A specialist recruiter sources pre-vetted contractors for your project — and Careerscape carries payroll, benefits, and compliance as the employer of record.
Engagement
Contract / contract-to-hire
Employer of record
Careerscape carries it
Convert to permanent
From 60–90 days
Time to fill
Scoped per engagement
Contract staffing gives your organization the flexibility to bring in specialized professionals for defined projects, seasonal demands, or gap coverage without taking on the obligations of permanent employment. Careerscape serves as the employer of record, meaning we handle payroll processing, benefits administration, workers' compensation insurance, and employment tax compliance for every contract professional we place.
Our contract staffing model is designed for speed and quality. We maintain an active bench of pre-vetted professionals across 25+ industries, which lets us move faster than a cold search — but actual time to present qualified candidates depends on the role, location, and any specialized skills or clearances required. We'll share a realistic estimate when we scope the engagement. Every contract professional goes through the same rigorous screening process as our direct hire candidates — behavioral interviews, skills assessments, and reference verification.
One of the most valuable aspects of contract staffing is the try-before-you-buy pathway. Our contract-to-hire conversion option lets you evaluate a professional's performance, cultural fit, and work style in your actual environment before making a permanent commitment. Conversion is available at 60-90 days, with terms agreed upon at the start of the engagement so there are no surprises. For roles where you're already confident in making a direct hire, we offer a dedicated permanent placement service.
Contract Staffing at a Glance
Scale specialist headcount up or down — no permanent commitment to carry
We're the employer of record: payroll, benefits, and workers' comp are ours, not yours
Pre-vetted to the same bar as our direct hires — never a warm body off the street
Try the fit on real work, then convert to permanent from 60–90 days
At a Glance
Engagement
Contract / contract-to-hire
Employer of record
Careerscape carries it
Convert to permanent
From 60–90 days
Time to fill
Scoped per engagement
Compliance
Payroll, benefits, taxes, I-9
WHY CAREERSCAPE
The Careerscape Advantage for Contract Staffing
Careerscape assumes all employer-of-record responsibilities for contract placements. This includes payroll processing, benefits administration, workers' compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, employment tax withholding and reporting, and I-9/E-Verify compliance. You manage the work — we manage the employment.
Not sure if a role should be permanent? Start with a contract engagement and evaluate the professional in your real work environment. After 60-90 days, you have the option to convert them to your direct payroll. Conversion terms are defined upfront so both sides know what to expect. This reduces hiring risk while giving you access to top talent immediately.
Our active bench of pre-vetted professionals helps us move faster than a cold search. These aren't untested candidates — every professional on our bench has been through behavioral interviews, skills verification, and reference checks. They arrive ready to contribute. Actual time to present candidates depends on the specific role, location, and required skills — we'll scope a realistic timeline with you upfront.
Employment law compliance is complex, especially across multiple states. We manage all federal and state employment regulations, including wage and hour laws, workers' compensation requirements, ACA compliance for eligible contractors, and tax reporting. This eliminates your co-employment risk entirely.
SCALE ON DEMAND
Scale up for the work. Scale back when it's done.
You direct the work and add specialist headcount only as long as the project runs — we carry payroll, benefits, and compliance as the employer of record.
We scope the role with you — duration, required skills, start date, and any compliance or clearance needs — so the search targets exactly what the project demands.
02
Source and present a shortlist
We match professionals from our active bench first — then source further if the role needs it — and present a shortlist on a timeline we set together, not a stack to wade through.
03
Deploy and run the employment
Your pick is onboarded onto Careerscape's payroll — timekeeping, pay, benefits enrollment, and compliance paperwork are all ours, so you can put them straight to work.
04
Convert, extend, or wrap up
When the engagement ends, you decide — extend the contract, convert them to your direct payroll (from 60–90 days), or conclude cleanly. We manage the transition in any direction.
As the employer of record, Careerscape is the legal employer of the contract professional. We handle payroll, benefits, workers' comp, taxes, and compliance. You direct the work and manage day-to-day performance, but you're not responsible for employment administration. This eliminates co-employment risk and reduces your HR overhead.
After the contractor has been on assignment for 60-90 days, you have the option to hire them directly onto your payroll. A conversion fee applies, which is prorated based on how long the contractor has been on assignment. The longer they've been contracting, the lower the conversion fee. If you already know the role is permanent, our direct hire service may be a better fit.
We take performance seriously. If a contractor isn't meeting expectations, contact your account manager immediately. We'll work to resolve the issue and, if necessary, source a replacement. Our goal is to keep your project on track regardless of personnel changes.
Yes. Depending on the assignment length and hours, contract professionals may be eligible for benefits through Careerscape, including health insurance, dental, vision, and 401(k). We manage all benefits enrollment and administration.
Contract staffing is billed at an hourly or daily rate that includes the professional's pay, Careerscape's employer costs (payroll taxes, workers' comp, benefits), and a service margin. The all-in rate is agreed upon before the engagement starts.
Absolutely. Contract extensions are common and easy to arrange. Just let your account manager know before the current assignment ends, and we'll handle the paperwork and any compliance updates needed for the extended period.