All About Remote Work in Romania
Learn about hiring employees in Romania for remote work and how Justworks EOR can make hiring and managing abroad employees easier.
Building a Remote Team in Romania
Romania has one of the highest rates of STEM graduates per capita in Europe, making it a growing hub for engineering, IT, and software development talent. Cities like Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Timișoara are quickly becoming go-to spots for companies looking to build remote teams.
But hiring internationally shouldn’t mean wrestling with local labor laws or administrative headaches.
With Justworks as your partner, you can hire and onboard employees in Romania — without setting up a local entity.
We partner with experienced legal and HR professionals in Romania, so your team stays compliant every step of the way.
Here’s what we handle for you:
Helping to compliant with Romanian labor laws and remote work standards
Drafting employment contracts
Running payroll, managing payroll tax deductions, and handling mandatory contributions
Offering competitive benefits
With Justworks, hiring in Romania is simple and built to scale with your team.
Benefits of Hiring Remote Workers in Romania
As remote work becomes more global, Romania stands out as a strategic location for growing your distributed team.
Highly Skilled Tech Talent
Romania consistently ranks among the top European countries for producing STEM graduates, particularly in IT, software engineering, and cybersecurity. With strong math and computer science education, the workforce is well-suited for technical and digital roles.
Cost-Effective Labor Market
Hiring in Romania allows companies to access top-tier talent at lower salary costs compared to Western Europe or the U.S. This makes it an attractive destination for startups and growing companies looking to scale efficiently without sacrificing quality.
Favorable Time Zone & EU Alignment
Located in the Eastern European Time (EET) zone, Romania provides excellent overlap with both Western Europe and early U.S. working hours. As an EU member, Romania also offers regulatory alignment and easier cross-border collaboration with other EU countries.
Employee Rights for Remote Workers
Justworks can help you navigate local employment regulations in Romania. You should be aware of these remote work regulations before you hire.
Ready to Hire Confidently in Romania?
Justworks makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Romania and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.
