There are many reasons to hire temp employees for your business. Some businesses have seasonal fluctuations where they need to meet higher quotas during specific months of the year. For others, their needs may change based on market demands or the number of orders they have. Having temporary employees can help your business meet its goals without worrying about taking on permanent staff. You can hire workers for the specific projects you have going on without burdening your payroll for the long term.

Determine Your Business’ Needs to Hire Temp Employees

When you’re looking to hire temp employees, the first thing you need to do is figure out what kind of employees will be best for your business. For temporary positions, there are three kinds of employees you can add to your business:

• Part-time employee: For this type of position, the employee is paid an hourly wage. They can work a specific total amount of hours per week. There is no specific end date for this position as they are not hired for a term.
• Temporary employee: This kind of employee is hired when you are under resourced for a short amount of time. Usually, there is an agreement for when this role will end.
• Seasonal employee: If your business has a peak traffic period each year, then you need this kind of employee to meet those demands. They are hired for a specific event or season, such as Christmas holidays. Seasonal work is particularly good for university or college students.

In addition to knowing what kind of temporary employee you need to hire, you also have to consider a few other criteria. Depending on the type of role you’re trying to fill, you have to consider the time that will be required to onboard and train the employee. How many hours of training will they require versus how many hours will they be working at your business? Usually, temporary positions don’t require a lot of training. In many cases, employees can be up and ready to start within a day or two – and sometimes even on the same day.

Create a Detailed Job Description

Figure out what type of gap needs to be filled on your team. You will need to define the role you’re hiring for, and the best way to do that is to create a clear job description. A job description helps both the hiring manager and the applicant get on the same page. It should include:

• The type of position it is: List the job title as well as whether it’s part time, temporary, or seasonal.
• The responsibilities of the position: Note the day-to-day tasks this role will be required to complete, as well as any larger roles they will need to accomplish.
• The experience required to be considered for the position: Specify what qualifications you’re looking for, such as education, certification, prior work experience, and transferrable skills.
• Specifics about the work environment: Note whether it’s an office or warehouse and how that affects their role. For example, will they be on their feet for their entire shift?
• A brief summary of your business, customers, and goals: Give an overview of what your business does, for whom, and why.

When you are going to hire temp employees, there is usually a sense of urgency. Typically, you need then position to start right away because you have an increase in demands that you have to meet. However, taking a few hours to write a clear and detailed job description can save you a lot of headaches down the line.

The job description acts as a roadmap both for the person doing the hiring and the person looking to be hired. It makes everything transparent and open, so both parties know what they are looking for and what they are getting into. Without a clear job description, you may end up hiring the wrong type of candidate who cannot help you meet your goals. You may also end up with an employee who doesn’t take the role seriously and decides to leave without any notice. In both cases, you end up having to do the hiring process all over again. Be sure to avoid that by creating an informative job description for the temporary role.

Work with Noble HR Solutions to Attract the Best Candidates

If you don’t have hiring expertise in your organization, are pressed for time, or don’t want to dedicate resources towards your constant hiring cycle, it’s best to work with a dedicated staffing partner. At Noble Human Resources Solution, we work with businesses in a range of industries who require our staffing expertise.

Here’s why businesses like yours choose to work with Noble to hire temp employees:

• We can meet tight turnaround times: Often, you need the temporary employee to start the next day, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for your organization to recruit and hire. We already have a database of temporary workers who have safety training and are ready to start ASAP.
• We work with your schedule: Our temp applicants are available for dynamic scheduling. If you need someone to start an early morning, work over the weekend, or take an overnight shift, we can provide those employees at a moment’s notice.
• We fully vet our candidates: We conduct background and reference checks as well as skills assessments on all candidates before they are sent to any workplaces.
• We offer safety training: All temporary employees we send to your business have received training in Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and basic industrial safety rules.

Hire temp employees with Noble Human Resources Solutions so you can meet your tight schedule with qualified and trained personnel who are ready to work when you need them. We save our clients headaches, resources, and time by taking care of the recruitment and hiring process for them.

Here’s what one of our clients has to say about working with us:

“I have been dealing with Noble HR since 2018. They have stood out as one of the best temporary employment agencies that I have dealt with. They are prompt in responding to our requests and are able to fill our manpower needs. Overall, I am satisfied with this company and I would highly recommend it.” MARCELINO GUINTO, Plant Manager - Etobicoke, Ontario.

Ready to Onboard Your New Employees?

All you have to do is fill out the Employer Contact Form and we’ll be in touch right away to help you find the perfect temporary employees for your business. Our team will recruit, hire, train, and onboard your temporary workers, and ensure they are ready to start right away. Be sure to fill out the Employer Contact Form or give us a call at 1-905-564-9033.