Employer of Record (EOR) Services in the Philippines

Hiring great talent is only the start—keeping your workforce compliant and supported is where the real work begins. With Q2 HR Solutions’ Employer of Record (EOR) service, you can grow your team without building an HR department from scratch.

What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a legal employer that manages all administrative and compliance responsibilities for your workforce. You lead your team’s day-to-day activities—we handle payroll, contracts, government contributions, onboarding, and full compliance with Philippine labor laws.With Q2’s EOR service, you avoid the hassle of entity setup while gaining local compliance and operational efficiency.

Our Employer of Record (EOR) Service Scope

Recruitment & Employee Onboarding

Workforce planning, sourcing, screening, contracts, onboarding, orientation.

Global Payroll Administration

Payroll processing, taxes, statutory deductions, and government reporting.

Workspace & Office Leasing

Coworking spaces, serviced offices, private offices, business address, meeting rooms, flexible workspace for expanding companies.

IT Asset Provisioning

Laptop deployment, workstation setup, software installation, asset inventory, retrieval and replacement.

24×7 HR & Operational Support

Around-the-clock HR assistance, payroll concerns, employee support, urgent operational issues, dedicated account management.

Immigration & Visa Assistance

Work permits, employment visas, renewals, relocation support, immigration documentation.

HR Administration & Employee Management

Employee records, leave administration, HR documentation, employee relations, performance support.

Compliance & Employer Liability

Employment contracts, labor law compliance, statutory benefits, employer obligations, legal risk management.

Background Verification

Employment verification, education checks, identity verification, reference checks and pre-employment screening.

Why Choose Q2 HR Solutions as Your Employer of Record Provider?

Philippine HR & Compliance Experts

Our HR experts provide in-depth knowledge of Philippine labor laws, payroll administration, statutory requirements, and regulatory compliance to help your business operate smoothly and reduce employment risk.

Faster Workforce Deployment

Through our Employer of Record and workforce solutions, we help businesses hire, onboard, and deploy employees in the Philippines efficiently and compliantly.

End-to-End Workforce Management

From hiring and onboarding to payroll, benefits administration, employee support, compliance, and offboarding, Q2 HR Solutions manages the complete employee lifecycle under one provider.

Flexible Workforce Solutions

Whether you are a startup, SME, growing enterprise, or multinational company, our flexible HR and workforce solutions support team expansion, market entry, and long-term growth in the Philippines.

Dedicated Client Support

Our dedicated account managers provide proactive communication, hands-on coordination, and reliable client and employee support to help keep your workforce operations running smoothly.

Employer Of Record vs. Traditional Hiring

Unlike Managed Services, where day-to-day supervision may be outsourced, EOR lets you stay in charge. We manage the legalities and compliance, but you direct performance, manage schedules, and lead your team. This tripartite setup—client, talent, and EOR—ensures both control and compliance.

Who Benefits from Employer Of Record?

Companies Expanding into the Philippines

Foreign companies entering the Philippine market.

Startups and Growing SMEs

Companies needing to hire quickly without entity setup.

Businesses Scaling Remote Teams

Organizations building distributed teams.

Companies Managing Global Workforces

Businesses requiring multi-country payroll, immigration, and compliance support.

Project-Based & Seasonal Hiring

Companies hiring temporary or project-specific employees.

Benefits of Employer of Record (EOR) Services

01

Faster Market Entry

Reduce time-to-hire and eliminate entity setup delays.

02

Reduced Compliance Risks

Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws and government regulations.

03

Lower Operating Costs

Save on entity setup, HR infrastructure, payroll, and administrative expenses.

04

Scalable Workforce Solutions

Easily scale teams based on business needs.

05

Better Employee Experience

Streamlined onboarding, payroll accuracy, HR support, and engagement.

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Complete Workforce Support

One provider for recruitment, payroll, compliance, workspace, IT assets, immigration, and HR administration.

Ready to Hire Employees in the Philippines?

Hire and support your team in the Philippines with less complexity. Q2 HR Solutions brings together payroll, compliance, immigration, workspace, IT assets, background verification, and 24×7 support—all in one complete Employer of Record solution.

Talk to our EOR experts today.

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FAQs

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!

01 What is an Employer of Record (EOR)

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a partner that officially employs your selected talent on your behalf. You still manage their daily work, but the EOR handles payroll, government contributions, onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentational while ensuring full legal compliance.

Q2’s EOR offering includes:
  • Legal employment and compliance
  • Payroll and mandatory government remittances
  • Full-time employee status conversion support
  • Onboarding and compliance-driven training (e.g., OSH, cybersecurity)
  • Operational flexibility for short-term or seasonal hires
  • Employee engagement programs

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a partner that officially employs your selected talent on your behalf. You still manage their daily work, but the EOR handles payroll, government contributions, onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentational while ensuring full legal compliance.

EOR is ideal for:
  • International businesses entering the Philippine market
  • Startups and SMEs looking to hire without legal setup
  • Local companies scaling quickly with limited HR resources
  • Onboarding and compliance-driven training (e.g., OSH, cybersecurity)
  • Operational flexibility for short-term or seasonal hires
  • Teams hiring project-based or temporary workers

Not at all. EOR is just as valuable for local companies that want to scale efficiently without the burden of expanding their in-house HR or legal infrastructure.

No. You still handle recruitment, supervision, and performance reviews. The EOR manages legal, administrative, and compliance tasks, giving you more time to focus on strategic growth

Q2’s EOR service provides full onboarding, including employment contracts, tax registration, mandatory training, and orientation programs to ensure every hire starts strong and stays compliant.

Yes. EOR services offer operational flexibility, allowing you to onboard short-term hires quickly and legally without committing to long-term employment contracts or additional HR overhead.

The EOR becomes the legal employer, taking responsibility for compliance with DOLE, SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, BIR regulations, and labor reporting—minimizing your legal and financial risk.

Key benefits include:
  • Reduced Administrative Workload
  • Cost savings on HR and legal infrastructure
  • Faster onboarding
  • Full legal compliance
  • Better focus on core business activities

Setup can take just a few days. Once the hiring scope is defined, Q2 handles contracts, government registrations, onboarding, payroll, and ongoing HR compliance seamlessly.