Browse our agency directory to find top HR outsourcing companies that blend strategic workforce management, compliance expertise, and scalable support solutions to streamline HR operations and support the growth of emerging businesses and industry giants alike. We also have a roster of US-based HR service providers that can ensure compliance with local regulations.
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Hiline offers bookkeeping, tax, and payroll services for small businesses, providing tailored financial solutions to streamline operations and support growth...
Top Services:
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- BPO
- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
Streamline your operations with our effortless back-office support. Focus on growth while we handle the details. Outsource services such as data entry, CRM support, bookkeeping, and email management delivered by experienced professionals in India. Learn more and get started today!...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Compliance Solution
- BPO
- Accounting
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- Location
- Mysuru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ascent IQ is a results-driven staffing partner helping startups and enterprises build high-impact teams across IT and non-IT domains. With a strategic, AI-enhanced approach to hiring, we connect businesses with talent that drives long-term growth not just short-term placements...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $4/hr
SOC2.in is a global leader in affordable SOC 2 compliance solutions, offering audit-ready offshore talent that saves up to 80% on staffing costs. With 10+ years of expertise and 1000+ successful projects, we help startups and enterprises achieve fast, reliable, and secure compliance without compromising...
Top Services:
- IT Compliance Solution
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
Ellite Assistant is a professional remote staffing and virtual assistant services company that provides dedicated remote support to businesses. The company helps business owners and teams delegate administrative, customer service, sales, marketing, technical, research, and operational tasks to virtual...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Digital Services
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Managed Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ClarkStaff is a global outsourcing company that provides tailored remote staffing solutions to businesses of all sizes. From seat leasing and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) to project-based and hourly services, ClarkStaff helps companies streamline operations, reduce costs, and access top-tier talent...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
USA Outsource Today is an American-led business process outsourcing (BPO) company that helps organizations scale operations through skilled talent and AI-driven solutions. The company provides cost-effective outsourcing services across customer support, sales development, back-office operations, and digital...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Phone Answering Services
- Customer Support
- Call Centers
- Market Research
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- Location
- Cebu City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
Online VA Team supports businesses with virtual assistant and customer service solutions. Our team helps organizations manage day-to-day administrative and client support needs with dependable, professional service...
Top Services:
- Call Centers
- BPO
- Phone Answering Services
- Customer Support
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NCRI began 13 years ago in a two-man shop working on AR for small companies. With a lot of hard work and earned reputation, the word of mouth spread and thereon we expanded from our one office in Mississauga to three multiple locations within Canada. With 80+ years of combined management experience and...
Top Services:
- BPO
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Upstream BPO Leads The Industry. With Multilingual And Omnichannel Support And Customer Experience (CX), Back-Office, Inside sales, tele sales, Lead generation, Digital Transformation, And Intelligent Automation Solutions. Our BPO Experts Have Over 25 Years Of Experience In Delivering Value And Better...
Top Services:
- Call Centers
- BPO
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to HealthRescue Partners. We specialize in empowering healthcare startups and small practices to thrive amidst the complexities of the modern medical industry. Understanding the critical issues new healthcare businesses face, such as regulatory compliance, patient acquisition, financial management...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
Hire globally, stress-free, with a reliable Virtual Assistant for just $10/hour no contracts, no setup fees, no hassle. Pixel Buddys dedicated Virtual Buddies take care of time-consuming tasks so you can focus on growing your business and enjoying life.Trust your buddy to have your back!...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- BPO
- Location
- Pueblo, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Offshored recruits and manages dedicated full-time staff in the Philippines for Australian businesses. Each team member works for one client only, in the client's systems and hours, across finance, administration, customer service, property, estimating, drafting and marketing roles. One all inclusive monthly...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- BPO
- Customer Support
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
After being supplied with countless incompatible assistants from various remote support companies. Combined with receiving lackluster support after the initial hiring was complete, Data Alike decided that things could and should be done differently. We started solely providing remote data entry specialists...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- High Wycombe, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
If you think about SOC2, ISO27001, ISO 42001, GDPR, HIPAA, HITRUST Services, Securis360 For you! We weave a web of protection so strong, even the most cunning spider wouldn't dare to tangle...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
- Market Research
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dalerio Consulting is an international Customer Support, Marketing and Business Process Outsourcing company with rapid growth and steady foundation...
Top Services:
- Customer Support
- HR Outsourcing
- BPO
- Call Centers
- Phone Answering Services
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- Location
- Durres, Albania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
IT Advisors Online (ITAdOn) is a growing team of technology experts who are passionate about helping companies like yours boost their effectiveness. Join ITAdOn today and grow your business. When you succeed, we succeed!...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- HR Outsourcing
- UI/UX Design
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
1840 & Company is a global provider of talent and team solutions devoted to empowering businesses with scalable, on-demand workforce solutions. With a stringent verification procedure and a network of professionals in 150 countries, we connect organizations with remote talent of the highest caliber. Our...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Call Centers
- Show more
- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Smart Outsourcing Solution (SOS) is your partner for compliant offshore hiring. With decades of recruitment experience and strong operations in the Philippines, we deliver remote-ready talent in AI, tech, and customer support. Our EOR solution handles everything from onboarding to payroll, giving you a...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- BPO
- Customer Support
- Show more
- Location
- Muntinlupa, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kimon Services is a UK-based company specializing in cost-effective outsourced business admin solutions, including dedicated customer support, data entry, and back-office staffing. We offer managed offshore teams and Employer of Record (EOR) services tailored to client needs, helping businesses reduce costs...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Customer Support
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- Phone Answering Services
- Show more
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Houston, Mindwhiz provides flexible staff augmentation services designed to meet workforce demands across construction, IT (cybersecurity), accounting and finance. We help companies scale faster with skilled talent, delivered through a hybrid model that blends global reach...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Freelance Latin America is a B2B agency that builds and manages high-performing remote teams from Latin America for U.S. and Canadian companies. We offer a fully managed solutions, including recruitment, onboarding, HR support, IT setup, legal compliance, and ongoing management. Our clients access top-tier...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Burnaby, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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
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- Location
- Brea, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help businesses of all sizes thrive with custom outsourcing solutions. Were more than a service provider were your partner in success, offering dedicated support and seamless communication every step of the way...
Top Services:
- Call Centers
- BPO
- Phone Answering Services
- Customer Support
- Accounting
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ABi- Tech Solution Transform Business through Innovation Solution...
Top Services:
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
VLBPO is a strategic nearshore outsourcing partner enabling organizations to transform operational performance, reduce costs, and scale with speed and control through high-impact workforce solutions...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Customer Support
- Call Centers
- Phone Answering Services
- HR Outsourcing
- Show more
- Location
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VA MASTERS recruits dedicated, pre-vetted Filipino virtual assistants for companies across the US, Canada, UK, Australia and Europe. Each role is sourced from scratch: 1,000+ applicants, a custom skills test, in-depth interviews, and only the top 2-3 candidates presented within 2 business days. Rates start...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
- Show more
- Location
- Lithia Springs, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $11/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At CLICKSOURCE Pro, we provide on-demand talent sourcing that helps recruiters, HR teams, and growing companies find top candidates faster. Unlike traditional agencies, we focus solely on the top of the hiring funnel building pipelines, mapping markets, and identifying qualified talent. Whether you're scaling...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Bitola, Macedonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
Stellar Staff places dedicated, full-time virtual assistants with US businesses that need real capacity, not another freelancer to manage. Clients interview a shortlist of pre-vetted candidates, pick the one they want, and start in five to six days. We handle sourcing, screening, onboarding, payroll, taxes...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Customer Support
- HR Outsourcing
- Call Centers
- Accounting
- Show more
- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
23 years ago, the internet looked nothing like it does today. Matrix Media has been evolving right along with it...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 55 Projects Listed
FX31 Labs is a technology innovation partner specializing in AI, Blockchain, IoT, and custom software development. With 25+ years of leadership, we help startups, scale-ups, and enterprises accelerate growth through MVP development, scalable tech teams, and software outsourcing. Our agile approach ensures...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- HR Outsourcing
- IT Compliance Solution
- Managed Services
- Show more
- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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
- Show more
- Location
- Chula Vista, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Our USA-based Medical Billing Company streamlines billing operations for healthcare providers, ensuring increased revenue, reduced costs, and minimized risk. From small practices to large hospitals, we handle denials management, credentialing, coding, and payer verification with expert precision...
Top Services:
- BPO
- HR Outsourcing
- Call Centers
- Accounting
- Show more
- Location
- Evesham, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Acquire Intelligence (formerly Acquire BPO) is a business transformation company and a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and AI consulting services. Our transformation approach is built around the Automate, Eliminate, Reallocate framework...
Top Services:
- BPO
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- Customer Support
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- South Yarra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At TestLeaf, we are passionate about bridging the gap between aspiring professionals and cutting-edge technology. Based in Chennai, we specialize in industry-relevant training programs that empower individuals to excel in their careers...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ATM Group is a customer operations and revenue outsourcing company. We deliver contact centre outsourcing, revenue generation programmes, multilingual support and AI-enabled optimisation in the UK, Europe and South Africa...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Call Centers
- Phone Answering Services
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Show more
- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
NEWTEL is a premier BPO provider delivering exceptional omnichannel call center, live chat, and social media support. We combine elite customer service with advanced content moderation to secure and scale your digital brand 24/7...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Call Centers
- Software Testing
- Customer Support
- HR Outsourcing
- Show more
- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
UpHiire is a nearshore staffing partner for U.S. small and mid-sized businesses that need reliable remote help without the cost of a local hire. We recruit bilingual professionals across Latin America, test their skills and English, and introduce only candidates ready to work U.S. hours. Clients hire...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- BPO
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- Location
- Mixco, Guatemala
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
- Show more
- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $22/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From individuals and entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, right through to large corporations and government bodies, our administrative assistants are helping our clients become more efficient by streamlining their processes...
Top Services:
- Customer Support
- BPO
- Market Research
- Transcription Services
- Translation Services
- Show more
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
Aegis Softtech is an ISO-certified IT consulting and software development company in India with over 20 years of experience serving global clients. We serve across the USA, UK, Canada, Singapore, Australia, and the Middle East...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Rajkot, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CoderzHub is a digital agency that offers services ranging from website development, mobile app development, custom software developement and digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Show more
- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zerozilla is a team of 100+ skilled and experienced IT professionals based in Bangalore and Mysore, India. We offer seamless web solutions, including web designing and development, mobile application, custom software development, and digital marketing services, to empower your business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- HR Outsourcing
- Show more
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KritiKal Solutions is a technology design house and holds 22+ years of experience in AI, Computer Vision, Software Applications, Cloud and Mobile-based Solutions, Embedded Systems, Generative AI and Large Language Models. We specialize in R&D, product engineering, and innovation services...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Wearables
- Show more
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
KMC is a business services company dedicated to helping businesses fulfill their potential by making operations smoother and more efficient. Our comprehensive offerings range from end-to-end Employer of Record (EOR) services to beautifully designed workspace solutions...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- IT Services
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Show more
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With 15 years of providing HR solutions to nearly 95% of technology enterprises, Reco is emerging as one of the largest IT staffing providers in Vietnam's tech market...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Business Consulting
- Show more
- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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HR Outsourcing Company FAQs
What is an HR outsourcing agency?
An HR outsourcing agency is a third-party company that handles some or all of a business’ human resources functions. These agencies manage everything from payroll and benefits to compliance and employee relations.
Businesses typically hire an HR outsourcing agency so they can focus on higher-value initiatives such as talent development and organizational culture, maximize efficiency, and reduce overall expenses associated with maintaining an in-house HR department.
How can an HR outsourcing agency streamline people operations?
An HR outsourcing agency streamlines people operations by centralizing routine, complex functions pertaining to compliance management, payroll, and policy administration, into standardized workflows. These adjustments are intended to reduce error-prone manual interventions and ensure consistency across processes.
Through such specialized expertise and automation, organizations gain operational efficiency and better risk management, which supports workforce planning.
What kinds of organizations benefit most from HR outsourcing?
HR outsourcing tends to deliver the greatest value in organizations where operational complexity or growth outpaces internal capacity. Companies with distributed teams or heavy regulatory requirements also benefit from the precision and standardization an external HR partner provides, while also reducing compliance risk and administrative challenges.
Which HR outsourcing firms are top-rated on DesignRush in 2025?
The top-rated HR outsourcing firms on DesignRush in 2025 are:
What core and specialized HR services do outsourcing agencies provide?
HR outsourcing providers provide the following core and specialized services:
- Payroll processing
- Benefits administration
- Compliance management
- HR analytics and reporting
- Employee onboarding and offboarding
- Recruitment and talent acquisition
- Workers' compensation and risk management
- Employer of Record (EOR) services
- Learning and development programs
- Employee relations and dispute resolution
How do I find the best HR outsourcing firm on DesignRush that fits my budget?
The cost of HR outsourcing services in 2025 is highly variable. While a general range of $45 to $1,500 per month is a common starting point for many businesses, this figure can vary depending on the scope of services provided, the company's size, the complexity of HR needs, and the level of expertise required.
To get a more accurate estimate, here is a price breakdown for various HR services:
- Recruitment: Up to $8,000 for 100 candidates
- Compliance management: $12,000 per year
- Payroll: Up to $250 per employee
- Compensation and benefits: Up to $165 per year
- HR management software: Between $70 and $100 per month
How quickly can companies expect HR efficiency gains?
The timeline for realizing HR efficiency gains can vary significantly depending on the specific functions being outsourced and the complexity of the organization. Immediate improvements are often seen in transactional areas like payroll processing and benefits administration, where a specialized provider can instantly introduce standardized, automated processes.
For other benefits pertaining to talent acquisition or employee engagement, the positive impacts may be more gradual, unfolding over several months to a year as new systems and strategies are fully integrated and adopted.
What should you look for when choosing an HR outsourcing provider?
Here are a few important factors to consider when choosing an HR outsourcing provider:
- High client retention rate, as this indicates strong satisfaction
- Dedicated account management rather than call center support
- Industry-specific experience in your sector
- Staff certifications from SHRM or HRCI
- Team members with ESAC accreditation or IRS Certified PEO status
- 24/7 availability for urgent inquiries
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Clear error resolution procedures and liability coverage
What red flags should deter you from partnering with an HR outsourcing agency?
When selecting an HR outsourcing partner, certain warning signs can indicate misalignment or risk. Watch out for:
- Opaque pricing, vague contracts, or missing insurance coverage
- Reluctance to share references or explain service models
- Pressure tactics, hidden subcontracting, or “too good to be true” offers
- No clear service-level agreements or dispute resolution terms
What questions should you ask before engaging an HR outsourcing firm?
Here are some questions you should ask before engaging the services of an HR outsourcing firm:
- What specific HR services do you provide, and can I select them individually?
- How do you handle compliance in our industry and locations?
- What happens if you make errors in payroll, benefits, or compliance?
- What is your client retention rate, and can you provide 3-5 similar business references?
- What insurance coverage do you carry to protect our business?
- What is your complete pricing structure, including all fees?
- What are your contract terms and cancellation policies?
- How do you handle billing disputes or service credits?
How does HR outsourcing differ from traditional in-house HR or HR software solutions?
HR outsourcing differs from traditional in-house HR or HR software solutions by delegating a company's HR functions to an external provider, which offers specialized expertise and takes on legal liabilities.
While in-house HR relies on a company's own employees to manage all HR tasks, offering a more hands-on and culturally integrated approach, it often comes with higher fixed costs. HR software, conversely, is merely a tool that automates processes for an internal HR team that lacks the strategic guidance and human expertise that a full outsourcing partnership provides.
What platforms, compliance tools, and HRIS systems do leading HR outsourcing agencies use today?
Leading HR outsourcing agencies leverage a range of sophisticated platforms and systems to provide comprehensive services. For core HR functions, they often use robust Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) like ADP, Workday, and Oracle HCM Cloud, which integrate payroll, benefits, and employee data management.
For global compliance, particularly with a distributed workforce, they utilize specialized platforms such as Deel, Rippling, and Oyster HR, which are designed to handle complex international regulations and payroll. These agencies also employ compliance-specific tools like ComplianceHR and NAVEX to track and align with federal, state, and local labor laws.
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