Staffing & Workforce Solutions
The right person, on your floor, faster than you expected.
Temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing built around how fast your business actually moves — not a generic candidate pipeline.
The problem
Open shifts cost more than they show on paper.
Understaffing shows up as missed orders, burned-out crews, and rushed hires that don't work out. Most staffing partners optimize for filling the req, not for whether the person is still there in 90 days.
What’s included
Everything under this service.
- Temporary Staffing
- Short-notice coverage for absences, seasonal peaks, or sudden demand.
- Temp-to-Hire Placement
- Candidates work the role first; convert to direct hire only after performance is proven.
- Direct-Hire Recruiting
- Permanent placements sourced and screened against your actual retention patterns.
- Background & Credential Screening
- Background checks, drug screening, and license or credential verification before placement.
- Safety & Site Onboarding
- Site-specific safety training and PPE requirements handled before day one.
- Workers' Comp Administration for Placed Staff
- Coverage for placed workers, administered by Onyx.
Who it’s for
Is this a fit for your business?
| Client profile | Their situation | How Onyx fits |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer or warehouse with seasonal peaks | Needs to staff up fast for a busy season without lowering hiring standards. | Pre-screened temporary workers placed on short notice, sourced for the specific role. |
| Company unsure if a role should be permanent | Wants to see performance before committing to a full-time hire. | Temp-to-hire lets the candidate prove fit in the role before conversion. |
| Business with high turnover in a specific role | Keeps re-hiring for the same position every few months. | Direct-hire search screens against the client's actual turnover pattern, not just a resume checklist. |
| Regulated site — construction, healthcare, food processing | Needs placed workers to meet safety, licensure, or credential requirements before starting. | Screening and site-specific onboarding completed before the worker's first shift. |
How it works
Our process.
- 01
Temporary coverage, fast
Vetted workers placed on short notice for seasonal peaks, absences, or sudden demand — without lowering your bar.
- 02
Temp-to-hire, so fit is proven before it's permanent
Candidates work the role first. You convert to direct hire only once you've seen them perform in it.
- 03
Direct hire, sourced for retention
Permanent placements are screened against your actual turnover patterns, not just a resume checklist.
- 04
Ongoing workforce support
Attendance issues, replacements, and scaling up or down are handled without restarting the search each time.
Compliance & operations
The concrete details.
| Area | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | Background checks and, where required, drug screening completed before placement. |
| Workers' comp | Placed workers are covered under Onyx's policy, not the client's. |
| Safety onboarding | Site-specific safety requirements and PPE handled before day one. |
| Credential verification | Licenses and certifications verified for regulated roles before placement. |
| Replacement policy | A placement that isn't working out is replaced quickly, at no additional search fee within the guarantee period. |
Onyx vs. doing it yourself
What actually changes.
| Criterion | DIY / generic vendor | Onyx |
|---|---|---|
| Time to fill a shift | Job posting, screening, and interviews run internally, often taking weeks. | Pre-screened candidates available on short notice. |
| Background checks | Run per-hire, inconsistently, if at all. | Standard on every placement before their first shift. |
| Workers' comp exposure | Falls on the client's policy and claims history. | Covered under Onyx's policy for placed workers. |
| Bad-fit placements | Client absorbs the cost of a re-hire and lost time. | Replaced quickly under the placement guarantee. |
| Retention data | Hiring repeats the same mistakes without tracking why people leave. | Direct-hire search accounts for the client's actual turnover pattern. |
| Peak-season staffing | Scrambled hiring under time pressure. | Pre-built talent pipeline ready for seasonal ramp-up. |
20+
States served
48 hrs
Typical time to first candidate placement
90-day
Placement guarantee window
Same-day
Response time for urgent coverage requests
FAQs
Common questions.
How fast can you fill an open shift?
For most roles, pre-screened candidates can be placed within 48 hours; true emergency coverage can move faster depending on the role and location.
What's the difference between temp-to-hire and direct hire?
Temp-to-hire lets a candidate work the role first, with conversion to permanent employment once fit is proven. Direct hire is a permanent placement from the start.
Who covers workers' comp for placed staff?
Onyx's policy covers workers while they're placed with your business.
What happens if a placement doesn't work out?
It's replaced quickly under our placement guarantee, without restarting the search from scratch.
Do you handle background checks and drug screening?
Yes, as a standard part of placement, before the worker's first shift.
Can you staff for a single seasonal push, not an ongoing need?
Yes — seasonal and peak-demand staffing is one of the most common ways clients work with us.
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