Scaling your workforce with contract staffing

Our contract staffing service helps businesses quickly access skilled professionals for project-based work, urgent needs, or workforce gaps.

Discover how flexible, low-risk hiring can help you stay agile and competitive.

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Temporary and contract staffing what you need to know

Spikes in demand and business-critical projects require resource beyond your current headcount.

But you need to balance accessing niche or specific skillsets with the ability to scale your workforce, depending on demand.

Leverage the scope of our temporary and contract recruitment services to find, engage and onboard the people who will have an immediate impact on your organization.

What contract staffing can do for your business

  • What challenges can this service solve for my business?

    • Quickly fill urgent or hard-to-hire tech roles
    • Flexibly scale your team for short-term or project-based needs
    • Reduce compliance and onboarding headaches with expert support

  • Is this the right solution for my current workforce needs?

    • You’re managing time-sensitive digital or tech projects
    • You’re facing hiring freezes or headcount restrictions
    • You operate in sectors like finance, government, tech, or consulting

  • What other workforce solutions should I consider alongside this?

    • Managed Service Programs (MSP) for full-service workforce management
    • Statement of Work (SOW) for outcome-based project delivery
    • Permanent hiring for building long-term internal capability

How contract staffing helps you deliver faster without long-term risk

    • Fill critical roles fast with top-tier talent 
      We tap into our extensive network to deliver pre-vetted, highly skilled professionals, often within days. This speed helps you avoid project delays and keep operations running smoothly. 

    • Stay lean and cost-effective 
      Contractors don’t sit on your permanent headcount; this makes it easier to manage budgets while still getting the expertise you need.

    • Adapt quickly to changing project demands
      Scale your team up or down based on workload. Whether it’s a six-month cloud migration or a short-term leave cover, we help you stay agile.

    • Reduce compliance risk and admin burden
      We handle contracts, background checks, and timesheets, so you can focus on delivery, not paperwork.

How we make contract hiring simple and seamless

  • 1

    Discovery and consultation

    We start with a conversation to understand your business, project goals, and workforce gaps. This helps us tailor the right solution.

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  • 2

    Role briefing and agreement

    We align on the job scope, timelines, and commercial terms, ensuring clarity and speed from the outset.

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  • 3

    Candidate sourcing and shortlisting

    Our recruiters present a shortlist of qualified candidates, often within 24–72 hours, ready to interview and onboard.

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    Onboarding and compliance

    We manage contracts, right-to-work checks, and payroll setup. Contractors log hours via Webtime, and you approve with a click.

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  • 5

    Ongoing support and performance check-ins

    Your dedicated Hays consultant stays involved to ensure everything runs smoothly and to adjust as your needs evolve.

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Temporary and contract recruitment tailored to your business

Whether you’re searching for just one skilled specialist, or looking to build an entire team of temporary workers, we’re here for every step of your journey.

Together, we’ll build a more agile and effective workforce with simple, swift and secure access to a network of non-permanent talent.

 

Your business, your goals, our tailored staffing approach

No two businesses are the same. That’s why we tailor our contract staffing solutions to your industry, project scope, and budget. Whether you need one expert or a full project team, we adapt our approach to deliver the right talent, fast.

Let's talk about how we can build a solution that fits your goals.

"A leading Canadian insurance provider urgently needed to scale their team to complete a complex Oracle Cloud migration. We responded quickly leveraging our talent network, proactive pipelining, and streamlined onboarding to deliver 27 specialized contractors within three weeks. The result: a fully staffed project, delivered on time and in full compliance."
- Jamie Dunne, Director, Technology, Hays
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It has been an absolute pleasure working with the HAYS team! They are constant professionals that took the time to understand our business needs and provide the best service to our team. I would highly recommend HAYS as a business partner as they truly care about success!

-Nancy Julardija, CHRL Vice President Human Resources, FENGATE Asset Management
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“Scott helped me fill a one year account payable position. He understood the unique needs required for the position and was able to present a list of high-caliber candidates. Scott’s team built upon my feedback to not only find an individual with the right skill set, but also someone who was a good cultural fit for our team and company. Scott and his team at Hays were very easy to work with and I would not hesitate to call Scott again.”

-Jonathan Gardner, Director of Finance, Melmart Distributors Inc

Temporary and contract recruitment FAQs

Speed is one of our biggest strengths. We typically present qualified candidates within 24–72 hours. For time-sensitive projects, we proactively pipeline talent, so you’re not starting from scratch when urgency hits.

Absolutely. Contractors don’t sit on your permanent headcount, making them a smart workaround when hiring is restricted. You get the skills you need, without the red tape or long-term commitment.

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