Contract Staffing.
Flexible talent,
without the overhead.
We source and place senior-level contractors for defined engagements. Campaign launches, project surges, interim backfills, and specialized short-term needs. Every contractor is pre-vetted and ready to contribute from day one. No long-term commitment required.
Book a Call- No long-term commitment or overhead
- Senior contributors who onboard fast and work independently
- On and off billing by the day
- Same-week starts from our active contractor network
From first call to first day.
- 01
Scope and timeline.
We align on what you need, when you need it, and what the engagement looks like from start to finish.
- 02
Rapid sourcing from our network.
We tap our pre-vetted contractor network to find senior talent that matches your stack and team culture.
- 03
Shortlist within 3 to 5 days.
Most contract searches produce qualified candidates within a week of intake. No waiting around.
- 04
Start coordination and check-in.
We manage onboarding logistics and check in early to make sure the engagement is tracking.
Why 52 Limited for contract staffing?
Same-week starts
Our pre-vetted contractor network means qualified candidates are often ready to start within a week.
Senior contributors only
Every placement can operate independently from day one. No junior contractors, no hand-holding required.
No long-term commitment
Contract engagements are scoped to your actual need. Scale up or wind down without overhead.
Cultural fit matters
We learn your team environment before we source. Remote, in-person, collaborative, heads-down. It matters.
Cross-functional coverage
Digital, creative, technology, marketing, and ops. One partner for every function you need to staff.
Conversion pathways
If a contractor becomes a long-term need, we handle the contract-to-hire transition with no surprises.
Roles we place on contract.
Let's find your
next hire.
Tell us the role. We'll take it from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What do staffing agency markups cover for W-2 contract placements in Portland?
- Our hourly bill rate packages more than just the candidate's wage. It covers employer-side FICA, Oregon SUTA and FUTA unemployment taxes, workers' compensation insurance, OregonSaves retirement contributions, Oregon paid sick leave accrual, and our recruiting and account management costs. When you see a markup, you are seeing the full cost of compliant W-2 employment, not a profit margin on top of their pay.
- Are 52 Limited searches handled by senior recruiters or handed off to coordinators?
- Every contract search is owned by a senior recruiter from intake to placement. You will not be handed off to a junior coordinator after the first call. We have operated this way since 2005 and it shows in how quickly we move. First candidates typically arrive within five to seven business days.
- How do Portland digital and marketing agencies handle seasonal capacity surges?
- Contract staffing is the cleanest solution for predictable surges: campaign cycles, product launches, platform migrations. You bring on pre-vetted specialists for the duration of the project and pay nothing before or after. We maintain a deep bench of available Portland-area and remote contractors in design, development, marketing, and content roles. Most surges can be staffed within two weeks.
- Can I work with multiple staffing agencies for contract roles at the same time?
- Yes. As a client, you can engage multiple agencies simultaneously. We recommend being transparent about it. We work faster and submit stronger candidates when we understand the full picture of your search, including what you have already seen. Exclusive searches typically close in half the time.
- How do I handle a contractor whose performance is not meeting expectations?
- Contact us the day you identify the issue. We act immediately. We will speak with the contractor, assess whether coaching or reassignment is the right move, and if the fit is genuinely wrong, we replace them at no additional cost. We do not wait for the end of a timesheet cycle. Responsiveness here is non-negotiable.