The Complete Field Guide to International Hiring

Hiring international talent can unlock incredible growth—but only if you do it right. This field guide from Omnipresent is a comprehensive, no-fluff resource for HR leaders, founders, and hiring managers looking to expand globally.

It breaks down your options, outlines legal requirements, and offers actionable tips for onboarding, compliance, and building a strong global culture. Whether you're just starting or scaling up your distributed workforce, this guide will help you avoid costly missteps and hire confidently across borders.

Key Insights from the Report

• There are three core models for international hiring: setting up a local entity, hiring independent contractors, or working with an Employer of Record (EOR).
  
• Misclassifying contractors is one of the biggest legal risks companies face—many don’t realize they’re non-compliant until it’s too late.
  
• An EOR handles everything from compliant contracts and payroll to termination—without needing to set up a local entity.
  
• Hiring internationally requires deep knowledge of labor laws, payroll taxes, benefits, IP protection, and data privacy regulations—all of which vary by country.
  
• A strong global onboarding experience is critical, and should account for cultural differences, time zones, and local compliance.
  
• Creating a high-performing global team also means building intentional communication, feedback, and management structures across regions.
  

How This Report Helps You

Download this guide and you’ll:

• Compare the pros and cons of different international hiring models (entity vs. contractor vs. EOR)
  
• Understand the legal, tax, and compliance obligations involved in global employment
  
• Learn how to onboard international talent effectively, while fostering inclusion and productivity
  
• Get practical frameworks for building a strong remote-first culture and maintaining high performance across borders
  
• Identify tools and strategies to manage communication, time zones, cultural differences, and global feedback loops
  

Who Will Get the Most Out of This Guide

This guide is a must-read for:

• People Ops and HR teams hiring across multiple countries
  
• Founders, COOs, and CEOs looking to scale international teams
  
• Legal and compliance leaders responsible for global employment law
  
• Remote-first companies building a scalable global hiring process
  
• Anyone aiming to grow and manage a high-performing distributed team
  

Why This Report Matters Now

With remote and hybrid work becoming the norm, companies are no longer limited by borders. But going global isn't as simple as offering a remote policy—especially when compliance, onboarding, payroll, and culture are at stake.

This report empowers you to make the right hiring decisions and avoid the legal, logistical, and cultural pitfalls of international growth. It's your roadmap to compliant, confident global hiring.

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Get your free copy of “The Complete Field Guide to International Hiring” and learn how to expand your global team—without borders, without friction, and without risk.