Situation
A long-standing customer shared that their organization faced recurring strain each year during their summer intern program, which required onboarding 20–40 interns at once. While the customer handled the hiring, their HR team struggled to manage the seasonal surge in background checks, drug screens, onboarding tasks, and payroll—on top of their regular workload.
Through ongoing conversations, Nesco identified that this was an opportunity to help reduce pressure on their HR team and support a smoother, more efficient intern-launch process.
Solution
To alleviate workload and minimize risk, Nesco designed a comprehensive contingent payroll solution:
- Full-cycle intern support: Nesco worked with the interns that the customer selected, to manage all required onboarding steps and payroll activities so the customer could focus on full-time hiring.
- Risk mitigation: Nesco assumed unemployment and workers’ compensation responsibilities, eliminating employer risk and the need for full-time benefits.
- Compliance management: Nesco completed all background checks, E-Verify requirements, onboarding documentation, and W2's to ensure a smooth, compliant hiring process.
Result
Nesco delivered a streamlined, repeatable solution that significantly reduced the customer’s seasonal workload:
- Strengthened partnership, with the customer returning annually for Nesco to manage the summer intern program.
- Created a scalable contingent-payroll model that supports business cycle fluctuations and seasonal hiring spikes.
- Saved time and reduced risk, efficiently processing 20–40 interns each summer without burdening internal staff.
This collaboration continues to provide reliable, low-risk workforce support during a critical seasonal period.
