RecruitJet
Office Assistant

Office assistant staffing

Hire an office assistant who lives near your office. RecruitJet finds, interviews and reference-checks candidates in any state.

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What does an office assistant do in a small business?

  • Handles filing, data entry, mail and copying.
  • Answers phones and emails and directs them to the right person.
  • Keeps supplies stocked and helps the team with day-to-day tasks.

Why the right hire matters

  • Flow. Filing, mail and data entry keep moving every day.
  • Capacity. Skilled staff spend less time on routine tasks.
  • Order. Records are kept where people can find them.

What do we screen office assistants for?

  • Office experience with the software your team uses
  • Accuracy and organization with records
  • References from past employers, checked before you meet them
  • A commute to your office they can keep up
Ways to hire an office assistantDirect HirePeople who join your team for good. You pay once, when they start.
What we check before you meet them
  • Interview against your job description
  • References from past employers
  • Work history and dates
  • A commute to your office they can keep up
  • Background check, with the candidate's consent

This is recruiter screening. Your own hiring checks still apply.

Pay by state

What does an office assistant earn?

It depends on where the job is. Three things move pay from state to state.

Cost of living

Pay tends to sit above the national average in high-cost states and metros, and below it where living costs are lower.

Local demand

Where more employers are hiring for a role than there are candidates, offers rise.

On-site, hybrid or remote

On-site roles are priced by the local market. Remote roles draw on a wider pool, which changes what candidates expect.

Contact us for a current salary benchmark for your state and role.

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Hiring office assistants in your state

We recruit for any industry, in any state in the U.S.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire an office assistant through a recruiter?
For a direct hire, 25% of first-year compensation, paid on placement, with no upfront fee. Compensation means base salary plus any bonus agreed at offer. Equity is not included.
How long does it take to hire an office assistant?
Typically within 10 business days of kickoff, you meet qualified, interested candidates.
What does an office assistant earn?
Pay varies by state and city. It depends on the cost of living, local demand for the role, experience, and whether the job is on-site, hybrid or remote. Contact us for a current salary benchmark for your state and role.
Do you place temporary or contract office assistants?
No. RecruitJet only does direct hire: every person we place joins your payroll, and you pay one fee on placement.
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Tell us who you need and when

  • A shortlist of interviewed, reference-checked candidates, typically within 10 business days of kickoff
  • One fee, paid on placement
  • A free 90-day replacement guarantee

Takes about two minutes. We reply within one business day.

The Right Hire,
Right Here.

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