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Agile talent, on demand: Contract Staffing solutions that deliver
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.
Let’s build a more agile workforce together. Contact our contract staffing experts today.
What does contract staffing involve?
Contract staffing gives you fast access to skilled professionals for short-term or project-based needs. You get the flexibility to scale your team without the commitment of permanent hires, while we handle the admin, payroll, and compliance.
When should I use temps or contractors?
Contract staffing is ideal when your organization is:
- Managing a project with a tight deadline
- Facing seasonal demand or a workload spike
- Navigating business transformation, M&A, or rapid growth
Covering for employee leave or unexpected absences
Whether you're responding to change or planning ahead, contract staffing helps you stay agile and competitive.
What are the benefits of temp recruitment?
Speed: Fill roles fast with pre-vetted talent Flexibility: Scale up or down as needed Cost control: No long-term salary or benefits commitments Reduced risk: We manage compliance and onboarding for you
Contractors can be onboarded faster than permanent hires, helping you meet tight project deadlines or sudden demand spikes.
Contractors are often more specialized and continuously upskilling, bringing fresh perspectives and technical expertise to your team. We also equip them with our Contractor Toolkit, a resource designed to help them hit the ground running and stay supported throughout their assignment.
Contract budgets are separate from permanent headcount, offering financial flexibility and reducing long-term obligations.
Whether you’re expanding, consolidating, or pivoting, contract staffing gives you the agility to respond without delay.
Contractors bring new ideas and diverse experiences, helping long-tenured teams stay sharp and competitive.
Contact our team of experts to unlock specialized talent
Want to know what contractors really cost?
Download our U.S. Salary Guide to explore current contractor rates and market insights across key industries.
Contract staffing solutions are built to flex with your business. Whether you need one expert or a full project team, we tailor our approach to your timelines, budget, and workforce strategy. Contact us today to build your custom staffing plan
Contract staffing solutions: The Process
We meet with you to understand your project scope, timelines, and team structure. This helps us tailor a staffing plan that meets your goals.
We tap into our national network to find qualified professionals. Every contractor is screened for technical skills, cultural fit, and availability.
You choose your level of involvement—interview candidates directly or trust us to deliver the right fit based on your criteria.
We handle onboarding, payroll, and compliance, ensuring a smooth start and minimal admin for your team.
We stay engaged throughout the contract, offering performance check-ins, extensions, and workforce reporting as needed.
"Hays stands out for our speed and precision. During a major merger, we staffed 90% of a financial client’s cybersecurity team in days. That kind of delivery comes from deep market insight, strong relationships, and the flexibility to adapt fast.
Temporary and contract staffing FAQs
Pretty fast, think 48 to 72 hours fast. Thanks to our national network and proactive sourcing, we’re built for speed. Whether it’s a last-minute project or a high-volume ramp-up, we move quickly to get the right people in place, without cutting corners.
From Java developers in Boise to cloud architects in Austin, we’ve got it covered. We specialize in IT, cybersecurity, project management, engineering, and more. If it’s a high-skill role, chances are we’ve filled it.
Talk to Hays: Find out how we can help
Today's solutions lay the foundation for pursuing tomorrow's opportunities. Aided by technology and automation, we make managing complex talent needs simpler and easier.
Whether you’re seeking short-notice contractors or permanent employees, we have candidates in our databases that are sure to fit the bill.
