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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What areas does the Maryland Heights office serve?
A: Our Maryland Heights office at 2280 Administration Drive serves both West County and North County: West County: Maryland Heights (63043, 63146) · Creve Coeur (63141) · Town & Country / Chesterfield (63017, 63005) · Ladue / Frontenac (63124) · Olivette (63132) · University City (63130) · Clayton (63105). North County: Hazelwood (63042) · Florissant (63031, 63033, 63034) · Bridgeton (63044) · Earth City (63045) · Berkeley (63134) · Overland (63114) · St. Ann / Edmundson (63074) · Ferguson / Black Jack (63135, 63136) · Bellefontaine Neighbors (63137). If your worksite is in Downtown St. Louis or the City, please see our Saint Louis office. If it's in St. Charles County, please see our St. Peters office.
Q: How much does a staffing agency cost in the St. Louis Metro?
A: Staffing-agency cost is typically a percentage markup on the worker's pay rate, with the markup covering payroll taxes, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, benefits, and recruiting cost. Markup varies by vertical, role complexity, and volume. We provide custom quotes after a brief discovery call so you only pay for the staffing model that fits your needs (temporary, temp-to-hire, or direct hire).
Q: What is the difference between temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire?
A: Temporary: the worker stays on Express's payroll for a defined assignment. Best for seasonal demand, leaves of absence, and short-term projects. Temp-to-hire: the worker starts on Express's payroll, and you convert them to a direct employee after a trial period. Direct hire: Express recruits and screens, the worker starts as your W-2 employee on day one. Best for hard-to-fill professional and skilled-trades roles.
Q: How quickly can Express fill a position?
A: Most light industrial and entry-level office roles can be filled within 24–72 hours from job order. Skilled trades and specialized office roles typically take 5–10 business days. Hospitality roles for events can be filled in 24 hours when the order is placed at least one business day in advance.
Q: Are workers your employees or ours?
A: For temporary and temp-to-hire assignments, workers are W-2 employees of Express Employment Professionals. We handle payroll, payroll taxes, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and benefits administration. You direct day-to-day work and provide the work environment. For direct-hire placements, the worker is your employee from start date.
Q: What industries and roles do you specialize in?
A: Light industrial (warehouse, manufacturing, distribution), office services and administrative, skilled trades (welding, machining, maintenance, electrical, HVAC), and hospitality (food service, hotel operations, event staffing). All three of our St. Louis Metro offices recruit across all four verticals.