Contract talent
Embrace flexibility and efficiency by working with Xpertise for your contract hiring solutions. We specialise in finding you the best Technology, Data & Transformation professionals on a remote, hybrid or onsite basis.
Our approach and key features
- Work with a dedicated contracts consultant who specialises in one of our Technology, Data & Transformation practices in your region. They are experts who know that market inside and out and have built relationships with a large network of pre-vetted candidates.
- 48-hour turnaround of pre-vetted contractors with access to our associate pool of contractors who have worked for us before
- Whether you're looking to hire remotely or on a hybrid basis, you'll benefit from the combined knowledge of our consultants across all three of our offices, giving you access to a broader and more diverse talent pool.
- Market insights and recommendations to provide confidence that you can attract the best talent.
- Access to our cloud-based “IR35 Defender” product which provides a full IR35 compliance service with expert IR35 assessments, online management tool and IR35 tax liability insurance cover for clients and contractors.
To find out more, download our contractor report
Xpertise have 60 years of combined experience recruiting within the contractor space. As such, many of our customers often ask about how to hire contractors so we compiled the following report to guide and educate our customers through this.
What are the advantages of hiring contractors?
Speed to Hire
Shorter notice periods and rapid availability, reducing any delays.
Access to niche and specialist skill sets
SMEs with years of experience within a specific space
Flexible resource augmentation
Scale your teams up and down quickly based on your project needs as we know all project demands can fluctuate.
Try before you buy
Instead of relying solely on traditional interview processes, companies can bring in contractors to start working on projects immediately
Cost-effective
The efficiency of minimal ramp-up time and no additional employee costs, lead to significant cost savings, especially for short-term projects
We also offer the following services for your contract hiring needs
IR35 Defender
A full IR35 compliance service with expert IR35 assessments, online management tool and IR35 tax liability insurance cover for clients and contractors.
Managed Service
An embedded talent acquisition service for all of your hiring needs, which is a truly unique and powerful alternative to traditional MSP / RPO agency models and/or internal TA teams.
Scaled Hiring
Ideal for companies looking to collaborate with us on multiple hires while leveraging economies of scale. We assemble a dedicated team of specialists to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
Contractor Payroll
If you have contractors invoicing, you directly Xpertise can take on the ownership of paying these contractors. For an additional small admin fee, Xpertise can also manage processing of invoices and provide a single consolidated monthly invoice.
SOW / Statement Of Work
Our SOW service gives companies significant flexibility in ramping up or down resources to deliver on a project. We provide project scoping, agreed milestones, rate card and access to out pre-vetted associate pool.
Featured case study | Hiring at Scale
At Xpertise it is more than just filling a role, it is about making a difference
Our client: An enterprise agile consultancy, with offices across the UK, that operates across many highly regulated industries, tasked us with hiring for over 150 people within a 12-month period.
Key challenges
- Balancing delivery and resourcing due to increased demand and resource constraints.
- Heavily reliant on contractors for growth and technical/cultural alignment with clients.
- COVID-19 and IR35 concerns added complexity.
Approach
- Immersed ourselves in the company’s operating model, understanding permanent and contract resourcing processes.
- Created a vetted candidate database aligned with their needs, focusing on compliance and cultural fit.
- Post-placement, we managed onboarding with reference checks, ID verification, and compliance checks.
- Streamlined finance processes, aligning timesheet systems for smoother approvals and reporting on NI/Tax deductions.
Result
- A substantial candidate pool meeting technical, cultural, and budgetary criteria, accelerating the clients’ service delivery while maintaining standards and IR35 compliance.
- Cost Savings - £500k/annum | Roles Placed 148
At Xpertise, we believe that recruitment is about more than just filling roles—it’s about helping you find the individuals who will grow with your business and make a real difference. Let’s work together to find the talent that will shape your future.
Read moreIR35 is legislation aiming to target tax avoidance by contractors. Essentially, it is a set of rules determining whether a contractor is genuinely self-employed, or instead an employee “disguised” as a contractor for tax purposes.
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