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The advantages of outsourcing HR functions through an EOR.

Creation date: Nov 21, 2024 6:38am     Last modified date: Nov 21, 2024 6:38am   Last visit date: Nov 28, 2024 5:20am
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Nov 21, 2024  ( 1 post, 2 replies )  
11/21/2024
6:38am
Thomas Hudson (markd21)

I’ve been thinking about outsourcing HR tasks for a while now. Last year, we had a huge headache with managing payroll and compliance for a new hire in another country. It felt like we spent more time on paperwork than on the actual work we hired them for. I’ve heard that EOR services can take care of these things, but I’m curious—what are the real advantages? Does it actually make a difference, or is it just shifting the work to someone else?

9:04am
Samantha Russell (sorelam): edited 11/21/2024 9:05am

Outsourcing HR functions through an EOR can really make things easier. I’ve used one before, and the biggest advantage for us was how much time we saved. We didn’t have to figure out local laws or deal with tax paperwork—it was all handled for us. Plus, it reduced the risk of errors, especially with contracts. If you want to explore how it works, this might be helpful: https://theemployerofrecord.com/. For me, it made the whole hiring process smoother, especially when expanding to new countries.

11:53am
Oliver Hunter (gakyr)

I don’t have much experience with HR outsourcing, but I’ve seen a lot of companies struggle with managing international teams. It sounds like using an EOR could free up a lot of resources that would otherwise go into navigating compliance and payroll issues. Makes sense that businesses would go for it if they want to focus on growth instead of admin tasks. Definitely an interesting approach to consider!