Temporary staffing providers may be used by campus units to fill short-term assignments expected to last less than 6 months. Spherion Staffing Services is UCSC’s primary service provider for filling administrative, professional, technical, and light industrial assignments. Units with specialize staffing needs should contact their divisional service team in Procurement & Business Contracts to identify other temporary staffing providers.
The selected temporary staffing vendor is expected to assess candidate qualifications, conduct interviews and reference checks and ensure required background checks are completed prior to assignment. Please note that temporary staffing agency personnel performing cash handling duties are covered by UC Business and Finance Bulletin 49-Policy for Cash and Cash Equivalents Received and therefore required to complete a California Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan criminal history background check in accordance with procedures referenced below.
II. Related Policies, Contract Articles and References
The Unit Head should consult individuals within their division who have funding authority and/or authority to approve HR actions before initiating a temporary staffing request. Funding approval is based upon divisional delegations of authority.
The Employment Office within Staff Human Resources is responsible for monitoring the campuses adherence to length of assignment requirements. Assignment extensions require approval of the Employment Manager.
IV. Criteria
Units are strongly encouraged to fill vacant positions through recruitment; however, temporary staffing services may be used if the assignment has a definite end date that does not exceed 6 months in duration.
