Enabling Staffing Firms to Effortlessly Hire Contract Workers in the US and Canada

Unlock the potential of the North American recruitment market in no time with our exceptional Employer of Record services.

Our personalized solutions allow you to seamlessly access the US and Canadian markets within days, all while we handle the intricate paperwork involved in hiring your workers.

Experience hassle-free expansion and let us take care of the administrative burden, so you can focus on what truly matters – growing your business.

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Our Services Are Ideal For

International recruiting companies wanting to expand into the US and Canada

 

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High growth staffing firms wanting to expand their contract staffing offering

 

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Enterprises looking to more easily partner with specialized staffing firms

 

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The North American Contract Staffing Market Is a Lucrative Opportunity That Staffing Firms Can’t Afford to Miss

With high margins, a diverse talent pool, a large customer base, and a strong economy, the scope for expansion and business opportunities are undeniable.

Agile Partnering simplifies the process of expanding staffing businesses into the US and Canada through our Employer of Record (EOR) services.

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What is an Employer of Record?

An Employer of Record (EOR) assumes the primary legal obligations of a worker by assuming primary employer responsibilities such as onboarding, payroll processing, tax filings, ACA benefits compliance, HR queries, and more. The primary role of an EOR is to handle all employment-related tasks and liabilities, making it significantly easier for companies to hire globally. By acting as the company's legal representative, an EOR simplifies HR and payroll functions, ultimately saving businesses valuable time and resources. This arrangement proves particularly beneficial for companies with employees spread across multiple states or countries.

Are All Employer of Records the Same?

No – the services offered by Employer of Records vary widely across different regions and countries. In the United States and Canada, staffing firms face numerous challenges when placing workers, including administrative tasks, taxes, benefits, workers' compensation insurance, and payroll processing.

Agile Partnering is a niche EOR provider solely dedicated to serving the recruitment industry, by serving as the sole Employer of Record for contract workers. As noted above, this includes taking on the responsibility of managing employment contracts, worker classification, compliance with employment laws, providing timesheet, HR software solutions, and more.

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Simplifying Back-Office Operations

One of the most common issues for staffing firms is the burden of back-office administration which can take up valuable time and resource that would be better served focusing on generating placements and expanding the business.

Agile Partnering offers a range of Back-Office Administration Services, including worker onboarding and offboarding, payroll processing, timesheet management, and invoicing to clients.

 

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I’ve worked with Agile Partnering at two companies now, and they’re always responsive and flexible which keeps my recruiters engaged and productive!

Tristan P.

V.P. of Recruiting

Our Suite of Services

Back Office Administration

Agile Partnering offers comprehensive Back-Office Administration Services to staffing firms operating in the US and Canada. With our technology-enabled turnkey solutions, we provide a range of services to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Our back-office solutions include worker onboarding and offboarding using a dedicated software portal that allows easy access to:

•    Onboarding processes
•    Timesheets
•    Pay stubs
•    Benefits
•    Accounts receivable
•    Accounts payable
•    Managerial reports

We also handle timesheet management and reconciliation, invoicing to clients, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and reporting.

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Payroll Funding

Agile Partnering offers a unique Embedded Payroll Funding Service for staffing firms. Our service allows staffing firms to use their clients' credit to support growth. In essence, Agile Partnering will handle not only the EOR functions, but also fully manage the accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll funding for its clients. Once the client settles the bill, staffing firms receive their profit. We also manage the float, ensuring a smooth cash flow between client payments and worker compensation. What makes us stand out is our available non-recourse funding, which guarantees security even if your client defaults on their credit. You can rely on Agile Partnering to ensure uninterrupted cash flow and peace of mind.

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Compliance and Risk Mitigation

Ensuring compliance with employment and taxation laws is both critical and confusing. Through one of its unique contract models, Agile Partnering removes all uncertainty by ensuring that staffing firms stay on the right side of federal, state, and local employment laws. Our robust risk mitigation measures also include workers' compensation insurance, comprehensive client-facing insurance coverage, and credit risk mitigation.

Focus on what matters – finding clients and making placements – while remaining secure in the knowledge that you are shielded from potential legal and financial liabilities.

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Grow To Your Full Potential

By outsourcing these time-consuming tasks to Agile Partnering, you can focus on the important things – generating placements and growing your business. Fill out the contact form below and get a free consultation today
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Employer of Record FAQs

Here are the most frequently asked questions about our Employer of Record services:

An EOR is a business that legally employs an individual on behalf of another company. This can be within the same country or internationally. The EOR takes on full responsibility for compliance, contracts, salaries, payroll, taxes, benefits, and more.

Agile Partnering acts as a third-party employer of contract workers, handling the administration, paperwork, and responsibilities related to payroll, including taxes. This includes providing benefits and carrying necessary insurances.

With an EOR, the provider becomes the sole legal employer of the individual, whereas a PEO operates with a co-employment arrangement with their clients. EORs, such as Agile Partnering, often include insurance as part of their service, while an additional charge is typically accrued when establishing insurance with a PEO. You can learn more about the differences here.

Unlike a PEO that is based on a co-employment model, Agile Partnering operates as an EOR which means they take on full responsibility as the sole-employer of the contract worker. PEO clients fund the fully loaded payroll burden upfront, whereas Agile Partnering offers payroll funding options. Find out more about payroll funding options here. 

An EOR allows recruiters to focus on their core business, allowing for faster business growth. By handling non-core activities and administrative tasks like payroll processing, timesheet approval, invoice management, etc. EORs provide a cost-effective way to remove the administrative burden on the staffing organisation.

As the EOR takes on sole responsibility for hiring the employee, staffing firms are able to make placements in other countries without having to establishing a physical presence. Agile Partnering provides expert support when making placements within the US and Canada saving costs, time, and effort. Find out more here. 

Unlike PEOs, which usually require a minimum of five to ten workers, EORs work with no restrictions and can cater to organisations with only one employee.

Yes, Agile Partnering ensures compliance with federal laws regarding independent contractors and W-2 employees and eliminates the risk of misclassification.

Yes, Agile Partnering can enable clients to place workers in all 50 states.

Yes, Agile Partnering handles all employee onboarding processes, including background checks, drug screens, e-verification, and employment contracts.

Agile offers a unique embedded funding model for the staffing industry, which allows staffing firms to leverage their end clients credit to grow their own business.  The way it works is simple - the staffing firm assigns the funds owed for placements to Agile, and Agile will fund the entire payroll and provide gross margin only payments to its clients.  It's similar to factoring, but it's different in that it is provided by the EOR. This option is ideal for companies that don’t want to use their own cash to float payroll. 

Book in a discovery call to begin. Within a maximum of three days (often sooner), we’ll provide confirmation on your business approval, enabling you to place your first candidate. You'll be required to sign a standard staffing agreement establishing Agile Partnering as the back office provider and Employer of Record.