Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Staffing Solutions in Waukegan, IL
Matthews Professional Employment has been a trusted staffing solutions provider since 1969. Founded in Lake County, we have grown into a premier agency serving Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kenosha, Walworth, and Racine Counties, with nationwide capabilities. Our success stems from prioritizing long-term relationships with clients and candidates, ensuring tailored staffing solutions that align with specific needs. As the longest-running privately-owned staffing firm in the region, we combine deep local market expertise with resilience through economic shifts.Our commitment to industry excellence is reinforced through membership in the American Staffing Association, ongoing staff development, and active community involvement, including partnerships with local chambers of commerce and scholarship programs. We maintain a steadfast focus on customer satisfaction, supported by a professional team with a vested interest in delivering results-driven employment services.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Temporary-to-Hire
Permanent Placement
Executive Search
Payrolling
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in staffing solutions.
- Our team provides personalized service tailored to specific staffing needs.
- We offer nationwide services with deep local market expertise.
- Our membership in the American Staffing Association ensures industry-leading standards.
- We prioritize long-term relationships to ensure client and candidate satisfaction.
Associations and certifications
- American Staffing Association
What people say
Prompt service
Quality candidates
Supportive staff
Long-term relationships
Excellent
Services
Temporary Staffing
Temporary Staffing solutions help businesses meet unpredictable demands, cover absences, or manage project-based work. We pre-screen candidates to ensure immediate availability and skill alignment. Our service reduces administrative burdens while maintaining workforce flexibility for evolving business needs.
Temporary-to-Hire
Temporary-to-Hire placements allow employers to evaluate candidates in real work environments before committing to permanent hires. This low-risk approach ensures cultural and performance fit while streamlining the transition to direct employment when successful.
Permanent Placement
Permanent Placement services streamline recruitment by handling candidate sourcing, screening, and vetting processes. We focus on identifying professionals whose skills and experience directly match long-term organizational goals, reducing time-to-hire and improving retention rates for critical roles.
Executive Search
Executive Search specializes in identifying seasoned leaders for strategic roles. Our custom recruitment leverages an extensive professional network to connect organizations with executives who align with their vision, culture, and growth objectives, ensuring discreet and targeted talent acquisition.
Payrolling
Payrolling services simplify workforce management by placing temporary employees on our payroll. We handle payroll processing, tax compliance, and benefits administration, allowing businesses to focus on core operations while maintaining workforce scalability and regulatory adherence.
Questions
What staffing services do you offer?
We provide temporary, temporary-to-hire, permanent placement, executive search, and payrolling services across multiple industries.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct thorough interviews, skills testing, and background checks to match candidates with specific job requirements and company culture.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in Northern Illinois, Southeastern Wisconsin, and provide nationwide staffing solutions.
Can I find both short-term and permanent jobs?
Yes, we offer temporary assignments, direct-hire opportunities, and executive-level placements tailored to your career goals.
What benefits are available for employees?
Eligible employees receive paid holidays, vacation time, weekly pay, direct deposit, and minimum essential healthcare coverage.