Full-time hiring models compared
| Provider | Full-time route | Who handles employment? | Replacement terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opus | Dedicated full-time placement | Opus employs your hire | Lifetime replacement with no cap and no time limit |
| Near | Direct recruitment or monthly staffing | You arrange employment for direct recruitment; staffing includes employment support | 180-day replacement |
| Terminal | Terminal Hire or direct hire | Terminal is EOR under Terminal Hire; you employ under direct hire | 3-month replacement recruitment-fee waiver for full-time hires |
| Revelo | Dedicated full-time hire | Payroll and compliance support; named legal employer: Not published | Not published |
Sources: Near, Terminal, Terminal terms and Revelo, checked September 18, 2026 in the existing site comparisons; Opus, November 5, 2026.
Separate hours from employment status
A contractor can work full-time hours. An employee can join your team through a local employer or an EOR. The written agreement should name the employer and who handles payroll, benefits and labor compliance.
We send 3 vetted candidates in 5 days. Your manager sets the work and chooses the finalist. Read about full-time placement and an EOR like Deel versus a managed recruiting partner.
Read how Opus works, how pricing works and the eight-provider comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Will our Opus hire be an employee?
Yes. We employ your hire and handle contracts, payroll, benefits and labor compliance. You choose the person and manage their daily work.
Is a full-time contractor the same as an employee?
No. Full-time is just the hours. We employ Opus hires as employees, not contractors.
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