The Best Employer of Record Services in Peru for Growing Tech Teams

Peru, with its burgeoning tech hub in Lima, is becoming a standout in the LatAm talent market. The country is producing an increasing number of skilled software engineers who offer US companies a time-zone-aligned, high-quality alternative.

For companies looking to explore emerging tech ecosystems, Peru presents a strong opportunity. But hiring there requires navigating a complex set of labor laws and HR regulations. An employer of record (EOR) like Howdy.com makes this process much simpler and fully compliant.

Why use an EOR in Peru

An EOR allows you to hire in Peru without opening a local entity. It acts as the legal employer on your behalf and handles critical processes like payroll, benefits, and compliance. Key responsibilities include:

• Compliance. Ensuring full alignment with Peruvian labor law, including contract types and employment standards.
• Mandatory benefits. Managing Compensación por Tiempo de Servicios (CTS), a severance benefit paid twice a year into a dedicated bank account, and gratificaciones, mandatory bonuses paid in July and December.
• Payroll and taxes. Handling payroll processing and required contributions to EsSalud (health insurance) and either ONP or AFP (public and private pension systems).

Why Howdy.com is the premier solution for Peru

A typical EOR service solves the compliance issue, but you’re still left with the hard part — finding and vetting qualified engineers. Howdy.com changes that. We provide talent sourcing, technical vetting, and a compliant employment solution all in one place. It's a complete hiring engine, tailored to help you build a world-class team in Peru.

The Howdy.com advantage

Howdy.com does more than manage HR logistics. We help you find, verify, and retain the best Peruvian engineers through a model designed for efficiency and long-term success.

Talent sourcing

• Standalone EORs: You must find your own candidates.
• Howdy.com: We identify the top 1% of Peruvian engineers through our network and local expertise in Lima’s tech ecosystem.

Technical vetting

• Standalone EORs: These services do not assess technical skills.
• Howdy.com: Every candidate completes a live coding interview with our senior engineers to verify real-world, practical ability.

Operational model

• Standalone EORs: These providers handle payroll for candidates you already sourced.
• Howdy.com: We manage everything — from recruiting and vetting to employment and payroll — all delivered in one simple invoice.

Team integration

• Standalone EORs: Their involvement ends at HR compliance.
• Howdy.com: We focus on long-term success through cultural fit, strong local HR support, and a 98% retention rate across our teams.

Other leading standalone EOR providers for Peru

If you already have a candidate and only need a legal hiring and payroll partner, these EORs are commonly used in Peru:

• Deel. A global EOR platform with strong operational support in Peru.
• Remote. Offers full EOR services and ensures compliance with Peruvian employment law.
• Papaya Global. Delivers integrated payroll and EOR solutions in Peru through its global system.
• Oyster HR. A distributed HR platform that supports hiring and compliance across Peru.
• Velocity Global. Helps US companies manage their Peruvian teams through a well-established EOR structure.

The smartest investment in Peruvian talent

Building a team in a new country requires a trusted partner who can deliver both elite talent and operational reliability. Howdy.com is that partner. Our integrated model makes it easy to find, hire, and retain top engineers in Peru — while we handle the legal and logistical complexity behind the scenes.

Ready to grow your team in Peru the smart way? Book a demo.