FAQs

For Employers

What are the benefits of using a recruiting and staffing agency?

Recruiting new employees internally is a costly and time-consuming process for organizations. At Service Specialists, we consider ourselves a “Fast Pass” to top talent. Instead of waiting on the rides at Disney World and wasting precious time, money, and energy, quickly get access to your ride and use our services to get qualified candidates for the role so you can focus on doing your job!

We use significant resources to source candidates and have a strong, reputable network in various industries. We are “in the know” and operate as a middleman between the jobseeker and job opportunities, so our pulse on the local market is extremely valuable. We make sure we find candidates that have not only the hard skills needed for your positions, but are a culture fit for the company. We vet every candidate we send and make sure their salary expectations, hard skills, work environment needs, and values align with your company. We screen, interview and vet all candidates before sending, and our team can even conduct reference checks, background checks and drug tests.

Payment for our services with a permanent placement is solely contingent on your company hiring a candidate we send with a 90-day guarantee, or a full refund. Also, our contract is not exclusive, so you have nothing to lose by inquiring about our services. Since 1967, we have successfully recruited everything from small mom and pop businesses to Fortune 500 companies with talent acquisition and human resources departments. Give us a call and we look forward to fostering a trusting relationship with you, like we have hundreds of companies throughout Mississippi and nationwide.

How does payment work for the company?

For temporary assignments (or “temp”), the employee is a W2 employee on Service Specialists payroll. We charge a set bill rate to the hourly pay, which covers all onboarding costs, state and federal taxes, workers comp, etc. We do all the human resources and onboarding legwork. All you have to do is give us the position and we will have your candidates ready for review and employees ready to work on day one!

Permanent placement assignments are typically salaried, high-level employees. For this, we charge a percentage of first year’s salary and payment is solely contingent on if the company hires a candidate we send. There is a 90-day guarantee with a full refund if the candidate doesn’t work out.

What should I expect in the process of using Service Specialists?

For Temp (hourly employees)

We work with many companies in the industrial and manufacturing space with temp assignments successfully placing hundreds of employees a year. In this assignment, we want to intimately understand your company and foster a relationship so we can serve you well in finding the best candidates that meet your company’s expectations and values. In this assignment, the hire is a W2 employee on Service Specialists payroll. We charge a set bill rate to the hourly pay, which covers all onboarding costs, state and federal taxes, workers comp, etc. We do all the human resources and onboarding legwork. All you have to do is give us the position and we will have your candidates ready for review and employees ready to work on day one!

For Permanent Placement (salaried employees)

Once you reach out to inquire about a job requisition, our team is on it! We will ask questions to understand the position and company intimately. The more information you can give us by describing your company goals, culture, work environment, ideal candidate, salary range, benefits, job description, etc., the better our search will be.

Once we get a signed contract from you, we will send potential candidates for the role. You can review the individuals and choose to move forward in the interview process with the candidate(s) you so choose.

As an employer, the largest investment, expense, and asset to your company are your employees. Let Service Specialists provide the resources and services to attract and retain the best talent for the future success of your business! We look forward to building a relationship with your company and finding the perfect fit for the role.

Why should I choose Service Specialists?

Service Specialists is the oldest employment service in Mississippi. We are a woman-owned, boutique headhunting firm that connects top talent to great opportunities every day. We offer recruiting and staffing services to small businesses and to Fortune multi-site organizations in all industries. You name it, our team has placed it!

Is the Service Specialists contract exclusive?

No! We are not exclusive and wouldn’t recommend any recruiting agency that is. Payment for our fee is solely contingent on if we send the best candidate that your company hires.

What if the candidate we place from you doesn’t work out?

If it is a temp assignment, we will replace that person in the role immediately. If it is a permanent placement, you can get a full refund if the person doesn’t work out within 90 days.

What other services does Service Specialists provide?

We have additional services to offer employers including subject matter expert consultation, mystery shopping, outplacement services, salary surveys, leadership employee program, HR services, etc. We also offer referral rewards for recommended candidates who receive placement!

How do I get in touch with Service Specialists?

Reach out to any of our professional recruiters!

Deborah Martin (Canton) — dmartin@servicespecialisttld.com or (601) 407-6161

Will Martin (Ridgeland) — will@servicespecialistltd.com or (601) 898-1085

Sydney Fields (Oxford) — sfields@servicespecialistltd.com or (662) 832-5138

Kelsey Tartt (Canton) — ktartt@servicespecialistltd.com or (601) 407-6161

Coy Bishop (Canton) — cbishop@servicespecialistltd.com or (601) 407-6161

For Jobseekers

What are the benefits in using a recruiting and staffing agency?

As a jobseeker, you truly have nothing to lose by reaching out to us! It is completely free and confidential. No matter where you are in your career, we are here to help. Our goal is to hear out your needs and help lead you to your next opportunity. We have helped thousands of jobseekers find the next step in their career. You’re next!

Why use Service Specialists for my recruiting agency?

Service Specialists is the oldest employment service in Mississippi. We are a woman-owned, boutique headhunting firm that connects top talent to great opportunities every day. We recruit in all industries and all levels of career. You name it, our team has placed it!

What roles and industries do you recruit for?

We recruit for all industries and have a strong network of companies throughout Mississippi and nationwide.

How much do I owe when using your services as a jobseeker?

Not a dime! Our services are completely free for jobseekers. If we successfully place you into your next position, the employer will pay Service Specialists.

What if I know someone on the job hunt?

Send them our way. We always give referral fees for candidates sent that get placed, so spread the word!