When you’re hiring in Bethlehem, PA (Lehigh Valley), the goal is simple: get dependable people on the team quickly—without sacrificing fit. As a local staffing partner, FIS Recruitment helps employers fill office/admin, industrial, and customer-service roles with a process built for speed, quality, and retention.

At a glance: After a short intake, we typically deliver qualified shortlists within 24–72 hours for common roles. You choose the hiring model—temp, temp-to-hire, or direct hire—and we handle sourcing, screening, scheduling, and day-one details.

How to choose the best staffing agency in Bethlehem (checklist)

Use this practical checklist to evaluate providers and avoid costly mis-hires.

• Local pipelines: Do they already have candidates for your specific roles, shifts, and pay bands?
  
• Screening rigor: Are phone screens structured? Any skills checks or reference verification aligned to your role?
  
• Time-to-submit: How long, in business hours, until you see your first 3–5 qualified profiles?
  
• Compliance & onboarding: Who coordinates background/drug screens (if required), I-9 guidance, and site-specific orientations?
  
• Communication cadence: Will you receive frequent updates and same-day responses on urgent reqs?
  
• Guarantees: Is there a clear replacement window for direct hires or conversions?
  
• Fit with your culture: Can they calibrate quickly on soft skills, professionalism, and team dynamics?
  
  

Tip: Ask for a sample candidate packet for a similar role. The best agencies will show you what “qualified” looks like before you sign.

Roles we fill for Bethlehem employers

Office & Administrative

• Receptionist, Office Assistant, Executive Assistant
  
• Accounts Payable/Receivable, Billing Specialist, Bookkeeper
  
• HR Coordinator, Payroll Assistant, Recruiting Coordinator
  
• Data Entry, Scheduler, Collections, Front Desk

Industrial & Operations

• Warehouse Associate, Picker/Packer, Shipping & Receiving
  
• Forklift Operator, Material Handler, Inventory Control
  
• Light Assembly, Quality Inspector, Machine Operator
  
• Facilities/Janitorial, Maintenance Helper
  
  

Customer Service & Sales Support

• Call/Contact Center Agent, Customer Service Representative
  
• Client Services, Order Entry, Inside Sales Support

Temp vs. Temp-to-Hire vs. Direct Hire (what works when)

Temp (Hourly Staffing)

• Best for: Seasonal peaks, coverage gaps, projects, trial assignments.
  
• How it works: We payroll the associate and invoice you hourly (wage + statutory + service).
  
• Benefit: Scale headcount up/down fast, without long commitments.
  
  

Temp-to-Hire

• Best for: “Try before you commit” on attendance, productivity, and team fit.
  
• How it works: Candidate starts as temp; convert to your payroll after a set period or hours threshold.
  
• Benefit: Lower risk; real-world evaluation before extending a permanent offer.
  
  

Direct Hire (Contingency)

• Best for: Experienced office/admin, accounting, operations, and CSR roles where day-one FTE matters.
  
• How it works: One-time fee on successful start; replacement guarantee defined in your agreement.
  
• Benefit: Stronger long-term commitment and retention for critical roles.

Our process for Bethlehem searches (simple and fast)

• Role Intake (30–45 minutes): Clarify must-haves vs. nice-to-haves, tools/tech, schedule/shift, pay band, KPIs, and team culture.
  
• Sourcing & Pipeline: Activate our Lehigh Valley bench, referrals, and targeted ads for relevant applicants.
  
• Screening & Verification: Structured phone screens, skills checks as needed, and reference verification. Background/drug screens on request.
  
• Shortlist & Scheduling: Deliver formatted profiles with strengths, availability, and start readiness. We coordinate interviews or on-site walk-throughs.
  
• Offer & Onboarding: Manage paperwork packets and timing, confirm day-one details (parking, supervisor, safety notes).
  
• Quality Checks: First-week and third-week follow-ups, with proactive replacement if something isn’t clicking.
  

Typical speed: 24–72 hours to your first qualified candidates for common roles; 3–10 business days to first start depending on interviews and compliance requirements.

What “fit” means to us (and why it improves retention)

• Expectations upfront: Role duties, physical requirements, tools, and schedule are clear before day one.
  
• Commutability & shift alignment: We screen for realistic commute times and preferred shifts across Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton, and nearby areas.
  
• Soft-skill matching: Reliability, communication, and attitude are evaluated—not just keywords on a resume.
  
• Manager calibration: Early feedback improves subsequent submissions until we’re consistently on-target.
  

Local considerations when hiring in Bethlehem

• Shift coverage: Second/third-shift availability can be tight; posting lead time and competitive pay bands help.
  
• Retention lever: Clear ramp plans (first week expectations + buddy support) improve attendance and output.
  
• Candidate experience: Fast scheduling and same-day feedback reduce fall-off and no-shows.

Example scenario (realistic timeline)

A medical-devices distributor in the Bethlehem area needs two AP Specialists and three Warehouse Associates before month-end. We open the reqs on Monday, send four AP profiles and six warehouse profiles by Wednesday, interviews happen Thursday/Friday, and three starts happen the following week. The remaining two roles start within 5–7 business days pending background checks. We complete a 30-day performance check-in and replace one warehouse associate within 48 hours under the guarantee.

Getting started (what we’ll ask for)

✅ Role summary or JD with main duties and tools (e.g., SAP, Excel, WMS)

✅ Pay band, shift(s), onsite/remote details, and urgency

✅ Any checks required (background/drug/skills) and timelines

✅ Safety or uniform notes for industrial roles

✅ Primary contact for interviews and approvals

Ready to hire? Send your requisition to our team and we’ll open the search today.

Call, email, or visit

Bethlehem office: 559 Main Street, Suite 007, Bethlehem, PA 18018

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