Remote HR Outsourcing Services

One HR team for your whole remote staff.

Most companies hit a wall at 5 to 10 remote employees. Onboarding gets messy, offboarding gets chaotic and compliance starts to slip. We run the whole HR layer, so it never gets that far.

  • 6 core HR services
  • 150+ countries via Deel
  • Month to month
  • No upfront cost

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Some of the companies we build teams for

KO StorageThe PeanutshellMMX Distribution Services3ComXpertsAutoLine ProI-MAX FashionsKO ConstructionEtta VitaPurify Life

The Remote HR Challenge

  • OnboardingEvery new hire gets a different first week. Some get access on day one, some wait a week for their accounts.
  • OffboardingPeople leave with logins still active and knowledge nobody wrote down.
  • ComplianceEach country has its own labor laws, holidays and tax rules. One wrong contract brings fines.
  • EngagementRemote people who feel invisible drift, then quit. Nobody sees it coming.

We Run the Whole HR Layer

  • One dedicated HR team that learns your business, your culture and your standards.
  • Every record in Deel. Contracts, NDAs, reviews and leave live in one place.
  • The same process every time, whether you have 5 people or 50.

We built this HR system for our own distributed company first. Now we run it for yours.

Why Outsourced HR Beats Doing It Yourself

Remote HR is a different job from HR in one office.

Managing people across countries and time zones turns every routine task into a project. A new hire, a leave request or a resignation each comes with different labor laws, different holiday calendars and different expectations about benefits and communication.

Most growing businesses feel this at five to ten remote employees. The founder or operations lead who handled HR on the side can no longer keep track of contracts, leave balances, compliance and engagement across several countries. Onboarding becomes inconsistent. Offboarding becomes a scramble. People start to feel invisible, and good people leave.

Hiring a full-time HR manager is expensive. Finding one who knows international employment rules, remote culture and Deel is harder still. That is the gap our HR outsourcing services fill. We bring the systems, the experience and a dedicated team, built on years of managing our own remote team.

HR is not just paperwork. It is the backbone of employee experience. When your people feel supported, they perform. When they do not, they leave.

Menno Gottmer COO, Adaptive Teams

Our HR Outsourcing Services

Full-lifecycle HR management for international remote teams. From the day a new team member signs to the day they move on, every HR step is handled by us, so your people get the same experience wherever they live.

  • Onboarding

    A full orientation from day one: company introduction, accounts for every tool, SOP access, structured training and a clear 30-60-90 day plan. New hires are productive in week one, not month three.

  • Offboarding

    A clean, respectful exit. We remove system access, document handover, run an exit interview and process the final settlement through Deel.

  • Employee records

    All personnel records live in Deel as one source of truth: contracts, NDAs, Standards of Excellence agreements, reviews and training records.

  • Leave management

    Every team member gets 15 paid leave days a year. We track requests, approve them with you, watch balances, plan cover and manage holiday calendars in every country.

  • Wellbeing and engagement

    Regular one-on-one check-ins, satisfaction surveys and early support when someone is struggling. We also handle rehiring when a good person wants to come back.

  • Compliance and legal

    Confidentiality, IP protection and data protection across every country your team works in. Deel handles employer-of-record compliance, so misclassification is not your worry.

How Our Onboarding Works

Structured for success from day one. Four steps, the same for every hire.

  • Pre-boarding

    Contract signed in Deel, NDA and Standards of Excellence agreement in place, compliance documents filed. All before day one.

  • Day one setup

    Email, tools and communication channels ready. Introductions to the team and the people they will work with most.

  • Training and SOPs

    Role-specific training, process documents and first goals, so everyone knows what good work looks like.

  • 30-60-90 plan

    Milestone check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days, then regular performance reviews once the hire is fully on board.

KO Storage: HR at Scale

We have run HR for KO Storage since their first four call center agents in August 2024. Eighteen months later we support 70+ team members across six departments and several countries. Agents have been promoted into coordinator roles along the way.

You found us high-level people. It’s been a fresh breath of air. We went from 4 to 70+ team members in 18 months.

Brittney Best VP of Operations, KO Storage

Managers went from revolving-door chaos to actual strategic work.

Brittney Best VP of Operations, KO Storage
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What Each HR Service Covers

Each service replaces work that would otherwise need in-house staff, special knowledge and extra software. Here is exactly what you get.

Onboarding that sets people up to succeed

A bad first week is one of the main reasons remote hires check out early. So we leave nothing to chance. Before day one, the Deel contract is signed, the NDA and Standards of Excellence agreement are in place and the paperwork is filed. On day one, the new hire has email, project tools, chat channels and internal documents.

They also get a 30-60-90 day plan with clear milestones and regular check-ins. They meet the people they will work with and know what success looks like in their role. Nobody is thrown in the deep end.

Offboarding that protects your business

When someone leaves, by their choice or yours, the exit matters as much as the start. We remove access and credentials straight away, make sure knowledge is handed over and run an exit interview that tells you what works and what does not.

Final settlements go through Deel’s payroll system and follow local labor rules. No loose ends, no security gaps and no burned bridges. Today’s leaver can be next year’s rehire.

Central employee records

With a team in several countries, accurate records are a compliance need, not a nice extra. We keep everything in Deel: contracts, confidentiality agreements, IP assignments, reviews, training records and disciplinary notes. No more hunting through email for the latest version of a contract.

Leave management across borders

Every team member gets 15 paid leave days a year. We handle requests and approvals, track balances and plan cover. We also keep the holiday calendar for every country your team works in. If your developer in the Philippines has a national holiday in the middle of a sprint, we have planned for it already.

Wellbeing that keeps people

Remote work can be lonely, and even great hires drift without contact. Our HR team holds regular one-on-ones, runs satisfaction surveys and watches for early signs of trouble. We step in before a problem turns into a resignation letter, and we handle rehiring when someone wants to return.

International compliance without the headaches

Every country has its own employment law, data rules and IP rules. We manage confidentiality agreements, IP clauses and data compliance wherever your team works. Deel acts as employer of record where needed, which covers local labor law, benefits and tax. You run your business. We handle the legal groundwork that nobody notices until it is missing.

Why Outsource HR to Adaptive Teams

A dedicated HR partner that has managed remote teams since 2018.

  • Built on real compliance work

    Our team handles contracts, benefits and labor rules every day. We are founders who manage their own distributed remote team, so we practice what we sell.

  • Dedicated HR team

    The same people learn your business, your culture and your standards. Not a call center that rotates staff.

  • Powered by Deel

    Compliance, employer-of-record services and payroll in 150+ countries on one platform.

  • Standard processes

    Tested SOPs that work the same for five people or fifty. You know what to expect.

  • Cost-effective

    One HR team for your whole remote staff, without the salary of an in-house HR manager.

  • Consistent experience

    Colombia, the Philippines or South Africa: every team member gets the same level of HR support.

HR Outsourcing for Small Business: What It Costs

An in-house HR manager with international experience costs $60,000 to $90,000+ a year in salary alone. Most small businesses with a remote team do not need a full-time hire. They need the work done well.

When we staff your team, HR outsourcing is included in the staffing fee. So are recruitment, payroll management and performance check-ins. For people you already employ, we quote after a short call based on team size and scope.

Staffing with HR included

The agreed monthly salary plus a staffing fee, a percentage of that salary. The percentage goes down as the salary goes up.

Agreed monthly salaryStaffing fee
Up to $1,50060%
$1,501 to $2,50050%
$2,501 to $3,50040%
$3,501 to $4,50035%
Above $4,50030%

Volume discounts: 3% for 2 to 4 people, 6% for 5 to 9, 9% for 10 or more. Month to month, 30 days notice.

In-house HR manager

$60,000+

A year in salary, before benefits, software and training. One person, one skill set, and a gap when they are on leave.

  • With us: a team, not one person
  • With us: Deel compliance built in
  • With us: no long-term contract

What Our Clients Say

Hear from the businesses that trust Adaptive Teams with their HR.

The only solution that we use now is Adaptive Teams. They made the process so seamless and quicker than I would have ever imagined.
Alexandria RoemerMoodPR
When I thought I found someone good, they didn’t turn out to be good at all. With Adaptive Teams they put together this incredible search.
Brendan WardCEO, Growtoro
They found rock stars who significantly boosted our ROI. It’s a no-brainer for anyone looking to hire effectively and affordably.
Tony BrinkFounder, Etta Vita
We needed to hire for a wide range of roles, from tech consultants to high-level accountants to marketers, and they delivered quickly and at a great cost.
Paola Alejandra RoccoProject Manager, Centurica

$0 upfront placement fees. Free replacement guarantee on every placement.

HR Outsourcing Questions

Not sure which model fits? Tell us the role and we map out salary, fee and timeline with you.

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Or open the calendar and pick a time.

What does HR outsourcing include?

The full employee lifecycle: onboarding, offboarding, employee records, leave tracking and approval, wellbeing check-ins and international compliance. Everything runs on Deel and is coordinated by our dedicated HR team.

Do I need to use Deel as my HR platform?

Yes. We use Deel for employee records, contracts, payroll management and employer-of-record compliance in 150+ countries. If you are not on Deel yet, we set it up for you as part of onboarding.

Can you handle HR for employees I have already hired?

Yes. Many clients build their team through our recruitment services and then keep us for HR. We can also take over HR for people you already have. We audit their documents, move records to Deel and set up standard processes.

How do you handle different labor laws across countries?

Deel acts as employer of record where needed and covers local law, tax and benefits. Our HR team runs the daily layer on top: contracts that fit local rules, country holiday calendars and processes adapted to each country.

What is the difference between HR outsourcing and performance management?

HR outsourcing covers the admin and compliance backbone: records, leave, onboarding, offboarding, wellbeing and legal. Performance management is about output: semiannual reviews, attendance tracking and skill development. Most clients use both.

How much does HR outsourcing cost compared to hiring in-house?

An in-house HR manager with international experience costs $60,000 to $90,000+ a year. On staffing, our HR service is included in the staffing fee, a percentage of each person’s salary. For existing teams we quote by team size and scope.

Is HR outsourcing a good fit for a small business?

Yes, often the best fit. Small businesses rarely need a full-time HR manager, but they still need clean contracts, leave tracking and compliance. Outsourced HR gives you that from the first hire, on a month to month basis.

Take HR Off Your Plate

Tell us about your hiring needs. We show you exactly what a managed remote team looks like for your company, with real salary bands and a shortlist plan.

  • Free replacement guarantee on all placements
  • Roles filled in 2 to 3 weeks
  • Month to month, no annual contracts

Step 1 of 4

How many people would we be supporting?

Pick the closest fit.

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Ready to Simplify Your Remote HR?

Let us take over the HR work so your team can focus on results. From onboarding to compliance, we cover every part.