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Expert Short-Term Contract Hire

Short-Term Contract Hire from Ikon Search helps organizations cover urgent gaps, project work, leave coverage, seasonal demand, and rapid scaling needs without long-term headcount commitment. With specialist recruiters, rigorous vetting, and qualified candidate shortlists typically delivered within 2-3 days, we help you bring in reliable contract talent quickly while protecting quality, culture fit, and operational momentum.

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Our Short-Term Contract Hire Services

Flexible contract staffing solutions for urgent coverage, project work, interim support, and scalable workforce needs.

Flexible Contracts

Flexible contract staffing for project-based work, interim coverage, seasonal demand, leave support, M&A integration, and rapid scaling needs across Ikon Search’s specialist recruitment divisions.

Corporate Services

Contract and permanent professionals across administrative, HR, finance, operations, legal support, facilities, executive assistance, and family office roles for fast-moving corporate environments.

Hospitality Staffing

High-caliber contract professionals for hospitality groups, luxury brands, and corporate offices, balancing operational discipline with polished front-of-house service and guest experience.

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Our Contract Hiring Process

Define the Contract Hiring Need

We begin by understanding the business need, contract duration, role requirements, reporting structure, budget expectations, and company culture. This helps define whether you need project support, interim coverage, seasonal capacity, or a flexible contract-to-hire option.

Source Qualified Contract Talent

Vet for Skill and Fit

Present a Focused Shortlist

Support Start and Success

Trusted By Clients

Client Success

Organizations trust Ikon Search for fast, focused contract hiring across specialized business functions.

"Ikon was instrumental in building out my marketing team, from senior executive to associate. A truly full service staffing partner."

Blair Shiffman
Blair Shiffman

"Ikon Search filled a highly critical PR Director position at a hedge fund HQ in NY. We were to demonstrate our expertise in the financial services sector and a deep understanding of the unique skill set required for the role. We ensured that each candidate was not only highly qualified..."

Hedge Fund
The Ikon Search Difference

Why Choose Ikon Search?

Ikon Search combines boutique attention with specialist networks and fast contract hiring execution.

Expert Team

Specialist recruiters understand contract staffing across professional, technical, corporate, and leadership functions.

Market Speed

Qualified candidates are typically presented within 2-3 days for urgent hiring needs.

Tailored Focus

Every search begins with culture, values, goals, timeline, and role expectations.

Clean Data

Candidates are vetted through interviews, assessments, references, and practical fit evaluation.

Meet the Contract Team

Meet the specialists behind fast, flexible contract hiring.

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Kristin Lutz

Head of Contract Services

Kristin Lutz serves as Head of Contract Services at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm she helped establish in 2021. With deep expertise in contract and contingent workforce solutions, Kristin brings a client-first approach to every engagement, investing time upfront to thoroughly understand each organization's culture, values, and long-term hiring goals. Her extensive background in executive search and staffing enables her to connect businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing with exceptional professionals efficiently and accurately. Kristin is committed to delivering clean, quality-driven candidate pipelines and building lasting partnerships that support sustainable growth for clients ranging from growing startups to established corporations and PE-backed portfolio companies.

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Connor Brown

Head of Insurance

Connor Brown is the Head of Insurance at Ikon Search, leading the firm's specialized Insurance, Risk & Compliance recruiting division. With a focused expertise in the insurance sector, Connor works closely with carriers, brokerages, MGAs, reinsurers, and TPAs to identify and place top-tier talent across a wide range of roles. He leverages deep industry knowledge, broad professional networks, and Ikon Search's cutting-edge recruitment technology to present highly qualified candidates typically within two to three days. Connor takes pride in building genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring every placement aligns with the organization's operational needs, culture, and long-term strategic objectives.

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Adam Levy

Managing Partner

Adam Levy is a key team member at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver tailored talent solutions across select industries. Adam contributes to the firm's commitment to pairing rigorous candidate vetting with a deep understanding of client needs, helping businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing find exceptional professionals. He embraces Ikon Search's core values of tailored focus, market speed, and data quality, working diligently to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Adam's collaborative approach supports the firm's ability to handle diverse hiring engagements, from full-time permanent placements to contract and temp-to-hire arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is short-term contract hire?

Short-term contract hire gives your business access to qualified professionals for a defined period without adding permanent headcount. Ikon Search supports project-based work, leave coverage, seasonal demand, M&A integration, interim leadership, and urgent team scaling across specialized divisions including technology, marketing, insurance, risk, compliance, communications, and corporate services.

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Still Have Contract Hiring Questions?

Speak with our contract staffing team about your hiring timeline.

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Awards and Recognition

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Executive Search Experience

Founders bring deep executive search expertise.

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Rigorous Candidate Vetting

Candidate quality prioritized over volume.

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Boutique Staffing Firm

Boutique staffing support across specialized markets.

Ready to Hire Contract Talent?

Tell us about the role, timeline, skills required, and contract goals. Our team will review your needs and respond with a tailored staffing approach.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.