Employ your team without setting up a local entity

High Five’s Employer of Record service helps you employ team members in supported countries, with employment agreements, payroll, benefits administration, and ongoing local support. We manage the employment administration. Your company manages the employee’s day-to-day work, priorities, and performance.

Discuss your hiring needs

How our Employer of Record service streamlines your global employment needs

Step 1

Prepare and onboard

Share your chosen candidate’s details, agreed compensation, and intended start date. We coordinate the required documentation, prepare the employment agreement, and guide onboarding.

Step 2

Manage monthly employment administration

We process payroll, administer applicable payroll taxes and statutory contributions, and coordinate benefits and payslips. Your team provides the necessary payroll inputs and approvals.

Step 3

Support your team as needs change

We help you and your employees with employment questions, leave administration, contract changes, and offboarding, following the applicable local requirements.

Local employment support for your growing team

Hire without establishing a local entity

Employ team members in supported countries through our EOR service, with the employment arrangements managed locally.

Reduce payroll and administrative work

Bring employment agreements, payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee support together through one partner.

Get guidance through employment changes

Work with a team that helps you navigate local processes when compensation, contracts, or employment circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What is an Employer of Record and how does it benefit my business?

An Employer of Record is a third-party organization that takes on the legal responsibilities of employing staff on behalf of your company. This allows you to hire employees in different countries without needing to establish a local entity, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and reducing administrative burden.

How does the Employer of Record service work in different countries?

Our Employer of Record service is designed to handle the complexities of hiring and employing staff in multiple countries. We act as the legal employer on behalf of your company in each country where you want to hire. This means we manage all employment-related tasks, including compliance with local labor laws, payroll processing, tax withholding, and employee benefits.

What types of businesses can benefit from an Employer of Record service?

An Employer of Record service is ideal for businesses of all sizes that are looking to expand their workforce internationally without the need to establish a legal entity in each country. This includes startups testing new markets, growing companies looking to scale quickly, and established enterprises seeking to reduce the overhead and complexity of managing global employment.

What responsibilities does the Employer of Record take on?

As your Employer of Record, we take on a wide range of employment-related responsibilities, including payroll processing, compliance, onboarding, employee benefits, HR support and more.

What happens if there are legal issues or disputes with employees?

If legal issues or disputes arise with employees, our EOR service will manage the situation in accordance with local laws and regulations. As the legal employer, we take responsibility for addressing employee grievances, handling disciplinary actions, and, if necessary, managing legal proceedings. Our goal is to resolve issues efficiently while minimizing disruption to your operations and safeguarding your reputation.

What is the difference between Employer of Record and Agency of Record?

Our Employer of Record service supports employees through a local employment arrangement. Our Agency of Record service supports independent contractor agreements, invoicing, and payments. The appropriate service depends on how the person will actually work with your company.

Can you help with performance issues or ending employment?

Yes. We work with your team on the relevant documentation and local employment process. Requirements, notice periods, and any associated costs depend on the circumstances, employment terms, and applicable law.