Temporary Staffing

Whether you have identified someone you want to hire on a temporary basis and don’t know how to hire and pay them, or you need help finding a candidate for a temporary staff opening, MIT VPF and MIT Human Resources can help you find the best agency for your needs.   

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What do you need to know about filling a temporary staff position?  

Visit MIT HR Staffing Services for important information when using a temporary staffing agency to fill a temporary position.

Already found a temporary employee?

You can hire and pay your short-term hire through MITemps, managed by MIT’s third-party supplier, nextSource.

Reference check?

Hiring managers are strongly encouraged to conduct reference checks for temporary hires.

Looking to hire a temporary worker as an MIT employee? 

If you decide to hire a temporary worker as an MIT employee through one of MIT’s Preferred Temporary Staffing Agencies, check the agency’s terms as the placement fees may be waived for some office and administrative positions.

Benefits of MIT Preferred Temporary Staffing Agencies

Preferred staffing agencies found in Supplier Search have been vetted through VPF, and using one of these many choices offers you considerable advantages:

  • Save money with pre-negotiated discounts.
  • Save time by submitting quotes through Buy-to-Pay (B2P).
  • Reduce stress: All Preferred Suppliers are already compliant with MIT’s policies and insurance requirements.

If you do choose to go with a non-preferred supplier and the total contract exceeds $10,000, you will need to fill out a Selection of Source form. In addition, you may need to allow additional time for contract negotiations.

Resources for Filling a Temporary Staff Position

  • MIT HR Staffing Services has resources and services to help DLCIs meet their temporary staffing needs.
  • Supplier Search provides detailed information on MIT Preferred Staffing Agencies, including points of contact for both the supplier and VPF
  • Review MIT’s policies for background checks

Policy

MIT 2.2 Temporary or Regular Placement of Individuals through Outside Agencies

It may be necessary from time to time for departments to utilize the services of an agency for temporary general office support. MIT Sourcing and Procurement has established preferred vendors that, while not mandated, are recommended as a resource for temporary services.

Purchase with Purpose

Many of MIT’s Preferred Suppliers are categorized as local, small, and diverse, which can include women-, veteran-, or minority-owned, as well as those located in underutilized business zones.

You can learn more about each supplier on Supplier Search.