Yes, but this is the boring and traditional way. Used be be called a shabbos goy and was relativelt common practice for turning on lights, etc.

I guess it makes sense that people would've thought of it already.

It’s also not allowed to direct them to do something so… Not the most reliable for writing down stuff.

Oh, I'm not saying you'd dictate to them. I'm saying you'd hire them before sunset on Friday, and then for the entirety of Shabbat their job would be to transcribe everything you say.

Bahaha tho I’m not sure that’s allowed either? Shabbat also extends to workers etc.