An employer of record (EOR) becomes the legal employer of a person you've already chosen, and runs their payroll and local compliance. It's a solid option if you've found your person. Countbird does that part too, but starts earlier: we find, test and present the candidates.
At a glance
| Employer of record | Countbird | |
|---|---|---|
| Finding candidates | You do it yourself | We do it, and you meet 2 to 3 tested people |
| Vetting | Your own interviews | A role-specific task and an in-depth interview |
| Employment and compliance | Handled by the EOR | Handled by Countbird |
| Ongoing support | Usually HR admin only | Regular check-ins with you and with them |
| If it doesn't work out | You find someone else | We replace them at no extra cost |
| Best for | You already know who you want to hire | You need us to find the right person too |
Which to choose
Employer of record is better when
- You've already found the person you want
- You're hiring in many countries at once
- You want to run the whole relationship yourself
Countbird fits when
- You haven't found anyone yet
- You want someone tested before you meet them
- You want help if things go wrong after they start
Questions
Is Countbird an EOR?+
Not in the usual sense. We find and engage the talent ourselves and support the relationship, rather than employing someone you bring us.
Can you take on someone I already found?+
Tell us on a call. We focus on roles we source, but we'll talk it through.