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A Full-Service Recruiting and Staffing Agency

Serving Utica and Syracuse for Over 50 Years

With more than five decades of experience in Utica and Syracuse, we specialize in connecting local businesses with exceptional talent. Whether you’re looking to expand your team, enhance your recruitment strategies, or find the perfect job opportunity, we’re here to assist you.

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Opportunity is Knocking

You don’t want just any job; you want one that elevates your career in a field you’re passionate about. At our agency, we understand this need. We’ve built strong relationships with leading businesses in the Utica and Syracuse area that are actively seeking talent like yours. Whatever your ideal position may be, we’re committed to helping you find it.

Let’s Connect You with Your Ideal Job

Responsive Solutions for All Your Workforce Needs

Need support across various areas? We proudly offer comprehensive and seamless workforce solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Staffing Services

Business demands can be unpredictable—your workforce shouldn’t have to be. We provide the talent you need, right when you need it.

Recruitment Services

To excel, businesses require exceptional talent. We’ll quickly connect you with your next standout team member.

Payroll Services

Is running payroll taking up too much of your time? Let First Choice Staffing do the heavy lifting for you. We are set up to handle payroll for you, no matter the size of your business.

Pre-Employment Screening

Background checking, Drug Testing, Pre-Employment Physicals; these things take time to get set up and complete. Let our staff take this burden off your shoulders. We are set up with a network of local providers and laboratories and can often times get testing done in the same day.

What our clients say

"We have used in the past and are currently using First Choice for our staffing needs, and I have to say they are great. I have not spoken to anyone that has not been 100% helpful. Amanda & the team has gone above and beyond to assist us in fulfilling our office staffing needs time and time again. I highly recommend their service"
DixieM & R Heating & Air Conditioning Service Inc.
"First Choice Staffing is a top notch temp agency in the Mohawk Valley. I would recommend First Choice to anyone looking to fulfill their staffing needs. Amanda, Beth, & Chris are excellent at what they do. Very helpful. They always manage to find me the right person for my employment needs."
M&L Trucking
From day one, First Choice Staffing has provided exceptional service. After experiencing unmet needs with other staffing services, I was immediately impressed by Michele's clear and honest overview. True to her word, Bob swiftly handled my onboarding and addressed all concerns. The candidates have been strong and reliable, and my working relationship with Lori and the entire team has been outstanding. Thanks to First Choice Staffing, I've filled crucial positions with top-quality employees, essential to my company’s success
Mike RussoRusso Painting Co. LLC
From day one, First Choice Staffing has provided exceptional service. After experiencing unmet needs with other staffing services, I was immediately impressed by Michele's clear and honest overview. True to her word, Bob swiftly handled my onboarding and addressed all concerns. The candidates have been strong and reliable, and my working relationship with Lori and the entire team has been outstanding. Thanks to First Choice Staffing, I've filled crucial positions with top-quality employees, essential to my company’s success
Mike RussoRusso Painting Co. LLC
The First Choice team consistently demonstrates its expertise, experience and overall commitment to assist Giotto Enterprises with a variety of staffing-related functions. I trust First Choice not only as a service provider for job placement activity, and for our pre-employment candidate information collection/screening processes, but also as a reliable and dependable partner in our organization’s continued success and growth trajectory.
Mark CushmanFiber Instrument Sales Inc.
“As an employer in a current uncertain job market, first choice staffing really comes through for us when we have positions to fill. They are always cheerful and happy to help whenever I call. The staff does a great job coming up with solutions when I need something done urgently. They communicate well with me and my staff when issues arise and always try to find alternatives to issues that come up. I would highly recommend First Choice Staffing for your recruitment needs!”
Wilcor International
"Of all the employment agencies I am registered with, it is evident that the staff at First Choice is the most professional and knowledgeable in the employment field."
Kim S.Satisfied Employee
“Always very professional. Would recommend for temp or permanent staffing needs.”
Hubbard Tool & Die
"When you need to develop a relationship with an employee placement agency, we believe First Choice will demonstrate how much you truly mean to them, and will exceed your expectations."
Steve MitchellBusiness Machines and Equpment, Inc.
"I am very impressed with the quality and professionalism that First Choice Staffing brings to their customer and recommend them for any staffing needs without hesitation."
Flip R.Satisfied Customer
"...All of the staff was very caring and helpful. I would highly recommend First Choice to anyone that is looking for work."
Torrey F. Satisfied Employee
We requested and received some cost information and your organization was quick to respond to our needs. You are a five star organization and we are pleased with our relationship."
Bob D.Satisfied Customer for 10+ Years

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Syracuse Office

  • 7525 Morgan Road Liverpool, NY 13090
  • M-F 8 AM – 5 PM
  • (315) 453-5533
  • (315) 453-3958

Utica Office

  • 131 Oriskany Blvd. Suite 3E Whitesboro, NY 13492
  • M-F 8 AM – 5 PM
  • (315) 736-3884
  • (315) 736-5340

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