Updated Feb. 7, 2025.
Would you like to work online for a trusted offline company? Did you ever “temp” when you worked in the B&M (brick and mortar) world? Do you believe you have the skills and self-discipline to work from home?
Then signing up for Kelly Services online might be a good option for you.
What Exactly is Kelly Services?
Kelly Services is a global company that has long been helping businesses find workers and also helping people find jobs.
They offer many work at home options that are temporary, part-time, and full-time across many industries. People who work with Kelly service clients in healthcare, education, IT, and more.
Kelly Services has been around since 1946, and since that time they've grown into one of the most reputable staffing agencies known for remote jobs.
What Are the Hours and Pay at Kelly Services?
The hours and pay will also depend upon the position.
Work hours can vary from standard 8-hour shifts to longer 10-hour shifts. Some positions may require you to be OK with a flexible schedule, including the possibility of overtime or split shifts.
As far as the variance in pay rates, it can be a substantial difference depending on the job. For example, in Georgia, the average hourly pay ranges from approximately $11.34 per hour for a Special Education Paraprofessional to $55.00 hourly for an Application Developer.
Are You an Independent Contractor or an Employee at Kelly Services?
Most of what you'll find with Kelly are employee (W-2) jobs. You will work as an employee for most jobs that fall under the customer service, administrative, education, and healthcare industries (among others).
However, they do occasionally have independent contractor (contract) roles open. Their job postings change all the time, so you'd need to keep tabs.
What Skills/Special Training Do You Need to Work at Kelly Services?
To work at Kelly Services, you usually need to be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass a background check. Some jobs, like customer service, may require 1-2 years of experience and basic computer skills like Microsoft Word and Excel.
For work from home jobs, you'll need reliable internet, a quiet workspace, and strong communication skills. Some positions might also require a landline or mobile phone, but many include on-the-job training, so experience isn’t always necessary.
Kelly Services hires for customer service, education, healthcare, IT, and more, so the exact skills needed depend on the job.
If you're organized, motivated, and comfortable working independently, you may be a great fit for one of their remote or in-person opportunities!
What is My Overall Impression Kelly Services?
What can I say? They have been a leader in the temporary staffing industry since 1946 and are now a presence in the work at home industry.
Any company willing to do that definitely has impressed me, and I hope more will follow their lead!
How Can an Interested Applicant Apply to Kelly Services Work at Home Positions?
If you want to work for Kelly Services, the best place to start is their official website. You can search for jobs by keyword, location, or job type, including remote work options.
Once you find a job that interests you, click on it to read the details and see if you meet the qualifications.
When you get ready to apply, just create an account on their website and upload your resume.
Follow the steps to submit your application (which may include answering a few questions about your experience). If a recruiter thinks you're a good fit, they’ll contact you to discuss the job and next steps, which may include an interview or skills assessment.
Looking For Even More Legit Remote Jobs?
FlexJobs is one of my favorite sites to use for finding remote jobs and learning about new companies that hire remotely.
Most of what I see there when I check the listings pays well above minimum wage and are known companies.
The great thing about FlexJobs is that they guarantee ALL listings are scam-free. They list hundreds of jobs — all of which are either remote or flexible in nature — five days per week.
There are also no ads on the site!
Because there are no ads, they do charge a membership fee since that is the only way they can see a return on their job-searching efforts.
But it's cheap — you can get access for a few weeks for just $2.95 for 14 full days!
If you sign up and don't like it, it's very easy to cancel right away so you are not billed again. You can do it any point during your 14 days of checking things out.
Go here to check out FlexJobs.
Good luck to you!
Leisa Good has worked in the corporate world as well as side hustled and operated a virtual assistant business full-time since 2006.. She wrote the eBook on that one! She is also a PFYP certified career coach and the owner of the blog, Powerfully Purposed For Success. She empowers folks 50-ish to find fun, flexible, and financially rewarding work both now and into retirement. However, this time it will be work/life on their terms.