Questions Agencies Ask About Hiring in Mexico
A single place to find the timeline, the employment structure, the true cost of a seat, and how nearshore compares to the alternatives.
Timeline and process
What a search looks like from kickoff to start date.
How long does it take to hire in Mexico?
Most searches run four to six weeks from kickoff to start date, with sourcing and vetting taking two to three weeks of that window.
See the week by week timelineWhat documents are needed to hire someone in Mexico?
The employee provides a CURP, an RFC, official photo identification, an IMSS number, proof of address, and bank details. Cruithunt issues the Spanish language contract.
Review the document checklistCan a US company hire an employee in Mexico?
Yes, either by opening a Mexican entity or by using an employer of record that holds the local contract and payroll obligations.
Read the full answerWho signs the employment contract?
Cruithunt does, as the legal employer of record in Mexico. You direct the day to day work and manage the person as part of your team.
See how the employment structure worksEmployment, payroll, and compliance
How the employment relationship and statutory obligations are handled.
How does an employer of record in Mexico work?
The employer of record holds the local employment contract, runs payroll, registers the employee with IMSS and INFONAVIT, and files withholdings.
Read about payroll and complianceWhat are aguinaldo and IMSS?
Aguinaldo is the statutory year end bonus and IMSS is the Mexican social security system. Both are mandatory and both are handled by Cruithunt.
Understand the statutory benefitsDo we need an entity in Mexico?
No. Your company does not need a Mexican entity or local registration because Cruithunt is the legal employer.
See the entity question explainedIs an employer of record the same as a staffing agency?
No. An employer of record employs a person you already selected. A staffing agency finds the person as well. Cruithunt does both.
Compare the two modelsCost and comparison
How nearshore compares to the alternatives an agency usually weighs.
What does a nearshore seat in Mexico cost?
Total cost per seat depends on role, seniority, and statutory benefits rather than a single headline salary figure.
See how cost per seat is builtHow much does a remote recruiter in Mexico cost?
Recruiter compensation varies by desk type, English level, and years of full cycle experience.
Read the recruiter cost breakdownNearshore or offshore?
Nearshore gives near complete overlap with US business hours. Offshore fits overnight coverage and batch work.
Compare nearshore and offshoreMexico or the Philippines?
Both markets have strong support talent. The deciding factors are usually time zone overlap and the level of live collaboration the role requires.
Compare the two marketsNearshore staffing or a direct hire?
Direct hires fit client facing leadership. Nearshore fits ongoing operational and specialist roles that need US hours.
See which fits the roleRoles and locations
Who we place and where the talent sits.
Which roles can be placed in Mexico?
Customer service representatives, recruiters, sourcers, media buyers, and campaign managers are the most common seats we fill.
Browse roles we placeWhere in Mexico does the talent come from?
Primarily Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Mexico City, each with a different talent depth and hiring profile.
See hiring locationsHow do embedded recruiters compare to RPO?
Embedded recruiters work inside your process as part of your team. RPO takes over a defined function under its own process.
Compare embedded and RPOWhat does nearshore staffing in Mexico involve overall?
Full-time professionals in US aligned time zones, employed locally, managed by you, with payroll and compliance handled by Cruithunt.
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