Interim professionals
Self-employed specialists for temporary assignments and defined expertise needs.
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One partner for your entire flexible workforce.
Interim professionals, contractors, payroll employees and consultants: many life sciences organizations work with all of them, through different suppliers, contracts and processes. As your Managed Service Provider, Smelt brings it all together in one program. You get one point of contact, coordinated compliance and insight into costs and performance.
Sound familiar?
Your organization works with more and more flexible professionals. Each department hires in its own way, through its own agencies. Contracts and rates differ. Nobody has a complete overview of who works where, for how long and at what cost.
A Managed Service Provider takes the coordination off your hands, without taking away your control.
What is a Managed Service Provider?
A Managed Service Provider (MSP) manages an organization's flexible workforce program on its behalf: from the request for a professional to the final evaluation. The MSP coordinates sourcing, contracting, compliance, administration and reporting, according to agreements made together. You decide on the work and the budget; the MSP makes sure the process runs smoothly.
Everything in one program
Within one MSP program, Smelt manages different forms of flexible work. For every request, we advise on the form that fits best, based on the work, the duration and the compliance requirements.
Payroll employees
Candidates you have found, employed by Smelt and working in your team.
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Step 1
Intake and scoping
We define each assignment with your manager and determine the right form: interim professional, contractor or payroll.
Step 2
Sourcing and selection
Through flex.smelt.nl and our life sciences network, we present suitable candidates. CV screening, interviews and assessments follow your process.
Step 3
Contracting and compliance
We draw up the contracts, carry out compliance checks and arrange insurance and documentation.
Step 4
Onboarding
Introductions, access, equipment and first-day practicalities are coordinated.
Step 5
During the assignment
We process hours and invoices, track milestones and remain available through our HR service desk.
Step 6
Extension or offboarding
Extensions, changes and the end of an assignment are handled smoothly and on time.
Step 7
Evaluation and reporting
After each assignment, we record results, satisfaction and lessons learned. You receive regular reports on costs, performance and compliance.
flex.smelt.nl: your flex workforce in one place
Our platform flex.smelt.nl gives you and your managers insight into your flexible workforce:
- Open requests and recruitment procedures
- Active professionals and assignments
- Hours, timesheets and invoices
- Budgets and costs per department or project
- Contracts and end dates
What it delivers
One point of contact
One partner for all flexible professionals, instead of a separate agency per department.
Compliance at organization level
Engagements are assessed and contracted with Dutch labour and tax requirements in mind.
Cost control
Uniform terms, negotiated rates and predictable budgets. With more professionals in the program, more favourable terms may be possible.
Speed
Access to specialists through our platform and life sciences network.
Insight
Data on costs, performance and use of flexible staff to support better decisions.
Why Smelt as your MSP?
Life sciences only, since 1989
We know the roles, the regulations and the market in pharma, medical devices and biotech.
A specialist network
We connect life sciences organizations with interim professionals and other flexible specialists.
Specialists in contracts, legal and tax
Compliance is part of our work from the start, not an afterthought.
More than flex
Permanent recruitment and training through Smelt Academy are available from one partner.
Benelux and beyond
With an office in Belgium and our partner in Scandinavia, we support international organizations.
How we get started
Step 1
Analysis
We map your current flexible workforce: who, where, through which suppliers and at what cost.
Step 2
Program design
Together, we determine processes, terms, roles and reporting.
Step 3
Implementation
We set up flex.smelt.nl for your organization and bring existing and new professionals into the program.
Step 4
Management and improvement
We run the program and evaluate it with you regularly.
Frequently asked questions
Is an MSP only for large organizations?
No. An MSP can become interesting as soon as several departments work with flexible professionals. We tailor the program to the size and needs of your organization.
Do we have to bring in all flexible professionals at once?
No. Many organizations start with one department or one type of professional, and expand step by step.
What happens to professionals already working for us?
They may be brought into the program. We review their contracts and compliance and discuss how to transition the administration.
What does an MSP cost?
That depends on the size and scope of the program. After the analysis, you receive a clear proposal.
Can you also support our teams in Belgium?
Yes. Through our office in Belgium, we support organizations throughout the Benelux.
Ready to simplify your flexible workforce?
Tell us how your organization works with flexible professionals today. We'll show you what an MSP program could look like for you.
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