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Staffing Agency Des Moines — Skilled Staff, Fast

Vetted staff, placed fast — W-2 employer of record, workers'-comp covered, replacement guarantee.

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Across IA, demand for reliable staff keeps outpacing supply. We hold a ready pool of vetted workers so Des Moines businesses stay on schedule — the dependable answer when you need staffing agency des moines. It's part of our Staffing agency across the US.

ASA MemberW-2 Employer of RecordWorkers'-Comp CoveredE-Verify EmployerHealthcare & Light IndustrialWarehouse & LogisticsOffice & Professional
Why Scout Finders

We do the vetting, background checks and onboarding up front, so the staff who arrive at your Des Moines business are ready to start — fully payrolled, fully compliant.

Inside the Des Moines labor market

Des Moines has a population around 214,133 and a labor force near 121,169.

Strong employer confidence, plans to hire over half of respondents, and persistent skills gaps drive Des Moines hiring in 2026.

Major employment precincts
Downtown Des MoinesEast VillageWest Des MoinesJordan CreekAnkenyGrimes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / BLS

Who we place
Temp Agency Des Moines: Roles We Supply

From temp & contract staff to specialized roles, we staff the positions Des Moines businesses actually need:

Direct-hire & temp-to-hire placementsTemp & contract staffLight industrial workersWarehouse & logistics staffClerical & administrative staff
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Tickets & compliance
  • Background & reference checks
  • Skills & assessment testing
  • Drug screening (where required)
Local industries driving staffing demand in Des Moines
commercial real estate

Krause Gateway Center

This $151M commercial hub will house multiple employers, driving broad hiring for office, retail, and service staff.

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corporate office

Principal Building

The $284M commercial tower will anchor major corporate tenants, creating extensive demand for administrative, tech, and support roles.

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hospitality & construction

Market District Hotel & Development

This $9.5M hotel project will add hospitality jobs and spur construction hiring for the broader Market District transformation.

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Questions, answered
How does temp staffing work?

You tell us the role, skills and start date; we draw from a vetted bench and place a worker on assignment. As the employer of record we handle payroll, taxes, workers' compensation and I-9/E-Verify, and you direct the work day-to-day. You can convert strong temps to permanent at any point.

Do you offer a replacement guarantee?

We stand behind every placement. Temp replacements are typically same-day and free; direct-hire roles carry a guarantee window during which we'll re-recruit if the hire doesn't stick.

How do you vet candidates?

We screen for skills and fit, verify work authorization through E-Verify, run references and add background checks, drug screens or credential verification based on the role and your requirements.

Who is responsible for workers' compensation?

For workers we place on temp assignments, we hold the workers' comp policy and manage any claims — your business doesn't carry that coverage for them. (Every state requires workers' comp except Texas, where we carry it anyway.)

Do you need a license to run a staffing agency in Iowa?

Iowa has no staffing-agency licensing scheme. As the W-2 employer of record for temp and contract staff, Scout Finders operates under federal labor law (co-employment, ACA, EEOC, I-9/E-Verify); we carry workers' compensation. For direct-hire and permanent placements, Scout Finders recruits and vets only — your business employs the candidate, so there is no co-employment and no license claim. We lead with ASA membership and structured candidate vetting (skills, references, work authorization).

Licensed & Compliant
Staffing compliance in IA

Iowa has no staffing-agency licensing scheme. As the W-2 employer of record for temp and contract staff, Scout Finders operates under federal labor law (co-employment, ACA, EEOC, I-9/E-Verify); we carry workers' compensation. For direct-hire and permanent placements, Scout Finders recruits and vets only — your business employs the candidate, so there is no co-employment and no license claim. We lead with ASA membership and structured candidate vetting (skills, references, work authorization).

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