Employer of Record

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.

Why Choose Q2’s EOR Service?

Full Compliance, Zero Guesswork

We manage DOLE regulations, tax filings, and mandatory contributions (SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth), ensuring full legal compliance.

Flexible Hiring Option

Hire full-time, project-based, or seasonal employees—without long-term liabilities.

Employee Engagement Support

We provide tools for feedback, surveys, and engagement programs that help boost retention and morale.

Full-Time Conversion Support

We handle the seamless transition from project-based to regular employment with complete legal documentation.

EOR vs. Managed Services

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 EOR?

Companies Expanding into the Philippines

Avoid the complexity and cost of setting up a local entity. Test the market or run lean operations with compliant hiring.

Startups and Growing SMEs

No need to hire in-house HR or legal teams. EOR is a plug-and-play solution for quick, low-risk talent onboarding.

Businesses Wanting to Cut Overhead

Outsource HR admin and reduce operational costs, while still maintaining full control over staff performance.

EOR Benefits

01

Less Admin, More Focus

Spend less time on paperwork—more time driving results.

02

Fast and Flexible Setup

Get employees onboard in days, not months. We handle all backend processes.

03

Local Legal & Payroll Expertise

We stay current with Philippine labor laws, so you stay protected from compliance risks.

04

Scalable and Cost-Efficient

Ideal for hiring 1 or 100. Pay only for what you need—no sunk costs or long – term commitments.

Ready to simplify your HR operations without giving up control?

Let’s talk about how EOR can support your business 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.