Recruitment & sourcing
From Boolean search to high-volume screening. Proven recruiters who know how to build pipelines, engage candidates and deliver.
Find your next recruiterElite TA, Recruitment & HR talent. Vetted by someone who’s done the job.DeepSource.
DeepSource.
Your team, without borders.
The top 1% of offshore Recruitment, Talent Acquisition & HR talent. Deeply vetted. Fully managed. Ready to become part of your team.
Elite talent. No hidden margins. No offshore headaches.
Specialist Sourcers
Recruitment & HR Partners
Vetted, equipped & ready for day one
Top 1%
Of global offshore talent
10+ years
Of hands-on TA experience
2 days
Rapid compliant onboarding*
100%
Of base salary goes to your hire
Not a generic BPO. A specialist partner.Great people.
Great people.
Your standards. Our speciality.
We don’t just fill seats. We embed experienced professionals who speak your language, understand your culture and drive your operations from day one.
Talent acquisition
Agile TA partners and coordinators who manage complex requisitions, demanding stakeholders and every step of the candidate journey.
Grow your TA capabilityHR & people operations
HRIS specialists, reward analysts and HR partners. The right expertise to strengthen your people function without the overhead.
Strengthen your HR teamTwo talent hubs. One high standard.The right talent.
The right talent.
In the right place.
Precision sourcing. Exceptional delivery.
Experienced, execution-focused talent for your recruitment and HR operations. Fully remote, fully embedded, working your business hours.
Philippine placements are capped at 180 delivery. We do not place 360 recruiters or HR Business Partners in this region.
180 Delivery Consultants & Recruiters
£1,000–£1,500Candidate pipelines, screening and interview management.
Specialist Sourcers & Research Associates
£1,000–£1,200Boolean search, talent mapping and proactive candidate engagement.
HRIS Specialists & Reward Analysts
£1,200–£1,600HR technology, data integrity and rewards benchmarking.
TA Coordinators & HR Service Desk
£800–£1,200Complex scheduling, ATS hygiene, onboarding and employee queries.
Executive Assistants (HR/TA Background)
£800–£1,000Recruitment-aware support for complex TA diaries.
Estimated monthly base salaries · 3–10+ years’ experience · 100% passed to the candidate. Employment on-costs and management fees are additional.
Compare employment & statutory costs
| Employment factor | The Philippines | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Standard working hours | 8 hours/day · 40 hours/week | 9 hours/day · maximum 45 hours/week |
| Payroll frequency | Bi-monthly | At employer’s discretion |
| Estimated employer cost | 11% of employee salary | 2.20% of employee salary |
| Mandatory benefits | SSS, HDMF/Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth | UIF, Worker Compensation, Skills Development Levy |
| Paid time off | 5 days | 15 days |
| Public holidays | 12 + special and regional holidays | 12 days |
| Bonus pay | 13th-month salary required | None mandated |
| Overtime | Mandatory; not included in base salary | Subject to contractual agreement |
| Leave entitlements | Maternity: 105 days; paternity: 7 days; sick | Maternity: 120 days; parental: 10 days; sick |
| Maximum probation | 6 months | 3 months |
| Notice period | Minimum 1 month | 1 week to 1 month |
| Termination | Authorised causes under the Labor Code; written notice | Performance or redundancy, subject to local rules |
| Onboarding | As little as 2 business days | As little as 2 business days |
| Private health insurance | Optional: Unisure, PhilCare, Allianz, Maxicare | Optional: Unisure, Allianz |
Indicative planning figures from our market framework. Local requirements and individual employment terms are confirmed before hiring.
The insider’s advantageReal people.
Real people.
Real vetting.
Zero guesswork.
The biggest risk in offshore hiring is the disconnect. We eliminate it with boots-on-the-ground vetting, live assessments and ongoing local support.
In Manila/BGC, Jake personally meets candidates over coffee and hosts community meet-ups. South Africa assessment days are coming soon.
We headhunt proven specialists
Passive candidates with a track record supporting UK, US and Australian teams. No recycled customer service reps.
We test the real work
English and chat simulations, live screening calls and competing deadlines. Skills assessed against the pace of a real TA desk.
We get you day-one ready
Remote workspace assessment, compliant employment and fully configured, enterprise-grade equipment.
We stay in your corner
Every 90 days, quarterly business reviews recalibrate pipelines, screening tactics and performance against your exact KPIs.
We handle the complexityYou lead your team.
You lead your team.
We take care of the rest.
Equipped. Secure. Supported.
- Bespoke-configured laptops, MDM enrollment and global device delivery.
- Managed application access, active threat defence and secure offboarding.
- Automated device orders and access updates from hire to exit.
- 24/7 expert support, repairs, replacements and emergency loaners.
HR, payroll & compliance. Covered.
- Employer of Record infrastructure. No overseas entity required.
- Local contracts, taxes and statutory benefits with one consolidated GBP invoice.
- Compliant onboarding in as little as two business days.
- Premium private medical options and locally compliant termination support.
Meet the founderBuilt by Jake,
Built by Jake,
For elite TA, Recruitment & HR Talent
Jake TalbotFounder, DeepSource
“DeepSource is the managed partner I always wished I had.”
After over a decade inside UK and US Talent Acquisition teams, I knew what it took to run a high-volume desk: rapid screening, proactive candidate engagement and managing complex hiring requirements.
I was frustrated by generic offshore BPOs that promised the world but didn’t understand Boolean logic, stakeholder nuance or the commercial pace of Western recruitment. So I built DeepSource differently.
I don’t just review CVs from afar. I spend time on the ground, personally assessing talent against the exact standards of a corporate TA desk. Your team deserves a partner who has actually done the job.
Open-book pricing. Always.Know what you pay.
£1,500–£2,000+By region£450£195
Know what you pay.
Know where it goes.
No inflated hourly rates. No hidden salary margins. Just elite talent and a transparent partnership built for the long term.
A one-time acquisition fee.
25%
Of year-one base salary
Standard South African roles
35%
Of year-one base salary
Premium sourcing, screening & background-check specialists
3-month tiered replacement guarantee
Your monthly invoice
100% transparentCandidate base salary
Illustrative range · variable by role
Passed entirely to your hire
Direct employment on-costs
Local statutory contributions & benefits
EOR pass-through
Legal employment, payroll & managed hardware provision
Managed partner retainer
Local HR compliance, IT management, QBRs & pipeline calibration
Your talent’s salary. Your employment costs. Our fees. Nothing hidden.
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£10,000£35,000
Total monthly investment£2,719£32,631 per year
Salary, paid 100% to your hire
Gross annual salary£22,000
Gross monthly salary£1,833
Local statutory employer on-costs (annual)
13th-month salary£1,833
SSS (Social Security System)£508
PhilHealth£360
HDMF (Pag-IBIG)£29
Employer liability, admin & H&S training£161
Total on-costs£2,891
Fixed monthly pass-throughs & retainer
EOR & managed IT hardware pass-through£450/mo
Managed partner retainer£195/mo
Annual total£7,740
Total annual investment£32,631
Total monthly investment£2,719
Statutory figures are estimates. One-off acquisition fee is billed separately.
Executive value summary
Global EOR infrastructure
Full legal compliance, local entity management and secure tax withholdings in the Philippines, with no contractor misclassification risk.
Enterprise IT & device provision
Configured laptop shipped to your hire, enrolled in Mobile Device Management, with endpoint threat defence and 24/7 IT helpdesk.
Boots-on-the-ground oversight
In-person vetting, assessment days, community meet-ups in Manila/BGC and face-to-face QBRs every 90 days.
Risk-free peace of mind
Fully managed local severance and termination handling, plus a 3-month tiered replacement guarantee on the placement fee.
A little more clarityGood questions.
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Everything you need to know about building your offshore recruitment and HR team.
Why offshore my recruitment, TA or HR function?
Access experienced, highly motivated professionals without the cost of expanding a local team. DeepSource specialises in people who already understand the commercial pace, systems and stakeholder expectations of UK, US and Australian businesses.
Why not choose the cheapest offshore recruiter?
The hidden cost of inexperienced talent is training time, underperformance and turnover. We pay at the top of the local market to attract seasoned specialists who can contribute from day one, rather than simply competing on the lowest salary.
What experience do your candidates have?
Our candidates typically have 3 to 10+ years of dedicated recruitment, sourcing or HR experience. We do not place fresh graduates or career-switchers who need to learn recruitment from scratch. They understand Boolean logic, talent mapping, ATS hygiene and high-volume screening.
How do you verify candidates and prevent multi-jobbing?
We combine a two-hour competency gate, English and technical assessments, live-desk simulations and face-to-face vetting in Manila. South Africa assessment days are coming soon. Managed, MDM-enrolled devices and active endpoint protection reduce security and data-loss risks.
Will I need to train and micromanage my hire?
You provide your company-specific context; we source professionals who already know their discipline. Task-mapping blueprints, tracking dashboards and quarterly performance reviews help your hire integrate, stay aligned and deliver against your KPIs.
What helps your talent stay for the long term?
Competitive compensation, formal employment, statutory benefits, professional respect and remote flexibility. We combine these with private medical options and local support to create a strong employee experience.
Will they work our business hours?
Yes. South Africa offers close working-day overlap with the UK. Filipino professionals are accustomed to dedicated UK, US and Australian business hours, including night shifts where needed. We align schedules to your team.
Should I hire in South Africa or the Philippines?
South Africa suits 360 recruiters, 180 delivery, HR Business Partners, sourcing and HRIS. The Philippines suits specialist sourcers, 180 delivery, HRIS, TA coordinators and HR-aware executive assistants. We do not place 360 recruiters or HR Business Partners in the Philippines.
Are these freelancers? Do I need an overseas company?
No. Your professionals are formally employed through our Employer of Record infrastructure. You do not need to establish a foreign entity. Local contracts, statutory benefits, taxes and payroll are managed for you.
How does your pricing work?
An upfront acquisition fee is 25% of year-one base salary for standard South African roles, or 35% for premium sourcing, screening and background-check specialists. Monthly costs comprise candidate salary, direct employment on-costs, a £450 EOR pass-through and a £195 managed partner retainer. There are no hidden salary margins.
Do candidates use their own laptops?
No. We provide configured, MDM-enrolled equipment rather than personal devices. Hardware provision is included in the £450 EOR pass-through, while ongoing local IT management is covered by the £195 retainer. Your people have access to 24/7 technical support.
How should I manage my offshore team?
Treat them as part of your team: include them in daily huddles, set joint targets and share your company culture. We support local HR compliance, IT management and quarterly business reviews so they do not become isolated outsourced help.
What happens if a placement does not work out?
Your acquisition fee is backed by a three-month tiered replacement guarantee. Where a termination is needed, our EOR partner manages the process, final pay and applicable local statutory obligations. Specific guarantee and termination terms are confirmed in your agreement.
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