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Temporary staffing in Spain
The compliant partner for seasonal and project hiring.
- ETT Licensed (Spain)
- Law Firm Backed
- 10k+ Employees Managed
Seasonal peaks in tourism, retail, logistics. Urgent project work in tech, engineering, construction. You hire the people. We carry the legal exposure - contracts, TGSS, payroll, compliance. That's what being a partner means.
What is Temporary Staffing in Spain?
Temporary staffing is how you scale capacity without permanent headcount. You direct the work. We handle the legal exposure - employment contracts under Spanish labour law, TGSS registration, payroll processing, compliance risk. We carry that load so you can focus on hiring the right people.
Why Temporary Staffing matters in Spain?
You need temporary capacity for two reasons: seasonal peaks (tourism summer surge, retail Christmas/Black Friday, logistics year-end) and project-based work (urgent engineering needs, tech sprints, construction phases, specialized short-term roles).
Most staffing agencies find bodies fast. You're left managing compliance risk, TGSS registration, contract gaps, and fines if something's not right.
A compliant partner does both: speed AND legal certainty. We manage the legal side. You manage the work.
Why choose Iberia Workforce as your staffing partner in Spain?
We're licensed. Compliance is built in, not bolted on.
Only an ETT-licensed provider can legally supply workers in Spain. We hold ours directly. Most staffing agencies don't, which means they're operating outside the law and exposing you to liability. Being a compliant partner starts with holding the right licence.
We move fast without cutting corners.
Good candidates are off the market within days. We have pre-screened talent ready to deploy for your seasonal peaks or project needs. Speed doesn't mean skipping compliance - both happen at once.
We're run by employment lawyers, not just recruiters.
TGSS registration, CBA classifications, visa support for non-EU temps, occupational risk, off-boarding - these aren't afterthoughts. They're built into how we work as your partner.
How Temporary Staffing works in Spain?
Tell us what you need
Role, duration (weeks, months, seasonal peak), headcount, start date. Is this a one-off peak or recurring seasonal? We assess your need and flag any compliance considerations upfront.
We handle recruitment, screening, and Spanish legal setup
We source candidates, verify qualifications, conduct background checks. We draft temporary employment contracts under Spanish labour law with clear start and end dates. We register with TGSS (Spanish social security). We set up payroll processing. You approve. We execute.
Your workers start, fully compliant
We run payroll month to month with TGSS contributions, IRPF withholding, statutory deductions, and nóminas (pay slips). We manage ongoing HR administration. When the temporary period ends, we manage off-boarding so there's no liability overhang. You focus on the work.
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What's included in Temporary Staffing services in Spain?
Recruitment & candidate screening
Sourcing, skills assessment, background verification, and reference checks, tailored to your seasonal need or project scope (tourism, retail, logistics, tech, engineering, construction), not just filling slots.
Temporary employment contracts
Drafted in Spanish under Spanish labour law with clear start dates, end dates, role scope, and compliance terms. Structured for the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) if one applies to your industry.
TGSS registration & payroll processing
Monthly payroll with employer TGSS contributions (social security), IRPF withholding (income tax), statutory deductions, and nóminas. All calculated per Spanish tax law. Registration handled directly with TGSS.
Occupational risk assessment
Workplace injury liability, incident reporting, and occupational risk - managed by us from day one, not passed between you and the worker.
Compliance & legal risk
Employment disputes, wage-and-hour issues, misclassification challenges - we carry the legal exposure and defend your company if audited.
Ongoing HR administration & off-boarding
Leave tracking, sick pay, performance documentation, seasonal contract closures - managed correctly so the temporary period ends without overhang.
TEMPORARY STAFFING PRICING IN SPAIN
Temporary Staffing pricing in Spain
Pricing depends on role complexity, industry, headcount, and whether the hire needs visa support or other specialization. We'll walk you through the exact breakdown before any commitment.
Cost drivers that affect your quote:
- Industry and skill level
- Headcount and duration (seasonal peak vs. ongoing)
- Non-EU visa requirements
- Placement speed
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Frequently asked questions
Is temporary staffing legal in Spain? Do you need an ETT licence?
Yes, it's legal, but only if the provider holds an ETT (Empresa de Trabajo Temporal) licence. We hold ours. Most agencies operating in Spain don't, which means they're operating outside the law and exposing you to liability.
What's the difference between your service and other staffing agencies in Spain?
We hold the ETT licence directly. Our legal team handles contracts, TGSS registration, and payroll in-house. Most other agencies either don't hold an ETT licence (illegal) or route your hire through a local partner (hidden liability). We carry the legal exposure; you don't.
Do you handle seasonal hiring? Tourism, retail, hospitality, logistics, tech, engineering?
Yes. Seasonal industries (tourism peaks in summer, retail in Christmas/Black Friday, logistics in year-end) and project-based work (tech sprints, engineering phases, construction projects) are exactly what temporary staffing solves. We structure contracts correctly so you can scale up and scale back without severance obligations.
How quickly can you fill a role in Spain?
For standard roles with clear job specs, typically 1–2 weeks from request to start. Specialized or high-skill roles may take longer depending on candidate availability. We give you a realistic timeline based on your role's complexity.
How does TGSS work for temporary workers?
TGSS (Spanish social security) registration is mandatory for all employees. Employer contributions run roughly 30% on top of gross salary. We calculate it correctly, register the worker, and file monthly contributions by the legal deadline.
What if a temporary worker gets injured on the job?
Workplace injuries follow Spanish employment law. We carry the legal liability, manage incident reporting, and file workers' compensation claims. Your company is protected from direct employment exposure.
Can you handle non-EU temporary workers for Spain?
Yes. Non-EU workers on work permits or visas can be placed in temporary assignments. We verify visa classification upfront and ensure the assignment matches so there's no compliance violation.
What about CBA (collective bargaining agreement) rules for temporary workers?
Temporary workers fall under applicable CBAs by industry, same as permanent employees. We identify the correct CBA for your industry and role, and build the contract to comply with minimum salary rates, working hours, and benefits.
Can we use temporary staffing for visa-dependent hires?
Yes. If your temporary worker is a non-EU national on a work visa or permit, we handle the visa classification and ongoing compliance. The visa category determines what roles are allowed; we ensure the assignment matches.
What happens at the end of the temporary contract?
When the contracted end date arrives, we manage off-boarding: final payment, accrued leave settlement, employment record closure. If the period needs to extend, we renew the contract with proper notice.
Who is Iberia Workforce, and what's your legal structure in Spain?
Iberia Workforce is part of Connect Group. We operate temporary staffing services in Spain from our Barcelona office through our own ETT-licensed structure, no local partner intermediaries. Our legal and HR teams handle recruitment, contracts, TGSS, payroll, and compliance directly. We carry the legal and compliance risk; you manage the work.
Temporary Staffing in Spain isn't just about finding people fast. It's about having a partner who carries the legal risk so you don't have to.
Tell us your seasonal need or project scope - what roles, how many, what timeframe - and we'll give you a realistic timeline, cost breakdown, and confirmation that everything runs under Spanish law.