Flexible staffing, ready when your business needs it most.
The right people, sourced, screened, and placed on your terms.
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Forbes' America's Best Temporary Staffing Firms listlargest provider
of education talent in the U.S.people
connected to jobs yearlyFind the right people fast, without sacrificing quality.
Hiring temporary staff during peak seasons offers bigger cost savings compared to maintaining a larger permanent workforce year-round. For 80+ years, Kelly has provided skilled temporary workers worldwide for nearly every specialty, from one hire to hundreds. Our recruiters are experts in their field and know your industry to identify quality candidates faster.
Whether you have projects ramping up, need seasonal help, or a temporary backfill, our vetted network of hundreds of thousands of temporary workers is trained and ready when you need them. We'll handle the hiring process, payroll, and employer responsibilities while you direct the day-to-day work.
Kelly provides trained, qualified talent to staff a Detroit sporting event for 150K attendees.
Kelly delivered temporary staff for a major professional sports league's three-day televised event in downtown Detroit.
Challenge: Dependable and skilled talent needed to attend a training day and each subsequent day of the event – all within budget.
Solution: Kelly provided 130 janitorial employees. Additionally, a Kelly representatives worked on-site to manage the employees, providing process flow recommendations, in-person meetings, and much more.
Result: Achieved a 104% delivery rate while staying within budget.
Read moreWhen you need immediate help with flexibility.
Temporary staffing solutions are designed for these situations:
You have a project ramping up or a coverage gap and need qualified people in days.
An employee is on leave and the work needs to keep moving. You need someone who can step in who already knows your industry.
You're evaluating if a role should be permanent before committing — without leaving a gap while you decide.
Your internal team doesn't have the network to find people with specialized skills quickly.
How the temporary staffing process works at Kelly.
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1. Define the need
A specialist recruiter in your industry evaluates the role, required skills, timeline, and industry context. -
2. Source candidates from deep talent networks
We draw from a pre-screened active pipeline of qualified candidates and talent networks across 10 specialties to identify the right fit for your role. For example, we have access to 874,000 candidates in our U.S. Professional & Industrial specialty talent pool. -
3. Deliver qualified candidates
Get one to hundreds of vetted temporary employees ready to work. For example, Kelly delivers specialized IT employees across the U.S. in an average of 10 days. -
4. The work begins
Kelly owns the employment relationship from day one. We take full responsibility as the employer of record and manage the payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance of your temporary workers. All you need to do is direct the day-to-day work. -
5. Scale your workforce on your terms
Kelly temporary staffing solutions give you the flexibility to scale up or down as your workforce needs change. You can choose to extend current temporary employment contracts, transition your temporary worker's into a permanent direct hires, or wrap up the contract when it's set to end.
Four ways your team will feel the difference.
Deep industry expertise attracts quality talent faster.
You'll get more done with less downtime because you'll have the best-fit talent right when you need them.
Tailored solutions that make a real impact.
See a measurable impact and exceed your goals through custom workforce programs and processes.
One partner to manage your workforce.
You'll have one reliable partner with 10 specialties to give you access to a wider range of quality candidates faster with less vendors to manage. You'll also have less on your plate to manage because Kelly has the resources and teams to do it all for you.
Technology with human insight.
Get real-time visibility into your workforce to move your business forward. Kelly leverages patented technology to deliver clearer data and analytics to make better workforce decisions.
Most frequently asked questions.
What's the difference between temporary staffing and temp-to-hire?
Temporary staffing fills a need for a set period, project, or season, with no obligation to hire permanently. Temporary staffing can reduce costs associated with employee benefits, which the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates account for 30% of total compensation. Additionally, temp staffing provides access to specialized workers without the long-term financial commitment of permanent hire.
Temp-to-hire (also called contract-to-hire) has a trial period built into the relationship to ensure a long-term fit. Your candidate starts as a temporary staff, and if it's a good fit, your business converts them to a permanent employee. Temp-to-hire is a lower-risk way to build your team without the upfront commitment of a permanent hire.
What temporary staffing services and solutions does Kelly offer?
Kelly recruiters source, screen, and hire temporary candidates on an as-needed basis, so you get the right person exactly when you need them. We manage the payroll, taxes, and benefits for your temporary employee, serving as the employer on your behalf.
What is my business responsible for, and what does Kelly take care of for my temporary staff?
You direct the day-to-day work and get billed by Kelly for the work done by your temporary employee. Kelly handles everything else: sourcing, screening, payroll, taxes, and benefits for your temporary employee.
How quickly can Kelly place temporary workers once I submit a request?
The hiring timeline depends on your role, industry, and local market conditions. For example, Kelly matches an office, clerical, or administrative temporary employee every 15 minutes, and an industrial, manufacturing, or logistics temporary employee every 2 minutes on average.
Who is the employer of record for temporay workers?
Kelly serves as the employer of record. In the U.S., the temporary employee is classified as a W2 employee.
Does Kelly handle unemployment insurance and workers' comp?
Yes. Kelly manages unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and the other employer responsibilities for your temporary workforce.
Can I scale my temporary workforce up or down as my needs change?
Yes, scalability is one of the key benefits of a temporary workforce. Our network and recruiting speed are built to flex with you, so your workforce matches the workload.
Can I hire a temporary worker permanently if they're a great fit?
Absolutely. If the working relationship is mutual, your business can convert your temporary employee into a permanent employee. It's a low-risk way to confirm long-term fit before you commit.