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Contract-to-Hire

Try Before You Hire.
Hire With Confidence.

Contract-to-hire is the smart middle path between a risky direct hire and a temporary contract. Evaluate the candidate in your environment before committing permanently — with full EOR coverage throughout.

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Why It Works

The Evaluation Period Changes Everything

Interviews are imperfect. Resumes are curated. References are selected. The most reliable predictor of job performance is job performance — watching someone actually do the work in your environment, with your team, on your systems.

Contract-to-hire gives you exactly that: a structured evaluation window where the candidate is fully engaged (because they want the permanent role) and you have time to observe performance beyond the interview stage.

NRP handles all EOR payroll and insurance throughout the evaluation period. When you're ready to convert, the terms were agreed upon at the start — no negotiating after the fact.

Eliminate Mis-Hire Risk

The typical cost of a bad hire is 30–50% of annual salary. A structured evaluation period catches misalignment before it costs you.

Productive From Day One

There's no productivity gap during evaluation. The contractor is engaged, motivated, and delivering — because the goal is a permanent offer.

Culture Fit Verified

Interviews reveal skills. Time on the job reveals everything else — work style, team dynamics, communication, judgment under pressure.

Transparent Conversion Terms

Conversion fees and timelines are disclosed upfront. No surprises. No retroactive gotchas when the trial period ends.

Timeline

From Brief to Permanent Hire

Days 1–7

Search & Sourcing

NRP activates sourcing immediately. Private candidate presentation delivered within 48-72 hours of intake call.

Days 7–21

Interviews & Selection

Client reviews candidates via private portal. Interviews scheduled with one click. NRP manages all logistics.

Month 1–3

Evaluation Period

Contractor works in your environment. NRP serves as EOR — full payroll and insurance coverage maintained.

Month 3+

Conversion Decision

You decide to convert, extend the contract, or end the engagement. Conversion fee and terms established upfront.

Contract-to-Hire

Ready to Hire Smarter?

Start with a conversation. NRP will structure a contract-to-hire engagement that protects you and motivates the candidate.

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