Why Partner With RSS?

Finding the right person for the right role takes more than effort. It takes clarity, strategy, and a deep understanding of what drives long-term success. At RSS Talent Partners, we focus on helping businesses secure high-impact talent that strengthens teams and supports growth.

Established in 2014 and formerly known as Referral Staffing Solutions, we have evolved from a traditional staffing model into a recruiting partner specializing in direct-hire placements. Our primary focus is on identifying and securing mid to senior-level talent across human resources, accounting and finance, engineering, and manufacturing leadership roles.

While direct hire recruiting is at the core of what we do, we continue to support select temp-to-hire and payroll services when flexibility is needed. This allows us to meet businesses where they are while keeping long-term outcomes front and center.

We specialize in hard-to-fill roles and work closely with our partners to build stronger teams through thoughtful, strategic hiring. Our process is designed to simplify decision-making, reduce hiring risk, and ensure alignment between the role, the candidate, and the organization.

At RSS Talent Partners, we are committed to making hiring more effective, more efficient, and more intentional. Whether you are filling a critical position or building a long-term workforce strategy, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Advantages

  • Dedicated HR Team

    Get Time Back in Your Day with Recruitment Outsourcing!


    When using RSS Talent Partners,  you can get help managing payroll, employee benefits, and compliance to help focus on growing your business.  We will help you create the recruitment/payroll solution that’s right for you. Bring in a team of experts that can remove the administrative burden!  

  • Personal Interviews

    Interviews allow potential employers and employees to decide if the individual's skills and character align with the company's needs and culture. They also take up a lot of your time. Our team will become your partner for the personal interviews and will ensure that we only deliver candidates that are a perfect fit for your culture and organization.

  • Job Descriptions

    Your business is growing, and now it’s time to hire! First, congratulations are in order: Every new employee represents a significant step forward for a company. 


    You may feel like you know exactly what you need from this new hire, but developing a formal job description will help you more fully understand what you’re looking for—and that will help you find the right person to fill that role. A good job description will even do some of the hiring work for you by encouraging candidates who aren’t a good fit for the job to self-select out of the process.


    Let us help you create the perfect job description that will help you find the ideal employee.

Hiring Success Story

Watch how RSS Talent Partners helped a local business find the perfect match for their team.

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Common Questions

Why should I work with RSS instead of filling a position on my own?

Hiring internally often looks cost-effective, but the hidden costs of delays, mis-hires, and limited candidate reach can quickly outweigh the savings

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RSS Talent Partners provides a more strategic approach. We identify and secure qualified candidates who align with your business and manage the sourcing, screening, and evaluation process from start to finish.



The result is better hiring decisions, reduced risk, and the ability for your team to stay focused on performance and growth.

Who pays placed temp-to-hire employees?

For temp-to-hire placements, RSS Talent Partners acts as the employer of record. We handle payroll, taxes, benefits, unemployment, and workers’ compensation, while clients pay a single billable rate and focus on evaluating the employee’s fit.


Employees have access to a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with additional incentive programs based on eligibility.


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What does RSS charge for services?

Our pricing is designed to align with the level of search and impact of the hire.


For direct-hire placements, fees typically range from 20% to 30% of the candidate’s first-year salary, depending on the role's complexity.


For retained searches, one-third of the estimated fee is paid upfront and applied toward the total cost. This allows for a more focused and dedicated search process.


We also offer customized temp-to-hire and payroll solutions based on wages, Workers’ Compensation, and job requirements.


We work with each client to ensure clear expectations, transparent pricing, and a focus on long-term hiring success.



What does the staffing process look like with RSS Talent Partners?

Our process is designed to align with your goals and deliver strong long-term hiring outcomes.


We start with a consultation to understand your business, role requirements, and success factors. From there, we manage the full recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, and candidate evaluation.


Your dedicated Talent Partner provides regular updates and presents qualified candidates, allowing you to make informed hiring decisions while we handle the heavy lifting.

Ready to take the next step?

Give us a call or submit a contact us form and a member of our team will be in touch with you for an initial consult!