Offshore contractor support
Build reliable offshore independent contractor teamsfrom the Philippines
Sofia HR helps growing businesses source, onboard, and support independent contractors — while you retain full day-to-day work direction.
- contractors placed
- 20+ contractors placed
- to a shortlist
- 3–5 days to a shortlist
- per contractor
- From $225/mo per contractor
On the ground in the Philippines
Every contractor gets a local point of contact — and you get fewer coordination headaches.
Plus replacement sourcing at no extra cost if the fit isn't right.
Trusted by growing teams across Asia Pacific
Most offshore hiring stops at introductions.We stay for the long run.
Sofia HR is not a recruiter that hands you a CV and disappears. We're a contractor support partner — we handle sourcing, onboarding, billing and contractor payments, and ongoing advocacy so your contractors stay supported and your business stays focused.
Not an Employer of Record (EoR). You retain day-to-day work direction. We handle everything else that keeps a contractor relationship healthy.
2+ years
Established track record
A steady contractor-support service — not a startup experiment.
20+ placed
Proven sourcing record
Contractors sourced and onboarded for growing client teams.
Global
International reach
Clients across APAC — built to support teams anywhere.
End to end
Full lifecycle
Sourcing, onboarding, contractor payments, and ongoing advocacy.
What we do
Full support across your contractor lifecycle
From finding the right person to keeping them productive — Sofia HR handles the PH-side logistics at every stage.
Contractor sourcing & shortlisting
We find and screen PH contractors, presenting a shortlist in 3–5 business days.
Onboarding & setup
Role alignment, documentation, and a structured handoff so your contractor starts strong.
Ongoing support
Check-ins, contractor payments, issue mediation, and retention guidance.
Team scaling
Fit assessment and onboarding for additional roles as your team grows.
Roles we place most often
Browse all contractorsWhy not hire on a freelance platform?
Here's what you're signing up for:
You screen everyone yourself
Post a job and you'll get dozens of applicants. Most won't be a fit. You'll spend hours reviewing portfolios, interviewing, and second-guessing your picks — with no one verifying skills or reliability on your behalf.
You handle everything after the hire
Onboarding, payment setup, timezone coordination, early-stage issues — it's all on you. If something goes wrong in week 3, you're troubleshooting alone across a 12-hour time difference.
No safety net if it doesn't work out
If the contractor isn't a fit, you start over from scratch. New job post, new applicants, new interviews. There's no replacement sourcing and no one advocating for a resolution on the ground.
With Sofia HR, you get pre-screened candidates, onboarding handled, and ongoing support — plus replacement sourcing if the fit isn't right. No restarting from zero.
How it works
From first conversation to a supported contractor setup
Four clear steps from your initial brief through onboarding and ongoing support.
Talk through what you need
Tell us about the role, your priorities, and how we can support your independent contractor setup.
We source and shortlist
We identify and screen independent contractors suited to your needs. You retain full engagement decisions.
Onboarding coordination
We coordinate onboarding so your new contractor gets started smoothly.
Ongoing support
Check-ins, contractor payments, and issue resolution — so your contractor stays productive.
Proof
How a creative agency scaled from 1 to 4 3D visualizers
The need
A creative design agency needed a 3D visualizer who could deliver high-quality renders on tight deadlines — without the overhead of building an in-house offshore team.
What we did
Sourced, screened, and shortlisted candidates in under 2 weeks. Handled interview scheduling, onboarding coordination, and ongoing check-ins — so the client could focus on the work.
The outcome
The first contractor has been with the agency for over 2 years, and the engagement has since scaled to 4 3D visualizers — all sourced and supported through Sofia HR.
Trusted by the businesses and contractors we work with
“The team is quick, responding, and efficient. The people they recruit are professional, loyal and hardworking.”
“Sofia HR is great. Always give us support and meet client's expectations.”
“Very efficient and solution driven. I truly appreciate the services, especially the responsiveness.”
“I like how approachable Sofia HR is and how they regularly check up on me if I need anything. 5 stars. All on point.”
“I feel that they are fighting my battles and protecting me from bad reputations. They also play as the middle ground between contractor and client.”
“Sofia HR is very on-point and efficient in their role. I can say with all confidence that the HR team is giving more than the support I need.”
About Sofia HR
Built to bridge the gap between offshore businesses and Philippine contractors
Learn more about the team, the values, and the way we work with contractors on the ground.
Start the conversation
Let's figure out what you need
Tell us about the role and we'll recommend how Sofia HR can support your independent contractor setup.