Contract staffing for projects, peaks and coverage gaps
Bring in a screened professional for as long as the work needs them. No months-long search, no permanent headcount until you're ready.
Why choose us
What's included
What is contract staffing?
Contract staffing means bringing in a skilled professional for a set period, such as a project, a busy season or a leave of absence, without adding permanent headcount. Mintex finds, screens and places the contractor. If the fit is right, many contracts convert to permanent hires.
When contract talent makes sense
- A project with an end date. A system migration, a plant relaunch, a product launch.
- A seasonal or demand spike. Like the logistics client who needed 25 warehouse staff in a month and had a vetted team in three weeks.
- Leave or vacancy coverage. Someone on leave, someone who quit, a seat that can't sit empty while you run a full search.
- A skill you need for months, not years. Specialist IT, engineering or compliance work.
Contract-to-hire: see the work before you make the offer
Interviews tell you how someone talks about their work. A contract shows you the work.
With contract-to-hire, your new team member starts on contract. You both get time to confirm the fit. When you're ready, you convert them to a permanent employee, and we handle the transition.
W-2, 1099 or corp-to-corp
Mintex started in IT staffing and has placed contractors under every common arrangement: W-2, 1099, corp-to-corp (C2C) and full-time. We'll recommend the one that fits the role and your compliance requirements.
- W-2
- 1099
- Corp-to-corp (C2C)
- Full-time
What you get with Mintex contract staffing
- A scoping call to pin down the project, the timeline and the skills.
- Candidates screened and matched to that scope, so you're not sorting unqualified resumes.
- A professional who's ready to start, with no lengthy onboarding on your side.
- Ongoing check-ins during the assignment, plus a client portal to track every role.
Industries
Contract talent across 12 industries
IT Staffing
Software engineers, cloud architects and IT project leaders who can move your roadmap forward.
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Healthcare Staffing
RNs, LPNs, allied health and healthcare administrators, with license verification and credentialing handled before they reach you.
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Engineering Staffing
Mechanical, civil, electrical and industrial engineers with hands-on project experience.
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FAQ
Contract staffing FAQ
Answers to what employers ask most about contract staffing. Don't see yours? Our team is happy to help.
Our average time to fill is 9 days, because we start with candidates we've already screened.
It depends on the arrangement. On a W-2 contract, the contractor is typically employed by the staffing agency, not by you. We'll walk you through the options on the scoping call.
Yes. Many of our contract placements convert to permanent once both sides confirm the fit.
Tell us early. We'll talk through what's missing and find a replacement.
Need someone who can start soon?
Tell us about the project and when it starts. We'll take it from there.