Award-Winning Austin Staffing Agency & Recruiting Firm
As a premier Austin staffing and recruiting agency, we are dedicated to connecting top talent with leading businesses in Austin and its surrounding areas. Our team of expert Austin recruiters specializes in understanding the unique needs of the local market, ensuring we provide the best placement services in the region.
Meet Our Austin Staffing & Recruitment Team Leaders
Our Specialties
As a distinguished Austin staffing and recruiting firm, we cater to various sectors, making us a versatile Austin employment agency. Our expertise spans across:
- Accounting & Finance
- Administrative & Clerical
- Call Center & Customer Service
- Convention & Event Support
- Engineering
- Executive & Management
- Human Resources
- Information Technology (IT)
- Legal
- Light Industrial
- Marketing & Creative
- Mortgage & Banking
- Real Estate Dev. & Property Mgmt.
- Sales & Business Development
- Supply Chain
Our Staffing and Recruiting Services
Our Austin staffing and recruiting agency offers comprehensive employment solutions tailored to the dynamic Austin market. As a leading Austin employment agency, we specialize in a range of industries, ensuring our clients receive the best talent and our candidates find their ideal roles.
Contact Our Staffing & Recruiting Agency in Austin
For top-tier staffing and recruiting solutions, contact our Austin office today. Our team of dedicated Austin recruiters and staffing experts are ready to assist you, whether you’re seeking employment or looking to hire.
Why Partner with an Austin Staffing Agency?
Partnering with a staffing agency provides employers in Austin with strategic advantages to stay ahead in today’s competitive job market. From minimizing time-to-hire and overhead expenses to offering access to a thoroughly vetted talent pool, staffing agencies simplify the hiring process. They take on the complexities of recruitment—like screening, interviewing, conducting background checks, and managing payroll—so your internal team can stay focused on driving your business forward.
In Austin’s thriving and ever-evolving job market, teaming up with Burnett Specialists is a smart move. As Austin’s premier staffing agency, we leverage decades of expertise and a deep understanding of the local market to place top talent across a range of industries. Whether you are looking to staff your next big event, looking for IT help, or anything in between, our vast network and insight into Austin’s unique business environment enable us to connect you with highly qualified candidates quickly.
Our Projects
Our staffing and recruiting firm in Austin has successfully completed numerous projects, showcasing our ability to meet diverse staffing and recruiting needs across multiple industries. Our tailored approach ensures each project is handled with precision and expertise.
Our Awards
As a recognized staffing and recruiting agency in Austin, we are proud of our numerous awards that reflect our commitment to excellence in staffing and recruitment services.
Check out our latest blog articles for labor market insights, hiring tips, optimizing your job search, interview & resume best practices, company news, and so much more!
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November 18, 2025 Houston’s Finance Market Is Moving Fast Local finance leaders are facing an unusual mix of high demand and limited availability of experienced talent. Senior accountants and analysts have multiple offers at once, and time-to-fill for key roles has grown sharply. Without a clear continuity plan, teams face: Slower reporting and close...
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November 18, 2025 Audit Readiness Starts With People, Not Just Processes Each audit season puts your finance team to the test. Even the best checklists and systems can break down if your team structure isn’t solid. When audit readiness depends on a few overextended individuals, the risk of delays, errors, and noncompliance rises sharply. Why Continuity Drives...
Read More 5 Signs Your Finance Team Is Burning Out
November 18, 2025 The Silent Threat Inside Every Finance Department Burnout rarely arrives with fanfare. It builds quietly through tight deadlines, rising workloads, and under-recognized effort. In accounting and finance, where accuracy and timing are everything, burnout doesn’t just impact morale. It threatens your performance, compliance, and stability. Spot the warning signs early...
Read More Continuity Beats Capacity: Keep Close and Audit on Track
November 18, 2025 Why Headcount Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story Team size matters, but it is not the best indicator of strength. The true marker of a healthy finance function is continuity. It is the ability to maintain accuracy, compliance, and momentum even when roles shift or pressure builds. When continuity breaks, the impact spreads across every process: Extended...
Read More The Real Cost of Finance Turnover in Houston
November 18, 2025 When One Vacancy Becomes a Chain Reaction Every time a key finance professional leaves, the ripple effects go far beyond an empty seat. Workloads pile up, closing timelines stretch, and even small delays begin to influence how your business performs. A single mid-level departure can cause: Missed reconciliation deadlines Increased...
Read More Lean HR Playbook: 6 Tasks to Offload to a Staffing Partner (and the ROI to Expect in Texas)
November 18, 2025 For HR leaders in Texas, lean teams are the new normal. Many mid-sized employers run human resources departments with limited staff, yet they’re still expected to handle everything from recruiting to compliance. The result? Burnout, missed opportunities, and slowed growth. The good news is you don’t have to do it...
Read More Skills-Based Hiring for Employers: How to Design Assessments That Cut Time-to-Fill
November 9, 2025 Texas employers are under pressure to fill roles faster, but traditional hiring methods - resumes, job boards, and lengthy interview processes - don’t always deliver. Increasingly, companies are turning to skills-based hiring as a way to identify the best talent more quickly and reduce turnover. By shifting focus from degrees...
Read More Holiday Job Search Hacks: How to Land Work When Others Are Slowing Down
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Read More Burnett Specialists Q3 2025 Newsletter: Leadership, Hiring Insights & Market Trends
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Read More What Mid-Market Texas Companies Need to Compete with Big Employers for Talent
November 4, 2025 In Texas, competition for talent has never been more intense. Large employers often dominate the headlines, and the hiring pool, with big budgets, expansive benefit packages, and brand-name recognition. But mid-market Texas companies have unique advantages they can leverage to attract and retain the right people. The key is knowing...
Read More Temporary Contracts vs. Side Hustles: Which Builds Better Career Growth in Texas?
October 28, 2025 In today’s economy, flexibility matters. Many professionals in Texas are exploring two popular paths outside of traditional full-time jobs: temporary contracts through staffing firms and independent side hustles. While both options can boost income, the impact on long-term career growth is not the same. Why Temporary Contracts Appeal to Texas...
Read More Burnett Specialists Celebrates Melissa Davis – October Staffing Employee of the Month!
October 28, 2025 At Burnett Specialists, we take great pride in celebrating professionals who bring talent, positivity, and a strong work ethic to every assignment. This October, we’re proud to recognize Melissa Davis as our Staffing Employee of the Month! Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have made a remarkable impression on...
Read More Alicia De Leon Named a 2025 Houston Business Journal Woman Who Means Business
October 27, 2025 At Burnett Specialists, we’re proud to celebrate our Vice President of Sales, Alicia H. De Leon, for being named one of the Houston Business Journal’s 2025 Women Who Mean Business honorees in the Professional Services category. This annual recognition highlights Houston’s most outstanding women leaders who demonstrate excellence in business,...
Read More Burnett Specialists Austin Ranked #1 Again on Austin Business Journal’s 2025 List of Top Recruitment Firms
October 27, 2025 We’re proud to share that the Burnett Specialists Austin office has once again been ranked #1 on the Austin Business Journal’s 2025 List of Top Contingency Search Firms! This back-to-back recognition highlights our team’s continued commitment to connecting Central Texas companies with exceptional talent — quickly, efficiently, and with the...
Read More Sue Burnett Inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame
October 23, 2025 We’re proud to share that Sue Walk Burnett, Founder and President of Burnett Specialists, has been named to the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026, presented by the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. This recognition honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary business...
Read More Seasonal Hiring in Texas: Quality Controls That Prevent Post-Peak Turnover
October 21, 2025 Seasonal hiring is a reality for many Texas businesses, from retail and hospitality to logistics and manufacturing. While bringing in extra staff helps manage demand during peak periods, many employers struggle with high turnover once the season ends. The key to solving this challenge lies in putting the right quality...
Read More Sue Burnett Inducted into the ASA Leadership Hall of Fame
October 20, 2025 At Burnett Specialists, a Texas-based, employee-owned staffing and recruiting firm, we are proud to celebrate our President and Founder, Sue Burnett, for her induction into the American Staffing Association (ASA) Leadership Hall of Fame. This prestigious recognition honors Sue’s decades of influence, innovation, and integrity in the staffing and recruiting...
Read More AI Recruiting in Texas Construction, Accounting, Legal & Logistics: What to Expect in 2026
October 16, 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept—it’s a tool that is actively reshaping how employers recruit and hire. In Texas, industries like construction, accounting, legal, and logistics are already feeling the impact. As 2026 approaches, AI recruiting is expected to accelerate, offering both opportunities and challenges for employers...
Read More How to Position Yourself for Year-End Promotions and New Roles
October 14, 2025 As the year comes to a close, many professionals start thinking about their next career step. For some, that means preparing for year-end performance reviews and promotions. For others, it’s about exploring new job opportunities in the coming year. No matter your goal, the fourth quarter is the perfect time...
Read More Texas Hiring Channels 2025–26: What’s Working Now (with Cost-per-Qualified-Lead Benchmarks)
October 7, 2025 Hiring in Texas is more competitive than ever, and employers are under pressure to make smarter decisions about where to invest recruiting budgets. In 2025–26, the best hiring channels aren’t just about generating applicants—they’re about finding qualified leads that turn into successful hires. Why Hiring Channels Matter in Texas Recruiting...
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