Top Candidates

Explore qualified job candidates in Syracuse and beyond—vetted professionals across finance, tech, healthcare, and more. These candidates represent just a sample of the talent we bring to our clients.

Director of Engineering

Salary Range: $150-165K

  • BSME and 25 years of experience in Production / Operations and Engineering Management
  • Currently working as a Director of Engineering at a manufacturing company specializing in aluminum casting, extrusion, anodizing, and machining
  • Manages capital projects (CAPEX) and continuous improvement initiatives across 5 plants
  • Oversees a team of 5 Process Engineers and 7 Project Engineers responsible for multiple production lines
  • Previously worked as an Operations Manager at a Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in CNC-machined drive shafts and cranks.
  • Conducted morning GEMBA walks, analyzed production schedules, and optimized process flows
  • Currently renting and is able to relocate to NY (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse)

Recruiter: Steve Schanz

Tool Maker

Pay: $36/hr

  • Mold Making / Tool Making experience
  • Tool design
  • Experience with Solidworks and Mastercam
  • Certified Journeyman Toolmaker
  • Seeking 1st shift opportunity

Recruiter: Danielle Lee

Machine Operator

Pay: $20/hr

  • Machine operation
  • Basic CNC experience
  • Blueprint and schematic reading
  • Ability to use micrometers and calipers
  • Good math and measurement skills
  • 1st shift – downtown Syracuse area only

Recruiter: Ashly Hildreth

Operator 2 / Group Leader

Pay: $23+/hr

  • 15+ Years with the same company
  • Several Roles obtained Operator 1 and 2 and Group Leader
  • Available for Auburn and surrounding areas only

Recruiter: Leslie Laribee

Marketing Director

Pay: $175k+

  • SEO Strategy / Digital Marketing / Marketing Analytics
  • 10+ years of experience driving growth through strategic planning, multi-channel campaigns, and data-driven insights across B2B and B2C markets
  • Expertise in enhancing brand visibility, generating leads, and achieving measurable revenue impact
  • Skilled at building high-performing teams, aligning marketing initiatives with business goals, and leading global strategies
  • Proficient in content development, public-facing communications, and digital campaigns to drive engagement and outreach

Recruiter: Neal Wobbe

Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Pay: $20+/hr

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Organized and great attention to detail
  • Administrative Assistant/customer service background
  • Open to temporary or long-term assignments
  • Available as soon as possible  
  • PT day shift availability
  • Rochester area only

Recruiter: Kelly Frazer

Administrative Candidate

Pay: $22/hr

  • More than 20 years of administrative, high level customer service and account management experience
  • Excellent administrative/office skills gained through working in multiples industries
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Organized and great attention to detail
  • Social Media and Content Management experience
  • Seeking administrative or higher-level customer service opportunities 

Recruiter: Ellen Mable

Our Values

At the heart of Sapphire Recruitment is the belief that hiring should be deliberate, strategic, and built to create lasting impact. By connecting businesses with qualified job candidates in Syracuse and beyond, we help teams grow—and careers thrive—where opportunity meets ambition.

Excellence

Across every touchpoint—digital or personal—Sapphire Recruitment delivers service that’s not just polished, it’s precision-crafted, consistent, and rooted in excellence.

Opportunity

We are committed to building career pathways for individuals and accelerating business growth through strategic, high-impact talent solutions.

Partnership

We prioritize building lasting, meaningful partnerships that create enduring success for our clients and candidates.

Adaptability

We leverage modern technology and agile strategies to stay ahead of industry evolution and drive continuous improvement.

Integrity

We operate with transparency and ethical practices, building trust through every connection we make.

Expertise

With decades of experience and deep industry expertise, we deliver solutions that create lasting impact and measurable results.

Meet Our Team​

At Sapphire Recruitment, our team is built on experience, empathy, and a shared commitment to forming meaningful partnerships that stand the test of time.

With an average tenure of more than a decade, we’ve built a foundation of deep expertise and genuine connection—matching businesses with qualified job candidates in Syracuse and beyond. Every individual on our team is committed to helping companies grow and careers flourish, because success is strongest when it’s shared.

Sapphire- Susan Crossett

Susan Crossett

Chief Executive Officer

Sapphire- Joy Rinaldi

Joy Rinaldi, CTS

Chief Operating Officer

Sapphire- Dan Sanderson

Dan Sanderson, CPC

Vice President of Staffing Services

Sapphire- Suzanne Benderski

Suzanne Benderski, CTS

Chief of Staff

Sapphire- Jenn Silverio

Jenn Silverio, CTS

Controller

Sapphire- Bridget Eustace

Bridget Eustace, CTS

Director of Client Development

Sapphire- Steve Schanz

Steve Schanz, CPC

Director of Engineering Recruitment

Sapphire- Ellen Mable

Ellen Mable, CTS

Senior Administrative Recruiter

Sapphire- Kelly Annicharico

Kelly Annicharico, CTS

Administrative Recruiter

Sapphire- Danielle Lee

Danielle Lee, CTS

Manufacturing Recruiter

Sapphire- Ashly Hildreth

Ashly Hildreth, CTS

Manufacturing Recruiter

Sapphire- Teresa Woodlock

Teresa Woodlock, CTS

Employee Onboarding & Systems Mgr.

Sapphire- Leslie Larabee

Leslie Laribee

Recruiter

Sapphire- Tracey Lee

Tracey Lee

Payroll Specialist

Sapphire- Angie Sidorovski

Angie Sidorovski, CPC

Senior Research Recruiter

Sapphire- Neal Wobbe

Neal Wobbe, CPC

Senior Recruiter

Sapphire- Kirsi Donovan

Kirsi Donovan, CTS

Human Resource Manager

Sapphire- Jordan Lovell

Jordan Lovell

Payroll Operations Specialist

Sapphire- Shannon Olender

Shannon Olender

Office Administrator

Sapphire- Devin Crossett

Devin Crossett

Digital Marketing Manager

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