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Could flexible contractors be the best way forward for your ERP transformation?

Could flexible contractors be the best way forward for your ERP transformation?
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When you are undertaking a significant change or transformation project, it’s likely that you will require specific talent.

ERP is central to many change programmes. But so often, organisations struggle to realise the full benefits of their investment and are not well served by suppliers. Having the right people in place is integral to success.

When hiring a permanent employee, it’s inevitable that you will spend a fair amount of time deciding who’s right for the job. But when you need someone with a certain set of skills as soon as possible, that lengthy hiring process is not ideal.

What’s the best way to secure that specific ERP talent you require at a quick turnaround? By hiring highly-skilled, agile contractors

What is contracting and is a contract workforce the right choice for your ERP requirements?

Temporary or contracting jobs are typically positions that are required for a set period of time. As an employer, you may focus on contract recruitment when: 

  • You require individuals with specific skills for important projects (such as critical transformation projects)
  • You are looking to optimise growth so need expert abilities
  • You are seeking an immediate solution where there has been a sudden departure
  • You require additional cover for busy periods
  • You need cover for maternity leave or absences

Many hiring organisations are finding that contract professionals are the best way of meeting their current needs. 

There are ERP consultants out there who possess the right skill sets and that will help you ensure continuity and longevity.

Engage with an ERP contractor who has the niche skills and experiences to aid your situation

The benefits of hiring contractors for your ERP projects

Businesses should engage with specialist recruiters, so that roles can be filled quickly and by the right person. Beyond being the right decision for your ERP transformation project, the benefits of hiring contractors through a contract recruitment agency are vast: 

  1. Fast turnaround - contractors can often begin immediately, have specialist expertise meaning they require little-to-no training and are not subject to time-consuming employment laws. Our ERP remote delivery consultants know who is available and who is best suited to your requirements.
  2. Easy for your teams - if hired through an agency like Morgan McKinley, all the payroll demands and costs are managed, meaning less work for your finance department. Our team will manage the journey for you and your ERP contractor - everything from onboarding to offboarding, and all that’s in-between.
  3. Efficient processes - all necessary paperwork and background checks are completed, checked and saved efficiently by our onboarding team. You can also be assured data is being stored in the correct manner.
  4. Agile and adaptable - by their very nature, contractors are agile and adaptable having worked in various locations day-to-day, so are well practiced in the art of remote working and hitting the ground running on business critical projects. This will help your organisation adjust more easily and quickly.
  5. Cost effective - there are no additional hidden costs; the rate is all inclusive. Given the various savings you can benefit from, it’s likely that hiring a remote ERP consultant will work out as less costly than a permanent employee.
  6. Valuable addition of quality to teams - contractors always have to work to strict deadlines so have the perfect blend of strategic, tactical and technical skills to quickly turn things around.
  7. Greater diversity - take advantage of your ability to work remotely as an organisation: you can source talented contractors from further afield, meaning your target talent pool is much wider and there will be greater diversity of individuals in your search!

Our ERP Consultants: Guiding your ERP transformation journey

Our best-in-class ERP consultants are hand picked for your specific requirements. Unbiased and objective, they will evaluate your systems and help you realise your maximum potential by finding the right solution. 

The attention and level of onboarding every new contractor receives when they are placed through us lends to minimal stress and an enjoyable experience, meaning the process is just as smooth for the business hiring them. 

We have the capacity to mobilise resources for you globally and deliver ERP resource augmentation.