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More Than a Career,
a Purpose.

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We believe everyone has the right to feel safe

Sterling provides the foundation of trust and safety our clients need to create great environments and cultures for their most essential resource: their people. Working at Sterling is a chance to have a profound impact on the world, and to feel good about what you do every day.

People first,
always – you matter!

One of our core values is People First, Always. Being in the people business, we take that seriously – both in building and maintaining our own diverse and inclusive work culture, as well as in the work each of us does to help our clients build trusted, safe, and thriving work cultures. We’re committed to creating a workplace that celebrates you, motivates you, challenges you, and supports you! From comprehensive benefits plans, to Employee Resource Groups, to mentorship opportunities – we build a culture where you matter.

Our Values

The Client is Always in the Room
We exist to help our clients build a foundation of trust and safety. We make decisions that are best for the clients, based on data and judgment, not ego and politics.
It’s All About the People
Our business is about helping people find the right people. We care deeply about colleagues, clients and their candidates.
The Client is Always in the Room
We exist to help our clients build a foundation of trust and safety. We make decisions that are best for the clients, based on data and judgment, not ego and politics.
Deliver Results, They Matter
We play to win. We are smart, fast and driven. We take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. We deliver.
Start with Trust and Prove it Everyday
We trust each other and prove ourselves worthy of trust to our clients and colleagues every day.

Don't just have a job.
Do big things and make an impact.

People are at the core of everything we do at Sterling. We help our clients create safer workplaces for their employees, customers, and communities as they build strong cultures and trusted names for their organizations. Sterling makes an impact by driving results, caring for our clients, and having a people-first mindset. We are committed to hiring and developing a diverse group of colleagues who collaborate successfully in a global, virtual environment. And did we mention that we have fun while doing all of this? If you’re interested in joining a company that does big, meaningful things for the world, apply today!

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Did we mention we have some really great perks?

Paid Volunteer
Time Off

Medical, Dental
and Vision

Virtual, Global &
Creative Environments

Employee Resource
Groups

Generous
Time Off

Employer-Sponsored
Retirement Savings Plan

We care deeply for our clients and colleagues alike.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sterling is committed to creating a workplace that is free of discrimination, where all employees feel empowered to bring their best selves to work regardless of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Sterling Celebrates 45 Years of Trust and Expertise

Sterling is proud that since our founding in 1975, we have been helping our clients build great work cultures built on foundations of trust and safety. We’re celebrating our milestone anniversary by showcasing our employees and sharing what they have to say. Click here to see their passion for helping to build – and work within – diverse and inclusive cultures of trust and safety, as well as their thoughts on where we’re heading tomorrow.
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Sterling fosters a work environment where there is respect, trust, cooperation, learning, and growth. This brings out the best in people and helps us provide great service to our clients.”

Vivitz Viña

Sterling embraces and celebrates our differences by respecting what every person brings to the team. Sterling doesn’t make you feel like you have to hide core parts of who you are at work.”

Nina Montenegro

Sterling treats diversity as a verb. They are invested in making our workplace more diverse and welcoming and have put an amazing effort into creating programs and trainings to make our work environment better. As a woman of color, I am proud of all the efforts that Sterling has made.”

Kim Johnson

I pinch myself. I literally pinch myself. From the moment I got here, it just felt good. Everybody treated me nicely. Everybody wanted to help me out, and that’s still true today.”

Frankie Irvin