How is direct hire different from RPO?

Direct Hire focuses on permanent, full-time placements with a one-time fee based on first-year salary. RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) is a broader service where we manage the entire recruitment process for multiple roles on an ongoing basis.

What happens if a candidate doesn't work out?

Our 30-day replacement guarantee means that if a placed candidate leaves or doesn't meet expectations within the first 30 days, we'll find a replacement at no additional cost.

How much do staffing agencies charge for direct hire?

Remote Hero charges a flat 25% of first-year salary on every role, so a sales closer and a senior developer carry the same rate. Many agencies price by role and charge more for senior or hard-to-fill positions, so ask any agency you are comparing what the fee covers, whether a replacement is included and for how long, and how much of the salary actually reaches the worker.

How do I know an agency is not just churning through workers?

Ask what percentage of your rate reaches the worker, and ask for their average placement tenure rather than how fast they fill a role. Agencies that run on turnover are quick to place people and quiet about how long those people stay. A large gap between what you pay and what the worker earns is the best sign you have that they will leave within a few months, and you are the one who pays to onboard the replacement.

How do I pay the placed candidates?

On direct hire you employ the person yourself, so they go on your payroll or through a payroll partner in their country, and we advise on which structure fits where they live. If you would rather not carry that, our contractor model keeps the person engaged and paid through Remote Hero under one agreement with us instead.

How long does the direct hire process take?

Typically, we present pre-vetted candidates within 2-4 weeks of the initial consultation. Timeline may vary based on role complexity and your interview process.

Direct hire staffing for US and Canadian companies

Direct hire recruiting means one permanent placement for one flat fee, with no ongoing monthly cost. We source, screen and place full-time professionals from Latin America and the Caribbean at 50-70% less than the same role hired in the US. The fee is a flat 25% of first-year salary, with a 30-day replacement guarantee.

What is Direct Hire & Placement?

Our Direct Hire & Placement service provides a straightforward solution for building your permanent team with top-tier global talent. We connect you with professionals from across Latin America and the Caribbean. Unlike traditional staffing services, we only charge a percentage of the first year's salary once you have made a successful hire.

This service is perfect for companies looking to build long-term teams with significant cost savings compared to US-based hiring, without sacrificing quality or cultural fit.

Only pay when you hire (percentage of first year salary)
Access to pre-vetted talent pool with proven skills
Average 50-70% cost savings vs US-based hires
30-day replacement guarantee
Timezone-aligned professionals (US Eastern & Central)
Option to source local talent for in-person roles

Our Direct Hire Process

We've refined our direct hire process to be efficient, transparent, and highly effective at matching the right talent with your specific needs.

Requirements Analysis

We start by thoroughly understanding your requirements, company culture, and specific needs through a detailed consultation with our placement experts.

Candidate Sourcing & Screening

Our team sources and rigorously screens candidates from our extensive talent network, ensuring they meet both technical requirements and cultural fit.

Client Interviews

Only pre-vetted candidates are presented for your review. You conduct final interviews and select the talent that best matches your needs.

Offer & Negotiation

We handle offer details and negotiate compensation packages with the selected candidate, ensuring a smooth transition to your team.

Onboarding Support

We provide guidance for successful remote onboarding and integration of your new hire to ensure a productive start.

Ongoing Support

We follow up regularly during the first 30 days to ensure both employer and employee satisfaction, with our replacement guarantee if needed.

Transparent Placement Fees

We only charge when you successfully hire a candidate. Our placement fee is a percentage of the first year's salary based on the role's complexity and seniority level.

Transparent Placement Fee

25%of first year salary

Our placement fee applies to all roles regardless of seniority level and is calculated as a percentage of the candidate's first-year annual salary.

Simple, transparent fee structure
No hidden costs or additional charges
Includes our 30-day replacement guarantee
Comprehensive screening and vetting process

All placement fees include our 30-day replacement guarantee.

Reviews

Simple process. Real results.

Real reviews from companies that hired through Remote Hero.

Perla Tapiero

CEO · Chai Mazel

"Remote Hero's direct hire service connected us with top-tier global developers who have completely transformed our engineering team. The quality of talent exceeded our expectations, and we're saving over 45% on salary costs compared to local hires."

Jay Abramowitz

CEO · Pearl Benefits Group

"The 30-day replacement guarantee gave us confidence to try Remote Hero's service, but we haven't needed to use it. Their thorough vetting process ensured we only interviewed candidates who were perfect fits for our team and culture from day one."

Frequently Asked Questions

Not sure which employment structure a role needs? Our founder breaks down contractor vs employee in Latin America, country by country.

Before you place a direct hire

What the search looks like, what the role pays, and how the person is engaged once you pick them.

Hiring just the one person?

Tell us the role and the salary you had in mind. We will tell you what the fee works out at and how fast we can fill it.

Call (305) 501-0154 Send us the role

Ready to build your team with top global talent?

Schedule a consultation with our placement experts to discuss your hiring needs and see how much you can save.

Disclaimer: Remote Hero acts as a talent matching service and does not assume any liability for the actions, performance, or conduct of hired professionals. While we offer a 30-day replacement guarantee, clients remain solely responsible for their hiring decisions, onboarding, training, and management of personnel.