Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Staffing Partner in Harrisburg, PA
Abel Personnel has been connecting exceptional talent with prime opportunities for over 55 years, driving success for professionals and businesses alike. Founded in Central Pennsylvania, we have grown to serve clients from Massachusetts to Michigan and Maryland, offering staffing solutions tailored to diverse industries. Our team prioritizes understanding both employer needs and candidate aspirations, ensuring precise matches that foster long-term success. With expertise in direct hire, temp-to-perm, and contract staffing, we reduce hiring risks while delivering qualified professionals across finance, technology, legal, and administrative fields. Recognized as a trusted partner through multiple Readers Choice Awards, we combine personalized service with a deep commitment to community and client satisfaction.Our decades of experience, coupled with a rigorous screening process, ensure employers receive candidates who align with their organizational culture and operational goals. We pride ourselves on transparency, responsiveness, and a client-centric approach that has sustained relationships with businesses ranging from small enterprises to Fortune 500 companies. Abel Personnel remains a woman-owned business dedicated to evolving with industry trends while maintaining our core promise: connecting talent with opportunity. Our extensive network and market insights enable employers to navigate staffing challenges efficiently, whether for immediate needs or strategic growth. This enduring commitment to excellence has solidified our reputation as a leader in recruitment and staffing services.
Services
Direct Hire
Temp-to-Perm
Temps
Contracting
Payroll Services
Finance Staffing
Technology Recruitment
Legal Support
Administrative Placement
Marketing Talent
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 55 years of experience in staffing and recruitment.
- Our team provides personalized service tailored to your business needs.
- We maintain an extensive network of qualified candidates across industries.
- We guarantee client satisfaction with our rigorous screening process.
- We are a woman-owned business with deep community ties.
What people say
Exceptional talent matches
Responsive and professional
Personalized support
Successful placements
Long-term partnerships
Services
Direct Hire
Direct Hire services connect employers with qualified professionals for permanent roles. Our team conducts in-depth interviews and skill assessments to ensure candidates align with organizational culture and requirements. Employers benefit from reduced hiring risks and streamlined processes, with a guarantee backing our placements.
Temp-to-Perm
Temp-to-Perm solutions allow employers to evaluate candidates in real work environments before committing to permanent hires. This approach ensures compatibility while providing flexibility for workforce adjustments, particularly beneficial for roles requiring specific interpersonal skills or technical expertise.
Contracting
Contracting services provide skilled professionals for defined projects or timeframes. This model offers cost-effective scalability, access to specialized expertise, and reduced administrative burdens, ideal for businesses needing temporary support without expanding payroll commitments.
Payroll Services
Payroll services enable businesses to add workers without direct payroll responsibilities. We handle administrative tasks like tax compliance and benefits coordination, allowing companies to focus on core operations while maintaining workforce flexibility.
Staffing Solutions
Staffing Solutions encompass tailored recruitment strategies for diverse industries. From entry-level positions to executive roles, we leverage our extensive network and market insights to address immediate and long-term hiring needs efficiently.
People
Debby Abel
President
Debby Abel leads with over 30 years of industry experience, driving strategic growth while maintaining the company's founding commitment to personalized service and client success.
Jasie Garlin
Director of Operations
Jasie Garlin oversees daily operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and process optimization across Abel Personnel's staffing solutions for clients in multiple states.
Marion Adams
Director of Recruitment
Marion Adams leads recruitment efforts, leveraging deep industry knowledge to connect employers with top-tier talent while maintaining rigorous candidate screening standards.
Laura Gutshall
Recruiter
Laura Gutshall specializes in placing candidates in administrative and customer service roles, known for her proactive approach and commitment to long-term career matches.
Ruth Savino
Recruiter
Ruth Savino excels in technology and finance recruitment, recognized for her responsiveness and ability to identify candidates who exceed client expectations.
Questions
What staffing solutions does Abel Personnel offer?
We provide direct hire, temp-to-perm, contract staffing, and payroll services across industries like finance, technology, legal, and administrative fields.
How does Abel Personnel ensure quality candidates?
Our rigorous screening process includes skills assessments, background checks, and in-depth interviews to match candidates with organizational culture and job requirements.
Which areas does Abel Personnel serve?
We operate in Central Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, and Massachusetts, with flexible solutions for remote and nationwide placements.
Can Abel Personnel help with urgent staffing needs?
Yes, our extensive candidate network allows us to address immediate hiring demands while maintaining quality standards for critical roles.
What industries does Abel Personnel specialize in?
We specialize in finance, technology, legal, administrative, customer service, marketing, and healthcare staffing solutions.
Reviews (7)
Alyx Leininger
Apr 05, 2022
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If I could give them zero stars I would. I have had 2 phone interviews with this place and both times I never received my SCHEDULED phone interviews. I emailed immediately after my scheduled interview time 2-2:15 and still got no response. Y'all should be ashamed of yourselves.
Sophyra Sokhan
Feb 13, 2022
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I like working with Ruth Savino. She is simply the best person I had talked with. She worked with me through applying for the positions. She followed up with all of the updates. She is really a responsible person. I got the interview within 2 days.
Shaunice Chism
Dec 01, 2021
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I would recommend them to anyone looking for temporary and potential long-term work. I recently started a temp to hire position and 3 months months later I was signed on through the company. Before the sign on, Abel was very helpful and understanding with my situation when I couldn't work. They definitely do what they can to make sure you are okay and your job is secure.
Aaron Mariani
Nov 28, 2021
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Professional staffing agency who listens and put the needs of the job seekers first. I have known Melissa Davis for several years, and she has ALWAYS been professional. She was able to find a remote position for me during these uncertain pandemic times. I struggled to find employment prior to reconnecting with her several months ago. She knew what I could do in the IT world and targeted her job search in that direction.
She kept me up to date via phone calls and emails throughout the entire process. Without her professionalism and dedication, I do not think I would have been able to find a position within the IT field.
She kept me up to date via phone calls and emails throughout the entire process. Without her professionalism and dedication, I do not think I would have been able to find a position within the IT field.
Nichole Jordan
Nov 25, 2021
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Ruth Savino is a star. While I've only been with the company for just a few months, Ruth has been amazing from the start. No matter how simple or complex the topic, she has always been quick to acknowledge my correspondence and committed herself to providing me accurate Solutions or guidance towards that result. She's always professional, but treats me like family, and unbeknownst to her she has had a knack for reaching out and making me smile on the roughest of days.
Her professionalism is always appreciated, but in this digital/virtual world her Humanity shines so bright. Work is work, but who you work for and who you work with really frame the quality of a career vs. a job. A company that employs quality people like her is definitely worth a look.
Her professionalism is always appreciated, but in this digital/virtual world her Humanity shines so bright. Work is work, but who you work for and who you work with really frame the quality of a career vs. a job. A company that employs quality people like her is definitely worth a look.
Jamall Richards
Oct 08, 2021
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The company has been amazing to me from the very first phone call. They were very adaptive with my training schedule. When I experienced a house fire the day before I was suppose to start, they reached out to me to make sure I was ok and to see if I wanted to delay my start date. I can reach out to them anytime and they will respond back very quickly. If you're looking for a job placement company that sees you as a person and not a dollar sign.this is it!
Chad Mackley
Sep 28, 2021
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This is a fantastic company to work for. They make sure they match your talents to the positions. They answer questions and make sure you are comfortable with the chosen position. It give you a chance to build your skill set of just refresh your skill set if coming back into the workforce. What I though was great they did not hold my age against me. Give them a try you will not regret it.
