Temporary and Contract Recruitment

How Hays can help with your temporary and contractor recruitment

Access highly skilled talent, fast. With temporary and contract recruitment you can unlock the flexibility you need in your workforce.

Whether you need to scale up to deliver a key project, or looking to fill a temporary vacancy, Hays has Australia and New Zealand’s largest network of temporary and contract workers with expertise in 30 different industries. Our expert recruitment consultants are ready to find you the right people, with the right skills, right where you need them.

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Why use Hays for your temporary and contract recruitment needs

The people you need

No matter how many temporary workers or contractors you need, where you need them, or how specific the skills that you’re after, Hays has the solution. With a wide-reaching database spanning more than 30 industries of skilled temporary workers and contractors - you’ll be supported by our team of consultants to access the talent you need.

A specialised, tailored service

The process starts with us gaining a deep understanding of your needs. We listen to gather a detailed picture of your business, your brand and culture, and the location you need to hire in. By doing this, we can reliably and consistently find the right candidate fit. We can then use this knowledge to ensure we work with you, in a way that works for you – ensuring a seamless process for all involved.

Admin-free hiring

From the very beginning, we do all the heavy lifting. Time consuming admin such as temporary recruitment contracts, reference checks, compliance needs and onboarding support is all handled by us, giving you precious time back. We can also undertake compliance training and candidate testing, if required.

Unleash the benefits of temporary and contractor employees

Managing demand spikes and falls

Seasonal fluctuations, key project delivery or sudden market growth – whatever the reason you need to scale your workforce, temporary and contract workers offer immediate access to resources beyond your current headcount. Whether a few hours to cover for someone calling in ill, or longer to deliver an important project, you can adjust the number and shape of your workforce quickly and easily.

Immediate impact

With temporary recruitment, you can get the skills you need, onboarded and ready to start – fast. Engaging a temporary workforce means you have access to highly skilled, quality talent who can have an immediate impact on your business. Many temporary or contract workers can start working within a few days, avoiding long notice periods or extensive interview processes.

A fresh mindset

Temporary workers and contractors can help businesses unlock new perspectives and access highly sought-after skills to increase their agility. Their unique experience and capabilities can lead to innovative ideas and approaches that they can share with your permanent team.

Contact us to talk about your temporary and contracting staffing needs

Get in touch today to get access to the skills you need, when you need them.

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Temporary and Contract Recruitment FAQs

1. What are the benefits of temporary recruitment?

Onboarding temporary staff offers a more flexible means of accessing skills, enabling access to specific expertise without the commitment of expanding your permanent headcount.

2. Why should you partner with Hays?

We have Australia and New Zealand’s largest talent networks across more than 30 industries and the recruitment expertise to source the next member of your team. Once you get in touch with us, our experts will work with you to understand the ins and outs of your business so they’re able to find the best people for your temporary roles

3. How do I register a temporary vacancy?

It’s really easy to start your search with us – you can either register the details of the job on our ‘recruiting now’ form above, or if you’d rather speak to a specialist recruiter directly, simply get in contact with your local Hays office.

4. What if the worker isn’t right the role or company culture?

While we always strive to get the right fit the first time around, we understand that sometimes things just don’t work out. We’re committed to work with you to find the right replacement if needed.

5. How quickly can you provide us with a temporary or contract worker?

When key personnel need to be replaced quickly, we can help. In fact, for some roles can be filled within just two hours.

6. Will my new team member be compliant and ready to work?

We ensure that all compliance and background checks are done before recommending a temporary employee to you. And once the checks are finalised we’ll also take care of the onboarding of your new team member.

7. Is there a minimum number of contractors I need to hire to work with Hays?

No. Whether you need one person, or one hundred, Hays can support you on all of your temporary and contractor worker needs.

8. What benefits do Hays’ contractor and temporary employees receive?

Those who choose to work with us receive a number of exclusive benefits to help with their career and its progression.

Hays offers self-service, online timesheets to ensure our temporary workers are paid correctly and on time. And our payroll is managed on a weekly basis, so they aren’t waiting for their hard-earned funds to reach their bank accounts.
Access to our learning and development platform, Go1, means they can self-direct their career progression by accumulating the skills they want and need to get ahead.
We host community networking events so our team of temporary staff can come together to share successes, advice and support. They know that they are a valued part of our organisation.
Our onboarding support program ensures our contractors are fully assisted to perform at their peak.
When they join, they also become eligible for our Refer a Friend program through which they can earn unlimited bonuses when they a friend they refer for a role is successfully placed.