EOR and Managed Payroll Services in the United States
USA Hiring Guide 2026
Hire employees in the USA quickly and compliantly without establishing a local entity
The United States remains one of the world’s largest and most influential business markets, attracting international companies across technology, finance, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing and professional services. However, hiring employees in the US can be highly complex due to state-by-state employment laws, payroll tax obligations, benefits requirements and worker classification rules.
We Are Hanover Global Services
Structured Global Hiring, Without the Usual Complexity
Hanover Global Services simplifies international hiring in the United States through fully managed Employer of Record (EOR) and Managed Payroll services.
As your local employment partner, we enable businesses to hire employees, contractors and project-based workers across the United States without the need to establish a local legal entity.
Whether you are hiring remote employees, building a sales team, launching US operations, testing the market before incorporation, or managing multi-state workforce expansion, our human-led approach ensures compliant and efficient hiring throughout the United States.
What we offer
Why choose Hanover Global Services in the USA?
Human-led global expansion
Forget software-only platforms. Hanover Global Services provides dedicated support with a single point of contact guiding your business through onboarding, payroll, compliance and workforce management.
Hire in the USA without establishing a local entity
Quickly onboard employees across the United States without the cost, complexity and delays associated with establishing a US corporation or subsidiary.
Multi-state payroll & compliance expertise
Employment regulations vary significantly between US states. We help businesses navigate:
- Federal payroll taxes
- State payroll taxes
- Employment compliance
- Benefits administration
- HR support
- Worker onboarding
Immigration & visa support
We support businesses with:
- Employment-based visa coordination
- Workforce mobility
- Cross-border hiring support
- International employee mobilisation
Support for complex workforce requirements
We regularly support:
- Technology & SaaS businesses
- Renewable energy & infrastructure projects
- Engineering deployments
- Start-ups & scale-ups
- Multi-state hiring
- Professional services firms
- Remote workforce expansion
Transparent pricing
Clear, predictable pricing with no hidden platform or onboarding fees.
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What Our USA EOR & Managed Payroll Services Include
Our United States Employer of Record and Managed Payroll services include:
- Legal employment of workers in the USA
- US-compliant employment contracts
- Multi-state payroll processing
- Tax withholding & statutory reporting
- Benefits administration
- HR support
- Onboarding & offboarding
- Immigration & visa coordination
- Contractor engagement solutions
- Ongoing employment compliance management
- Workforce expansion consulting
Expand your workforce globally
Why Hire in the United States?
Largest economy globally
The US remains the world’s largest economy and continues to attract significant international investment and innovation.
Access to world-class talent
The United States offers access to highly skilled professionals across sectors including:
- Technology
- Artificial intelligence
- Financial services
- Renewable energy
- Engineering
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Manufacturing
- Professional services
Leading innovation ecosystem
The United States is home to many of the world’s leading:
- Technology companies
- Venture capital firms
- Universities
- Research institutions
- Start-up ecosystems
Strong remote workforce market
Remote and hybrid working models continue to create opportunities for international companies to access US talent without opening physical offices.
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Ready to start your EOR & Managed Payroll journey?
Contact Hanover Global Services today to discuss your hiring and workforce expansion plans.
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Employment & Payroll Overview in the United States
Employment contracts
US employment contracts should clearly define compensation, bonus structures, benefits, working arrangements, confidentiality obligations, and termination provisions.
At-will employment
Most US employment relationships operate under “at-will” employment principles, meaning either the employer or employee can terminate employment at any time, subject to applicable laws and contractual obligations.
Payroll & salary payments
Employers are responsible for federal payroll tax withholding, state payroll tax withholding, Social Security contributions, Medicare contributions, unemployment insurance administration, and complying with payroll frequency requirements, which vary by state.
Working hours & overtime
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), eligible employees are generally entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
Annual leave & public holidays
The United States does not mandate statutory paid annual leave at federal level. However, paid vacation, sick leave and public holiday policies are commonly provided by employers and may vary by state.
Healthcare & employee benefits
Healthcare benefits are a major component of US employment packages, with employers commonly providing medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, and paid time off.
Worker classification
Correctly distinguishing between employees and independent contractors is critical in the United States. Misclassification can result in significant tax, legal and compliance exposure.
Operating across complex employment landscapes
Hiring Foreign Workers in the USA
Foreign nationals working in the United States generally require an appropriate work visa or employment authorisation. Common visa categories include:
H-1B Visa – For skilled professionals in specialist occupations such as technology, engineering and finance.
L-1 Visa – For intracompany transfers between international offices.
O-1 Visa – For individuals with extraordinary ability in business, science, technology, arts or athletics.
E-2 Visa – For qualifying investors and business owners from treaty countries.
Hanover Global Services supports businesses with immigration coordination and workforce mobilisation support where required.
Industries We Support in the USA
We support international businesses across sectors including:
- Technology & SaaS
- Artificial intelligence
- Renewable energy
- Engineering & infrastructure
- Financial services
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Manufacturing
- Professional services
- Logistics & supply chain
- Private equity & investment-backed businesses
Country Facts
Did You Know?
- The United States has the world’s largest economy by nominal GDP.
- Silicon Valley remains one of the world’s leading technology and innovation hubs.
- The US workforce includes over 160 million people across highly diverse industries and regions.
- Many US states operate with significantly different employment laws, tax rules and leave requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions – USA EOR & Managed Payroll Services
What is an Employer of Record (EOR) in the USA?
An Employer of Record legally employs workers on behalf of an international company, enabling businesses to hire employees in the United States without establishing a local entity.
Can I hire employees in the USA without opening a company?
Yes. Hanover Global Services enables businesses to hire employees across the United States through our EOR solution without setting up a US corporation.
Can you support multi-state hiring?
Yes. We regularly support businesses hiring employees across multiple US states and jurisdictions.
How quickly can employees be onboarded?
Timelines vary depending on state requirements, payroll setup and benefits administration, but onboarding can often be completed within days.
Can you support contractors in the United States?
Yes. We support contractor engagement and help businesses navigate worker classification requirements.
Do you support visa and immigration processes?
Yes. We support employment visa coordination and international workforce mobility where required.
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Speak to a USA EOR Specialist
Hanover Global Services helps international businesses hire employees across the United States quickly, compliantly and efficiently.
Forget software – this is expansion with a human touch.
Contact Hanover Global Services today to discuss your US hiring and workforce expansion plans.