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Hire a Dedicated Part-Time Resource

Reserve a fixed number of weekly hours that belong only to your project, without paying for a full-time seat you do not need yet.

50+ ERP and software projects. Zero failed projects since 2021.

10 hrs/wk
20 hrs/wk
30 hrs/wk
10-30
Weekly hours, reserved for your project
1-2 wk
Typical shortlist time
Fixed
Weekly block, not variable hourly billing
Free
Replacement if not a fit
Why It Matters

Not every role needs 40 hours, but it still needs guaranteed time

Hourly hiring can leave you waiting when the freelancer picks up other work. A reserved weekly block guarantees the hours exist for you, even in a quiet week.

A Block Reserved in Advance

Hours that exist for you, week to week

The resource sets aside a fixed weekly block for your project, so the hours are guaranteed rather than dependent on what else they pick up that week.

  • 10, 15, 20 or 30 hour blocks available.
  • Hours guaranteed, not first-come first-served.
  • Predictable weekly billing.
A part-time resource working reserved hours on a project
Room to Grow When You're Ready

The same person, moved to full time later

Many roles start as part time to confirm the fit, then move to Dedicated Full-Time Resource once the workload justifies it, without restarting the search with someone new.

  • Same person carries context forward.
  • No re-hiring cost when scope grows.
  • Hours adjusted with notice as needs change.
Reviewing part-time hours with a resource
What a Weekly Block Looks Like

Reserved hours, sized to the role

Illustrative example. Your actual block depends on the role and workload.

15 hrs/wk
How It Works

From a role spec to a reserved weekly block in about three weeks

1
Share the role
Tell us the skills you need and how many hours a week to reserve.
2
Shortlist
We source and screen, then send you 2 to 3 profiles within days.
3
Interview
You interview the shortlist directly and pick who joins.
4
Onboard
The resource starts on their reserved weekly block, working directly with your team.
5
Adjust as needed
Increase the hours, move to full time, or keep the same block as long as it fits.
What's Included

Everything you need to run the engagement smoothly

🎯

Reserved weekly hours

A fixed block that belongs only to your project, not shared availability.

💼

Employment handled

Payroll, benefits and compliance managed for you.

💬

Direct management

The resource reports to you directly for their reserved hours.

📅

Flexible block size

Adjust weekly hours with notice as your workload changes.

🌐

Timezone overlap

Reserved hours scheduled to overlap with your working day.

🔐

Replacement guarantee

If the resource is not the right fit, we replace them at no extra recruiting cost.

What Changes

What a Dedicated Part-Time Resource changes for your budget

Guaranteed
Weekly hours, not first-come first-served
Right-Sized
Hours matched to the actual role, not a full seat
Predictable
Weekly billing instead of variable invoices
Flexible
Hours adjusted or converted to full time with notice
Direct
You manage priorities, no relay in between
Lower
Cost than a full-time seat you do not fully need
Why Us

Why teams hire a dedicated part-time resource through TCB Infotech

1
We staff our own project teams the same way
The sourcing and screening process is the one we use to build our own delivery teams, not a separate recruiting product.
2
Fast, honest shortlisting
You see 2 to 3 profiles, not a stack of resumes, and we tell you plainly if a fit is not right.
3
Direct access, no relay
You manage the resource on your tools and your priorities for their reserved hours.
4
Right-sized from the start
Pick a weekly block that matches the actual work, not a full seat by default.
5
Room to grow
Move the same person to full time later without restarting the search.
6
Proven delivery
50+ ERP and software projects, with zero failed projects since 2021.
FAQ

Dedicated Part-Time Resource, answered

What does Dedicated Part-Time Resource actually mean?
You reserve a fixed number of hours a week, such as 10, 20 or 30, that belong only to your project. The resource does not juggle your work against other clients inside that reserved block.
How is this different from Hourly Hiring?
Hourly Hiring bills only for hours actually logged, with no guaranteed weekly block. Dedicated Part-Time Resource reserves a fixed weekly block in advance, so availability is guaranteed even in a lighter week.
Can I choose how many hours per week?
Yes. Common blocks are 10, 15, 20 or 30 hours a week, and the block can change with notice as your workload shifts.
Who manages the resource day to day?
You do. The resource reports directly to you for their reserved hours, the same as a part-time in-house hire would.
Can this convert to full time later?
Yes. Many clients start part time to validate the fit, then move the same person to Dedicated Full-Time Resource once the workload justifies it.
What if the resource is not the right fit?
We replace them at no extra recruiting cost during the engagement, with a handover of their in-progress work to the replacement.

Hire a Dedicated Part-Time Resource

Reserved hours sized to the actual work beat paying for a full seat you do not need yet. Book a free consultation and tell us the hours you want to reserve.

Book a Free Consultation →

No commitment. See a shortlist before you decide.

Dedicated Part-Time Resource Features

How Dedicated Part-Time Resource Works

From a role spec to a reserved weekly block. Here is how we source, screen and onboard every dedicated part-time resource.

Core Process

Sourcing, screening and onboarding, in that order

Sourcing and Screening

A shortlist that fits a part-time schedule

We source against your role spec and screen for candidates comfortable with a reserved part-time block, not just full-time availability.

  • Role spec turned into a live search within days.
  • Technical screening before a profile reaches you.
  • A shortlist of 2 to 3, not a resume pile.
Screening a candidate for a part-time role
Your Final Interview

You make the call, not us

You interview the shortlist directly and decide who joins, including confirming the weekly hour block that fits your need.

  • Direct interviews with your team.
  • Hour block confirmed before onboarding.
  • Final hiring decision stays with you.
Interviewing a shortlisted part-time candidate
Onboarding and Management

A structured start, then you take the lead

Employment and payroll are set up while the new hire gets tool access and starts on their reserved hours in the first week. You manage priorities directly from there.

  • Employment and payroll handled for you.
  • Tool access set up before day one.
  • Direct day-to-day management by your team.
Onboarding a new part-time hire
What You Get

Everything included in the engagement

🎯

Reserved weekly hours

A fixed block that belongs only to your project.

💼

Employment handled

Payroll, benefits and compliance managed for you.

💬

Direct management

The resource reports to you for their reserved hours.

📅

Flexible block size

Adjust weekly hours with notice as needs change.

🌐

Timezone overlap

Hours scheduled to overlap with your working day.

🔐

Replacement guarantee

A new search at no extra recruiting cost if a hire is not a fit.