Sapphire Recruitment Relocating to Iron Pier at the Syracuse Inner Harbor in Summer 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025

Sapphire Recruitment Relocating to Iron Pier at the Syracuse Inner Harbor in Summer 2025

Syracuse-Based Staffing Firm Joins the Growing Inner Harbor Community 

Syracuse, NY –  COR Development Company is pleased to welcome Sapphire Recruitment to Iron Pier at the Syracuse Inner Harbor, further establishing the area as a growing economic hub and premier destination for innovation and business growth. Formerly known as CPS Recruitment, Sapphire Recruitment is making a strategic move that reflects both its enduring legacy and forward-looking mission.

For more than 35 years, businesses across Central New York have trusted CPS Recruitment to deliver top talent and hiring solutions. Now rebranded as Sapphire Recruitment, the company is embracing a new chapter—one defined by continued excellence, a bold new look, and a location that puts them at the heart of Syracuse’s revitalization.

Sapphire Recruitment will be located on the water side of Iron Pier at the corner of Iron Pier Drive and Shoecraft Road and will join an exciting lineup of tenants including Meier’s Creek Brewing Company, 315 Beauty Bar, Delmonico Insurance, and Café Blue, which is currently expanding it’s café. Together, these businesses are contributing to the vibrant, mixed-use atmosphere that is transforming Iron Pier into one of Syracuse’s most desirable waterfront communities.

Sapphire Recruitment is one of the largest independently owned, full-service staffing and recruitment firms in Syracuse and Upstate New York. Established in 1989, the firm is a Certified Women Owned Business (WBE) that has built a reputation for delivering top talent and tailored hiring solutions.

"We are thrilled to welcome Sapphire Recruitment to Iron Pier at the Syracuse Inner Harbor. Their decision to rebrand and relocate to this dynamic neighborhood underscores our shared vision of investing in Syracuse’s future. Sapphire Recruitment brings with them a legacy of excellence and community partnership that aligns perfectly with our goals for the Inner Harbor.said Michael Vavonese, Director of Leasing for COR Development.

Sapphire Recruitment is slated to open at Iron Pier at The Syracuse Inner Harbor in the summer of 2025. For more information on new and opening retail, restaurants and attractions, visit thesyracuseinnerharbor.com.

ABOUT SAPPHIRE RECRUITMENT

Whether you need assistance with a seasonal ramp-up, direct hire staff, management level talent, or an entirely outsourced recruiting process, the Sapphire Recruitment team is ready to serve your business and be an extension of your human resource team.

They may be reached at www.hiresapphire.com or 315-457-2500.

ABOUT THE SYRACUSE INNER HARBOR

The Syracuse Inner Harbor is a hidden gem at the South end of Onondaga Lake in the City of Syracuse. Located just a half mile from the downtown urban core, sandwiched between Franklin Square and Destiny USA, with easy access from Route 81 and 690 and adjacent to a regional shopping mall. The Syracuse Inner Harbor will be a new urban neighborhood with unique waterfront access linking the City to the Lake.

Contact Information:

COR Development – Merissa Lynch | mlynch@corcompanies.com

Sapphire Recruitment – Suzanne Benderski |sbenderski@cpsrecruiter.com

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