Harper Associates is proudly celebrating its 40th year! (1968-2008)

Company Profile

Established in 1968, Harper Associates is one of the most reputable and long-standing recruitment firms in Michigan. Our boutique placement agency, directed by Ben Schwartz, President, offers both Contingency Agreements and Executive Searches. Unlike many other staffing firms, all Harper Consultants have previous hands-on experience in the industries which they recruit for. This expertise is beneficial to both clients and candidates, as it helps to better understand needs and also creates an invaluable network of resources. Placement fees are employer paid.

Areas of Specialization

Primary emphasis at Harper Associates has always been permanent placement for the Hospitality, Healthcare, Medical Office and Dietetics fields. In more recent years, as a result of referrals from satisfied clients, Harper has also developed a recruitment niche for other professionals which include: executive level administrative support staff, corporate management trainees, non-profit executives, property managers and estate/private service personnel.

Hospitality

• Harper Associates was the first hospitality recruitment firm in Michigan.
• Handles management, culinary, sales and executive level positions in restaurants, hotels, country clubs, contract food service companies, resorts, casinos, food manufacturers and distributors.
• Consistently offers an extensive number of excellent jobs in hospitality.
• Has shaped an inconceivable number of hospitality careers and has also developed numerous extremely successful management teams!

Dietetics

• Represents Hospitals, Medical Centers, and other employers of Dietitians and Healthcare Food Service Management Professionals throughout the country.

Healthcare

• Clients encompass Hospitals, Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics, Home Health Care Agencies and others.
• Healthcare jobs include those for: Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, Radiology Professionals, and Rehabilitation Therapists (PT,OT and SLP).

Medical Office

• Physician Offices, Clinics, Medical Billing Services, DME and IV infusion companies utilize Harper Associates.
• Emphasis on permanent positions for experienced Medical Billers, Receptionists, Office Managers, Certified Medical Assistants, Transcriptionists, Nurses, Medical Secretaries, and Practice Managers.

Estate/Private Service

• The Estate Division at Harper Associates, which has expanded greatly through client referrals, offers discerning individuals and families high caliber personnel for their private residences and estates.
• Placement process is handled very discreetly.
• Private service professionals include: Estate Managers, Household Managers, Personal Chefs, Housekeepers, Butlers, Nannies, Personal Assistants and Maintenance Coordinators.

Executive Administrative Support Staff

• Many exclusive assignments for prominent Executives seeking outstanding Support Staff, including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Administrative Assistants.
• Positions can be based in the Executives’ corporate offices or private residences.

Corporate Management Trainees

• Offers recent college graduates an exceptional career opportunity with leading service industry companies.

Sales

• Job openings for Account Executives and Sales Managers, primarily within the Hospitality and Food industries.

Executive Searches

• Searches for Executives within Non-profit organizations, along with the Hospitality and Healthcare industries are often conducted exclusively by Harper Associates.