Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Staffing Solutions in Waukegan, IL
Matthews Professional Employment has been a trusted staffing partner since 1969, serving businesses and job seekers across Lake, McHenry, Cook, Kenosha, Walworth, and Racine Counties. Our success stems from prioritizing long-term relationships, understanding local market dynamics, and maintaining a vested interest in client and candidate satisfaction. As a privately-owned agency, we combine decades of industry expertise with active membership in the American Staffing Association to deliver cutting-edge solutions.Our community involvement through chambers of commerce and scholarship programs underscores our commitment to both economic and social impact. With over 50 years of navigating economic cycles, we provide stability and tailored staffing optionsincluding temporary, temp-to-hire, and executive search servicesthat adapt to evolving business needs.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Temporary-to-Hire
Permanent Placement
Executive Search
Payrolling Services
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in tailored staffing solutions.
- Our team specializes in matching candidates to local industry needs.
- We maintain active membership in the American Staffing Association for industry-leading standards.
- We prioritize long-term relationships with employers and job seekers alike.
- Our community involvement ensures deep understanding of regional workforce dynamics.
Associations and certifications
- American Staffing Association
What people say
Excellent service
Quality candidates
Quick and courteous service
Long-term trusted partner
Positive job placement experience
Services
Temporary Staffing
Our temporary staffing solutions help businesses meet fluctuating demands by providing pre-vetted professionals. We handle payroll, taxes, and administrative tasks while ensuring candidates align with your operational needs. Employers gain flexibility without compromising on workforce quality.
Executive Search
We identify seasoned executives through targeted outreach and a vast professional network. Our process includes in-depth candidate assessments and market analysis to secure leaders who align with your organizational vision and culture.
Permanent Placement
Our permanent placement service streamlines hiring by managing candidate sourcing, screening, and interviews. We focus on long-term fit by evaluating technical skills, cultural alignment, and career aspirations for lasting employment matches.
Payrolling Services
We reduce employer administrative burdens by handling payroll processing, tax filings, and compliance for temporary workers. This service ensures accurate, timely payments while maintaining regulatory adherence for seamless workforce management.
Temporary-to-Hire
This hybrid solution allows employers to evaluate candidates in real work environments before committing to permanent hires. We manage the transition process, minimizing risk while ensuring candidates meet performance expectations.
People
Samantha Martinez
Executive Recruiter
Samantha Martinez leads recruitment efforts at Matthews Professional Employment, leveraging industry expertise to connect top talent with employers. She specializes in matching candidates to administrative and professional roles.
Paul Pirocanac
Recruitment Specialist
Paul Pirocanac excels in understanding client staffing needs and delivering qualified candidates. His focus on personalized service has earned long-term trust from employers and job seekers across multiple industries.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve industrial, administrative, professional, and executive sectors across northern Illinois, southeastern Wisconsin, and nationwide.
How long has your company been in business?
Matthews Professional Employment has provided staffing solutions since 1969, building expertise through five decades of market changes.
What staffing solutions do you offer?
We provide temporary staffing, temp-to-hire evaluations, permanent placements, executive search, and payrolling services for diverse industries.
Do you offer nationwide services?
While headquartered in Illinois, we extend staffing solutions nationwide through our established network and operational capabilities.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct thorough interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks to ensure candidates meet both technical requirements and cultural fit.
What benefits do employees receive?
Eligible employees receive paid holidays, vacation time, weekly pay, direct deposit, and minimum essential healthcare coverage.
Reviews (7)
John Galuska
Jan 24, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
A very professional and friendly environment. My experience with Matthews was top of the line. I would like to pay a shout out to Joseph Farias and Samantha Martinez for all of their assistance in landing me my new position. Keep up the great work!
A very professional and friendly environment. My experience with Matthews was top of the line. I would like to pay a shout out to Joseph Farias and Samantha Martinez for all of their assistance in landing me my new position. Keep up the great work!
Noe Guzman
Jan 24, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
I would like to cordially thank Nikki for helping out with my new career search. She was very professional and kept me informed throughout the whole onboarding process. I felt like she went above and beyond her capabilities to guide me in the right direction. I'm very exciting on the new opportunity.
I would like to cordially thank Nikki for helping out with my new career search. She was very professional and kept me informed throughout the whole onboarding process. I felt like she went above and beyond her capabilities to guide me in the right direction. I'm very exciting on the new opportunity.
Joanne Pietschman
Jan 19, 2022
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After 20 years I decided I wanted something different. I took a chance at Matthews. Glad I did. Nikki is amazing at her job, she really cares!
Marine Hardin
Jan 12, 2022
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Matthew services is a very good agency when you are looking for work.. they are very responsive and gets the job done. .my name is Glen McIntosh and I was out of work for a while and went here and got employed the next day.. I worked with Joe & Samantha and they were very professional.they went up and beyond to get me in the right position I wanted
Angel Blanco
Jan 01, 2022
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Overall great experience! Joseph Farias was super professional. Never had this kind of experience with a temp agency. Joseph went above and beyond in my opinion. He really listened and worked with me to find me what I was looking for. He worked fast and kept in constant communication. Michelle arroyo was another person I had the pleasure to meet! She was super nice and really responsive to any questions I had! Highly recommend Matthews professionals!
Christian Valadez
Dec 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Very great, friendly environment to find employment! I was helped by Joseph who happily and helpfully found me a temp job very fast. Highly recommend going to Matthews Employment, and Joseph!
Very great, friendly environment to find employment! I was helped by Joseph who happily and helpfully found me a temp job very fast. Highly recommend going to Matthews Employment, and Joseph!
Brian Oconnor
Dec 05, 2021
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Great place to find employment! Shah Washington got me a great temp to hire position, but after the pandemic the company let people go. Shah once again got me a great immediate hire position that will greatly expand my skill set. Highly recommend going to Matthews Employment, and Shah!
