Temp-to-Hire Staffing Solutions 

Try Before You Commit—With Confidence

At Pinnacle Partners, we help businesses fill critical roles with confidence through our temp-to-hire staffing services. If you’re looking to evaluate talent on the job before making a long-term hire, temp-to-hire offers the perfect balance of flexibility and foresight.

Whether you’re growing quickly or navigating market uncertainty, temp-to-hire gives you the agility to meet your workforce needs without sacrificing long-term performance.

What Is Temp-to-Hire Staffing?

Temp-to-hire (also known as contract-to-hire) is a staffing solution that allows companies to evaluate candidates in real-time work environments before extending a permanent offer. It combines the short-term ease of a contract role with the potential for long-term fit.

Benefits of Temp-to-Hire Staffing

Risk-Free Hiring

Evaluate a candidate’s skills, cultural alignment, and reliability before committing to a permanent offer.

Faster Onboarding, Lower Commitment

Fill gaps quickly while maintaining flexibility—ideal for roles where speed matters but long-term alignment is the goal.

Cost-Effective Talent Strategy

Avoid the costs of a bad hire. Temp-to-hire gives you time to validate performance before investing in full-time onboarding and benefits.

Workforce Agility

Scale your team up or down based on project demand, economic conditions, or seasonal needs—without locking in overhead.

How Our Temp-to-Hire Process Works

  1. Needs Discovery
    We collaborate to define the ideal skillset, timeline, and team dynamics.

  2. Sourcing & Screening
    Our recruiters identify qualified professionals from our active talent pipeline.

  3. Onboarding & Trial Period
    The candidate works as a Pinnacle Partners employee while embedded in your team for an agreed-upon trial period.

  4. Performance Checkpoints
    We conduct regular check-ins with you and the candidate to ensure alignment.

  5. Conversion to Full-Time
    If it’s a fit, we’ll guide the transition to permanent employment seamlessly.

When Should You Use Temp-to-Hire?

Temp-to-hire is ideal for:

  • Filling high-turnover or hard-to-source roles

  • Building a team for a new department or product launch

  • Evaluating cultural or team fit before commitment

  • Managing headcount in times of uncertainty

  • Replacing a key employee without rushing the hire

Skillsets we staff for We Serve

Pinnacle Partners supports temp-to-hire staffing across a wide range of sectors:

  • Information Technology

  • Finance & Accounting

  • Professional Services

  • Administrative Support

  • Human Resources

  • Manufacturing & Engineering

  • Logistics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What happens if the temp-to-hire candidate isn’t a fit?

We’ll provide a timely replacement at no additional cost during the trial period.

2. How long is the typical evaluation period?

Most clients opt for a six month trial period, though this can be customized to your needs.

3. Can I convert the candidate sooner?

Absolutely. If both sides agree it’s a match, you can transition the candidate to full-time at any time (subject to a descending conversion table).

4. Who handles payroll and benefits during the trial?

The candidate remains on Pinnacle’s payroll, and we manage all employment-related costs and compliance.

Why Choose Pinnacle Partners?

Over 25 years of local market knowledge
Robust pipeline of pre-screened, ready-to-work talent
Dedicated Account Executives for seamless communication
Proven conversion success rates
Flexibility without compromising quality

We deliver more than staffing—we deliver workforce strategy.

Let’s Talk About Your Staffing Needs

Whether you’re navigating growth or building a long-term talent pipeline, temp-to-hire is a smart, scalable solution. Pinnacle Partners is here to help you hire with confidence.