Our directory features the top HR outsourcing companies in the USA. Our directory, backed by five ranking criteria, 12 expert reviewers, and 140+ verified client reviews, to help you confidently identify the best HR outsourcing services for your needs.
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Where Microsoft Strategy Meets Execution
Windows Management Experts is a Microsoft focused IT services firm delivering enterprise staffing, security, endpoint management, and cloud consulting...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Bensalem, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Reliable, Flexible Workforce Solutions
At Upscale Staffing, we bridge the gap between exceptional healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them most. Connecting exceptional professionals with organizations that value excellence. Your trusted partner in building high-performing teams across healthcare and beyond...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Greenbelt, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Empowering Innovation Driving Transformation
With 20+ years of experience, Atvantiq has been a trusted leader in delivering innovative solutions across mobile and web application development, UI/UX Design, full-stack systems, Telecom, AI/ML, Gen AI, blockchain and crypto platforms, as well as DevOps and security-focused architectures...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $22/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hire Without Borders Grow Without Limits
At Thriver Consulting Partners, we blend borderless ambition with rock-solid compliance helping you build a global workforce thats transparent, cost-effective, and entirely yours to control. We deliver specialized Employer of Record (EOR) and PEO solutions that empower your business to expand globally...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our Frugal Scaling Partner
GlobiFYE delivers AI-fueled, frugal staffing local and global, from tech to finance, ops to project leads. Slash costs forty to sixty percent with smart methodologies: volume hiring scales teams fast via AI screening; staff augmentation plugs pros seamlessly; retained search bags elites. Contingent options...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Better Offshore Hiring Experience
BlackWulff is an advisory-led offshore recruitment partner helping US firms build disciplined, long-term teams across finance, accounting, operations, and digital roles. We focus on alignment, structure, and performance not volume hiring...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Call Centers
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Best Option For Nearshore Call Center Services
We provide fully turnkey solutions handling legal setup, HR, payroll, accounting, compliance, facilities, and day-to-day supervision so our clients can focus exclusively on sales, growth, and performance. Write everything around this idea , this is the core service we offer...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Call Centers
- HR Outsourcing
- Phone Answering Services
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Chula Vista, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Curated Introductions To Pakistans Top 1% Off-Market Talent
Access Pakistans top 1% off-market professionals through curated introductions. No candidate volume, just 1-2 senior professionals ready to contribute from day one, without ongoing agency margins...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
HR Thats Work For You
SBCHR provides HR consulting, compliance, recruiting, and benefits support to help businesses manage employees, reduce risk, and grow...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Institutional-Grade Executive Search & Operating Advisory
Alpha Apex Group is a retained executive search and operating advisory firm serving organizations making high-stakes leadership decisions. We place Presidents, C-suite, and critical operators while aligning the organizational architecture that allows those leaders to perform...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Create Value Build Partnerships Accelerate Growth Inspire Change
We combine our deep local knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of nationaltrends, industry dynamics, and cutting-edge technology to connect partners with top-tiertalent...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
People-first Hr With Practical Integrity
HR Advantage Consultants is a people-centered HR consulting firm that helps businesses build stronger teams, improve workplace practices, and navigate HR challenges with confidence. We provide customized support in recruiting, employee relations, compliance, performance management, training, leadership...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Location
- Palm Desert, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Recruit With Confidence
Peterson Technology Partners is an IT staffing and consulting firm with over 28 years of experience, helping companies hire onshore (U.S.-based), nearshore, and offshore software engineers. We provide pre-vetted talent for roles in Java, SAP, cloud, and data engineering, supporting contract...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Park Ridge, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Specialized recruiting for the exhibit and experiential event industry
A recruiting firm focused exclusively on exhibit builders and experiential agencies, placing proven operators across sales, project management, design, and operations...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Jasper, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Great Talent, Better Results
Fast Dolphin is a nearshore IT and Engineering staffing firm that helps US companies build technical teams across Latin America. We focus on two staffing models, Temporary Staffing and Direct Hire Staffing, with bilingual professionals in US time zones and the first candidate in 24 to 48 hours...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Davie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Outsource With Confidence
Platonics provides cost-effective medical staffing solutions with HIPAA-trained remote staff. Build your ideal team and save up to 75% on staffing costs...
Top Services:
- Call Centers
- BPO
- IT Compliance Solution
- Transcription Services
- Phone Answering Services
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Leading, Innovative IT Recruitment Agency
dotLinkers is an international IT recruitment and staffing agency headquartered in Kraków, Poland, specializing in building R&D centers, tech hubs, and high-performing engineering teams for global companies. The firm focuses on IT recruitment, tech staffing, and flexible recruitment process outsourcing (RPO)...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Most trusted Technology Partner
Mysoft Heaven (BD) Ltd. is a Top Software Development Company with 15+ years of excellence. We specialize in enterprise-grade solutions like ERP, FinTech, e-Governance, and HRMS (HR Sheba). Our scalable SaaS platforms and Cyber Security solutions empower global organizations...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Optimizing Your Revenue One Cycle At A Time
Experts in full-cycle US medical claims management from charge capture, eligibility checks, and prior approvals to denial handling, payment posting, and AR recovery. Compliant with HIPAA, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS. Support all payers: commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, TriCare, VA, Workers Comp...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Business Consulting
- CRO
- ERP Consulting
- ECM Consulting
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
We Help Your Business Grow With Powerful Solutions
Texono builds custom mobile, web, and desktop applications for manufacturing companies and machine shops. With a team of 49+ professionals and expertise in .NET, C#, React Native, Angular, Blazor, Azure, and AWS, Texono delivers working prototypes within one week. Every project includes a free 60-day trial...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- American Falls, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
San Antonio-Based HR Consulting Serving Texas Statewide
Faulkner HR Solutions provides Texas HR consulting for municipalities, nonprofits, and growing businesses—helping organizations stabilize their workforce, strengthen leadership accountability, and build HR systems that perform when it matters most...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Karnes City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Driving Growth. Protecting What Matters.
BloomGuarden is a strategic HR and payroll partner helping growing companies build scalable people operations, stay compliant, and navigate workforce challenges with precision, speed, and trusted execution...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Outsource Your Headaches
Newton Workforce is a multidisciplinary workforce and outsourcing company based in Lebanon, providing integrated business support solutions across Lebanon and the region. We assist startups, SMEs, multinational corporations, NGOs, and investors with Employer of Record (EOR), payroll management, HR...
Top Services:
- BPO
- HR Outsourcing
- Call Centers
- Customer Support
- Translation Services
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- Location
- Lebanon, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our VAs Build Automation For You
GoJarvis matches growing businesses with pre-trained virtual assistants who handle operations, sales support, and inbox management — while building custom automations that make your business run faster...
Top Services:
- BPO
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Phone Answering Services
- Business Consulting
- Show more
- Location
- Brea, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Technology Recruitment Firm For The AI Economy
InvoHire is a technology recruitment firm focused on helping high-growth companies hire specialized talent for the AI economy, including AI engineers, machine learning professionals, data engineers, software developers, and engineering leaders. The company combines deep technical recruiting expertise with...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Pembroke Pines, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Office Solution AI Labs is an enterprise data and AI transformation company specializing in high-velocity platform modernization. We deploy advanced GenAI product engines alongside strategic consulting frameworks to automate data pipeline engineering, execute precise code and semantic model translations, and...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Aurora, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Simplifying IT for a complex world.
Verticalsols is a high-end software innovation and IT firm dedicated to helping modern enterprises stay ahead of the competition. Leveraging over a decade of deep industry expertise, design proficiency, and product development experience, we excel at utilizing AI and cutting-edge tech stacks to build agile...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Pinedale, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Talent Advantage
Extend Staffing is an international staffing, recruitment, and HR services agency that helps organizations hire skilled candidates, fill critical roles, and build stronger teams...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Transcription Services
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intugo is an Employer of Record and Infrastructure provider that enables companies to establish an extension of their existing operations with dedicated talent from Mexico and recruited to their specific requirements...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Call Centers
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Zero-fee nearshore staffing. Vetted LATAM talent in US time zones.
Virtustant places pre-vetted Latin American professionals with US companies and never charges recruitment fees: clients pay only the hire's salary, payroll and compliance included. Shortlists arrive in 48 hours, average time-to-hire is 3 days, and every placement carries a lifetime replacement guarantee...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- BPO
- Customer Support
- Phone Answering Services
- Accounting
- Show more
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Caribbean roots, global reach.
Founded in 2020, Oversea Staffing Solutions LLC has emerged as a leading call center staffing agency in the Caribbean, bridging the gap between world-class bilingual talent and forward-thinking businesses...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Call Centers
- Market Research
- Phone Answering Services
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Lithia Springs, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $11/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Serenity Choice Health Providing Compassionate Abortion Pill Care and Women's Healthcare in Chicago,
Serenity Choice Health Providing Compassionate Abortion Pill Care and Women's Healthcare in Chicago, Matteson, and Illinois...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Matteson, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The resume tool for STEM
My STEM Resume is more than just a STEM resume builder; it is a career platform where users can submit their resumes directly to recruiters. This platform is built for fields such as computer science, biology, chemistry, data science, math, healthcare, and other STEM disciplines. Our mission is to help...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- IT Services
- Engineering
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Montclair, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Angiee Tajouidi
I help leaders, sales teams, and organizations build authentic personal brands, strengthen relationships, and create the kind of trust that drives careers, culture, and business growth...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Exclusive Sales Recruiting Since 2003
Since 2003, Sales Recruiters Chicago has specialized exclusively in sales recruiting, helping employers hire high-performing sales professionals across the manufacturing, industrial, medical, healthcare, software, capital equipment, building materials, business products, consumer goods, and B2B sectors...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
fieldservicepro
FieldServicePro is an AI-native business suite for service and field service businesses. The platform helps teams manage leads, customers, jobs, scheduling, dispatch, technicians, estimates, invoices, payments, follow-ups and communication from one connected system. Built around the full lead-to-invoice...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Source, Bridge, Thrive
Vitalis Outsourcing Provides Trained, Vetted, and Managed Virtual Assistants for Real Estate, Property Managaement, Legal, Home Service, and Growing Service-Based Businesses...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Call Centers
- Business Consulting
- Customer Support
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Georgiana, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
HR That Works For You
Turning the Corner HR is an award-winning consulting firm that helps growing organizations build stronger businesses through Fractional HR, recruiting, leadership development, compliance, and strategic HR consulting. Since 2011, we've partnered with companies nationwide to align people strategies with...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
24/7 HIPAA-Compliant Medical Answering Services
HealthCare Call Center provides 24/7, HIPAA-compliant medical call answering and appointment support for healthcare practices across the U.S. Our U.S.-based team ensures every patient call is handled with care and confidentiality...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Advertising
- Staff Augmentation
- BPO
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Great Teams Are Built, Not Placed
Most offshore staffing ends at the placement the hire is left alone, disengages, and churns. More Staffing works the other way. We vet hard, match established US operators with the right Filipino professionals, and stay after the hire: coaching, community, and fast support that keep your people engaged and...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Solutions For Small Businesses
Corel Consulting is an Ohio-based outsourced HR and payroll consulting company providing fractional HR, talent acquisition, payroll administration, and people-management solutions to growing businesses. With 20+ years of HR expertise, the company embeds dedicated HR and talent partners into client teams to...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Location
- Plain City, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Build Your Team Faster Without Borders
AWWCOR provides a complete solution for building and managing global teams. Our AI-powered platform helps companies source exceptional unicorn talents, onboard and pay contractors, and stay fully compliant.We simplify the operational workload so you can focus on growth...
Top Services:
- Market Research
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Engineering Whats Next
AppsGenii is a Texas-based AI and software engineering company delivering custom software, automation, cloud, and data solutions that help businesses and government organizations improve efficiency, innovate faster, and scale with confidence...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Services That Move Your Organization Forward
Gravitas partners with businesses of every size to align people, processes, and purpose. We offer four core service lines: Human Resources (handbooks, policy, recruiting, HR retainer support), Business Management, Marketing & PR, and Training & Compliance (sexual harassment prevention, HIPAA, OSHA, Title IX...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Turning Technology Into Business Growth
Quantazone is a technology and AI solutions company helping businesses modernize operations, automate workflows, and build smarter digital systems. From ERP, CRM, HRMS, and cloud solutions to AI and marketing automation, Quantazone combines technology, strategy, and industry expertise to create scalable...
Top Services:
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cincinnati GEO & SEO for the AI Search Era
Atlas Growth Systems is a Cincinnati GEO and SEO agency helping businesses earn greater visibility across Google, Google Maps, ChatGPT and AI-powered search. Co-founded by Marsel Sabirdjanov and Sami Rhechaoui, Atlas combines Generative Engine Optimization, local SEO, authority building and traditional search...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
- Advertising
- Show more
- Location
- Mason, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Committed To Providing Unmatched Global Talent
My Own Staff is a staffing and recruitment company that helps businesses build dedicated offshore teams in the Philippines. The company recruits and pre-screens professionals based on clients specific role requirements, experience, software, schedules, and communication needs, while providing employment...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
The All-in-One AI Recruitment Platform.
Edvenity is an all-in-one AI recruiting platform that helps hiring teams screen candidates, conduct AI interviews, run assessments, and manage the entire hiring process in one system...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- AI Development
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Global Remote Staffing & Managed Services Partner
Elite Virtual Employee (EVE Hire LLC) is a Global Remote Staffing Company Offering IT Staffing, Web & app development, digital marketing, payroll and vendor management services...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building Future, Beyond Frontiers
We are a long-term partner that provides experienced professionals who integrate seamlessly into your workflow. Our mission is to provide opportunities for Latin-American top-tier talent to make their dream of working with the most relatable U.S. AEC companies and participate in challenging architectural...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best HR Outsourcing Services in the US
How do I choose the right company for my business?
To choose the right outsourcing company for your business, consider these steps:
- Define your needs
Map out the exact HR functions you want to delegate, your specific requirements and business policies, budget, and engagement timeframe. - Shortlist experts
Look for HR outsourcing providers with sector-specific knowledge, ask for client references in your industry, and review case studies showing measurable results. - Evaluate provider credentials
Assess client and employee reviews, list of awards and recognitions, and necessary certifications to confirm the company’s reliability and credibility. - Send a request for proposal (RFP)
Provide your top candidates with a detailed project brief together with your budget and time constraints, so they can work within your requirements. - Schedule an interview
Meet the team working with you, and ask about compliance, security, and scalability. Prioritize those who can expand with you without requiring a complete platform change. - Choose your provider
Take time to compare at least three providers, examining their technology platforms, service level agreements, and pricing models before committing.
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What should I prepare before contacting an HR outsourcing provider?
Start with your current employee headcount and projected growth over the next 12-24 months.
Document all locations where you have employees, because each state or country adds compliance complexity that affects pricing.
Gather your existing payroll structure, including pay frequencies, overtime policies, and any special compensation arrangements like commissions or bonuses.
List your current benefits offerings and note whether you want the provider to source new plans or administer existing ones.
Compile your compliance requirements. Are you subject to industry-specific regulations? Do you have government contracts requiring certain HR practices? Have you faced any compliance issues or audits recently? Understanding your risk profile helps providers recommend appropriate service levels.
Finally, establish your budget expectations and decision timeline. Providers appreciate knowing whether you're exploring options or ready to move quickly.
According to a 2025 Paychex study, 64% of companies spend 570 hours annually on HR administration, so quantify your own time investment to understand your potential ROI from outsourcing.
When does HR outsourcing make more sense than building an in-house HR team?
While both HR outsourcing and building an in-house team bring their own advantages, the decision will depend on your specific business needs.
According to Deloitte's Global Outsourcing Survey, these are the top reasons why businesses are outsourcing functions, including HR:
- Improved access to talent: 42%
- Spend optimization: 34%
- Improved quality/performance: 33%
- Adoption of global delivery model: 33%
- Better alignment to business strategy and operating model shifts: 27%
- Need for flexible and scalable talent model: 23%
In other words, HR outsourcing makes more sense when:
- HR operations are detracting you from core business functions
- Building a full-time, in-house HR team is too expensive
- You’re experiencing high employee dissatisfaction and churn rates
- You need specialized expertise
- You need help navigating labor laws and sector-specific regulations, especially for multi-state and international operations
How involved does management need to be when using these types of services?
Outsourcing HR doesn't mean eliminating internal people management, but it means redirecting your focus from administration to strategy.
Your leadership team remains responsible for organizational culture, performance expectations, hiring decisions, and employee development priorities.
The HR outsourcing provider handles execution, compliance, and day-to-day administration.
Expect regular check-ins with your provider. Most start with weekly or biweekly touchpoints during the first few months, transitioning to monthly reviews once processes stabilize.
You'll approve payroll runs, review compliance reports, and make final decisions on employee relations matters.
The provider brings expertise and recommendations; you make the calls, ensuring that everything aligns with your company's values and goals.
How do I measure whether HR outsourcing is delivering value?
To measure if the HR outsourcing company is delivering value to your business, start by defining your expectations and service level agreement (SLAs).
This includes your measurable business objectives, performance metrics, and current benchmarks.
Here are some of the most common HR outsourcing benchmarks to consider:
- Time to complete: Average time it takes for the provider to complete a task, such as filling in a position or processing payroll
- Employee satisfaction: Assesses how employees feel about HR services and can be tracked via turnover rates, exit interview feedback, and employee surveys
- Payroll accuracy rate: Monitors the percentage of error-free payroll transactions filed by the provider and determines their reliability
- Administrative time savings: Calculates the time previously spent on HR functions that are now being outsourced
- Cost savings: Measures the amount of money saved by outsourcing HR functions
Small companies with 25 employees and a monthly HRO cost of $120-$200 can expect an average return on investment (ROI) of 150%.
Mid-sized businesses with around 100 employees and a monthly HRO of $430-$500, on the other hand, can experience an ROI of 175%.
For large enterprises with over 500 employees and an HRO of $2,000-$3,000 per month, the average ROI is 191%.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HR Outsourcing Services
What services do most of these companies typically offer?
They typically provide a comprehensive menu of services covering the full employee lifecycle.
According to industry research, these are the most frequently outsourced HR services:
- Payroll outsourcing (70%): Processing employee salaries and ensuring that they comply with contract agreements, labor laws, and tax regulations.
- Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) (28%): Sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding talent required by an organization.
- Multi-process HRO (26%): Delegating multiple HR operations to a single third-party provider, such as payroll processing, onboarding and training, and compliance.
- Benefits administration (18%): Managing an organization’s benefits programs for employees, such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
- Learning services (14%): Overseeing an organization’s training and development programs, helping employees upskill or reskill.
Beyond these core offerings, these companies also cover performance management, time and attendance tracking, and compliance management.
How much does HR outsourcing cost?
HR outsourcing costs start at $50-$200 per employee per month and can go beyond $1,500 per employee per month. The final rate will depend on the type of HR sourcing service, engagement model, company size and structure, industry, and compliance requirements.
Here’s a pricing breakdown per service type:
- Payroll processing: Base fee of $150-$350 per month for a company with under 20 employees
- Compliance management: $500-$5,000 per month, depending on scope and requirements
- Employer record services (EOR): $200-$1,500 per month per employee
- Training and development: $50-$300 per employee per module, and can be exclusive of trainer compensation, event space, and training materials.
- Recruitment and talent acquisition: 15%-30% of the talent’s first-year salary or $5,000-$20,000+ per month, with more premium rates for more specialized or niche expertise
What is the difference between HR outsourcing and a PEO?
While both HR outsourcing companies and PEOs (professional employer organizations) help organizations hire and manage their employees, they have different functions.
Mainly, an HRO serves as an external vendor, while a PEO operates through a co-employment model. Below are more details:
| HR Outsourcing | PEO | |
| Function | Third-party vendor | Co-employer |
| Legal Liability | Client | Shares responsibility with the client |
| Services | Provides the service as needed | Controls the entire HR operations |
| Payroll, taxes, and filings | Provider handles the service, but the client remains the employer | Provider is the co-employer and administers the entire process |
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What questions should I ask before hiring?
Ask these questions before hiring an HR outsourcing company:
Relevant Background
- What HR functions do you cover, and what is your expertise?
- Can you provide case studies or references for companies similar to our business size, industry, and complexity?
- What is your compliance coverage per state and per country?
Services and Processes
- Can you walk me through your end-to-end processes (e.g., onboarding, payroll cycles, offboarding)?
- What HR tools and technologies do you use, and can you integrate them with my IT ecosystem?
- What is your security and data governance approach, and what are your disaster recovery commitments?
Related to Your Project
- What administrative effort is required from our team weekly/monthly?
- Can you scale services as we grow (new states/countries, headcount, acquisitions), and what changes in pricing or support model?
- What SLAs do you commit to, and who will be our day-to-day contact?
What types of businesses usually outsource their HR services?
Industry research found that 57% of companies outsource at least one HR service, proving that all types of businesses can benefit these from these types of services.
However, here are the sectors that have the highest share of HRO contracts:
- Business, financial services, and insurance companies: 22%
- Information technology: 20%
- Healthcare: 18%
- Retail: 15%
- Hospitality: 10%
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