Overview: Hiring Temporary Workers
There are two ways to hire temporary workers at Stanford.
On this page:
CardinalTemps
CardinalTemps is a one-stop solution for managing the temporary labor process. CardinalTemps, a managed service provider, mitigates risks associated with hiring temporary workers by ensuring consistent background checks, appropriate classification of workers, proper insurance for placed workers, and enforcement of Living Wage policies. CardinalTemps interfaces with the iProcurement system.
For additional information about CardinalTemps, see:
Refer to the Administrative Guide Policy 2.2.2 (Temporary Employees) regarding Stanford's definition of this classification of employees as well as the limitation to the number of hours a temporary or casual employee can work in a calendar year.
Self-Service by Hiring Manager / Local HR
Working with their local HR representative, Stanford managers have the option of sourcing their own temporary employees and may hire them directly onto the Stanford University payroll in a temporary / casual capacity. The hiring manager maintains full responsibility for managing all aspects of this process.
- To get started, contact your local HR representative.
- Refer to the Guidelines for hiring temporary workers on the Cardinal at Work web site.
Refer to the Administrative Guide Policy 2.2.2 (Temporary Employees) regarding Stanford's definition of this classification of employees as well as the limitation to the number of hours a temporary or casual employee can work in a calendar year.
CardinalTemps | Self-Service by Hiring Manager | |
---|---|---|
Fees | None | None |
Mark-up on Invoices | No mark-up | No mark-up |
Servicing |
|
Self-service |
Conversion Fees |
|
None |
Benefits for Employees | Benefits vary depending on agency | Sick time in accordance with California law, healthy Workplace Healthy Families Act of 2014 (AB 1522). See Admin Guide Policy 2.1.21 for more information. Currently, employees working over 30 hours per week on average are eligible to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Eligible to open and contribute to a Tax-Deferred Account through Stanford Contributory Retirement Plan (SCRP). Ineligible for employer contributions. |