What Employment Solutions does

Employment Solutions is a privately held, locally owned staffing agency founded in 1994 that connects employers with workers across manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, and skilled manufacturing trades. The firm operates exclusively in two U.S. states, Colorado and Ohio, through four branch offices (Denver and Johnstown in Colorado; Columbus and Groveport in Ohio), and is led by President and Owner Rick Wagner. Its target customer base is industrial and logistics employers that need temporary labor, temp-to-hire conversions, on-site managed staffing, or direct placement of skilled trades such as welders, machinists, and CNC operators.

The company offers five core service lines: Temporary Staffing, Temp-to-Hire, On-Site Staffing and Management, Direct Placement, and a specialized Skilled Manufacturing Division that handles executive and technical headhunting. Underlying technology is built on a third-party Avionte employee portal (no proprietary technology disclosed), supplemented by a dedicated job board at jobs.employmentsolutions.com, a RapidFS PayCard integration, and an Employee Benefits Portal covering health, dental, vision, 401k, HSA, PTO, and a $125 referral bonus. The firm maintains a candidate database of more than 300,000, which underpins its recruitment funnel.

The business model is a mix of transactional placement fees (markup on hourly wages for temp and temp-to-hire; one-time fees for direct placement) and managed services revenue from on-site staffing programs. GTM is sales-led and relationship-driven, leveraging senior recruiters, on-site presence at client facilities, and a 10-year track record on ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing lists (top 2% of U.S. staffing firms by NPS at 84% versus a 28% industry average). No revenue, funding rounds, or ownership transactions are disclosed.

Name

Employment Solutions

Legal name

Employment Solutions

Website

https://employmentsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Employment Solutions is a privately held, locally owned staffing agency founded in 1994 that provides temporary, temp-to-hire, on-site managed staffing, and direct placement services to manufacturing and logistics employers across Colorado and Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial and Manufacturing Staffing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades & Industrial Direct Hire (BPACAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades (Electricians/Plumbers/HVAC/Carpenters) Staffing (BPACAEAB), Workforce Management & Scheduling Outsourcing (Non-payroll) (BPACAKAJ)

Keywords

• Temporary staffing services
• Manufacturing recruitment
• Temp-to-hire solutions
• Skilled trades staffing
• Logistics workforce

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temporary Staffing: Fill short-term and seasonal positions quickly to meet temporary spikes in demand. Revenue generated through markup on hourly wages of placed workers.
2. Temp-to-Hire: Evaluate employees on the job to increase success of long-term hires. Converts to direct placement revenue upon permanent hire.
3. On-Site Staffing and Management: Customized on-site staffing and management model driving efficiencies while enhancing employee experience.
4. Direct Placement: Find qualified employees who fit culture quickly by working with a skilled senior recruiter. Fee-based permanent placement.
5. Skilled Manufacturing Division: Senior recruiters headhunt qualified skilled workforce including leadership, skilled labor, maintenance technicians, machine operators, welders, machinists, engineers and professional staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Employment Solutions provides workforce staffing and recruiting services exclusively to manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and e-commerce fulfillment employers across Colorado and Ohio. Its core offerings include temporary staffing, temp-to-hire placements, on-site staffing and management, and direct (permanent) placement, supported by a Skilled Manufacturing Division that headhunts leadership, maintenance technicians, machine operators, welders, machinists, engineers, and other skilled trades.

Product overview

Employment Solutions is a locally owned staffing agency operating since 1994, specializing exclusively in manufacturing, logistics, and skilled manufacturing trades. The company offers a portfolio of four core staffing services (Temporary Staffing, Temp-to-Hire, On-Site Staffing, and Direct Placement) supplemented by a Skilled Manufacturing Division for specialized headhunting. Services are organized by industry specialization covering Manufacturing and Assembly, Warehousing and Logistics, and E-Commerce Fulfillment and Distribution. The company also operates a Job Board Platform for job seekers and an Employee Benefits Portal providing health, retirement, and incentive programs. The portfolio functions as a unified staffing service model rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Temporary Staffing Fill short-term and seasonal positions quickly for manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and e-commerce fulfillment employers; provides pre-vetted experienced professionals on a temporary basis.
• Temp-to-Hire Evaluate employees on the job to increase the success of long-term hires; allows employers to assess culture and skills fit before committing to permanent employment.
• On-Site Staffing and Management Customized on-site staffing and management model in which Employment Solutions places its own managers at client facilities to oversee placed workers, coordinate operations, and enhance employee experience.
• Direct Placement Find qualified permanent employees who fit the employer's culture quickly by working with a skilled senior recruiter; delivered on a fee-based transaction model.
• Skilled Manufacturing Division Dedicated senior-recruiter division that headhunts qualified skilled workforce including leadership, skilled labor, maintenance technicians, machine operators, welders, machinists, facilities staff, engineers, and professional staff for manufacturing and logistics organizations.
• Job Board Platform Self-serve online job search platform at jobs.employmentsolutions.com where job seekers can search and apply for warehouse, skilled trades, and professional positions in Colorado and Ohio, with job alerts, saved searches, and resume upload capabilities.
• Employee Benefits Portal Benefits program for placed associates offering health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401k, HSA, PTO, early pay option, vacation benefits, and a $125 referral bonus gift card.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% Net Promoter Score (vs 28% industry average)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sault CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2026Employment Solutions serves as a delivery partner for Sault College's tuition-free pre-apprenticeship training programs in skilled trades (Utility Arborist/Electrician Construction, Automotive Service Technician). Programs are funded through Employment Ontario and co-funded by Governments of Canada and Ontario. Employment Solutions provides job placement support with an eight-week paid work placement component.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Express Employment Professionals: One of the largest privately held staffing franchises in North America, providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement across light industrial, commercial, and professional roles. Directly comparable given overlapping manufacturing/logistics focus and relationship-driven franchise model.
• Aerotek: Specialized staffing firm focused on manufacturing, logistics, and skilled trades placements. Operates an on-site/MSP model very similar to Employment Solutions' on-site staffing service and competes head-to-head for the same mid-market manufacturing and warehouse accounts.
• Insight Global: Large private staffing firm providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement across light industrial, manufacturing, and logistics. Comparable due to its relationship-driven culture, emphasis on culture fit, and concentration in similar customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Adecco: Global staffing leader offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, and workforce solutions across manufacturing, logistics, and professional services. Operates a national branch network that overlaps Employment Solutions' Colorado/Ohio footprint at scale.
• Randstad North America: Major multinational staffing firm with deep presence in industrial staffing, logistics, and manufacturing. Competes with Employment Solutions for enterprise manufacturing clients and offers MSP/RPO capabilities the smaller firm cannot match.
• ManpowerGroup: Global workforce solutions provider with strong industrial staffing and on-site managed services offerings. Comparable as a national incumbent serving the same manufacturing and logistics buyer base with broader geographic and capability reach.
• Kelly Services: Established staffing firm with significant light industrial, manufacturing, and logistics staffing operations. Comparable due to its mix of temporary staffing, direct hire, and on-site workforce management solutions across US manufacturing markets.

Regional players

• Cornerstone Staffing Solutions: Privately held staffing firm with offices across Texas and the western US, focused on light industrial, manufacturing, and skilled trades placements. Comparable as a regional, relationship-driven alternative with similar service mix but different geographic footprint.
• PrideStaff: Franchise-based staffing firm providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire across light industrial, clerical, and professional roles. Similar in size and relationship-driven approach to Employment Solutions, though operating primarily in western and central US.

Others

• Avionté (Technology Partner): Staffing software vendor whose employee portal Employment Solutions uses operationally. Listed as a peer under OTHERS because it is an enabling technology provider whose platform decisions directly affect Employment Solutions' operating model and matching efficiency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ESIColorado
• Facebookfacebook.com/employmentsolutionsstaffing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/employment-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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