Employer of Record (EOR) in Mexico — Hire Employees in Mexico Without Setting Up an Entity
Managed Staffing combines recruiting with Mexican employment administration, payroll, statutory benefits, and HR coordination. You select the candidate and manage the employee's day-to-day work; the written agreement confirms the employing structure and compliance scope.
30-minute consultation. Final pricing and scope are confirmed in writing.
Two service models
Choose who handles employment
Both models include Staff Latin recruiting and screening. The difference is who handles the employment relationship after you select a candidate.
Direct Hire
You employ the hire
Staff Latin recruits and screens candidates; your company handles employment.
- Select and hire the candidate
- Provide the employment arrangement, payroll, benefits, and compliance
Managed Staffing
Staff Latin handles employment administration
Staff Latin recruits and handles employment administration, payroll, and benefits; your company manages the employee's work.
- Select the candidate and define business priorities
- Direct and manage day-to-day work
The final written quote and service agreement confirm the employment structure, compliance scope, pricing, and responsibilities for each engagement.
How Our Mexico EOR Works
Tell Us the Role
We scope responsibilities, seniority, language requirements, and target compensation.
We Recruit and Pre-Screen
You interview only pre-vetted, bilingual finalists. Typically 2–4 weeks to shortlist.
Confirm the Employment Structure
The written agreement confirms the employing structure and assigns payroll, benefits, documentation, and compliance responsibilities.
You Manage the Work
Day-to-day work, priorities, and reporting run through you. Staff Latin handles the employment-administration scope documented in the agreement.
Published Managed Staffing Scope
These are the administration areas the service is designed to cover; the signed agreement confirms the employing entity, exact scope, and any exclusions.
Who This Is For
First Hires in Mexico
U.S. companies hiring their first employees in Mexico who don't have a local entity and don't want to set one up.
Startups & SMBs
Startups and SMBs wanting to test nearshore hiring without the overhead of incorporating in Mexico.
Scaling Teams
Growing companies scaling existing Mexico-based teams who need compliant payroll and HR infrastructure.
How It Works
Share Your Roles & Requirements
Tell us the positions, skills, and culture fit you're looking for. We'll build a search strategy tailored to your needs.
Interview Pre-Screened Candidates
We recruit, screen, and present qualified bilingual candidates. You only meet top matches. Most clients see first candidates within 2 weeks.
Employment Administration Begins
You manage day-to-day work. Staff Latin coordinates the payroll, benefits, documentation, and HR responsibilities defined in the signed agreement.
EOR vs. Setting Up Your Own Entity
| Managed Staffing | Your Own Entity | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Hire | Days | 3–6 months |
| Upfront Cost | Confirmed in written quote | $15K–$50K+ planning range |
| Responsibility | Allocated in the service agreement | Held by your company |
| Ongoing Admin | Staff Latin manages agreed scope | You manage payroll, HR, legal |
Why Staff Latin for EOR
Operator-Founded
Scott runs cross-border teams daily — not a recruiter shop, but an operator who knows Mexico compliance firsthand.
Defined Responsibility Map
The written agreement assigns payroll, benefits, documentation, and employment-administration responsibilities.
Mexico-Specialized Recruiting
Candidate sourcing and screening for bilingual support, operations, finance, marketing, and technical roles.
90-Day Replacement Guarantee
If a hire doesn't work out within the first 90 days, we find a replacement — free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. That’s the whole point of EOR. Staff Latin is the legal employer in Mexico. You get a Mexican team member without forming a Mexican entity, opening a Mexican bank account, or filing Mexican taxes.
Yes. Staff Latin is a Mexican company in full compliance with the Federal Labor Law (Ley Federal del Trabajo), IMSS, INFONAVIT, and SAT regulations. Your employee has full Mexican worker protections and benefits.
Recruiting, employment contract, payroll, IMSS, INFONAVIT, SAT withholdings, mandatory benefits (Aguinaldo, vacation premium, profit-sharing), ongoing HR support, and compliance management.
Yes. Standard EOR arrangements assign the employee to one client. They report to you, follow your processes, and use your tools.
We handle the termination process under Mexican labor law. Within the first 90 days, we replace at no additional placement fee. After 90 days, standard Mexican severance and engagement terms apply, and we coordinate the process end-to-end.
Ready to Hire in Mexico Without the Legal Complexity?
Schedule a free discovery call and we'll walk you through how our EOR service works for your specific needs.
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