The Staffing Alternative is a contingency-based staffing firm located in Toronto that specializes in recruiting human resources professionals for a variety of positions, including permanent, temporary, and contract roles.

We are proud to say that since our inception in 2014, we have placed countless human resources professionals with dynamic and leading-edge organizations throughout Toronto and Montreal.

Our competitive advantage

Pino Addesa, the founder of our company, has over 17 years of talent acquisition experience. Since 2007 he has been recruiting and placing HR professionals. Pino has extensive and trusting business relationships with hiring managers and his deep understanding of the labor market has proved beneficial to both the clients and the candidates he partners with.

Niche expertise: As a specialized recruitment firm, The Staffing Alternative focuses exclusively on placing human resources professionals. While other staffing firms place a wide variety of roles, we strictly focus on the placement of human resources professionals.

Strong network: Our focus and expertise in the HR field means that we have a strong network of active and passive human resources professionals. This allows us to quickly identify and connect with the right candidates for our clients.

Responsive service: We are highly motivated and driven to improve the candidate experience. We pride ourselves on being highly responsive and providing superior customer service.

As a job seeker, you will have exclusive access to HR roles. Our specialization and focus on human resources means that we have access to a wide range of full time, contract and temporary job opportunities within the GTA that may not be widely advertised.

When you partner with The Staffing Alternative as a client, you can expect effective results

When you partner with The Staffing Alternative as a client, you can expect professional and efficient results. One of the most frequent questions we receive from clients is "I need to fill an open position quickly; how soon can I see profiles?" Our proactive approach to recruitment allows us to engage with job seekers on a regular basis. This means that we are able to identify high-performing candidates who align with an organization's culture at a faster rate, providing our clients with a quicker turnaround time for filling critical positions.

When you partner with The Staffing Alternative as a candidate you can expect transparency

In addition to working closely with organizations to fill their staffing needs, we also partner with job seekers to help them find new and fulfilling career permanent and contract opportunities. We engage with both active and passive job seekers and by doing so, we are able to provide a wide range of job opportunities that match our candidates' preferences.

Equity, diversity and Inclusion

At The Staffing Alternative, we are dedicated to promoting equity and diversity in our recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce brings a wealth of different perspectives and ideas, and that it makes organizations stronger. We strive to attract and retain a wide range of candidates who reflect the diversity of today's work force, including but not limited to differences of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, and ability. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our candidates and employees.

Speaking Engagements

Pino Addesa, our founder has been invited to share his knowledge and experience at various events and speaking engagements. Pino has had the opportunity to speak at networking events hosted by the HRPA, as well as to students pursuing a career in human resources. Pino shares his top job searching tips, strategies for crafting an effective resume, and the importance of networking. If you would like Pino to speak at your next event or join you virtually, please feel free to connect with him. pino@thestaffingalternative.com.