Remote People

Overview

Remote People, formerly Horizons, is an award-winning global Employer of Record (EOR), payroll, and recruitment platform designed to simplify international hiring and workforce management. It empowers businesses of all sizes to seamlessly recruit, employ, and pay talent in over 150 countries without the complexities of establishing local legal entities.

Key Features

• Employer of Record (EOR): Hire full-time employees in 150+ countries, with Remote People handling payroll, benefits, tax compliance, and contracts from day one. Services start from $199/month.
• Global Payroll: Run accurate and compliant payroll in every country, ensuring taxes, deductions, and local filings are handled on time, every cycle, with a track record of zero missed payrolls since 2018.
• International Recruitment: Access vetted candidates with shortlists in 5 days for both international and executive searches, operating on a "pay when you hire" model with no retainers.
• Contractor of Record & Management: Engage global contractors compliantly, mitigating misclassification risk and managing onboarding, payments in 150+ currencies (zero wire fees), and contracts through a single dashboard.
• US PEO Services: For US-based employees, offers payroll, health benefits (Fortune 500 level), and state-level compliance from $99/month.
• Global Benefits: Provide locally compliant, attractive benefits packages to win top talent globally.
• Visa & Immigration Support: Specialized assistance for visa and immigration processes in over 80 countries.
• Simplify Operations: Includes integrated background checks (150+ countries), pre-configured IT equipment shipping (3-5 days), and workspace/mobility solutions.
• Dedicated Support: Receive a dedicated account manager and 24/5 access to HR and legal experts, not just chatbots.
• Comprehensive HR & Finance Tools: Free tools like Salary Calculator, Onboarding Calculator, Entity Calculator, Severance Calculator, Paystub Generator, and W-2 Generator.

Pros & Cons

• Pros:
  • All-in-One Platform: Integrates recruitment, employment (EOR/PEO), and incorporation services, eliminating the need for multiple vendors.
  • Extensive Global Reach: Supports hiring and payroll in 150+ countries with owned entities and in-country specialists.
  • Cost-Effective & Transparent: Full EOR service starting from $199/month with clear pricing and no hidden fees.
  • Rapid Onboarding: Get new hires onboarded in as little as 48 hours.
  • Robust Compliance & Security: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR certified, with expert handling of local tax, pension, and labor laws.
  • Dedicated Human Support: Access to dedicated account managers and HR/legal experts, ensuring personalized and expert assistance.
  • Risk Mitigation: Carries contractor misclassification risk and ensures full legal compliance globally.
• Cons:
  • While cost-effective for EOR, businesses with very limited international hiring needs might find the comprehensive suite more than they require.
  • Reliance on a third-party for sensitive HR and payroll functions, though this is inherent to the EOR model.

Who Benefits Most?

Remote People is ideal for:

• Startups and SMEs: Companies looking to expand globally quickly and affordably without the burden of setting up legal entities in each country.