Rebranded Sapphire Recruitment moves to Syracuse Inner Harbor

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Sapphire Recruitment, which was formerly known as CPS Recruitment, has moved to the building known as Iron Pier at 720 Van Rensselaer St. in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor area. It held a formal-opening event on Tuesday morning. The company had been operating at 904 7th North St. in the town of Salina. In the firm’s announcement, Susan Crossett, CEO of Sapphire Recruitment, emphasizes that the rebrand goes beyond a name change. “We’ve built a reputation on trust, adaptability, and deep local expertise,” Crossett said. “Sapphire Recruitment represents our forward-thinking approach and our commitment to being a true partner in the success of both employers and job seekers.” Sapphire Recruitment also used its announcement to explain the rebrand, saying, “This rebrand represents a natural evolution — an opportunity to reinforce what has always set the company apart. Sapphire Recruitment is all about shaping futures for both industry and community at large. This transition allows us to build on our strengths, expand reach, and continue making meaningful connections between businesses and professionals.” The new name “reflects the depth of their experience and the value of long-term partnerships. A sapphire takes millions of years to form, just like the relationships and expertise Sapphire Recruitment has built over the past 35 years,” per the Sapphire announcement. In a separate announcement, COR Development Company sees the rebranded Sapphire’s move to the Syracuse Inner Harbor as “further establishing the area as a growing economic hub and premier destination for innovation and business growth.” It joins a lineup of tenants that include Meier’s Creek Brewing Company, 315 Beauty Bar, Delmonico Insurance, and Café Blue. Sapphire Recruitment is one of the largest independently owned, full-service staffing and recruitment firms in the Syracuse area and upstate New York. Established in 1989, the firm is a certified Women Owned Business (WBE).