Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Staffing & Recruiting Services in the Midwest
Established in Freeport, Illinois in 2003, Hughes Resources has grown from a single staffing branch into a regional leader in recruiting and consulting across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. With over 140 combined years of staffing expertise, our team specializes in connecting job seekers with leading employers while providing tailored HR solutions that drive business growth. Our deep regional roots and commitment to community development enable us to foster career advancement for individuals and operational success for companies.Through continuous engagement with candidates and employers, we maintain a robust talent network that delivers qualified placements within 24-48 hours. Our dedication to high industry standards is evidenced by our membership in the American Staffing Association and mandatory CSP certification for all recruiters. We combine entrepreneurial innovation with proven HR strategies to simplify workforce management and create lasting professional partnerships that benefit both job seekers and employers.
Services
Clerical Staffing
Industrial Staffing
Professional Recruiting
HR Consulting
Job Placement
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We deliver qualified candidates within 24-48 hours through our extensive talent network
- Our team maintains mandatory CSP certification for industry-leading staffing expertise
- Regional focus across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota ensures local market knowledge
- We implement Entrepreneurial Operating System for operational efficiency
- Recognized as 2024 Business of the Year by local industry associations
Associations and certifications
- American Staffing Association (ASA)
- Certified Staffing Professional (CSP)
What people say
Helped me immensely
Quick job placement
Friendly and helpful
Professional and efficient
Career advancement
Services
Clerical Staffing
We connect employers with skilled administrative professionals for temporary and permanent positions. Our vetted candidates include data entry specialists, receptionists, and office managers ready to support business operations. Job seekers gain access to opportunities with established companies seeking clerical expertise across the Midwest.
Industrial Staffing
Specializing in production, logistics, and manufacturing roles, we supply qualified industrial workers for both short-term projects and long-term placements. Employers receive reliable talent to maintain operational continuity while job seekers find stable positions with reputable industrial companies throughout our service regions.
Professional Recruiting
We place qualified professionals in accounting, IT, marketing, and HR roles with leading regional employers. Our recruiters match candidates' expertise with organizational needs, facilitating career advancement while delivering specialized talent to businesses seeking competitive advantage through top-tier professionals.
HR Consulting
Our consultants develop customized HR strategies addressing compliance, hiring efficiency, and employee retention challenges. Businesses benefit from tailored solutions that optimize workforce management while maintaining focus on core operations and long-term growth objectives.
Job Placement
We facilitate rapid job placement through our extensive employer network, offering personalized matching for candidates across all experience levels. Our streamlined process connects job seekers with suitable opportunities while providing employers with pre-screened talent aligned with their specific requirements.
People
Vanessa Hughes Resources
CEO
Owner and CEO of Hughes Resources with 21 years of leadership experience. Transformed a local staffing office into a regional firm while maintaining community involvement through board positions at Freeport Art Museum and State Bank Freeport.
Sally Noble
VP, Recruiting
Vice President of Recruiting with extensive technical industry experience. Oversees professional recruiting division and staffing branch operations, leveraging software expertise and training knowledge to maintain service excellence.
Mariah Leiser
VP, Finance & Administration
Finance leader with decade-long tenure at Hughes Resources. Manages financial operations including payroll, healthcare, and workers' compensation. Holds MBA from Columbia College and actively contributes to community initiatives like Freeport Art Museum events.
Carolyn Mitchell
VP, Marketing & Sales
Marketing executive with engineering background. Drives brand strategy and revenue growth while fostering positive workplace culture. Serves on Greater Freeport Partnership board and volunteers at local community organizations.
Bobby Shallenberger
Account Executive
Sales leader serving Rockford and Beloit markets. Brings entrepreneurial experience to client relationship management, helping businesses develop strategic initiatives that support long-term growth and operational success.
Questions
What staffing services does Hughes offer?
We provide clerical, industrial, and professional staffing solutions across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota with 24-48 hour candidate placement.
How does Hughes support job seekers?
We offer personalized job matching, career guidance, and access to exclusive opportunities with reputable regional employers through our extensive network.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, technology, and professional sectors with tailored staffing solutions developed over 21 years of regional experience.
Are your staffing services available statewide?
We operate across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota with local offices ensuring deep understanding of regional job markets and employer needs.
What HR consulting services do you provide?
We offer compliance management, hiring process optimization, and retention strategies to improve workforce efficiency and reduce operational costs.
How quickly can you fill job openings?
Our proven process delivers qualified candidates within 24-48 hours while maintaining rigorous screening standards for employer satisfaction.
Reviews (5)
Tippett
Jan 26, 2022
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Seen a lamb with a bug on it in my bowl of chili after sweeping up the wind for better aerodynamics but sadly only resulted in a broken break pad
James Baxter
Dec 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I love the hospitality from the company, and I love the job that has been given, SPG International,
I love the hospitality from the company, and I love the job that has been given, SPG International,
Marlon Maxey
Jul 15, 2021
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Nice place,staff is very nice and professional,all around it was a pleasant experience,and I got work.
M. Guevara
Mar 30, 2021
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Moved here to Freeport from Arizona and was not familiar with area. The staff here found me a great job super fast and they were always friendly and professional.
Tierre Edwards
Feb 21, 2021
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The Staff at Hughes Resources are very friendly and helpful. The response time for updates and job opportunities are very fast, plus the variety of jobs that are available are unlimited. I recommend anyone that is looking for any employment in the surrounding areas of Freeport IL, Dixon IL, Monroe or Beloit WI, to look in to the available jobs they have you will not be disappointed.
