What to Expect from a Managed Nearshore Search with Hire South
Explore what to expect from a managed nearshore search with Hire South and find the right talent for your team with confidence.
May 20
2026
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The original Hire South - a true nearshore staffing Partner
Hire Talent in Latin America
We help you find LATAM talent and hire in South and Central America to scale your team faster and reduce company overhead. Every remote professional is vetted, bilingual, and in your time zone - at a fraction of the cost. We're a boutique firm that actually picks up the phone.
200+
hires placed
10 Days
until your first hire
40%
lower costs
Your first call is with
Jared
Co-Founder
Sol
Co-Founder
Every engagement is founder-led, from your brief to your hire’s first reviews and the months after
Find the next available slot
Book
we help you Build Your nearshore team
Hire Vetted LATAM Professionals
Two ways to hire, two fees, both fully disclosed. Pick a model and chat with our specialists. The numbers go in the contract, not behind the curtain.
STAFF AUGMENTATION
A Flat Margin
of bill rate, disclosed at signing and agreed upon by all parties. No secret fees or extra charges. Hiring in South and Central America means investing a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house.
We pay your hire directly. Both rates are in the contract; what they earn, and what we make. Transparency is a top priority for us.
EXAMPLE · SENIOR DEVELOPER
$6,000/mo
Hire South
$3,900 talent
$2,100 us
65% to talent
Typical Agency - $8,700/mo
$3,900 talent
$4,800 hidden
45% to talent
You save $2,700/mo. 31% less.
DIRECT HIRE
20%
Placement Fee
of estimated first-year salary
You hire and pay them directly. One fee at signing — no retainers, no replacement fees.
EXAMPLE · SENIOR DEVELOPER
$6,000/mo
Hire South
$12,000 placement fee
20% flat
Retained search · $18,000
$18,000 + monthly retainers
+30% + retainers
You save $6,000+. 33% less.
Disclosed at Signing
We offer a flat margin that will stay that way. The number's in the contract. It won't magically change.
Same Number, Both Sides
Your hire knows their wage. You know your cost. Nobody's getting three-carded.
Less Than the Big Agencies
Benchmarked across staff aug, placement, and retained models. Lower fees for the same top-level talent.
Hire bilingual remote professionals in lATAM, fast.
From Intro Call to First Day in Two Weeks
Four steps. Founder-led from start to finish. All contracts come with a 90-day replacement guarantee.
DAY 1
1
Tell Us Your Ideal LATAM Hire
A 20-minute intake with one of our founders. We'll map your team and culture, plus the exact role, level, and growth path.
DAYS 2-7
2
We Source the Shortlist
We surface top bilingual candidates from our LATAM talent network. English tests, culture fit, and technical knowledge — all screened.
DAYS 7-12
3
You Meet your Top Candidates
We send your top 2–5 candidates and arrange interviews with your top 3. We'll sit in on your first debrief and help you choose.
Days 12-14
4
Hire, Onboard, and Get to Work
We negotiate rates, send the offer, and handle all paperwork. Then it's time for your new hire's first day!
Most hires close in 10 days. If you have an urgent need, tell us your timeframe.
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Skills-first LATAM STAFFING WITH HIRE SOUTH
Meet the Team You Almost Hired
200+ placed
across 8 countries
Available
Kaelyn S.
Customer Support Specialist
La Rioja
5
Years
EN/ES
Available
Federico S.
Marketing Specialist
Buenos Aires
6
Years
EN/ES
Available
Sol C.
Email Marketing Manager
Medellín
6
Years
EN/ES
Available
Zamed M.
Customer Service Specialist
San Pedro Sula
3
Years
EN/ES
Available
Brian L.
Marketing Manager
Buenos Aires
4
Years
EN/ES
Available
Isabella U.
Human Resources Specialist
Barranquilla
2
Years
EN/ES
All profiles show vetted LATAM talent. We trim names and swap pictures for privacy.
Browse Talent
the ROLES WE Source for Zero-risk LATAM Staffing
Bilingual Mid-to-Senior Talent, Matching Your Time Zone
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AI, Data & Development
Full-stack, mobile, DevOps, system architecture, data engineering, and AI/ML.
React
Python
Node.js
AWS
RevOps & Sales
CRM administration, pipeline analytics, sales operations, and outbound SDRs.
Salesforce
HubSpot
Outreach
Closing
Operations & Legal
Paralegals, legal assistants, case management, and administrative specialists.
Case Mgmt
DocuSign
Compliance
EAs
Marketing & Growth
Technical SEO, growth marketing, performance media, UI/UX design, email campaigns, and content.
GA4
Semrush
Figma
Mailchimp
Customer Support
Tier 1–3 technical support, account managers, and customer success operations.
Zendesk
Intercom
Freshdesk
Jira
Logistics & Special Ops
Bilingual freight dispatch, supply chain coordination, and HIPAA-compliant support.
Dispatch
Samsara
ERP Systems
HIPAA
THE HIRE SOUTH LATAM SALARY CALCULATOR
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Add the roles you're hiring for. We'll show you the US benchmark, the LATAM cost, and your potential savings, no hidden math.
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TRUSTED BY TEAMS from all industries to hire latam talent
From two-person startups to Series C scale-ups, we help you hire vetted LATAM professionals and build a nearshore team you can rely on.
Results
4
brief to shortlist
~45%
vs. US salary
"My EA manages my calendar, inbox, travel, and half my follow-ups at this point. People are always surprised when I tell them she's in Colombia."
Marcus Delgado
Founder & CEO
LATAM-native staffing expertise
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