Hiring talent in Latin America opens new doors for US companies. It gives access to highly skilled professionals, better time zone alignment, and cost-effective scaling. But it also introduces new challenges—local labor laws, taxes, benefits, and HR infrastructure that most startups are not equipped to manage.
That’s where Employer of Record (EOR) services come in. An EOR becomes the legal employer of your international team members in their home countries. They handle HR, legal, payroll, and benefits so you can hire across borders without setting up legal entities.
Not all EORs are built for the realities of fast-moving teams. The best ones don’t just handle admin tasks. They offer a seamless experience for both the company and the employee, with localized support and real operational value.
What we looked for
We focused on EOR platforms that offer more than just compliance paperwork. The top providers meet these key criteria:
- Comprehensive LATAM coverage. A legal and operational footprint across major Latin American tech markets.
- Integrated talent and EOR solution. Ability to help you source and vet talent—not just onboard people you’ve already found.
- Transparent pricing. No hidden fees, vague percentages, or complicated tiered plans.
- Strong employee experience. Competitive benefits, localized HR support, and real care for employee wellbeing.
The top EOR services for Latin America
Howdy.com. The only fully integrated talent + EOR platform
Howdy.com combines world-class talent sourcing, rigorous technical vetting, and a full EOR service into a single, seamless solution.
With most EOR providers, you’re responsible for finding and vetting talent yourself. Their service only begins after the hire. Howdy is different. We manage the entire lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding and beyond.
Why Howdy.com stands out:
- One platform, end to end. We’re your single point of contact for finding, vetting, hiring, and paying LATAM talent. No handoffs or system switching.
- People-first model. Because we are also the talent partner, we are invested in your team’s long-term success. We provide mentorship, community, and localized support.
- Built-in compliance. Our HR and legal experts in Latin America ensure full compliance with local employment laws.
- All-inclusive pricing. You get one monthly invoice that covers salary, benefits, and EOR fees. No surprises.
Leading standalone EOR platforms
These EOR companies are ideal if you’ve already sourced your candidate and only need help with compliance and payroll.
Deel. A widely used global EOR platform with strong support across Latin America.
Remote. A fast-growing provider offering contractor and employee services in many LATAM countries.
Papaya Global. A payroll-first platform with integrated EOR services and automation tools.
Oyster HR. Offers hiring and care infrastructure for distributed teams, with LATAM coverage.
Velocity Global. A long-standing global expansion platform that includes EOR and contractor support.
Globalization Partners. One of the most established players in the EOR space with global reach.
Atlas HXM. A tech-forward platform focused on simplifying international hiring and management.
FoxHire. Offers straightforward EOR support for both international and domestic hiring.
Safeguard Global. Provides workforce management and compliance tools alongside EOR capabilities.
Conclusion: Choose an end-to-end partner
Most EOR platforms do a good job with payroll and compliance. But they still leave you with the hardest part—finding and retaining great talent.
Howdy.com solves that gap. By combining elite technical recruiting with full EOR capabilities, we give US companies a fast, compliant, and people-first way to build teams across Latin America.