About Us

More than 35 years of staffing and recruiting excellence.

Talented People and Top Companies Meet Here

Parallel Employment Group is a full-service employment company with over 35 years of experience connecting talented light industrial and administrative professionals with leading companies in Southeastern Wisconsin and Western New York. When you partner with us for your job or talent search, you get all the resources of a nationwide firm with the personalized touch of a local agency. It’s our customized solutions, relationships-based approach, and deep connections within our local communities that sets Parallel apart. 

Our Mission

To offer services to our candidates, clients, and communities that are personalized and intentional. We aim to provide clients with comprehensive staffing services that get results and candidates with the resources to not only obtain a job and paycheck, but the tools and skills to thrive, excel, and deliver exceptional outcomes.

Our Core Values

Family

The people we work with – clients and candidates alike – are family to us, and they are what makes Parallel great.

Community

We genuinely care about the impact we have on people and businesses. Local communities are the heart of our organization. 

Commitment

We pride ourselves on our expertise in the staffing industry, and we work hard to deliver results for our clients while creating opportunities for career advancement and safe, equitable jobs for our employees.

Focus Areas

Light Industrial

Administrative & Clerical

Community Involvement

We invest in people – and there’s a lot more to that than connecting job seekers to careers. In addition to monetary donations, we participate in community events and donate our time as volunteers. Supporting our local communities is central to everything we do because it’s where our company started. Mike Skemp, owner and founder of Parallel Employment Group, started this business with the goal of helping people, and that is what we continue to do.

Past Events

View photos from some of our past community involvement events.

What People Have To Say About Parallel Employment Group

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Traveon C
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Very lovely place made me feel a home
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Shayun S
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I have to say I wasn’t expecting the service that I received since the first phone call! The service is AMAZING, the recruiters are absolutely phenomenal and will work QUICKLY to get you into the right job! Even if it’s something to get your started! They actively listen and work with you to best accommodate your needs as well! My Recruiter Shelly is amassing and has one of the most beautiful personalities I have ever come across! It’s really crazy because I usually don’t do reviews I normally just go about my day, but I HAD to say something, Parallel Group is amazing! So far so good!
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Luis C
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Muy agradecido con el excelente servicio que me ofrecio la señora Shelly cartagena se los recomiendo altamente...
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Maríah B
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Exellente atencion ,Shelly.Gracias
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Mila L
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Una agencia con profesionalismo y amabilidad, me atendió Shelly y fue muy amable y explícita.
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Blazing
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Excellent Staffing location and the recruiter shelly was very helpful.

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