Headhunting
Headhunting is commonly used to identify senior, specialist or hard-to-reach candidates; the roles and form of hire depend on the recruitment assignment.
The basics
Human Resource Outsourcing in China
Companies can outsource selected HR administration work to an external service provider. Whether outsourcing saves cost, improves efficiency or reduces risk depends on the service scope, contract terms and actual delivery.
Employment in China must follow the applicable rules for employment contracts, social insurance, wages and tax. The specific obligations depend on the employment structure, employee status and location.
Outsourcing can reduce some internal administrative work, but the cost impact depends on workforce size, service scope and contract pricing; savings should not be assumed.
EOR
EOR Services in China
“EOR” is a commercial service term, not a standalone statutory structure that can be applied independently of China’s current employment rules.
Where an arrangement is legally structured as labour dispatch, the dispatch entity enters into the employment contract and assumes employer obligations, while the host entity manages work within the applicable legal scope. The “EOR” label alone does not determine the underlying legal relationship.
Scope
HR Services Hongda Can Support
Depending on the engagement, Hongda can perform or coordinate:
- recruitment
- payroll
- individual income tax
- social insurance
- onboarding and offboarding
- employee records
- attendance
- benefits and expenses
- leave
- related HR administration
The specific modules, responsible parties, operating locations and data-handling arrangements are confirmed for each client engagement.
How it works
How an HR engagement is set up, step by step.
Quick answer: an HR engagement runs in four stages: scope, structure, employment process support and ongoing communication. Select a stage for detail.
Stage 1 of 4
Confirm the scope
Hongda confirms the required service modules, location, responsible parties, operating workflow, pricing and communication arrangements for the engagement.
- Required service modules.
- Location and responsible parties.
- Operating workflow, pricing and communication arrangements.
Stage 2 of 4
Define the structure
Identify the contracting party, the employer or any qualified labour-dispatch entity, the employment relationship, the role and the responsibilities of the parties.
- The “EOR” label alone does not determine the underlying legal relationship.
Stage 3 of 4
Employment process support
Hongda can directly perform or coordinate agreed steps relating to employment documentation, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, termination processes and employee transfers or conversions.
- Employment documentation and hiring.
- Onboarding, offboarding and termination processes.
- Employee transfers or conversions.
Stage 4 of 4
Ongoing support
Hongda provides project updates and coordination according to the agreed working process.
- Select the payroll, onboarding, records, benefits, leave or related HR administration modules required for the engagement.
Timelines and outcomes depend on the scope and case requirements; no fixed processing time or successful result is guaranteed.
Recruitment
Recruitment and Headhunting
Hongda provides recruitment support based on the agreed assignment.
Reaching candidates
Targeted recruitment can reach some candidates who are not actively seeking a new role, but recruitment timing and results depend on the position, the market and candidate circumstances.
Candidate replacement
Candidate replacement or similar arrangements may be available where stated in the project contract; there is no unconditional or universal replacement guarantee.
Scope and pricing
Tailored Service Scope and Pricing
Tailored service scope and pricing
EOR, PEO and recruitment pricing is quoted according to the employee count, service scope, location and case requirements. Hongda does not publish a universal fixed price for every engagement.
Timelines and communication
Hongda can provide timeline estimates, customized service planning and project-progress communication. Timelines and outcomes depend on the scope and case requirements; no fixed processing time or successful result is guaranteed.
Why Hongda
Service Scope Built Around Your Requirements
Scope, pricing and communication are defined for each engagement.
Scope-led planning
Service steps and timeline estimates are based on the agreed scope and case requirements.
Tailored quotation
Pricing reflects employee count, location, selected services and engagement requirements.
Modular HR support
Select the payroll, onboarding, records, benefits, leave or related HR administration modules required for the engagement.
Progress communication
Hongda provides project updates and coordination according to the agreed working process.
Trusted by companies including
Client voices
Clients who have stayed with us for years.
Travis Perkins
David Finch BA ACMA CMIIA CAMA
Director of Group Business Risk & Assurance, Travis Perkins PLC
With Hongda since 2008
Travis Perkins PLC (a leading builders merchant in the UK) has been using Hongda Business Services since 2008 for accounting and professional services. Throughout this time, we have found the team at Hongda to be very helpful and professional in their dealings with us. We look forward to working with the company in the future.
Sound United
Jack Peng
Vice President, Asia Pacific, Sound United
With Hongda since 2013
Sound United (a leading designer and manufacturer of consumer audio products in the US) has been using Hongda Business Services since 2013. Moving one’s operations to China is not a small task, but Hongda’s expert services helped us set up a company and deal with tax issues so we could get on with growing our business in no time at all, and that’s why we continue to use them today.
Tulip Pacific Ltd.
Erik de Waard
Director, Tulip Pacific Ltd.
With Hongda since 2012
Tulip Pacific Ltd. (Business planning and interim financial management services) has been using Hongda Business Services since 2012. Hongda has helped us set up legal entities in China/HK and takes care of our annual company audits. They are the most efficient business service provider I have worked with to-date, and their professional advice has helped me better advise my own clients and provide greater value to my overall business.
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Your team
The people you will work with.
Meet the three chief consultants at Hongda, including founder Angel Ho and co-founder Bobby Lee.
Angel Ho
Chief Consultant, CEO
Founder of Hongda in 2007. Holds Chinese Tax Agent, IPA (Australia) and IFA (UK) certificates. Provides one-stop services covering market access, company establishment, financial settlement, financial and tax consultation, and human resources management.
Bobby Lee
Chief Consultant
Co-founder of Hongda. Many years of corporate legal consultancy and involvement in managing client enterprises. Familiar with tax, personnel and project management work across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. Excellent English communication skills.
Strong Song
Chief Consultant
24 years in enterprise management, business development, and financial and tax compliance. Has provided financial and tax advisory services for hundreds of companies. In-depth learning and practical experience in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and International Taxation.
FAQ
China EOR, PEO and Recruitment FAQ
Key questions about terminology, service scope and pricing.
Ask your questionAre EOR and PEO statutory employment structures in China?
EOR and PEO are commercial service terms. The underlying arrangement must be assessed by its contracting parties, qualifications, employment relationship, work arrangement and allocation of responsibilities; the label does not replace that analysis.
What HR services can Hongda support?
Depending on the engagement, Hongda can perform or coordinate recruitment, payroll, individual income tax, social insurance, onboarding, offboarding, employee records, attendance, benefits, expenses, leave and related HR administration.
How is EOR, PEO or recruitment pricing determined?
Pricing is tailored according to factors such as employee count, service scope, location and case requirements. A universal fixed website price does not apply to every engagement.
Does recruitment include a candidate replacement guarantee?
A replacement or similar arrangement may be included in some project contracts. The period, conditions, exclusions and remedy depend on the agreed terms; no unconditional replacement is promised.
What should be confirmed before an HR service begins?
Hongda confirms the required service modules, location, responsible parties, operating workflow, pricing and communication arrangements for the engagement.
Contact our team
Discuss Your China HR Requirements
Share your plans, structure and timing. We confirm the scope with you before any work starts.