Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Staffing Solutions in Bloomington, IL
Founded in 1982, Abbey Placements operates as a trusted staffing agency specializing in temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire recruitment solutions. Our expertise spans industries including manufacturing, light industrial, administrative, and customer service roles, with a focus on serving Central Illinois and surrounding regions. We differentiate ourselves through local market knowledge, flexible staffing models, and technology-driven candidate screening processes.Our team of professionals, with over 60 years of combined experience, prioritizes client relationships, offering tailored solutions that align with specific business needs. We maintain a reputation for delivering award-winning service through transparent communication, efficient hiring strategies, and comprehensive support for both employers and job seekers.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Direct Hire
HR Outsourcing
Temp-to-Hire
Contract Assignments
Skilled Trades Placement
Administrative Support
Customer Service Roles
Warehouse Staffing
IT Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of local staffing expertise since 1982.
- Our flexible solutions adapt to staffing needs ranging from seasonal to executive roles.
- We utilize video interviews and AI-powered candidate assessments.
- We provide access to ACA-compliant benefits for eligible workers.
- Our remote-optimized platform supports hiring beyond Central Illinois.
What people say
Quick responses
Qualified candidates
Impressed with recruiters
Trust them long-term
Meet fluctuating needs
Services
Temporary Staffing
Temporary staffing solutions provide businesses with flexible workforce options to meet fluctuating demands without long-term commitments. Our program manages payroll, taxes, and benefits while ensuring qualified candidates fill roles in manufacturing, warehouse operations, and administrative support. Employers gain operational agility while maintaining productivity during peak periods or project-based work.
Direct Hire Recruitment
Direct hire recruitment connects employers with candidates seeking long-term employment opportunities. Our process focuses on identifying professionals for roles in skilled trades, IT, and production environments. Clients pay placement fees only upon successful candidate hiring, reducing risk while accessing vetted talent pools developed through 40+ years of industry expertise.
HR Outsourcing
HR outsourcing solutions handle payroll administration, benefits management, and compliance documentation for businesses. We manage tax filings, insurance programs, and ACA reporting while providing access to health plans and retirement benefits. This service reduces administrative burdens while ensuring regulatory compliance for companies of all sizes.
Temp-to-Hire
Temp-to-hire programs allow employers to evaluate candidates in real work environments before making permanent hiring decisions. Our system transitions workers from temporary assignments to direct employment based on performance metrics. This model reduces hiring risks while giving job seekers practical experience in target positions.
Contract Assignments
Contract staffing services provide workers for extended durations while maintaining Abbey employment status. We handle payroll, insurance, and benefits administration throughout assignments. Businesses gain workforce stability without expanding permanent payrolls, particularly for specialized roles requiring continuity in technical or operational positions.
People
Marc Poirier
Owner / President
Marc Poirier leads Abbey Placements with over 20 years of staffing industry experience. He expands the company's regional footprint while maintaining its founding principles of integrity and personalized service. His leadership focuses on technology integration and strategic growth initiatives.
Gina Poirier
Office Supervisor
Gina Poirier manages office operations with expertise in administrative systems and client communications. Her oversight ensures efficient service delivery across recruitment and payroll functions while maintaining high standards of organizational excellence.
McLean Oglesby
Senior Recruiter
McLean Oglesby specializes in placing qualified candidates in manufacturing and industrial roles. With extensive local market knowledge, he connects employers with skilled workers through proactive recruitment and relationship-driven approaches.
Christina Chavez
Recruiter
Christina Chavez focuses on administrative and professional placement, leveraging her industry network to match qualified candidates with appropriate opportunities. Her recruitment strategies emphasize skill alignment and long-term career development.
Ken Poirier
Founder
Ken Poirier established Abbey Placements in 1982 based on personal relationships and staffing expertise. His industry experience since 1978 shaped the company's commitment to integrity and quality workforce solutions that continue defining its operations.
Questions
What types of staffing services do you offer?
We provide temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, seasonal, and managed recruitment services. We also offer employer of record payrolling for added flexibility.
How do you screen candidates?
Our process includes resume review, phone/video interviews, skill assessments, and AI-generated summaries to ensure quality and job fit for employers.
Can you help with high-volume hiring needs?
Yes, we specialize in scalable solutions for hiring 1 to 100+ workers with rapid turnaround times while maintaining candidate quality standards.
Do you offer remote hiring support?
Absolutely, we support virtual hiring across Central Illinois and beyond. We also offer direct hire services in Indiana and Kentucky.
How quickly can you fill positions?
Most roles receive qualified candidates within 24-72 hours. Hard-to-fill positions use specialized search strategies while maintaining our quality standards.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Central Illinois businesses in Bloomington, Peoria, Champaign, and Decatur, with expanding coverage in Indiana and Kentucky.
Reviews (5)
Ben McGregor
Feb 13, 2022
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I'm currently employed at precision planting thanks to abbey placements. I've been nothing but kind and courteous! very helpful! I'm very thankful!
Scott Langloss
Jan 28, 2022
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Kayla and Clif have been great helping getting me back in the workforce after 4 years of being unemployed. The staff are all very professional and very knowledgeable.
Rebecca Peterson
Dec 16, 2021
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I applied for abbey through indeed. Within a week they set up on boarding and worked with me to get me a job and now they check in frequently to make sure I'm doing okay at my new job. I have definitely recommended people reaching out to them if they need help getting in at a job! Update: I changed my review because they were unprofessional about letting me know I was getting fired for my health issues. I have to have surgery and they didn't care they still fired me. Which is fine. But they called my sister and left her a voicemail with personal information about me getting fired. So wrong.
Brian Osborn
Dec 10, 2021
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I received a job assignment within 2 days of contacting Abhey placements. Kayla was very helpful and answered any questions I had.
Shirley May Collins
Nov 16, 2021
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Very helpful family owned business! They helped me change my entire career path. With no experience in factory work they still gave me a chance and i love it! Thanks Kayla and Cliff.