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The 5 Best Employment Agencies in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

The right staffing agency can turn a stalled job search or an urgent hire into a quick match; the wrong one wastes weeks. The employment agencies in New York on this page have logged nearly 3,500 Google reviews between them, and ratings run from 4.0 up to 4.9, a wide enough gap that picking the right specialty matters more than picking the top score.

Short answer: The most-reviewed employment agency in New York is Agencia de Empleos NYC (4.7 stars across more than 1,400 Google reviews, the most on this list), followed by ProMed Staffing Resources (medical and travel-nurse roles) and Household Staffing (4.9, domestic and household staff). Most agencies place job seekers at no charge and bill the employer a placement fee or hourly markup instead.
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The five agencies at a glance

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Agencia De Empleos NYC 4.7 1,408 Overall / general placement View ›
2 ProMed Staffing Resources 4.7 750 Healthcare and travel nursing View ›
3 Household Staffing 4.9 352 Nannies and household staff View ›
4 Noor Staffing Group - Recruiting, Staffing & Temp Services 4.4 394 Temp, events, and corporate staffing View ›
5 Elena's Employment Agency 4.0 591 Long-established local placement View ›
The 5 Best Employment Agencies in New York (2026)

Our picks, by specialty

Agencia De Empleos NYC logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Agencia De Empleos NYC

4.71,408 Google reviews

Agencia de Empleos NYC, also branded Golden Rose, is a Brooklyn-based employment agency that places workers across everyday roles, including domestic and cleaning work, with a strong Spanish-speaking client base. Reviewers describe recruiters who guide candidates through the whole process and stay reachable by call or message. It carries the largest review count of any agency on this list.

What people praise

  • The biggest track record here, with more than 1,400 reviews at 4.7
  • Recruiters who walk clients through the full process
  • Responsive by phone and message, even outside normal hours
  • Strong option for Spanish-speaking job seekers and employers
  • Fast matches reported by many reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Focused on general and domestic placement rather than specialized professional roles
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,408 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Our top overall pick. A 4.7 rating across more than 1,400 reviews is the strongest, steadiest signal on this list, especially for general and domestic placement.

381 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA

ProMed Staffing Resources logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

ProMed Staffing Resources

4.7750 Google reviews

ProMed Staffing Resources is a Manhattan-based medical staffing agency that places nurses and healthcare workers, including travel RN and LPN contracts across New York and beyond. Reviewers repeatedly name individual recruiters who guided them to the right contract and pay. It focuses on the healthcare niche rather than general placement.

What people praise

  • A 4.7 rating across 750 reviews
  • Specialized in nursing and healthcare roles, including travel contracts
  • Recruiters named by candidates for hands-on support
  • Reviewers describe a smooth, low-stress placement process

Worth knowing

  • Healthcare-focused, so it is not the fit for roles outside medicine
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume750 · 93rd
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear pick for nurses and healthcare workers. It matches the top pick on rating and ranks second on review volume.

100 W 33rd St #1019, New York, NY 10001, USA

Household Staffing logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Household Staffing

4.9352 Google reviews

Household Staffing is a New York agency that places domestic and household workers - nannies, housekeepers, and other home staff - for families, with a personalized matching process it says can produce introductions in as little as three to ten days. Reviewers highlight recruiters who listen closely to what a household needs before presenting candidates. It holds the highest rating on this list.

What people praise

  • The highest rating here at 4.9, across 352 reviews
  • Specialized in nannies and domestic household staff
  • A personalized matching process with fast introductions
  • Recruiters praised for listening and attentive follow-up

Worth knowing

  • Built for household roles, not corporate or temp staffing
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume352 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The top pick for families hiring domestic help. It leads on rating and ranks third on a smaller but still solid review count.

276 5th Ave Ste 704-348, New York, NY 10001, USA

Noor Staffing Group - Recruiting, Staffing & Temp Services logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Noor Staffing Group - Recruiting, Staffing & Temp Services

4.4394 Google reviews

Noor Staffing Group is a Manhattan-based recruiting and staffing agency handling temporary, event, and corporate placements. Reviewers describe a warm welcome from management and recruiters who make onboarding straightforward, and the agency highlights large-scale event and brand-ambassador staffing among its work.

What people praise

  • A 4.4 rating across 394 reviews
  • Covers temp, event, and corporate staffing
  • Recruiters named for friendly, thorough onboarding
  • The most recent reviews of the agencies here

Worth knowing

  • A lower rating than the top three, so read recent reviews and confirm the terms before you sign on
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume394 · 83rd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A reasonable option for temporary and event work. It ranks fourth on a rating that trails the leaders, so weigh the recent feedback for your specific role.

28 W 44th St 16th floor, New York, NY 10036, USA

Elena's Employment Agency logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Elena's Employment Agency

4.0591 Google reviews

Elena's Employment Agency is a Midtown employment agency that has placed workers for New York job seekers for more than two decades, with a strong following in the Hispanic community. Reviewers describe staff who ask what kind of work you want and move quickly, sometimes arranging a same-day interview. The agency does not maintain a website, so contact is by phone or in person.

What people praise

  • A long local track record, cited by reviewers going back 20 years
  • Quick to arrange interviews, sometimes same day
  • A trusted option within the Hispanic community
  • Staff described as patient and professional

Worth knowing

  • The lowest rating on this list at 4.0
  • No website - you will need to call or visit in person
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4 / 5
Review volume591 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: We rank it fifth on a 4.0 rating, the lowest here, but its long history and fast local placement keep it on the list for general job seekers in Midtown.

224 W 35th St Ste 306 3rd floor, New York, NY 10001, USA

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How we ranked the agencies

Rating is each agency’s live Google average. Review volume is how many people rated it, ranked against the others - a bigger crowd is a stronger signal. Confidence combines the two, so a high score backed by many reviews outranks the same score from a handful. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing, and completeness reflects how much verified contact detail we could confirm. No agency can pay to change any of these numbers.

What do employment agencies cost in New York? (2026)

For most roles, the job seeker pays nothing - the employer covers the fee. How the employer pays depends on the type of hire, so confirm who pays and how before you sign anything.

JobTypical price
Job seeker (most placements)Usually free
Employer - direct-hire placement fee15% - 25% of first-year salary
Employer - temp / contract staffing25% - 100% hourly markup
Domestic / household placement feeFlat fee or % of annual pay

General staffing-industry ranges as of July 2026 (direct-hire and temp markups per SHRM and staffing-industry norms). Fee structures vary by agency and role - always confirm who pays and the exact terms in writing.

Serving New York and the boroughs

These agencies cluster in Midtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, with reach across the five boroughs and the wider metro. If you are searching for an employment agency near me in New York, match the agency to your field first - domestic, medical, temp, or general - then confirm they place in your area.

What to ask before you sign with an agency

  • Who pays the fee - you or the employer - and how much is it?
  • Do they specialize in your field, whether medical, domestic, temp, or general?
  • What roles and pay ranges are they placing right now?
  • How long does a typical placement take from intake to offer?
  • For temp work, who is the employer of record, and how does payroll work?
  • What are the terms if a placement does not work out?

Frequently asked questions

What is the best employment agency in New York?

By review volume, Agencia de Empleos NYC leads with a 4.7 rating across more than 1,400 Google reviews. The best fit depends on your field: ProMed Staffing for healthcare, Household Staffing for domestic roles, and Noor Staffing for temp and event work.

Do employment agencies charge job seekers?

In most cases, no. Job seekers usually pay nothing, and the employer covers the fee - either a placement fee for a direct hire or an hourly markup for temporary staff. Always confirm who pays before you sign anything.

Which agency is best for nurses or healthcare workers?

ProMed Staffing Resources specializes in medical staffing, including travel RN and LPN contracts, and holds a 4.7 rating across 750 reviews. Nurses in its reviews frequently credit individual recruiters for landing strong contracts.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data - ratings, review volume, and how recent and complete each listing is. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another agency’s score or position.

How did you choose these agencies?

We compared New York employment agencies with a real Google track record, then ranked them on live rating, review volume, confidence, recency, and how complete their public listing is. We read the actual reviews to write each summary - we do not personally place candidates or test the agencies.

How often is this list updated?

The data here was verified in July 2026. We refresh ratings and review counts periodically, so figures can shift as agencies collect new reviews.

The bottom line

For general placement backed by the biggest track record, Agencia de Empleos NYC is the safe default. Match the specialists to your need - ProMed for healthcare, Household Staffing for nannies and domestic help - and always confirm who pays the fee and the exact terms before you commit.

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