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About Gateway Recruiting
Since 2008, Gateway Recruiting has delivered targeted recruitment solutions for companies navigating complex global markets. We’ve grown into a pivotal force in the industry—recognized by Forbes and trusted by Fortune 500s and emerging businesses alike.
Our success is built on adaptability, deep expertise, and a commitment to helping clients meet both immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce goals. We go beyond placement—we build pipelines. From short-term projects to strategic talent initiatives, we ensure our clients have the right people, at the right time.
We offer highly skilled contract professionals for short- and long-term projects – and we’re proud to be the only recruiting firm in the US offering this specialized service to the Trade Compliance industry. Whether you’re looking to hire contract support or fill a permanent role, Gateway Recruiting has you covered.
Gateway Recruiting tailors every engagement to your business goals and project demands.
Our Services
Retained Search
If you have an urgent position that must be filled within a certain time constraint, or that is a confidential replacement or addition to your team, you'll directly benefit from our retained searches. Our retained searches offer our clients the highest level of service within our firm and include a position specific dedicated team and dedicated time allowance to ensure fulfilling your need(s) as efficiently as possible. We have the ability to customize each search, including payment terms and conditions, to meet your individual company's needs. We offer industry best guarantees on these searches.
Interim Executive Services
If you have an urgent position that must be filled within a certain time constraint, or that is a confidential replacement or addition to your team, you'll directly benefit from our retained searches. Our retained searches offer our clients the highest level of service within our firm and include a position specific dedicated team and dedicated time allowance to ensure fulfilling your need(s) as efficiently as possible. We have the ability to customize each search, including payment terms and conditions, to meet your individual company's needs. We offer industry best guarantees on these searches.
Contingency Search
With this level of search between Gateway Recruiting and your company, Gateway Recruiting will be able to take immediate action on critical and urgent searches on an on-going basis. Contingency-based searches are typically awarded to Gateway Recruiting on Exclusive Basis. You will not incur any costs for contingency search until you hire a candidate that we have referred. We are dedicated to providing the best quality candidate for all positions, in a timely manner. We understand urgency.
Contract Staffing
This service will allow you to maximize your workforce flexibility in today's rapidly changing business environment. You can lower headcount, reduce payroll, and adjust staff levels as workloads change. All you need to do is approve time sheets, pay bi-monthly invoices, and let Gateway Recruiting handle everything else. We have staff available and can usually have someone at your offices performing in days.