serving Fortune 500 clients with contingent workforce, direct hire, and MSP/VMS program support. Closely comparable to Tailored Management in target customer, VMS specialization, and service portfolio.
• Apex Systems: IT staffing and services firm (subsidiary of ASGN) focused on Fortune 500 contingent labor, MSP/VMS programs, and direct placement. Direct competitor in IT staffing with comparable VMS/MSP specialization and enterprise GTM motion.
• Robert Half International: Public staffing firm providing contract, permanent placement, and managed solutions across finance, technology, legal, and administrative roles. Comparable as a multi-vertical staffing competitor with Fortune 500 enterprise client base and similar service mix.
• Beacon Hill Staffing Group: Specialized staffing provider with contract, direct hire, and MSP-delivered workforce solutions across technology, finance, healthcare, and legal verticals. Comparable as a multi-vertical mid-market staffing peer targeting similar enterprise and SMB clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/tailoredmanagement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tailored-management
• Instagraminstagram.com/tailoredmanagement
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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