Outsource HR and save $71,600/year per seat.
saved per year, average across recent placements replacing one US HR generalist with a dedicated remote specialist.
Recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations — handled globally by a dedicated full-time HR specialist from $800/month. Operating cost down 60-70% in 90 days. Founder hours reclaimed in 7-10.
How much does it cost to outsource HR to India?
Outsourcing HR to India through dedicated remote staffing costs from $5/hour, or roughly $800/month for a full-time HR specialist. That works out to $10,400/year versus $94,000–$132,000 fully loaded for a US in-house HR generalist — net savings of 60–70% in Year 1. Rates vary by seniority: HR coordinator ($5–6/hr), HR generalist ($6–8/hr), HR business partner ($8–10/hr). Zedtreeo offers a free 5-day trial before any commitment, no contracts required.
Where the $71,600/year comes from.
Salary benchmarks reflect 2026 BLS data in major US metros. Net savings of 92% gross / 65–70% net are realistic once you account for management overhead.
| Cost Component | In-House (US) | Zedtreeo Dedicated | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base salary (US generalist) | $82,000 | $10,400 | $82,000 |
| Benefits + payroll taxes (30%) | $24,600 | Included | $24,600 |
| Equipment + software stack | $3,500 | Included | $3,500 |
| Recruitment cost (15%) | $12,300 | $0 | $12,300 |
| Onboarding + training | $4,000 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Office allocation | $6,000 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Total Year 1 | $132,400 | $10,400 | −$121,996 (92% gross / 65–70% net) |
Six reasons buyers move first.
Salary inflation has broken the math
A US HR generalist now costs $72K-$95K base plus 30% benefits — $94K-$124K fully loaded. A dedicated remote HR specialist at $5/hour is $10,400/year. The gross labor delta is ~90%.
Compliance surface has multiplied
Multi-state US payroll, GDPR documentation, multi-country contractor classification, and pay transparency laws have added complexity faster than one in-house generalist can absorb.
Recruitment is the bottleneck
In-house HR teams average 42-day time-to-fill. Outsourced HR running parallel pipelines compresses this to 14-21 days because sourcing is their primary function.
AI tools have made HR multi-stack
Modern HR runs on Greenhouse, Workday, BambooHR, Gusto, Rippling, and Deel simultaneously. Dedicated remote talent comes pre-trained on the full stack at no upskilling cost.
Founder hour reclamation
Founders and CEOs at companies under 100 employees spend an average of 8-12 hours per week on HR-adjacent tasks. Outsourcing reclaims that capacity for revenue work.
Risk transfer at lower cost
Mistakes in payroll, benefits, or compliance carry real liability. A specialized operator with established process and tooling reduces that risk envelope materially compared to a single overburdened generalist.
From brief to first day of work.
Most engagements move from first conversation to a fully onboarded dedicated specialist in under two weeks.
Brief
30-min scoping call. Day 1.
Match
3–5 shortlisted profiles. Days 2–5.
Interview
Video interviews with finalists. Days 5–7.
Onboard
Equipment, NDA, system access. Days 7–10.
Manage
You manage day-to-day. Free replacement, no time limit.
Tiered by experience, not by tricks.
No recruitment fees, no minimums, no per-task surcharges. Month-to-month.
Operational
HR Coordinator, Onboarding Coordinator, HRIS Administrator. 0–3 years experience.
- ✓Recruitment sourcing
- ✓Onboarding paperwork
- ✓HRIS data entry
- ✓Policy upkeep
Mid-Level
HR Generalist, Recruiter, Payroll Specialist, Benefits Administrator. 3–7 years experience.
- ✓Full recruitment cycle
- ✓Multi-state payroll runs
- ✓Benefits administration
- ✓Compliance documentation
Senior / HRBP
Senior HR Generalist, Compliance Specialist, Compensation Analyst. 7+ years experience.
- ✓HR strategy advisory
- ✓Compensation benchmarking
- ✓Multi-country compliance
- ✓Employee relations escalation
When NOT to hire — an honest take.
Our HR staff run your people operations — but they support your policies and compliance; they don't replace legal counsel.
- You need legal employment advice or representation — that requires a qualified employment lawyer in your jurisdiction.
- You can't share policies, systems, or employee data under clear controls — HR work needs secure, scoped access.
- It's a one-off task — a dedicated HR hire pays off on ongoing people operations, not a single project.
Common questions.
If you don't see your question, our team usually replies within 4 hours.
How is the $71,600/year savings number calculated?
How fast can I hire an outsourced HR specialist?
Are these freelancers or dedicated employees?
What HR functions can I outsource safely?
What if the placement doesn't work out?
Do you handle multi-state or international payroll?
Is this PEO-style co-employment?
What HR tools do your specialists know?
Save $71,600 per seat. Year 1.
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