Hightekers Case Study: Scaling Remote Workforce with Rivermate’s EOR Solutions

Challenge

Hightekers, a leading tech consulting company, managed by Quentin Dupard, was expanding rapidly across Europe. However, they faced a significant challenge when hiring remote talent in countries where they did not have a legal entity. Hightekers needed a solution to hire employees compliantly in multiple countries, including Ireland, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, and Norway, without having to set up entities in each location.

Solution

Hightekers turned to Rivermate to streamline their international hiring process. Rivermate’s Employer of Record (EOR) services allowed Hightekers to employ their remote workforce across Europe without needing to establish local entities.

Key Factors in Choosing Rivermate:

• Comprehensive Network: Rivermate’s extensive European network allowed Hightekers to hire seamlessly in countries like Ireland, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, and Norway.
• Flexibility: Rivermate adapted to Hightekers' specific hiring needs, including accommodating complex employment scenarios in different countries.
• Complex Problem Solving: Quentin appreciated that Rivermate never backed off from challenging requests, including the incorporation of special clauses in a contract required for an employee in Ireland.

Implementation

Rivermate helped Hightekers build a compliant and efficient remote workforce by:

• Setting up fully compliant employment solutions in multiple European countries.
• Managing local labor laws, taxes, and payroll for Hightekers' remote employees.
• Facilitating contract negotiations that included specific clauses as requested by Hightekers for their Irish employee.
• Providing ongoing support to ensure smooth operations for both Hightekers and their employees.

Results

Rivermate’s partnership provided Hightekers with several key advantages:

• Seamless Expansion: Hightekers successfully expanded their remote workforce across Europe without needing to set up entities in each country.
• Compliance Assurance: Employment processes were compliant with each country’s local labor laws, reducing legal and financial risks for Hightekers.
• Complex Hiring Solutions: Rivermate's willingness to handle special contract requests, such as those in Ireland, ensured that Hightekers' specific needs were fully met.
• Employee Satisfaction: Hightekers' remote employees experienced smooth onboarding and enjoyed the seamless support provided by Rivermate.
• Cost and Time Efficiency: By leveraging Rivermate’s services, Hightekers avoided the significant time and costs associated with establishing multiple entities.

Testimonial

"Rivermate’s ability to handle even the most complex hiring needs is what sets them apart. We’ve had some unique requests, particularly in Ireland, and they never backed down from finding a solution. Their expertise and flexibility have been critical to our expansion." - Quentin Dupard, Manager @ Hightekers.

Future Plans

Hightekers plans to continue working with Rivermate as they further expand their remote workforce across Europe. Rivermate’s commitment to providing flexible, tailored EOR solutions ensures that Hightekers can continue hiring top talent while remaining compliant across various countries.

This case study highlights Rivermate’s dedication to solving complex international hiring challenges, enabling companies like Hightekers to grow their workforce with confidence across Europe.