Paramount Staffing

What Paramount Staffing does

Paramount Staffing is a US-based light-industrial and logistics staffing provider founded in 1998 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. The company places temporary, contract, and direct-hire workers across eight primary verticals — light industrial, warehouse and logistics, skilled trades, hospitality, office and administrative, professional, customer service, and general labor — for enterprise clients operating distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and 3PL facilities across 12 states. Its operating model combines a dense branch network (55 offices) with an On-Premises Staffing offering that embeds dedicated Paramount managers on client sites and is supported by proprietary biometric timekeeping systems and a web-based ParaStats reporting platform for labor analytics, order fulfillment, and absenteeism tracking. The company also operates OSHA-certified forklift training centers in Bolingbrook, IL and Memphis, TN, functioning as a candidate pipeline for warehouse and logistics placements.

Paramount generates revenue primarily through bill-rate pricing on temporary labor placements (entry-level hourly rates of $10.25 rising to $22.00 for certified forklift operators, billed weekly), supplemented by direct-hire placement fees and professional services revenue from training. Go-to-market is sales-led and field-driven, anchored by long-term enterprise relationships — publicly cited clients include a Global 3PL Provider, a Global Distribution Services Provider, Barnes & Noble, XPO Logistics, Crate & Barrel, and Tory Burch — with branch-based local recruiting, on-site job fairs, employee referral programs ($100 bonus for forklift referrals, $50 for general labor), and a dedicated digital channel (jobs.paramountstaffing.com).

The company was acquired by France-based Proman Group in June 2018 as its US platform, then itself acquired TalentForce in September 2019, lifting combined annual revenue above $200 million and expanding Southeast presence by 31 offices. Paramount serves 800+ enterprise clients, deploys over 5,000 temporary associates daily, employs nearly 250 full-time staff, and has received Fortune Top 20 Best Company, SHRM Best Place to Work, and repeated SIA Top Industrial Staffing recognition.

Name

Paramount Staffing

Legal name

Paramount Staffing

Website

https://paramountstaffing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Paramount Staffing is a US light-industrial and logistics staffing provider placing temporary, contract, and direct-hire workers across 55 offices in 12 states for enterprise clients in manufacturing, distribution, and 3PL, with embedded on-premises management and proprietary workforce analytics technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Staffing Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Generalist Staffing Agencies (BPACACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Skilled Trades (Electricians/Plumbers/HVAC/Carpenters) Staffing (BPACAEAB)

Keywords

• Industrial staffing services
• Warehouse logistics staffing
• Temporary labor solutions
• Direct hire placement
• Forklift certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Northbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices34 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 / Contingent Labor: Core staffing services placing temporary workers in industrial, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, and administrative roles. Workers are employed by Paramount and assigned to client worksites.
2. On-Premises Staffing: Dedicated on-site management model where Paramount places managers directly at client facilities to manage workforce operations, providing continuous improvement and eliminating co-employment risk.
3. Direct Hire Placement: Permanent placement services matching candidates with client companies for direct employment, supporting the company's workforce solutions approach.
4. Forklift Certification Training: OSHA-certified forklift training programs offered at training centers in Bolingbrook, IL and Memphis, TN for both beginners and experienced drivers, creating a pipeline of certified operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Paramount Staffing provides temporary, contract, and direct-hire staffing for industrial, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, and administrative roles. Core service lines include temporary/contingent labor placement, On-Premises Staffing with dedicated on-site management, direct hire placement, and OSHA-certified Forklift Certification Training at dedicated training centers.

Product overview

Paramount Staffing is a workforce solutions provider offering a unified portfolio of staffing services for the industrial sector. The core offering centers on temporary, contract, and direct-hire staffing across multiple verticals including Light Industrial, Warehouse & Logistics, Hospitality, Office & Administrative, Professional, Customer Service, General Labor, and Skilled Industries. The portfolio includes specialized services such as On-Premises Staffing with on-site management and biometric time-keeping, plus OSHA-certified Forklift Certification Training at dedicated training centers. The company expanded through the 2019 acquisition of TalentForce (Light Industrial and Administrative/Clerical focus) and operates the Paramount Trade Solutions sub-brand in Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TalentForce: Acquired staffing company specializing in Light Industrial and Administrative/Clerical staffing, operating jointly with Paramount Staffing after September 2019 acquisition.

Products and services

• On-Premises Staffing

Quantifiable outcome

• 3% internal turnover vs 40% industry average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TalentForcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2019Paramount acquired TalentForce, a privately-owned staffing organization based in North Carolina, expanding presence into the Southeast with 31 additional offices. TalentForce COO Bobby Walker continues running TalentForce with all team members remaining. Combined company generates more than $200 million annually in revenue. TalentForce specializes in Light Industrial and Administrative/Clerical staffing across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, and New Hampshire.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aerotek: Allegis Group's industrial and professional staffing arm with deep presence in light industrial, manufacturing, and logistics. Highly comparable given its similar customer mix (3PLs, manufacturers, distributors) and on-site service delivery model.
• Elwood Staffing: Indianapolis-based private staffing firm with a heavy industrial and light-industrial focus, similar Midwest geographic footprint, and an on-premises/MSP service offering. Closely mirrors Paramount's size profile and segment emphasis.
• Express Employment Professionals: Privately held, franchise-driven US staffing firm placing workers in industrial, office, and professional roles. Directly comparable to Paramount in scope, vertical mix, and franchise/branch-heavy distribution model.
• Staffmark Group: Private staffing provider with strong industrial, manufacturing, and logistics verticals and a multi-state branch network. Comparable to Paramount in target customers, service lines, and mid-market positioning.
• Labor Finders: Light-industrial and skilled trades staffing specialist with a heavy US branch footprint. Comparable to Paramount's industrial/general-labor core and similar blue-collar candidate base.
• Surge Staffing (Surge Solutions): Specialized industrial, warehouse, and distribution staffing provider with on-premises and direct-hire offerings. Direct overlap with Paramount in vertical mix and managed-services delivery.
• PeopleReady: TrueBlue's light-industrial staffing subsidiary and one of the largest US industrial temp providers. Directly comparable to Paramount given its shared focus on industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse labor with a similar branch-network distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Adecco USA: Global staffing leader with a large US light-industrial and logistics division. Overlaps with Paramount in industrial verticals but with a much larger national footprint and broader portfolio.
• ManpowerGroup: Largest global staffing firm with a US light-industrial and logistics practice that competes head-on with Paramount for enterprise accounts. Comparable in vertical mix but operates at far greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Randstad North America: Major global staffing player with substantial US industrial and logistics staffing operations, including on-premises/MSP offerings. Comparable service lines and target customers at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ParamtStaffing
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdsK27_6aUxLZqGMSHwDzjQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/paramountstaffing
• Instagraminstagram.com/paramount_staffing/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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