Talent Solutions
Staffing for every engagement model
From a single niche contractor to a full delivery team, we recruit, screen, employ and support technology professionals on the terms that fit your plan.
IT staffing and project delivery, handled by one team.
Contract, contract-to-hire and permanent engineers, plus the consultants to run the build. Call us and you talk to a recruiter, not a form.
Every engagement modelAugmentation, contract, C2H, permanent, MSP/VMS
Technology depthEngineering, cloud, data, AI, security, ERP
Compliance built inW-2 employment, I-9, background checks
NationwideClients and consultants across the United States
For employers
Hire technology talent
Contract, contract-to-hire, permanent or an MSP/VMS program. You get a short list of screened, interested candidates.
Hire talent For IT professionalsFind your next role
Recruiters who know your stack, honest feedback and no fees for candidates, ever.
Find your next roleWhat we do
Most companies use one firm for staffing and another for delivery. We do both, so you can add a team, fill one critical role or hand over a whole project without changing partners.
Technology Solutions
Consulting and delivery that ships
Senior consultants and engineering teams who plan, build and automate, from cloud and AI to customer-facing web and mobile applications.
Which staffing model fits?
A quick comparison of how each model works. Not sure? We'll recommend one in a short call.
Swipe sideways to compare all five models
| Engagement model | Staff Augmentation | Contract | Contract-to-Hire | Permanent | MSP / VMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Adding capacity to an existing team | Defined projects and backfills | Critical hires you want to validate first | Long-term core roles | Enterprise contingent-workforce programs |
| Employer of record | ZenX Manpower | ZenX Manpower or vetted partner | ZenX, then your company | Your company | ZenX Manpower, within program rules |
| Typical duration | Months to years | Weeks to months | 3–6 month evaluation, then permanent | Permanent | Per requisition |
| How you pay | Hourly bill rate | Hourly bill rate | Hourly, then conversion terms | One-time placement fee | Program rate card |
| Who directs the work | You | You | You | You | You, through the program |
How a search runs
Every search follows the same five steps, so the people you meet have been screened and have said they want the job.
Discover
We learn the role, the team, the technology and what success looks like in the first 90 days.
Source
Recruiters who work in that skill area search our network and the wider market, including passive candidates.
Screen
Technical assessment, structured interview, references and right-to-work checks.
Present
A short list of qualified, interested candidates with clear, honest write-ups.
Onboard & support
Paperwork, compliance and first-day logistics handled, with regular check-ins after the start.
Industries we work in
People who already know your regulations and your systems.
Technology & SaaS
Full-stack engineers, Platform & SRE and more
Banking & Financial Services
Java & .NET developers, Cybersecurity analysts and more
Healthcare & Life Sciences
EHR analysts, Integration engineers and more
Retail & E-commerce
E-commerce developers, Mobile engineers and more
Manufacturing & Logistics
SAP & Oracle consultants, Infrastructure engineers and more
What to expect from us
- Technology focus
- Our recruiters and consultants work in technology all day, so they know what a Kubernetes admin actually does and which questions to ask.
- Talent and delivery under one roof
- We can fill a single role or deliver a whole project, with the same firm from start to support.
- Compliance built in
- Employment, payroll, background checks and program rules are handled by us, the same way every time.
- Quality over volume
- Fewer, stronger candidates, each screened and confirmed interested before you see them.
- Responsive by default
- A named point of contact for every account, and calls that get returned.
- Nationwide reach
- We support clients and consultants across the United States.
Our track record, and the market right now
- 2016
- year established
- 750+
- candidates placed
- 60+
- clients across commercial, private-sector and government work
We track about 370,000 US tech job postings from about 27,000 employers. Python shows up in more of them than any other skill, and AWS is next.
Where a salary is posted (about one in four postings), the median advertised figure is $150,000. Of the postings that say where the work happens, 35% remote, 29% hybrid and 35% on site.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 280,000 openings a year in computer and IT occupations through 2035, at a median wage of $109,500, against $51,000 for all jobs.
Skills we place
Our recruiters each cover a technology family, so they can tell a strong candidate from a strong résumé.
Request talentLanguages & frameworks
Java, .NET / C#, Python, JavaScript / TypeScript, React, Angular, Node.js, Go, iOS / Swift, Android / Kotlin, Flutter
Cloud & DevOps
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Terraform, DevOps / SRE, Cybersecurity, Identity & Access
Data & AI
Data Engineering, Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI, AI / ML Engineering, LLMs & RAG
Enterprise platforms
Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, Workday, Oracle, Dynamics 365
Delivery & support
QA Automation, Project Management, Scrum Masters, Business Analysis, Product Management, Network Engineering, Systems Administration, Help Desk & Desktop Support
Recent articles
How companies are hiring tech talent now
Remote and hybrid work, skills-based hiring, AI-assisted recruiting and flexible engagement models are changing how technology teams are built.
Closing the IT skills gap without over-hiring
Closing the IT skills gap takes more than posting more jobs.
Contract to permanent, done properly
Contract-to-permanent hiring lets employers evaluate real work before making an offer and gives IT professionals a path to stability.
Frequently asked questions
What does ZenX Manpower do?
ZenX Manpower Inc. is a US IT staffing and technology services firm. We place technology professionals through staff augmentation, contract, contract-to-hire, permanent and MSP/VMS staffing, and we deliver IT consulting, AI-enabled SaaS and cloud automation, and custom web and mobile application development.
Where is ZenX Manpower located?
We have two offices: 10382 Conser St, Overland Park, KS 66212, and 5900 Balcones Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731. We support clients and consultants across the United States.
Which staffing model is right for my company?
Use staff augmentation or contract staffing to add capacity quickly, contract-to-hire to validate a critical hire before committing, permanent placement for long-term core roles, and MSP/VMS staffing if your organization runs a managed contingent-workforce program. Our team can recommend a model in a short call.
Can ZenX deliver a whole project, or only people?
We can. Our IT consulting, AI and cloud automation, and application development practices deliver outcome-based projects, and can draw on our staffing network to scale delivery teams.
How do I apply for a job with ZenX Manpower?
Visit our Careers page and send your resume and the roles you're interested in. Our recruiters match consultants with contract, contract-to-hire and permanent opportunities across the US.
Tell us what you need.
Hiring a team, filling one role or planning a build, call and a recruiter picks up, or send the details and we will call you.
Talk to a recruiter
Or call +1 (773) 541-4424, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central