Common questions before you start

You send a short brief describing the role, must-have skills, and timeline. We source candidates from our network in the Philippines, present the best matches with summaries, and coordinate interviews on your schedule. Once you select someone, we handle onboarding setup so they can start quickly.

For most standard roles, we present shortlisted candidates within 3–5 business days of receiving your brief. The full process — from brief to contractor start — typically takes 1–2 weeks depending on how quickly you can review candidates and complete any internal steps.

We primarily source independent contractors based in the Philippines, where we have established networks across creative, technical, and operational disciplines. We work with clients based in Singapore, Australia, and other markets worldwide.

We handle onboarding coordination — setting up communication channels, confirming expectations, and making sure the contractor has everything they need to start. We stay involved as a point of contact for any early-stage issues so you can focus on work direction and deliverables.

We act as your ongoing support partner. That means checking in on both sides, helping resolve any coordination or communication gaps, and being available when questions come up. You direct the work, manage deliverables, and make engagement decisions — we handle the human side of keeping things running smoothly.

Monthly service fees start at $225 USD per contractor. Full-service packages that include onboarding coordination and ongoing support are priced based on scope. We always bill in your local currency — no FX surprises. We provide a clear quote after reviewing your brief, with no hidden costs. * Monthly service fee charged for as long as the engagement continues.

We work with you on what makes sense for the role. Some clients engage us for individual contractors sourced and onboarded; others retain us for ongoing support across multiple roles. There is no rigid minimum — we structure the engagement around your actual needs.

We aim to get the match right from the start through careful screening and clear role definitions. If things do not go as planned within the first 4–6 weeks, we will assess the situation together and arrange replacement sourcing at no additional cost, so you are never left without support.

You enter into direct contractor agreements — Sofia HR does not act as an Employer of Record (EOR) and does not employ the contractors on your behalf. We help structure the engagement framework and guide you through the practical steps, but for jurisdiction-specific legal or tax advice, we recommend consulting your own advisors.

We cover creative, technical, and operational roles that work well in a remote offshore setup. Common examples include 3D designers, graphic artists, interior designers, HVAC estimators, copywriters, content creators, and virtual assistants. If your role does not fit these categories, send us the details — we evaluate every request on its own merits.