Should You Offshore Human Resources and Payroll Functions?
Benefits and Examples of Offshore HR & Payroll Support Teams in the Philippines and Colombia
Human resources and payroll play a critical role in employee experience, compliance, and business continuity. As organisations grow, these functions often become more complex—introducing administrative burden, rising costs, and increased compliance risk.
Many companies offshore HR and payroll support functions to the Philippines and Colombia to manage operational workload, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance—while keeping strategic people decisions in-house.
This page explains what HR and payroll offshoring involves, why organisations use this model, and which roles are commonly supported offshore.
What Is HR & Payroll Offshoring?
HR and payroll offshoring involves building dedicated support teams outside your home market to assist with day-to-day people operations and administrative processes.
Offshore HR and payroll teams typically support:
- Payroll processing and coordination
- Recruitment and onboarding administration
- HR operations and employee records management
- Compliance documentation and reporting support
- Performance, attendance, and benefits administration
These teams operate under your organisation’s policies, systems, and oversight. Strategic HR leadership, employee relations decisions, and policy direction remain with your internal team.
Why Companies Offshore HR & Payroll Functions
Organisations offshore HR and payroll roles for practical, operational reasons:
- Rising costs of in-house HR and payroll teams
- Increasing administrative workload as headcount grows
- Difficulty hiring experienced HR operations staff locally
- Need for scalable support during hiring surges or expansion
- Desire to reduce internal administrative burden while maintaining compliance
The Philippines and Colombia offer established talent markets with professionals experienced in supporting international HR operations and payroll processes.
Benefits of Offshoring HR & Payroll Support
Cost Management
Offshoring allows organisations to manage HR and payroll staffing costs more effectively compared to onshore hiring, without sacrificing accuracy or continuity.
Operational Efficiency
Offshore teams can manage routine HR and payroll processes, freeing internal teams to focus on workforce planning, culture, and leadership priorities.
Scalable Support
HR and payroll workloads fluctuate with hiring cycles and business growth. Offshore teams can be adjusted as needs change without rebuilding internal infrastructure.
Improved Process Consistency
Dedicated offshore support helps standardise payroll cycles, documentation, onboarding steps, and reporting processes.
Reduced Compliance Risk
When paired with an Employer of Record model, payroll administration, statutory contributions, and employment compliance for offshore staff are managed locally in the Philippines and Colombia.
Book a free consultation with KMC to start saving money, enhancing the patient experience, and mitigating risk with full-service EOR and financial offshoring solutions.
Examples of HR & Payroll Work You Can Offshore
Offshore HR and payroll teams commonly support functions such as:
- Payroll calculation and processing support
- Recruitment coordination and onboarding administration
- Attendance, leave, and timekeeping management
- HR data and records administration
- Benefits coordination and employee documentation
- Performance and training coordination support
All activities are performed under your organisation’s policies and internal governance framework.
HR & Payroll Roles We Can Support
Common offshore roles include:
- HR Coordinator
- Payroll Specialist
- HRIS Specialist
- HR Analyst
- Onboarding Coordinator
- Talent Acquisition Coordinator
- HR Operations Administrator
- Benefits and Compensation Support
Even if you don’t see a particular position on this list, KMC Teams can fill any HR and Payroll position with trained, skilled, and culturally aligned talent from the Philippines. Plus, we will act as the Employer of Record and handle compliance, payroll, and more.
KMC Teams is capable of recruiting any HR & Payroll Offshore Team candidates that your company needs.
How HR & Payroll Offshoring Works with KMC Teams
- Define Scope and Controls
Align on responsibilities, systems access, compliance requirements, and escalation processes.
- Recruit and Screen Candidates
Source HR and payroll professionals in the Philippines or Colombia based on experience and role scope.
- Hire and Onboard
Employment contracts, payroll setup, and onboarding are handled locally.
- Operate and Support
Offshore teams receive ongoing HR and administrative support while your leadership manages priorities, quality, and outcomes.
KMC Solutions is the Philippines’ premier Employer of Record (EOR) and flexible workspace provider, trusted by global businesses to build high-performing offshore teams with speed and full compliance.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Time-to-Hire:
2–4 weeks
Client Retention Rate:
90%+
Global Clients Served:
400+
EOR Countries:
Philippines, Vietnam, Mexico, Colombia
Talent Base Managed:
6,000+ employees
Office Locations:
30+ across 4 countries
Certifications:
ISO 27001, ISO 9001, B Corp, Great Place to Work Best, Place to Work, HR Asia Best Companies to Work
Housing Program:
CASA Co-Living for seamless relocation and retention
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