Employer of Record
Hire globally - without setting up a legal entity
Employ talent in new countries quickly, compliantly, and without the complexity of establishing a local subsidiary.

Satisfied customers from around the globe
How Employer of Record works
Candidate selection and recruitment
You recruit and select the candidate yourself, or you use our recruiting process outsourcing services.
Local employment setup
We hire the employee under our local legal entity with a compliant contract.
Payroll and compliance management
We manage payroll, taxes, benefits, and statutory reporting.
Ongoing HR administration
We handle employment administration while you manage daily operations.

Expand internationally with EOR services
With our EOR services, you can enter new markets quickly without the need to set up a local entity, while ensuring full compliance with local labour laws. We handle accurate payroll and tax administration on your behalf, reducing legal and regulatory risks and giving you peace of mind. Our model also enables scalable international workforce management, making it easy for your organisation to grow confidently across borders.
How Employer of Record works
Why partner with Zalaris for Employer of Record?
Rapid, low‑risk market entry
EOR lets you hire quickly in new countries without setting up an entity—ideal for testing markets or building small, distributed teams.
Simplified international hiring
Easily onboard talent across Europe with compliant contracts, smooth offer‑to‑onboarding workflows, and consistent HR processes.
Reduced compliance & operational risk
Mitigate legal, payroll, and regulatory exposure with strong expertise in European employment law and established local entities.
Fully aligned HR & Payroll operations
Benefit from integrated EOR, HR administration, and technology‑enabled payroll workflows for accurate data and centralised reporting.
Scalable support for cross‑border growth
Grow across multiple countries with structured HR, payroll, and governance frameworks built for expansion.
Beyond Basic EOR: PEO Capabilities
For organisations with local entities, access PEO services to manage HR, payroll, and compliance with the same operational discipline.
Our Employer of Record services
Employment and contract management
- Drafting compliant local employment agreements
- Managing contract amendments
- Handling probation, termination, and statutory processes
- Compliance with collective agreements where applicable


Payroll and tax administration
- Monthly payroll processing
- Tax and social security filings
- Payslip management
- Variable compensation administration
- Annual reporting and documentation
Benefits and leave management
- Statutory benefits administration
- Pension and insurance coordination
- Leave and absence tracking
- Local benefits advisory


Compliance and risk management
- Continuous labour law monitoring
- Regulatory updates and risk mitigation
- Audit-ready documentation
- Support in employment-related matters
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