HRIS Contract Jobs: Top Firms, Job Boards, and Pros and Cons
HRIS contract jobs can be a great way to get a variety of different experiences and give you some flexibility. HRIS permanent position salaries are rising to become more competitive with contract work, but you may be able to make more total income in the contract market. It can also work if you only want to work part-time.
In this article we will concentrate on 3 main items:
- Direct you to the top consulting firms' independent contractor talent portals
- The best marketplaces to find HRIS contract jobs.
- Highlight the pros and cons of working on a contract
Top Consulting Companies Independent Contractor Portals for HRIS
If you have a specialty in any of the big 3 Human Capital Management software platforms such as Workday, SAP Successfactors, or Oracle HCM Cloud you will find the highest paying contract HRIS jobs on the top tier Big 4 (PWC, KPMG, Deloitte, and Accenture) consulting firms. In addition, to getting your name in at these companies you will also be able to get a feel for the best hourly consulting rates, as several of them post the rates in the contract job posting.
The links for each of these companies are in the list below:
Several of these HRIS contractor portals are facilitated by MBO Partners which acts as a 3rd party between you as the contractor and the consulting company. They do take a small cut of the rate if you go corp to corp or take a fee to put you on their payroll as a W-2 employee. MBO is completely legitimate and, in some cases, is the only way to do a contract assignment with these top-tier firms.
Best Job Boards to Find HRIS Contract Jobs
Even if you search specifically for "HRIS Contract Job" on many of the popular job boards you still may get some permanent jobs interspersed among the true contract jobs. The links below should filter more specifically for these jobs, but, depending on the job board you may need to use additional filters.
Pros and Cons of HRIS Contract Work
Pros:
Freedom To Choose
You can pick the projects or contracts that you want. You may apply for contracts that use your current skills or ones that may help you develop new ones. You can also choose where and when you work, sometimes.
More Networking Opportunities
Big name companies can hire contractors for specific projects or tasks. This may allow you to get experience with their business models and understand their company culture. Having work experience with prominent companies is also an asset to a resume and can make you more appealing to competitors or other notable businesses when looking for full-time work or other contracts.
Add Additional Skillsets
Contract positions can give you the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects, either consecutively or at the same time. Unlike in full-time positions where you spend most of your time using the same skills and performing the same tasks, in contract work you make get a more well-rounded experience. Doing different duties may allow you to gain more skills that you can use in other positions in the future.
Better Compensation
Contract employees may earn more money short-term per paycheck than full-time employees. This may be because of the temporary nature of the position or other factors. This can be convenient if you're looking to earn extra money in addition to another paycheck or if you have immediate financial needs.
Test Out an Industry or Company
Contract work may allow you to experience different industries before deciding on a full-time position. For example, as a writer, you could take contract positions in entertainment, education, environmental studies and human resources and see what types of material you enjoy working with the most.
Find full-time employment
Sometimes contract jobs can lead to full-time positions within a company. Though not a guarantee, treating every contract position like it's a full-time job could help show potential employers that you'd be an asset to meeting their long-term goals. Even if a position doesn't lead to permanent employment, the same company may request your contract services again for other projects at a later date.
List of Companies That Hire HRIS Contractors
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