Finland – Business and management consultancy and related services – Global Employer of Record (EoR) Services

HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Management Ltd (hereinafter "HAUS") invites tenders for the establishment of a framework agreement for Global Employer of Record (EoR) Services.

HAUS implements international development cooperation, public sector reform and capacity-building projects in several countries worldwide. In countries where HAUS does not have a legal presence, local HR administration, payroll infrastructure or capacity to fulfil statutory employer obligations, HAUS requires Employer of Record (EoR) services to engage locally recruited personnel in compliance with applicable legislation.

The purpose of this procurement is to establish a framework agreement with multiple service providers capable of providing compliant EoR services in a broad range of countries. Under the framework agreement, selected service providers will act as the legal employer of locally recruited staff while HAUS retains responsibility for recruitment decisions, work supervision and operational management.

The EoR service shall include, at minimum:

Legal employment of personnel in accordance with local labour legislation;
Preparation and administration of employment contracts;
Payroll processing and salary payments;
Administration of statutory deductions, taxes and social security contributions;
Benefits administration and mandatory insurance coverage;
Onboarding and offboarding services;
HR administration and local employee support;
Compliance monitoring and reporting;
Support related to work permits, visas and immigration matters when required;
Provision or management of agreed work equipment where applicable.

The services are currently required in countries including the Philippines, Moldova, Nigeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Albania. In addition to these, future needs are foreseen in Nepal, Indonesia, Ethiopia and Tanzania. The list of countries is indicative only and may change during the framework agreement period.

The procurement concerns the establishment of a...