Temporary and Contract Staffing

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Temporary and Contract Staffing 

Temporary and Contract Staffing with Hays connects your organization to specialized contract talent quickly and efficiently, with offices across the country ready to deliver. Whether you're scaling for a project, navigating transformation, or filling critical gaps, our flexible staffing solutions help you stay agile, without the long-term commitment of permanent hires.

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 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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  • 4

    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 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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