Temporary work throughout Germany:
Exciting jobs at top companies

Find the right temporary job in your region – straightforward, varied and secure with us as your partner.
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What is temporary work?
And what is employee leasing?

Temporary work is a working model in which companies obtain personnel from a personnel service provider for a limited period of time. The employment contract is between the employee and the service provider, who assigns the skilled worker to the company for a limited period of time. The legal framework is laid down in the Temporary Staffing Act (AÜG), which ensures fair working conditions and transparency.

The advantages
of temporary work

Uncomplicated
entry 
Gain
professional experience 
Secure income
despite project changes
High chances
of being taken on permanently 
Access to
exclusive projects
Security of
employment with Hays 

Why applicants and clients work with us

Hays is one of the leading recruitment agencies in Germany and worldwide. Our goal: to bring together people and companies that are truly compatible. As an experienced partner in temporary staffing (i.e. a temporary employment agency), we offer companies flexible staffing solutions and skilled workers secure prospects.

Discover temporary employment opportunities
in your region

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Experiences with temporary work
at Hays

"Starting my career was made really easy for me – I had someone on hand who I could always turn to. Someone who takes an interest, asks questions and who I can always approach if I have any questions or problems."



Tabea, Project Assistant

"I had the opportunity to work at two companies that I would never have applied to otherwise, for example a software company that is one of the top three in the world. That's why I see temporary work as a door opener. For me, it was a springboard to my current job."

Pawel, Recruiter 

Our temporary jobs
in Germany

Salary & equal pay –
what do you earn in temporary work?

As a temporary worker at Hays, you start with a salary regulated by collective agreements and benefit from bonuses and Hays' corporate benefits. After nine months at the same company, our equal pay policy comes into effect: from then on, you are entitled to the same salary as comparable permanent employees.

Average salaries in the industry overview

According to the Hays salary reports, people with seven years of professional experience earn the following in the following industries:
IT & Digitalisierung: ca. 70.000 € – 95.000 €
Marketing & Kommunikation: ca. 55.000 € – 80.000 €
Finance & Banking: ca. 65.000 € – 100.000 €
Engineering & Industrie: ca. 60.000 € – 90.000 €

Bekomme ich das gleiche Gehalt wie Festangestellte? 

Ja, nach neun Monaten haben Hays Zeitarbeitskräfte ein Anrecht auf dieselbe Bezahlung wie vergleichbare Festangestellte im Unternehmen.

Your temporary work
at Hays

The security and benefits of permanent employment, combined with unique project diversity and ever-changing opportunities: you will only find this combination with temporary employment at Hays.

Your rights as a temporary worker
at Hays:

  • Reliable and competitive remuneration
  • Additional collective agreement benefits such as a working time account
  • Option of part-time employment
  • Company pension scheme
  • Protection against dismissal, holiday entitlement and continued payment of wages in the event of illness
  • Individual training opportunities including career coaching
  • Corporate benefits 

How we support you

Before
the job

You apply directly for an open position or proactively send us your profile. In a joint discussion, we find out which company suits you and needs your expertise. We then conclude an employment contract together.

During
the job

We support you during your assignment at the company and are always there for you. You will also receive personal coaching sessions and further training.

 

After
the job

In consultation with you, we will take care of finding a suitable follow-up project at an early stage. It is not uncommon for the project experience to result in a project extension or, if desired,  a permanent position with the client.

Frequently asked questions
about temporary work

How long is the notice period for temporary work?

The notice period for temporary work is based on the legal requirements (§ 622 BGB) and the collective agreements (iGZ/DGB) applied by Hays.
Short notice periods (usually 2 weeks) apply in the first few months. The notice periods are extended gradually as the length of service increases.
 

The notice period for temporary work is based on the legal requirements (§ 622 BGB) and the collective agreements (iGZ/DGB) applied by Hays.
Short notice periods (usually 2 weeks) apply in the first few months. The notice periods are extended gradually as the length of service increases.
 


How long can you stay with a temporary employment agency?

In principle, there is no fixed maximum duration for employment with a temporary employment agency. As long as the client company has a need for you and you want to continue, the employment relationship can remain in place – often there are even options for permanent employment.

In principle, there is no fixed maximum duration for employment with a temporary employment agency. As long as the client company has a need for you and you want to continue, the employment relationship can remain in place – often there are even options for permanent employment.


What should be considered when it comes to temporary employment?

Temporary employment is subject to legal requirements such as the Temporary Employment Act (AÜG) and collective agreements. Fair working conditions, equal pay after 9 months and compliance with all rules are important.

Temporary employment is subject to legal requirements such as the Temporary Employment Act (AÜG) and collective agreements. Fair working conditions, equal pay after 9 months and compliance with all rules are important.


How high are the chances of being taken on permanently in temporary work?

The chances of being taken on are very good: many companies use temporary work as an entry point for skilled workers. According to Hays statistics, a large proportion of temporary workers are taken on after a successful assignment.

The chances of being taken on are very good: many companies use temporary work as an entry point for skilled workers. According to Hays statistics, a large proportion of temporary workers are taken on after a successful assignment.


How secure is temporary employment?

Temporary work at Hays offers security through a permanent employment contract, social security, conditions regulated by collective agreements and all the advantages of permanent employment. In addition, you benefit from further training opportunities and reliable support.

Temporary work at Hays offers security through a permanent employment contract, social security, conditions regulated by collective agreements and all the advantages of permanent employment. In addition, you benefit from further training opportunities and reliable support.


What is the minimum wage for temporary work?

Since 1 January 2025, the statutory minimum wage of €12.82 per hour has applied (decision of the Minimum Wage Commission). In addition, there is a minimum wage collective agreement for the temporary employment industry. The minimum wages specified therein correspond to the hourly wages of pay group 1 and are set as a binding minimum wage in accordance with Section 3a of the German Temporary Employment Act (AÜG). Depending on the industry in which you are employed, surcharges may be added, which significantly increase the effective hourly wage.

Since 1 January 2025, the statutory minimum wage of €12.82 per hour has applied (decision of the Minimum Wage Commission). In addition, there is a minimum wage collective agreement for the temporary employment industry. The minimum wages specified therein correspond to the hourly wages of pay group 1 and are set as a binding minimum wage in accordance with Section 3a of the German Temporary Employment Act (AÜG). Depending on the industry in which you are employed, surcharges may be added, which significantly increase the effective hourly wage.


Is temporary employment a career killer?

Quite the contrary: temporary work can be a career springboard. You gain experience in different companies, expand your network and often have access to exclusive projects.

Quite the contrary: temporary work can be a career springboard. You gain experience in different companies, expand your network and often have access to exclusive projects.