As a temporary HR recruitment specialist, the question I get asked most by my clients is “Why would I need to hire temporary staff?”. Often there can be an unwillingness to hire specialist temporary HR staff, mainly because the benefits of hiring from outside your organisation on a temporary basis aren’t often discussed and are often seen as “an expensive option”. However, I am going to have a look into a few of the reasons that temporary HR professionals can give your organisation a boost.
Seamlessly Covering Annual Leave and Sabbaticals:
In the fast-paced world of HR, it’s common for permanent employees to take annual leave or extended sabbaticals, especially during the summer period. During these times, maintaining the HR operations at full capacity becomes a concern. Engaging temporary HR professionals is an ideal solution to ensure uninterrupted workflow during such absences.
Temporary HR workers can seamlessly step in to cover essential tasks and responsibilities, preventing any disruption to HR functions. Whether it’s managing payroll, handling employee inquiries, or overseeing recruitment processes, these temporary professionals bring their expertise to fill the gaps left by the absent permanent employees.
By entrusting temporary HR staff to handle these short-term assignments, your permanent employees can take their well-deserved breaks without concerns about work piling up or essential HR processes being neglected.
Flexibility in meeting changing demands:
One of the primary advantages of hiring temporary HR professionals is the flexibility it offers. Organisations often experience seasonal peaks, project-specific demands, recruitment drives, or unforeseen situations that necessitate an immediate HR workforce boost. Instead of stretching your permanent team thin or facing recruitment delays, engaging temporary HR staff enables you to scale up or down with agility.
Rapid Response to Time-Sensitive Needs:
Everything moves at breakneck speed, and so do HR challenges. When faced with urgent HR requirements, such as sudden employee terminations, short-term projects, or labour-intensive HR initiatives, temporary HR professionals can step in swiftly. Their expertise and adaptability allow them to seamlessly integrate into your organization and promptly address critical issues.
Specialist Skills for Special Projects:
Certain HR projects may require niche skills and expertise that your current team might not possess. Temporary HR workers often bring a wealth of diverse experience, including handling specific HR functions like talent acquisition, employee training, or change management. By hiring specialists for these projects, you ensure their successful execution without compromising your core HR operations.
Cost-Effective HR Solutions:
Opting for temporary HR staff can be a cost-effective strategy for managing your HR function. Instead of bearing the full burden of hiring, onboarding, and training permanent employees, temporary workers come ready to contribute with minimal orientation.
Conclusion:
As a specialist interim HR recruitment specialist, I will of course advocate for the strategic use of temporary HR professionals and above are all the reasons as to why it is a pivotal way to recruit in this current skill short market.
With permanent interview processes taking much longer than in previous years with many candidates on three-month notice periods, working with our interim population can provide these options over the extended period in which you are interviewing, thus leaving no gaps within your HR structure, and allowing you to ensure continuity within your HR department.
For more information, please get in touch on keirancox@oakleafpartnership.com
