ponra / contractor · How it works

From the request to the first invoice — who does what and when.

One process, two perspectives. Every step has an owner, and everyone sees the same status in the portal.

01Company10 minutes

Describe your needs

Field, stack, scope, term, remote or on site, preferred start. The more precise, the fewer loops.

You doFill in the form or send an emailName a contact person

Ponra doesReply within one business daySharpen the request, clarify the scope

Contractor assignments need a clear deliverable and a term. Pure long-term staff provision is not a contractor setup.

02Ponra1–3 weeks

You receive anonymous profiles with stack, project years, language level, availability and verified references.

You doView profiles, mark favouritesRequest an interview

Ponra doesCheck references and credentialsHold the technical interview in advance

Unverified information is marked "not verified" in the profile.

03Company1–2 weeks

Video call, code or portfolio review on request. Then your project assignment with deliverable, term and rate.

You doConduct the interview, review if requiredDescribe the assignment (Ponra template)

Ponra doesOrganise the appointmentCheck the assignment for bogus self-employment

The contractor's contact details only after your offer and their consent.

04Company + contractor1 week

The service contract runs directly between you and the contractor. Ponra provides the template.

You doReview and sign the contractPrepare access and onboarding

Ponra doesProvide the contract templateCollect the contractor's credentials

Ponra is neither a contracting party nor an employer.

05Everyoneafter the contract

The contractor starts remotely or on site. For assignments in Slovenia we clarify beforehand which credentials are needed.

You doActivate accessHand over the first tasks

Ponra doesName a contact personFirst-week checklist

A start date depends on availability and credentials and is not guaranteed.

06Ponraongoing

Timesheets, approvals, invoices and payment status run through the portal — visible to both sides.

You doApprove hours within 7 daysPay invoices

Ponra doesReminders and escalation after 7 daysClarify questions about contract and invoicing

We publish the terms for the contractor area at launch.

To be honest

No start dateAvailability and credentials decide. We show status and next step.

No guarantee of a projectVerified profiles increase the chance — but don't secure an assignment.

No bogus self-employmentClear assignments instead of hidden employment. If employment fits better, we say so.

As a company: describe your needs. As an IT freelancer: create your profile.