Q. "How do we hire a temporary employee to cover a current employee's leave of absence?"
Answer:
The process for hiring a temporary employee is just like hiring regular employees: post the position, go through a selection process, ensure all necessary new hire paperwork is completed, and onboard the temporary employee.
Just be sure you’re clear in the job posting and during interviews that the position is temporary. If you know the length of the assignment, you should mention it.
There’s also the option of using an agency to assist you with the process for a cost. They’d likely be able to find you a temporary employee faster and could handle most of the typical employment-related paperwork.