Horizons
Employer of record (EOR) software
Global employment platforms (GEP)
Talent management software
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What is Horizons
Horizons is a global employment platform focused on employer-of-record (EOR) hiring and contractor engagement, enabling companies to onboard and pay workers in countries where they do not have a local entity. It supports cross-border employment workflows such as compliant hiring, payroll coordination, and benefits administration through local partners. The product is typically used by HR, People Ops, and finance teams that need to expand internationally without setting up subsidiaries. It also includes talent-related features oriented around onboarding and worker lifecycle management rather than full-suite talent management.
Entity-free international hiring
Horizons supports hiring full-time employees via an EOR model, which helps companies employ workers in new countries without incorporating locally. This reduces the operational burden of setting up local payroll, contracts, and statutory processes internally. It fits teams that need to hire quickly across multiple jurisdictions while keeping a single vendor relationship. The approach aligns with common GEP patterns in the reference set.
Centralized worker onboarding workflows
The platform typically centralizes onboarding steps such as collecting worker information, issuing locally compliant agreements, and coordinating start-date readiness. This gives HR teams a consistent process across countries instead of managing country-by-country checklists. Centralization can reduce handoffs between HR and finance for international hires. It is most useful when hiring is distributed across several regions.
Cross-border payments coordination
Horizons supports paying international workers through coordinated payroll and invoicing processes, including handling different currencies and local pay requirements via in-country providers. This helps finance teams standardize payment operations for global headcount. It can reduce reliance on ad hoc bank transfers and manual reconciliation. The value is strongest when a company manages both employees and contractors internationally.
Talent management depth limited
Despite being associated with talent management, EOR platforms typically focus on employment compliance and payroll operations rather than deep performance, learning, succession, or recruiting functionality. Organizations seeking a full talent suite may still require a dedicated HRIS or talent management system. Integrations may be needed to connect Horizons to existing HR and ATS tools. This can add implementation and ongoing admin work.
Country coverage varies by partner
EOR capability depends on local entities and partners, so supported countries, benefits options, and service levels can vary by jurisdiction. Some countries may have limited benefit plans, longer onboarding timelines, or additional compliance steps. Companies with niche location needs should validate coverage and SLAs country-by-country. This is a common constraint across global employment platforms.
Less control than local entity
Using an EOR means the worker is legally employed by the EOR entity, which can limit direct control over certain employment terms, policy alignment, and local process decisions. Changes to contracts, benefits, or terminations often require EOR review and may take longer than in-house handling. For larger, stable headcount in a country, establishing a local entity can become more cost-effective and operationally flexible. This trade-off is inherent to the EOR model.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Employer of Record (EOR) | $199 /mo per employee (starting from; price varies by country) | Onboard employees in 24–48 hours; local employment through Remote People (formerly Horizons) with payroll, benefits, compliance, and a dedicated HR operations manager. (Pricing page: "PER EMPLOYEE $199 /mo per employee — Starting from. Price varies by country.") |
| Contractor of Record (COR) | $199 /mo per contractor | Remote People legally hires contractors on your behalf; full misclassification protection; monthly billing per contractor; 24–48 hr setup for COR. |
| Contractor Management (self‑managed contractors) | Free platform access / Platform fee: $0 (instant setup) | You remain the legal employer; Remote People provides payments, contracts, invoicing, tax-document collection and a contractor portal; legal risk stays with you. |
| Contractor Payments (paying contractors via platform) | Platform fee $29 /mo per contractor (listed under "Pay global contractors") | Pay contractors in 120+ currencies; contract generation, tax document collection, invoice workflows, expense management, and self-service contractor portal. |
| Global Payroll (run payroll for your own entities) | $50 /mo per employee | Run payroll across entities from one dashboard; automated tax filings, benefits administration, multi-currency payments; minimum 10 employees; volume discounts for 50+. |
| International Recruitment | Success fee: 20% of annual salary (paid on candidate's first day) | Global sourcing/screening, 6-month replacement guarantee; option to bundle Recruit + EOR (2% for 12 months + EOR $199/mo). |
| Incorporation / Company registration (entity setup) | Setup fee from $2,500; Annual compliance from $199 /mo | Entity incorporation timeline 2–8 weeks (varies by country). |
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