short-term employee
nounUK /ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm ɪmˈplɔɪiː/
US /ˌʃɔːrt ˈtɜːrm ɪmˈplɔɪiː/
A person who works at a job for only a little while.
The company hired a short-term employee to help during the busy holiday season.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A worker hired for a specific project that ends on a set date.
They brought in a short-term employee to finish the website redesign.
3. Someone covering another person's job for a limited period, such as maternity leave.
A short-term employee filled in while the manager was on leave.
4. A staff member on a probationary or trial period before a permanent decision.
The short-term employee will be reviewed after three months.