Secondment
Are you looking for a flexible and reliable solution for long-term deployment of qualified personnel? Secondment offers the perfect balance between certainty and flexibility. With secondment, you use employees for an extended period without the worries of legal employer responsibilities. Start Job takes care of everything from contracts to administration, so you can focus on your core activities.
What is secondment?
Secondment means that the employee remains employed by Start Job but works exclusively for your organization. You are responsible for the day-to-day supervision and work planning, while we remain the formal employer. We handle all administrative tasks, including payroll, contract management, and legal obligations such as sick leave.
How does secondment work?
- We discuss your needs and staffing requirements
- We select and screen suitable candidates
- The employee starts working with you under a secondment agreement
- We handle contracts, payroll, and ongoing support
- Together we evaluate and fine-tune the collaboration
Benefits of Secondment
✔ Quick availability – Our employees can be available within a few days
✔ Clear pricing – Transparent and without hidden costs
✔ Full support – We handle contracts, administration, and guidance
✔ Perfect match – We select employees who fit your organization
✔ No cure, no pay – You only pay upon a successful placement
When should you choose secondment?
Secondment is ideal in situations such as:
- Long-term projects where consistent staffing is needed
- You want to retain flexibility without hiring permanent staff
- Reducing employer risks such as continued salary payment during illness
- Quick deployment with pre-agreed minimum hours
- Professional support with administration and contract management
Temporary staffing or secondment?
The difference between temporary staffing and secondment lies in the level of certainty:
| Aspect | Temporary Staffing |
Secondment |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Very high – can be ended immediately | Less flexible – fixed term |
| Contract duration | Open-ended, as long as needed | Pre-agreed period |
| Payment | Only for actual hours worked | Fixed hours, even during slower periods |
| Formal employer | Start Job / back office partner | Start Job / back office partner |
| Ideal for | Short-term projects, peak periods | Long-term needs, continuity |
| Administration | Fully managed by Start Job | Fully managed by Start Job |
| Cost structure | Hourly rate, transparent, no risks | Long-term needs, continuity |
Certified Assurance – Guaranteed Reliability
Start Job works together with a VCU- and SNA-certified back office partner who is also a member of the NBBU. This ensures you:
- Full compliance with Dutch labor laws and regulations
- Legal and financial reliability
- Transparent and correct payroll and contract administration
- Professional support in multiple languages (Dutch, English, Romanian)
What does secondment cost?
The costs are calculated using a markup factor on the employee’s gross hourly wage. This depends on:
- Gross hourly wage
- Position and experience
- Labor market conditions and profile scarcity
- Duration and scope of the assignment
You only pay for the actual hours worked. No hidden costs, and always with a no cure, no pay guarantee.
Interested?
Get in touch with us for a no-obligation consultation or a customized quote. We’ll make sure you can continue your business operations quickly and without worries.