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Locally founded, women-owned, and nationally certified with WBENC, VanderHouwen is a premier staffin VanderHouwen is a Woman-Owned Business and WBENC certified.

For over three decades, VanderHouwen has been a premier staffing provider of professionals in the Pacific Northwest. While it might seem unusual for a rapid-deploy, results-driven business like ours to take that responsibility personally, we do. Our Presidentโ€™s work ethic not only serves as the foundation of our company but drives the commitment to individual attention which infuses our culture. Our dedication is to the satisfaction and success of our clients and consultants. Weโ€™re committed to providing outstanding service to a uniquely demanding industry in a straightforward, ethical, highly personal, and always-responsive manner. VanderHouwen was established in Portland, Oregon, in 1987 by Kirby and Kathy VanderHouwen. Our founders were influential in both the staffing industry and technology sector and played an integral role in their evolution in the Pacific Northwest. Kirbyโ€™s unwavering drive to add value to clients, build success for technology professionals, and contribute to the prosperity of our community still guides us today. While Kirby's vision continues to influence us, VanderHouwen's President, Eric VanderHouwen has led our team in the same manner since 1997.

09/26/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐‡๐‘ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ!

The people who somehow manage to be part employee advocate, part problem solver, part policy translator, part conflict navigatorโ€ฆ and occasionally part workplace therapist. ๐Ÿ˜…

HR professionals are the ones behind the scenes helping organizations:
๐Ÿค Build stronger teams
๐Ÿงญ Navigate the complicated stuff
๐Ÿ“š Keep policies and practices on track
๐Ÿ’ฌ Support employees and leaders
๐ŸŒฑ Create better workplace experiences

And let's be honestโ€ฆ theyโ€™ve probably heard, โ€œCan I ask you a quick HR question?โ€ approximately 847 times. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Today, weโ€™re celebrating the HR pros who bring empathy, expertise, patience, and a whole lot of people skills to the workplace.

๐Ÿ’™ ๐–๐ž ๐ฌ๐ž๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ. ๐–๐ž ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ. ๐€๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ ๐š ๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ง ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ฉ๐š๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค.

Happy HR Professionals Day to the people who help make work, wellโ€ฆ work. ๐Ÿ‘

09/25/2026

๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿคจ

09/24/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Building Relationships That Last ๐ŸŒŸ

At VanderHouwen, weโ€™ve spent the last (almost) four decades focused on what truly sets us apart: being relational.

We believe recruiting is about more than filling roles โ€” itโ€™s about building meaningful, lasting connections with both candidates and clients. Thatโ€™s why we:

โœ”๏ธ Meet candidates where they are and guide them toward long-term success.
โœ”๏ธ Sponsor and participate in community events and user groups.
โœ”๏ธ Share insights on recruiting topics that help people grow.

The results speak for themselves. Candidates return to us for new opportunities, refer friends and colleagues, and in many cases, even become hiring partners at the companies we support. Some have even entrusted us with helping the next generation start their careers โ€” a testament to the long-term value of relationships built on trust.

At VanderHouwen, relationships matter. Theyโ€™re the foundation of everything we do. Get to know our tenured team here: https://pulse.ly/6i9ikykcje

Photos from VanderHouwen's post 09/23/2026

๐Ÿ‚ September is here. Q4 is closer than it looks.

Our ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ lineup features experienced Accounting & Finance and HR professionals who are ready to make their next move.

If your team has hiring needs on the horizon, now is a good time to connect. Because waiting until Q4 is in full swing can mean competing for the same talent when everyone else is hiring, too.

This monthโ€™s lineup could help you:
โœ”๏ธ Add experienced talent before year-end demands ramp up
โœ”๏ธ Keep critical work moving while teams are stretched
โœ”๏ธ Start Q4 with the right people already in place

The next great addition to your team may already be looking.

Direct Hire:
Sr. Financial Analyst
AP Specialist
HR Manager
Accountant
Controller

๐Ÿ‘‰ Contact us about this monthโ€™s Top Talent lineup: https://pulse.ly/pb0gyyb7nt

09/22/2026

We heard this from a candidate: โ€œThanks for being human and not a rigid robot.โ€ ๐Ÿ˜Š

Honestly? We couldnโ€™t have said it better ourselves.

Job searching can feel like a full-time job already. Add automated applications, chatbot screenings, zero human interaction, and itโ€™s easy to feel like thereโ€™s a robot standing between you and your next opportunity.

At VanderHouwen, we believe recruiting should still be human.

That means:
๐Ÿ“ž Picking up the phone and actually talking
๐Ÿ‘‚ Listening to what youโ€™re looking for, not just reading your resume
๐Ÿ’ฌ Having real conversations about your experience and goals
๐Ÿค Building relationships, not just processing applications
โค๏ธ Remembering thereโ€™s a person on the other side of every job search

Our recruiters take the time to get to know candidates and provide personalized support throughout the process. Because sometimes, what you need most isnโ€™t another automated message. Itโ€™s a human being who listens, understands, and is genuinely in your corner.

Tired of talking to robots? Come talk to humans. ๐Ÿค
See how VanderHouwen can help with your job search. https://pulse.ly/rcmu5pdnye

09/21/2026

Another happy candidate! Thank you ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

โ€œShoutout to Andrew Owen at Vanderhowen. Been working with Andrew for years, and it's always a great experience. I appreciate all the help and attention to my employment situation. Thanks and cheers.โ€

Meet our recruiting team ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ https://pulse.ly/ofrwsvdnre

Photos from VanderHouwen's post 09/18/2026

โ›ณ๏ธ Golf for a good cause? Weโ€™re in!

Today, the is proud to participate as a sponsor at the CFMA Portland, Oregon Chapter Charity Golf Tournament!

Itโ€™s always great to connect with others in our community and support a meaningful event. ๐Ÿ’™ Vada and Kristin have quite the lineup of goodies!

Proceeds from the tournament help fund scholarships for students in our local community, helping make education and career opportunities a little more accessible.

Weโ€™re proud to support organizations like CFMA that bring people together to make an impact.

09/18/2026

Long live QR codes!

09/17/2026

๐Ÿ“ฑ Search, view, and apply for jobs anytime, anywhere with VanderHouwen's Mobile App!

Find VanderJobs here:
๐ŸŽ App Store or โ–ถ๏ธ Google Play: https://pulse.ly/whgvof3vla

09/16/2026

Contract-to-hire: a flexible solution for todayโ€™s evolving workforce.

Whether youโ€™re testing the waters with a new role or seeking the right long-term fit, contract-to-hire arrangements can benefit both employers and job seekers when done right.

Learn how to navigate the process and what to consider before making your next move: https://pulse.ly/ouwcxyg2kk

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