Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Employment Solutions
For over six decades, our agency has specialized in connecting businesses with qualified talent while helping individuals achieve meaningful employment. As a second-generation independent firm, we prioritize personalized partnerships that national agencies cannot replicate. Our decision-making process is rooted in transparency, ensuring clear communication and realistic expectations that build trust with both clients and candidates. Our independence allows us to remain agile and responsive, tailoring services to meet unique client needs while maintaining fair pricing without compromising quality.We believe staffing is fundamentally about people, not transactions, which is why our clients maintain long-term relationships with us. Our legacy combines over 60 years of experience with modern strategies to deliver exceptional staffing solutions. We are driven by integrity, responsiveness, and measurable results, creating lasting relationships that strengthen organizations and transform lives. Our core values include integrity, relationship-building, respect for individual goals, excellence in placements, adaptability to market changes, and unwavering commitment to our work.
Services
Executive Recruitment
Office Administration
Distribution
Manufacturing & Assembly
Accounting & Finance
Sales & Development
IT Specialists
Customer Support
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of staffing industry expertise and proven results
- Our personalized approach ensures cultural fit and long-term placements
- 85% retention rate for placements beyond one year
- We provide 24-72 hour candidate screening and qualification
- 75% of our business comes from repeat clients
What people say
Helped me develop my resume
Professional and engaging staff
Career goal attainment support
Trusted staffing partner
True collaboration
Services
Temporary Staffing
Our temporary staffing solutions address immediate workforce needs while maintaining quality standards. We handle payroll, compliance, and onboarding for roles ranging from administrative positions to specialized industrial roles. Employers benefit from flexibility without compromising productivity.
Executive Recruitment
We specialize in placing high-level executives through retained search processes. Our methodology combines industry expertise with cultural assessment to identify leaders who drive organizational growth and innovation across Connecticut and New England markets.
Direct Placement
Our permanent placement service delivers long-term solutions with a 3-6 month guarantee. We conduct comprehensive candidate screening, reference checks, and skills assessments to ensure optimal matches that align with company culture and career aspirations.
Temp-to-Hire
This flexible solution allows employers to evaluate candidates before permanent commitment. We offer reduced markup options during trial periods, with seamless transition processes for successful placements across various industries.
Executive Search
Our retained executive search service targets niche and high-level positions with customized pricing structures. We provide comprehensive candidate evaluation, cultural alignment assessments, and strategic onboarding support for critical leadership roles.
People
Sally Merry
Founder
Founded Connecticut's first woman-owned staffing agency with over 60 years of industry leadership, establishing a legacy of integrity and relationship-driven service that continues to shape the firm's values.
Kelly Merry
CEO
With 32 years of staffing expertise and 15 years as CEO, she leads with integrity and commitment to aligning businesses with qualified candidates while maintaining the firm's tradition of trust and measurable impact.
Leang Chhean
Director of Development
Manages recruitment initiatives and employer partnerships, focusing on growth and relationship-building strategies that advance the company's mission of connecting qualified professionals with suitable organizations.
Jeff Cyr
Director of Accounting
Oversees financial operations with emphasis on accuracy and fiscal integrity, supporting sustainable growth through strategic resource management and transparent accounting practices.
Questions
How do I apply for a job through Merry Staffing?
Apply online through our secure application form or contact our office directly for personalized guidance on current job opportunities.
What is your candidate screening process?
We conduct reference checks, background and drug testing, skills assessments, and multiple interviews to ensure quality placements.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve executive recruitment, office administration, distribution, manufacturing, accounting, sales, IT, and customer support sectors.
Do you offer placement guarantees?
Yes, we provide 90-day guarantees for direct placements and will replace candidates at no additional cost if needed.
How quickly can you fill positions?
Most roles are filled within 8 days on average, with urgent placements prioritized through our rapid response system.
Reviews (3)
Robert Melenski
Nov 03, 2019
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3 yrs ago I started working through Merry staffing. They have been a huge help for me an the team I worked with. I would work somewhere else but I would prefer to work through them their reliable an there for you an can answer any question you need answers to. Jaime M Gerry Snow removal @ UConn Hospital
TherealEthann
Jan 20, 2019
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Don't come here. A guy name Charlie is rude asf and very unprofessional. Never had a problem with a temp till I found this. Just don't think about coming they will waste your time with petty talk.
Veronica Corningstone
Jan 16, 2019
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I have worked with Merry Targeted Staffing in the past. David is fantastic and easy to talk to. Very professional. Building can be difficult to find in Manchester but definitely worth it.
