All About Remote Work in Peru
Learn about hiring employees in Peru for remote work and how Justworks EOR can make hiring and managing employees abroad easier.
Building a Remote Team in Peru
Expanding your team in Peru opens the door to a rich and diverse talent pool. Notably, Latin America leads globally in adopting flexible work models, with 72% of companies embracing hybrid work arrangements.
Managing remote teams across borders involves navigating intricate compliance requirements, including local labor laws and tax regulations. Justworks simplifies this process by offering comprehensive support.
Key HR responsibilities managed by Justworks include:
Understanding Peruvian labor laws
Managing payroll, taxes, and deductions
Administering benefits tailored to Peruvian employees
Registering with local social security systems and government agencies
Providing support during terminations
With Justworks, you can confidently navigate the complexities of hiring remote employees without establishing a local entity.
Benefits of Hiring Remote Workers in Peru
Hiring remote employees in Peru offers many benefits, including a cost-effective labor market, access to a skilled workforce, and more time zone coverage.
Cost-Effective Labor Market
Hiring in Peru can be more affordable than in North America or Europe, thanks to lower overall operational costs. This allows businesses to optimize budgets while accessing top-tier highly-skilled talent.
Access to a Skilled and Growing Workforce
Peru has a rapidly expanding talent pool, particularly in tech, finance, and customer service. The country’s universities produce a steady stream of highly skilled professionals, many of whom are bilingual in Spanish and English. Bilingual language proficiency makes them ideal hires for international companies, particularly for companies that want to expand across the Latin American market.
Favorable Time Zones for U.S. Businesses
Peru operates on GMT-5, the same as Eastern Standard Time (EST) for part of the year. This makes collaboration with U.S.-based teams seamless while reducing communication delays and opening doors to the LATAM marketplace.
Employee Rights for Remote Workers
Before hiring in Peru, note these remote employee rights.
Ready to Hire Confidently in Peru?
Justworks makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Peru and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.
