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- Alternative staffing companies in the Philippines at a glance
- How we chose these companies
- Offshore staffing companies in the Philippines
- Outsourced
- Penbrothers
- Recruitment and HR staffing companies in the Philippines
- HCM Nexus
- Q2 HR Solutions
- How to choose an alternative staffing company in the Philippines
- Where KDCI fits
- Sources
Finding alternative staffing companies in the Philippines is hard when most lists don't say how they picked their names. Alternative staffing means hiring on terms other than a standard permanent role. That can be contract, temporary, part-time or dedicated offshore staff.
This guide groups four Philippine companies by what they do best. Inside each group the names run in alphabetical order, so no company is ranked above another.
KDCI publishes this guide. KDCI is not in the list, because it builds dedicated teams of full-time specialists rather than short-term cover. The last section explains the difference.
Alternative staffing companies in the Philippines at a glance
The table follows the order of the groups below.
| Company | Best for | Model | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outsourced | Dedicated full-time staff in managed offices | Dedicated offshore staff | 2012 |
| Penbrothers | Remote-first dedicated teams | Dedicated remote teams | 2014 |
| HCM Nexus | Recruitment, HR and training in one place | Recruitment and HR services | 2012 |
| Q2 HR Solutions | Recruitment with staff augmentation support | Recruitment and HR services | 2000 |
How we chose these companies
A company is on this list only if it meets all four rules.
- It operates in the Philippines. It has offices or delivery centers there.
- It has been in business for at least 10 years.
- Its own website states its founding year and head office. We list its size when the company publishes one, and we write "not found" when it does not.
- Its service focus can be named in a few words.
We group companies by what they do best instead of ranking them. Inside each group the order is alphabetical.
We took every fact from the company's own website, and we put a date next to any figure older than 12 months. We removed firms from the earlier version of this guide that had no office in the Philippines or no published founding year. We checked each site on October 23, 2026. Last updated October 23, 2026.
Offshore staffing companies in the Philippines
Offshore staffing comes first because it covers dedicated, ongoing teams rather than short placements.
Outsourced
- Best for: Companies that want full-time offshore staff in a managed office while they direct the daily work.
- What they do: Outsourced builds and manages dedicated offshore teams. It handles recruitment, HR, payroll, IT support and legal compliance, and the client keeps control of daily tasks.
- Founded: 2012
- Headquarters: Sydney, Australia (head office)
- Size: 1,800+ employees across all countries (About page, checked October 23, 2026)
- In the country: Delivery centers in the Philippines, India, Vietnam, Colombia, Argentina and Malaysia. The About page does not list Philippine cities.
- Engagement model: Dedicated full-time staff
- Good to know: The Philippines is one of six countries it serves, so it is a global provider rather than a Philippines specialist.
- Website: outsourced.co
- Sources: Outsourced About page
Penbrothers
- Best for: Companies that want a dedicated remote team built in the Philippines.
- What they do: Penbrothers finds, hires and builds remote teams of Filipino professionals for international companies.
- Founded: 2014
- Headquarters: Makati, Philippines (where it opened its first office in 2014)
- Size: 1,300+ employees by 2022 and 150+ global clients by 2025 (company timeline)
- In the country: Remote-first since 2021 to 2022, after it closed most of its physical offices.
- Engagement model: Dedicated remote teams
- Good to know: Its timeline says it closed most physical offices, so ask where your team will work.
- Website: penbrothers.com
- Sources: Penbrothers Our Story page
Recruitment and HR staffing companies in the Philippines
These firms are built around hiring and HR support. They suit companies that want help finding or managing people more than a managed offshore team.
HCM Nexus
- Best for: Companies that want recruitment, HR outsourcing and training from one provider.
- What they do: HCM Nexus handles recruitment, payroll and benefits, and it builds training programs for client teams. It added talent acquisition in 2013, HR outsourcing in 2017 and learning and development in 2019.
- Founded: 2012 (established December 5, 2012)
- Headquarters: Makati City, Philippines
- Size: Not found
- In the country: Office in Salcedo Village, Makati. The About page lists no other Philippine sites.
- Engagement model: Recruitment and HR services
- Good to know: The About page describes HR services and does not mention contract or temporary staffing, so check its services page for that.
- Website: hcmnexus.com
- Sources: HCM Nexus About page
Q2 HR Solutions
- Best for: Companies that want recruitment, staff augmentation and employer of record support from one HR firm.
- What they do: Q2 HR Solutions offers headhunting and executive search, permanent staffing, staff augmentation, manpower management and employer of record services.
- Founded: 2000 (the year its company history begins)
- Headquarters: Makati, Philippines
- Size: Not found
- In the country: Main office in Salcedo Village, Makati. The About page lists no other Philippine sites.
- Engagement model: Recruitment, staff augmentation and employer of record services
- Good to know: The About page names its services but gives no headcount or client numbers, so ask for those details.
- Website: q2hrsolutions.com
- Sources: Q2 HR Solutions About page
How to choose an alternative staffing company in the Philippines
Start with the kind of cover you need. A dedicated offshore team suits ongoing work. A recruitment firm suits one-off hires or a short project.
Then check who the employer is. Ask who signs the employment contract, who runs payroll and who handles benefits.
Compare what each company publishes about itself. A clear founding year, head office and size make claims easier to check.
Finally, ask what happens if a hire does not work out. Replacement terms differ by company, so get them in writing.
Where KDCI fits
KDCI was founded in 2011 and places skilled Filipino talent only. It builds dedicated teams of full-time specialists, and it has placed more than 700 professionals. Candidates are pre-vetted via an internal skills assessment confirming deployment readiness.
The approach is simple: you manage the work. We manage the people.
Here is how that differs from the companies above:
- Next to the offshore staffing group: KDCI also builds dedicated teams. It places Philippine-based talent only, while Outsourced delivers from six countries.
- Next to the recruitment and HR group: Those firms focus on finding or managing people. KDCI recruits, employs and supports the team in the Philippines, while you choose the people and direct the work.
- Where KDCI does not fit: KDCI engagements run for a minimum of 3 to 6 months. If you need short-term cover, a recruitment-led firm from the list may suit you better.
You can read more about how KDCI's offshore staffing service works.
Sources
- Outsourced About page: founding year, head office, size, countries, services
- Penbrothers Our Story page: founding year, Makati office, headcount and client timeline
- HCM Nexus About page: founding date, Makati office, service timeline
- Q2 HR Solutions About page: company history, Makati office, services
- KDCI Who We Are page: founded 2011
See how KDCI builds a dedicated team of full-time specialists in the Philippines and which roles it covers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an alternative staffing company do?
It supplies workers on terms other than a standard permanent role, such as contract, temporary, part-time or dedicated offshore staff. A business can add skills without a standard permanent hire.
Which is the best alternative staffing company in the Philippines?
There is no single best one. The right choice depends on whether you need a dedicated offshore team or recruitment and HR support, which is why this guide groups companies by service focus.
What is the biggest alternative staffing company in the Philippines?
Among the companies in this guide, Outsourced publishes the largest headcount, at 1,800+ employees across all six countries it serves. Penbrothers reported 1,300+ employees in its timeline for 2021 to 2022.
Is KDCI an alternative staffing company?
KDCI builds dedicated teams of full-time specialists in the Philippines, with a minimum engagement of 3 to 6 months. It is not built for short-term cover.
