Contract-to-Hire Staffing Services

At Matern Staffing, we understand that hiring decisions carry long-term impact—and sometimes you need more than an interview to be sure you’ve found the right fit. Our Contract-to-Hire staffing services help employers across the Mid-Atlantic, including Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina, evaluate talent on the job before making a permanent hiring commitment.

This flexible hiring model allows you to assess skills, performance, and cultural alignment while keeping your business productive and your hiring risk low.

Contract-to-Hire Staffing Solutions That Reduce Risk and Improve Retention

Contract-to-hire staffing bridges the gap between temporary support and long-term employment. Instead of rushing a permanent decision, you gain real-world insight into how a candidate performs within your team, processes, and environment.

Matern Staffing delivers thoroughly vetted professionals who are open to permanent opportunities and motivated to succeed—giving you the time and clarity needed to make confident hiring decisions.

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Why Choose Contract-to-Hire Staffing from Matern Staffing?

Our contract-to-hire services combine flexibility, strategic recruiting, and ongoing support to help you hire smarter.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Try-Before-You-Hire Confidence
Evaluate a candidate’s skills, work ethic, and cultural fit on the job before extending a full-time offer.
Higher Quality Permanent Hires
Contract-to-hire placements often result in stronger long-term retention because hiring decisions are based on proven performance—not assumptions.
Reduced Hiring Risk and Cost
Avoid costly mis-hires by validating expectations, productivity, and team alignment during the contract phase.
Motivated, Career-Minded Talent
We recruit professionals who are actively seeking long-term opportunities and committed to earning permanent placement.
Ongoing Performance and Communication Support
We stay connected throughout the contract period, offering check-ins, feedback loops, and transition guidance to support a smooth conversion.
End-to-End Recruiting Management
From sourcing and screening to onboarding coordination and offer facilitation, we manage the process while keeping you informed every step of the way.

Industries We Serve

Matern Staffing provides contract-to-hire staffing support across a wide range of industries throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including:

Professional & Administrative
Accounting & Finance
Light Industrial, Supply Chain and Manufacturing
Information Technology
Warehouse and Distribution
Engineering & Technical
Legal & Human Resources
Government & Public Sector Support
Nonprofit

Whether you’re building a pipeline for future growth or filling a critical role with long-term potential, we help you hire with confidence.

Benefits of Partnering with Matern Staffing

Choosing Matern Staffing means working with a recruiting partner focused on long-term success—not just short-term placement.

Real-time evaluation before permanent hiring decisions
Reduced turnover through performance-based hiring
Access to motivated candidates open to long-term roles
Flexible timelines that match your operational needs
Transparent communication and hands-on support throughout the process

Areas We Serve

Matern Staffing proudly supports employers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region with customized contract-to-hire staffing solutions. From professional offices to industrial worksites, we help businesses make smarter hiring decisions while maintaining productivity.

Explore the areas we serve on our Locations page.

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Hire with Confidence Using Contract-to-Hire Staffing

If you want to reduce hiring risk while building a strong, reliable team, contract-to-hire staffing offers the best of both worlds. Matern Staffing helps you evaluate talent in real working conditions—so when it’s time to hire permanently, you know you’re making the right choice.

Contact us today to learn how our contract-to-hire staffing services can support smarter, more confident hiring decisions.

Contract-to-hire success stories

When a public utility company needed a reliable pipeline of talent for high-impact, customer-facing roles, they turned to Matern Staffing. Through a structured contract-to-hire approach, including targeted recruiting, skills assessment, and pre-training alignment, Matern helped the company successfully convert contract employees into permanent hires, with more than half of MSRs and nearly 9 out of 10 dispatchers becoming long-term employees. This model allowed the client to evaluate performance, cultural fit, and engagement before extending permanent offers without sacrificing service quality. Read the full case study.

Matthew joined a leading cabinetry manufacturer in Culpeper as a contractor and quickly demonstrated his capabilities. In just three months, his reliability and impact earned him a full-time role. Read Matthew’s story here.

April began in a contract marketing role through Matern Staffing and, with hands-on interview preparation and ongoing support, transitioned seamlessly into a permanent position. The contract-to-hire model allowed the employer to evaluate fit while securing a skilled marketing professional who quickly became a long-term asset. Read April’s story here.