The Results
DiRoots had planned to expand its operations to Egypt before Ovarc became involved. They knew the type of candidates they were looking for but were unsure where to begin with EoR. Despite their company having a presence in various locations across multiple regions, They felt overwhelmed and challenged by the prospect of hiring and managing a new team in Egypt, particularly when it came to Egyptian labor law and tax payments. Profolio, Ovarc’s sister company handled the recruitment process. At the same time, Ovarc facilitated and streamlined the hiring process, simplified people management operations for the new team in Egypt, and managed their payroll and employee benefits all in one place with ease. This helped the founders of DiRoots to have confidence in Ovarc’s experience and successfully expand their operations with ease.
The Challenge
Expanding to an untapped territory can be challenging for many businesses. For DiRoots, hiring employees in a new location such as Egypt involved complex processes in an unfamiliar market.
Hiring new employees in a new country meant complying with unfamiliar labor laws, dealing with Employer of Record (EoR) requirements, managing and automating payroll, setting up a new benefits program, and sustaining daily operations.
“We are a software development company seeking talented individuals in Egypt. However, dealing with everything related to EoR, such as labor law and tax payments, can be overwhelming and challenging. We needed an expert with legal and financial expertise, and Ovarc exceeded our expectations. When working closely with Ovarc’s team members, we found them to be available, accommodating, resourceful, and always offering solutions. Ovarc helped us to connect with different cultures and establish relationships. Then it helped us streamline the day-to-day operations through the digital platform.” says Maria.
The Solution
DiRoots recognized the need for a reliable HR partner to handle all HR-related matters and support their business growth. To save their time and effort and facilitate DiRoot’s team expansion plan, they partnered with Ovarc. “Ovarc managed the entire hiring process, payroll, and employee benefits. Since 2018, our team in Egypt has grown from 2 employees to 8, with the support of Ovarc. Now, The platform helps us streamline all HR operations with ease.”
Recruitment: Although Ovarc does not offer recruitment services, Ovarc’s sister company Profilio does, whose recruitment team swiftly provided several great candidates for her to choose from – the entire cycle repeated as the team grew over the years.
Hiring & Onboarding: Ovarc oversaw all stages of the hiring process, from reaching out to candidates to issuing offer letters and managing the entire contracting process.
Payroll Management: Ovarc managed payroll for DiRoot’s employees in a monitored and automated manner. This included currency conversions, payment processing, and a self-service portal for employers and employees to view their payment dashboards and payslips.
Logistics & Employees’ Benefits: For DiRoot’s offshore team in Egypt, Ovarc managed all logistics and asset management necessary to sustain and maintain business operations. Additionally, Ovarc developed a customized benefits program for Egyptian employees and bridged the communication gap between us and our employees.
