Scale Smarter with Direct Hire from Somewhere
Our most popular model — trusted by over 7,000 customers to make great hires fast. You start the search, we deliver the talent.
What Somewhere Direct Hire Can Do For You
Here’s why companies choose us over traditional recruiters.
Access Pre-Vetted Global Talent
We tap into a global network of candidates fluent in English, professionally trained, and ready to contribute — no endless resume piles.
Faster Time to Hire
We deliver high-quality candidates within days, not weeks. Our streamlined sourcing and vetting process helps you fill key roles faster.
Risk-Free Hiring
Only pay when you make a hire. No upfront costs. Plus, every placement is backed by a 6 month guarantee for your peace of mind.
How Direct Hire works
Tell us which role(s) you'd like to hire
Schedule a quick call to discuss the roles you're hiring for. We'll align on target countries, salary expectations, and required skills. A $500 refundable deposit kicks off your search and is applied to your final invoice.
Meet Our Team & Get matched with talent fast
Our recruiters will start sourcing and sharing vetted profiles with you. With your input, we’ll find the right candidates — from sales talent in Latin America to developers in Eastern Europe or assistants in Sri Lanka. Last month, we placed 220 candidates — just 0.5% of those screened.
Interview Candidates & Make an Offer
We send candidates for you to interview and gather feedback. We repeat this until we find the right match. We’ll support you in salary negotiation and onboarding. Our goal is to excite candidates about your role and help you build your team fast.
Ongoing Support
As your business grows, we help you scale efficiently by saving 70–80% on payroll costs compared to U.S. hires. Need talent in a specific region or a unique profile? Just let us know — we’ll source and deliver top talent worldwide.
Countries and Locations
We’ve hired in 18+ countries: developers in Eastern Europe, accountants in South Africa, financial analysts in Egypt, support in Pakistan, assistants in the Philippines, and more. From Colombia to Portugal, we help you hire strategically based on talent availability and local costs.
Start Hiring Right Now
Ready to build your global team? We’ll guide you every step of the way — from role planning to onboarding. Get started today and see how fast you can scale with pre-vetted international talent.
Understanding Direct Hire Pricing
Pay only when you hire, no subscriptions, no retainers, no risk. Here’s exactly what to expect when you work with Somewhere.
Refundable Deposit and Search
We charge a one-time, fully refundable $500 deposit to kick off your search and introduce you to candidates. This amount is credited toward your final hiring fee.
Offer Signed
When an offer is signed by your future team member, we charge a one time fee equal to 25-35% of the year 1 salary, depending on how many hires you make.
6 month guarantee
Each hire comes with a 6 month perfect-hire guarantee which includes a replacement hire if you are unhappy with the performance of your new team member.
Custom Plans
We also offer custom plans where we handle compliance, equipment, training and more to help your team scale quickly without the up-front fees.
Which Hiring Model Fits Your Team Best?
Compare our Direct Hire and On-Demand Talent services side by side to see which one aligns with your current goals and team structure.
$2,100 fee for salaries from $3K to $6K
$2,600 fee for salaries over $6K
Roles we source
We have 70+ core roles that we source for across every department. This includes executive and virtual assistants, customer service and support, sales, finance, marketing, operations, HR, technology, construction, creative, and more.
If you have another role in mind, just let us know. We can source any role if you provide the title and job description to our team. We’ve done everything from executive search to entry level in 18 countries and have 100+ recruiters on our team with different areas of expertise.
Clear Roles. Real Results
With Direct Hire, we bring the talent — you take it from there. Here’s how we split the work.
What Somewhere can do for you
Source Top Global Talent
Speed Up Your Hiring
Charge Only When You Hire
What you manage post-hire
Payroll & Compliance
Onboarding & Training
Daily Management
Somewhere EOR
Why Choose Somewhere For Your Hiring Needs
Proven Track Record
We source fluent, experienced candidates who are ready to contribute — not just “apply.”
Global Talent, Pre-Vetted
We source fluent, experienced candidates who are ready to contribute — not just “apply.”
One-time fee, based on salary.
You pay a one-time fee of 25–35% of the hire’s first-year salary, with zero subscriptions, retainers, or hidden costs. Only pay if you hire.
Speed Without Compromise
Get top candidates in as little as 7 days — without sacrificing quality.
7,000+ Happy customers and counting
Got Questions About Direct Hire?
We’ve helped thousands of teams make the right hire. Here’s what most founders ask before getting started.
What if the hire doesn’t work out?
We back every placement with a replacement guarantee. If things don’t go as planned, we’ll help you find a new candidate at no extra cost.
What types of roles can I fill through Direct Hire?
You can hire for a wide range of roles, including Executive Assistants, Accountants, SDRs, Designers, Developers, Ops Managers, and more — across multiple time zones.
Who manages the employee after they’re hired?
You do. This person becomes a full-time member of your team — you handle payroll, onboarding, compliance, and day-to-day management.
Want us to manage that for you? Ask about Somewhere EOR, our Employer of Record solution.
How much does Direct Hire cost?
We charge a one-time fee of 25–35% of your new hire’s first-year salary, only after you make a hire. No upfront fees, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs.
Ready to Hire?
Let’s find your next great hire — fast, simple, and fully yours.