Heber Associates has evolved from temp staffing to focused talent acquisition and HR consulting. Here’s what changed, why it matters, and how we help you hire better.

If you remember Heber Associates as a “staffing agency,” you’re not wrong.

We’ve been in business since 1961 (yes, really), and for a long time we supported employers with a full range of staffing services.

But the market changed. Hiring changed. And what our clients needed most changed.

So we did what any third-generation, family-owned business has to do to stay relevant: we evolved.

Today, Heber Associates is focused on two things:

• Talent acquisition (direct hire / permanent placement support)
• HR consulting for small and growing companies (Coming Soon)

And we’re no longer offering temporary staffing.

Before anyone panics: this isn’t a “we’re doing less” announcement. It’s a “we’re doing the most important parts better” announcement.

Why We Stopped Doing Temporary Staffing

Temp staffing can be a great solution in the right situation. But for many of the companies we work with, the real pain isn’t “we need a person for 8 weeks.”

It’s:

• “We’ve had this role open forever.”
• “We’re losing time, money, and momentum.”
• “We can’t find people with the right experience.”
• “We’re getting applicants… just not qualified”

Temp staffing is often about speed and volume.

Our clients were asking for something different:

• Precision (the right person, not just a person)
• Process (a repeatable way to hire)
• Partnership (someone who can advise, not just send resumes)

So we narrowed our focus to the work where we can make the biggest impact.

What We Do Instead: Talent Acquisition That Actually Feels Like Help

If you’ve used recruiters before, you’ve probably seen both extremes:

• The “spray and pray” resume cannon
• The “we’ll get back to you in 3 weeks” black hole

We aim for neither.

Our approach is straightforward:

• Clarify what you actually need (not just what the job description says)
• Target the right talent pool
• Communicate consistently (because silence is not a strategy)
• Help you close strong candidates before they disappear

The goal is simple: help you fill roles faster, with better-fit hires, and less chaos.

And Yes — We Also Do HR Consulting (Coming Soon)

A lot of small businesses don’t need a full-time HR department.

They need:

• Someone to keep them compliant
• Someone to update policies as laws change
• Someone to help them dtermine the “what do we do here?” decisions before they become expensive and get them the help they need

That’s where our HR consulting comes in.

Think of it as practical HR support for companies that want to do things the right way—without building a whole internal HR team.

Who We’re a Fit For

Heber Associates is a good fit if:

• You’re hiring for skilled roles and want better candidates
• You’ve had a role open for 3+ weeks and it’s not moving
• You want a recruiting partner who communicates like a human
• You want HR support that’s clear, practical, and not buried in jargon

We work with companies across the United States especially along the East Coast, in industries like:

• Construction
• Engineering
• IT
• Finance, Banking, and Accounting

The Short Version

We didn’t stop offering temp staffing because we’re stepping back.

We stopped because we’re stepping into what we do best:

• Helping companies hire the right people
• Helping small businesses stay compliant and confident in their HR

If you want to talk about a role you’re trying to fill—or HR support you wish you didn’t need but definitely do—reach out.

Email me at [email protected] and tell me what you’re hiring for (or what HR issue is keeping you up at night). I’ll reply with a couple of next steps.

Disclaimer

This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.