Contract Staffing and Manpower Supply in Tamil Nadu
ஒப்பந்த பணியாளர் சேவை
Contract staffing means the workers you need stay on the Lifeline Crew payroll while they work at your site under your supervision. We pay wages, PF and ESI, keep attendance and wage records, and send you one monthly invoice. If someone leaves or stays absent, we send a replacement. It suits helpers, operators, packers, housekeeping, warehouse and front-office roles. First batches can be ready within 48 hours for helpers and 7 days for skilled roles.
What contract staffing includes
- Recruitment, screening and onboarding of the workers on our rolls
- Monthly wages, PF and ESI contributions, wage slips and attendance records
- One monthly invoice covering wages, statutory costs, our service charge and GST
- Replacement of people who leave or stay absent; terms are set out in writing with every quote
- Statutory documents your auditors ask for: wage registers and PF and ESI challans
- A single point of contact for headcount changes, shift changes and new joiners
When contract staffing suits you
- Production peaks, festive seasons, new lines and project work where volume changes
- Helper, loader, packer, housekeeping and front-desk roles with steady turnover
- Employers who want to keep permanent headcount flat while adding people on the floor
What does contract staffing cost?
Contract staffing is billed monthly: the worker's gross wages, the employer's PF and ESI share, our service charge and 18% GST on the invoice. As market context only, agency service charges are commonly quoted from 5% to 15% or more on top of wages. Lifeline Crew' service charge is quoted in writing for each requirement before you commit. ESI applies to wages up to Rs 21,000 a month (ESIC, as of Nov 2026).
How hiring through Lifeline works
- Send the requirementWhatsApp or call +91 99622 99076 with the role, how many people, the location and the date you need them for contract staffing.
- Get a written quoteWe confirm wages, shifts, the hiring model and our charges in writing. Turnaround: 48 hours for helpers and 7 days for skilled roles.
- Interview shortlisted peopleWe screen candidates against your checklist and send profiles. You interview and select.
- Joining and follow-upWe coordinate documents and joining day. Replacement terms if someone leaves: set out in writing with every quote.
Contract staffing by industry
Read the guide: Contract vs Permanent vs Payroll Staffing: Which Suits Your Business?
Contract staffing: questions employers ask
What is contract staffing?
Contract staffing is a manpower supply model where the agency employs the workers and deploys them at the client's site. The agency pays wages, PF and ESI and bills the client monthly, while the client directs the daily work. Lifeline Crew supplies contract staff to employers across Tamil Nadu.
Who pays PF and ESI for contract workers?
In contract staffing, Lifeline Crew pays the PF and ESI contributions for workers on its payroll and shows them on the monthly invoice. As principal employer you should still ask for the challans every month, because the law can hold you responsible if the contractor does not pay.
Can contract workers become permanent later?
Yes. Many employers use contract staffing as a trial and later move good workers onto their own payroll. Conversion terms are agreed in writing before the worker starts, so there are no surprises. Tell us at the start if you expect to convert people after a set period.
Does a manpower contractor need a licence?
Under the OSH Code, which took effect on 21 Nov 2025, a contractor deploying 50 or more contract workers needs a contract labour licence (as of Nov 2026). Ask any agency for its licence and its PF and ESI registration numbers before you sign, and check that monthly challans match the headcount.
Other hiring models
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Send the role, how many people and when you need them. We reply on WhatsApp during working hours with questions or a written quote.