Michigan staffing agency for contract & direct hire
Your trusted partner for Michigan talent
Vaco by Highspring is a leading provider of premier talent solutions for businesses across the state. With deep roots in the local market, we connect Michigan companies—including those in the following locations—with the specialized professionals they need to drive growth and innovation:
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Flint, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Jackson, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Southfield, MI
- Grand Blanc, MI
As a trusted Michigan staffing agency, we understand the unique challenges of this market and provide vetted, high-caliber candidates who can make an immediate impact on your organization, while building a long-term partnership with our clients and job seekers. Our approach to staffing and recruitment is personalized and tailored to meet the specific needs of both employers and those seeking employment or staffing solutions. Our experts leverage their in-depth knowledge of local labor markets to support both companies and professionals, ensuring efficient and effective placements. With our extensive reach across Michigan, we serve clients in multiple locations and industries. Clients and candidates love working with us for the positive experiences and fulfilling opportunities we help them find.
Flexible talent solutions
When projects have tight deadlines or you face unexpected workforce gaps, our contract staffing services provide a rapid and effective solution. We deploy highly skilled professionals who can integrate seamlessly with your existing team and contribute from day one. With Vaco’s contract staffing solutions, you gain strategic advantages designed to optimize your workforce:
Flexibility to scale
Effortlessly adjust your workforce, expanding or reducing team sizes to match project demands without the administrative burden of permanent hires, including temp and contract options.
Access to vetted talent
Connect with a network of highly skilled and thoroughly vetted professionals across diverse industries, ensuring immediate contributions to your projects and access to open roles for job seekers.
Expert guidance
Leverage our specialized knowledge to identify and secure candidates who precisely meet your skilled requirements, guaranteeing quality and strategic alignment.
Efficiency
Accelerate your hiring process, allowing you to fill positions and critical roles promptly and maintain business momentum.
Comprehensive support
From initial candidate sourcing to complete onboarding, we provide full support every step of the way, ensuring compliance and a smooth transition.
Direct hire recruitment
Finding the right permanent employee is about more than just matching skills on a resume; it’s about ensuring a lasting cultural and professional fit. Our direct hire recruitment process is designed to identify and attract high-caliber professionals, including passive candidates who are not actively searching for new opportunities. This comprehensive recruitment process benefits clients by streamlining hiring and improving efficiency. We offer access to a wide range of job opportunities across various industries and locations. Candidates interested in these job opportunities can easily apply through our platform to be considered for current and future roles. We manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and rigorous screening to offer negotiation, ensuring you secure talent that drives long-term value and boasts high retention rates.
Our hiring process
Our structured and proven process is designed for efficiency and transparency, ensuring a smooth journey from role discovery to successful onboarding and ongoing satisfaction.
- Discovery and alignment: We start by understanding your technical requirements, business objectives, and company culture to build a comprehensive search profile.
- Sourcing and outreach: Leveraging our extensive network and advanced sourcing tools, we identify and engage both active and passive candidates who match your criteria.
- Vetting and qualification: Our team conducts in-depth interviews and technical screenings to validate each candidate’s skills, experience, and professional fit.
- Shortlist and interviews: We present you with a shortlist of the most qualified candidates, complete with detailed profiles and our professional insights.
- Offer and onboarding: We assist with offer negotiation and ensure a seamless onboarding process for your new hire, whether contract or permanent. At the beginning of employment, we guide candidates through all required forms and compliance steps to ensure a smooth start.
Ongoing support: For contract placements, we stay connected with both clients and candidates, providing continuous support and performance management to ensure a successful engagement. Our goal is to keep everyone happy and achieve the highest level of satisfaction throughout the placement and beyond, supporting candidates as they take the next step in their career and life.
Detroit leadership
Cathy Shim
Managing Partner
Cathy is the Managing Partner of Vaco in Detroit, where she oversees operations and leads a team dedicated to serving clients and professionals in the local communities. She is passionate about driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
Cathy has nearly 14 years of experience in both consulting and talent solutions, boasting a track record of driving innovation and creating impactful solutions for her clients. Most recently, Shim served as a Senior Business Development Executive for a technology services consulting firm in the Detroit area. Previously, Shim spent several years at a global technology staffing and business solutions firm, where she held multiple leadership positions across the United States and Canada, including Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Eastern Canada Account Lead and Director of Business Operations.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, husband and two Bernese mountain dogs.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Michigan staffing agency do?
A Michigan staffing agency, like Vaco, specializes in sourcing, vetting, and placing qualified talent for local employers. We act as an intermediary between employers and job seekers, connecting businesses with the right candidates and supporting job seekers in finding suitable opportunities. We provide contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire solutions tailored to your business needs, saving you time and resources in the hiring process while delivering high-quality service.
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Ready to solve your hiring challenges? Our team genuinely cares about the success and well-being of both clients and candidates. We are actively involved in local communities, making a positive impact beyond staffing solutions. Clients and candidates consistently enjoy working with us thanks to our supportive and personalized approach. Contact our Michigan team by phone, email, or by completing the form below to get started.
