Established in 1978, Emerald Staffing is the Portland area’s most reliable, locally-owned staffing agency.

As a leader in Portland’s employment and staffing industry, our clients rely on our proven success to provide dependable results for their hiring needs. Our office located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, offers an authentic balance of professional service and essential marketplace knowledge. We carefully screen job applicants through an extensive interview process, secure professional references, and offer valuable skillset assessments.

TEMPORARY STAFFING

CONTRACT TO HIRE

PERMANENT PLACEMENT

EXECUTIVE SEARCH

CANDIDATE SCREENING

ONSITE INTERVIEWING FACILITIES

ACA & ERISA WRAP COMPLIANCE

MARKET TRENDS ANALYSIS

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING

Executive Search Services

WITH OVER 40 YEARS’ OF EXPERIENCE… John Burton, Jr. has helped build successful corporate teams across the nation. Starting in 1978, Emerald Staffing has continued to thrive as a family owned and operated business. For over 30 years, John has helped build the Emerald Brand from 3 employees to over 100 today. Being pliable in today’s market helped John work with hundreds of firms, spanning multiple industries, assisting with Executive placement.

BEING A NATIVE OREGONIAN… John has been able to cultivate a network that brings talented people to accomplished employers. John is actively involved on the Oregon board for the American Staffing Association, Panelist speaker for Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Panelist speaker for the 2019 Pay Equity Act, and a leader in Compliance. Being involved in continued education assists John’s expansive knowledge helping him navigate through different industries seamlessly.

WE BELIEVE THE BEST APPROACH IS… to listen to the client’s needs to assess what didn’t work or why the position is open. To experience continued growth, we reverse engineer the process building a candidate profile that will fulfill and exceed our client’s needs. Finding the proper candidate takes skill, understanding, vision, and dedicated work. One of our top priorities is to find an Executive that will fit into our client’s culture and vision for the future.


  • John Burton and the entire team of professionals at Emerald Staffing are top-notch partners in the increasingly competitive recruitment market. Emerald Staffing has given CRB Manufacturing a competitive edge when searching for those hard-to-find professionals with technical skills. We count on Emerald to help take our third-generation manufacturing company to the next level by finding and recruiting our most valuable resource – people!

    Aimee Baker, Controller
    CRB Manufacturing Inc – Est. 1948

  • I have had a business partnership with John Burton & Emerald Staffing for over 30 years. When I have an accounting or administrative opening – Emerald is my first call. They are trustworthy, honest, fair, very valuable in placement within our workforce and so much fun to work with!

    Wyatt Satrum – Director of Human Resources, Willamette Egg Farms

  • John Burton and the Emerald team have an exceptional program. They have helped our firm with laser point accuracy when hiring executive level administrative staff. I recommend Emerald to any employer without hesitation.

    Mike Nye – Founding Partner Capacity Commercial Group, LLC

  • It takes AWESOME people to hire AWESOME people…John and his team are the real deal! They helped me to fill a mission critical role that I had been struggling for months to fill. Not only did we find a great new addition to our team, but the decision was very difficult due to the high caliber of candidates that John presented. He truly is all about the relationships. This organization has energy and passion. And it shows in their work.

    Clint Kendrick - Sr. Director, Donor Services
    Bloodworks Northwest

  • Emerald Staffing has helped grow our startup company from one employee to six. The staff at Emerald have a firm grasp of our needs and have always been able to execute.

    Mike – President @ Envoy Inc.

  • The word that comes to mind when I think of Emerald Staffing in Lake Oswego, Oregon is WOW. Emerald Staffing was referred to me by the local Chamber of Commerce. I was having a difficult time finding an experienced, competent employee to add to my current business team. It took only a single phone call to Cory and her team to provide me with 5 extraordinary applicants. Within the first week I hired an outstanding employee that has now been with me for more than a month. Both Cory and my new team member ROCK! Thank you for your extraordinary assistance. You are the best!

    Pat Healey – State Farm – Owner

  • I’ve got to say; in the past I’ve worked with other agencies and didn’t get the service or response that I have received with Emerald Staffing recruiters. Because of past experience with other agencies, I planned on it taking much longer to find the right candidate to fill our position. Emerald Staffing has been great to work with and I will recommend highly in the future!

    Sue Vliet – Meadows Executive Office Suites

  • The Emerald Staffing Team is dedicated to ensuring successful placements at a fair price. After all making the wrong hiring decision can be financially crippling for any company especially a small one; therefore investing in a partner who is committed to a long term relationship to help make the right choice it worth every penny.

    Evelyn Hecht – President
    Hecht & Hecht Insurance Agency Inc.

  • I’m so grateful to have connected with this staffing agency! Nick Burton, was outstanding to meet with. I have full confidence that working with him, through your agency contacts, I will finally find a great and lasting opportunity to shine! I look forward to the opportunities that will be available to me soon. Thank you!

    Christine M. – Emerald Staffing Candidate

  • I feel very grateful for finding out about this agency. They seem very knowledgeable and have great connections that will help you find a job. When I came in for my interview I was pleasantly surprised at how friendly all the staff were. It makes a big difference for someone who is nervous. My interview was with Mary. She genuinely seemed to want to help you find the best job fit for you.

    Yana M. – Emerald Staffing Employee

  • The people I met were very friendly and helpful. I found the whole experience to be positive. I love that Emerald is a local and family-owned company. I look forward to working with Emerald!

    Amy R. – Emerald Staffing Candidate

  • Emerald Staffing is AMAZING! If you are a qualified individual looking for a great place to have someone assist you in finding a career, this is where you would start. Mary Marshall helped me find my dream job – correction my career that I plan on staying until retirement. They take their time and make sure the fit for both parties is right and are great communicating with you throughout the process. Many thanks!

    Monica H. – Emerald Staffing Employee

  • I showed up today for an interview and was greeted promptly by a member of the staff. Personable and kind within a calming atmosphere I settled into the space. The interviewer had good questions for me as well as being a good listener.

    Jeffrey M. – Emerald Staffing Candidate

  • Had a great experience! The office environment is very warm and calming. Met Elise at the front desk who was very sweet and easy to talk to. The interview was with Mary, who was really helpful and took out the time to go over my experience in a personalized way to improve the chances of getting hire. Very excited about working with them!

    Aniqa A. – Emerald Staffing Employee

  • I have worked with other staffing agencies in the past. My experience with Emerald was quite different. I wasn’t at all expecting to feel so comfortable or the surroundings to be so aesthetically pleasing. Normally it’s bare walls a few chairs, a fake ficus tree and an endless views of cubicle land with people less than excited to be there. Emerald is warm, inviting and friendly. Emerald staffing agency knows how to bring people together in an inviting and fun way without the feeling of making the interview process scary and dry. If you are considering a temp to perm job without scouring indeed and Craigslist, give Emerald Staffing a try. You won’t be disappointed.

    Tammy W. – Emerald Staffing Employee

  • The office is in a great location. The receptionist is very personable. The office is very clean and neat. Nick, my interviewer, was very amiable and professional. I didn’t realize that Emerald Staffing is a family-owned business. The company already had me in mind for a position when I arrived.

    Elisabeth J. – Emerald Staffing Candidate

  • The employees at Emerald Staffing were very professional but at the same time, very friendly and welcoming. This was my first time working with a staffing agency so I was a little nervous. They made me feel comfortable right away. Although they were interviewing me, it felt more like a friendly conversation to get to know me. I am looking forward to working with them on my job search.

     

    Patricia T. – Emerald Staffing Candidate

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At Emerald, community is important to us. We strive to be involved in local organizations that make a positive difference in our community.

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5285  MEADOWS ROAD, SUITE 190
LAKE OSWEGO, OREGON 97035

 

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