Employer of Record in India

Rated 4.8/5 on G2

Hire, Pay & Manage Tech & Engineering Talent in Pune

Scale your engineering, product, or R&D team in India's premier manufacturing and technology hub. Wisemonk's EOR handles local onboarding, 100% compliant payroll, benefits, and HR operations while you manage the work.

EOR Service in Pune

When do you need a Pune-specific EOR?

Attracting Elite Product and R&D Talent

Pune is unique because it has a massive IT sector with a deeply rooted automotive and manufacturing engineering base. To hire highly specialized talent out of Hinjawadi, Magarpatta, or Kharadi, a local EOR ensures you can offer competitive, hyper-localized benefits and modern workspace allowances that rival established enterprise giants.

Navigating Maharashtra Labor and Compliance Frameworks

State-level enforcement is distinct in Maharashtra. A specialized Pune EOR ensures seamless alignment with the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act. We handle everything from the state's specific Professional Tax (PT) slabs and mandatory local festival holiday calendars to strict state labor fund contributions without compliance gaps.

Managing Hybrid and Distributed Teams Safely

Pune attracts a vast pool of professionals from across Maharashtra and neighboring states due to its massive educational ecosystem. If you are scaling a distributed or hybrid team across the city, Wisemonk manages the logistics including compliant remote contracts, bulk localized payroll management, and rapid equipment deployment.

Legally Transitioning Local Contractors to Full-Time

When your long-term Pune contractors require job security or cross local tax thresholds, keeping them on independent agreements risks severe worker misclassification penalties. A localized EOR cleanly migrates your Pune-based contractors into full-time roles, instantly securing your intellectual property (IP) and source code under airtight Indian statutory frameworks.

Our track record

What we hold ourselves to

These are not aspirations. These are operational benchmarks we've maintained across 300+ companies and 2,000+ employees.

  • On-time payroll, every cycle, every employee

  • Compliance penalties or misclassification incidents

  • Response time from your assigned HRBP

  • Consolidated invoice per month with full cost visibility

How we compare

If India is where you're hiring, your EOR should be built for it

Global platforms spread across 150+ countries. India is one of many markets for them. For us, India is the only market, and that depth shows up in every part of the service.

FeatureWisemonkDeel / Remote / Rippling / G-P
EOR fee (India)$99 to $399 per employee per month$499 to $699 per employee per month
India entity owned?Yes. Fully owned legal entity in IndiaVaries. Some operate through local partners
Setup time2 to 7 days3 to 7 days, platform-first onboarding
Local HR supportAssigned India HRBP for your teamPlatform-based support with limited local presence
InsuranceCustomizable at the individual level. Plans tailored to each employee's needsStandardized group plans with limited flexibility
Equipment procurementAvailable across PuneAvailable as a paid add-on, often at higher markups
Best forCompanies focused on hiring in IndiaCompanies hiring across 10+ countries simultaneously
EOR to entity transitionFull migration support when you're ready to set up your own India entityLimited. Most require you to manage the transition independently
Full coverage

What our Employer of Record covers

Everything you need to employ people in Pune, handled end to end.

Employment contracts

Locally compliant, India-specific employment agreements drafted and managed for you.

Assigned HR support

A dedicated India HRBP for your team and your employees.

Payroll, taxes and filings

Compliant monthly payroll with PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS handled.

Leave, handbooks and holidays

Statutory leave, policies and the Maharashtra holiday calendar, managed.

Insurance and benefits

Health and life cover plus benefits tailored to each employee.

Offboarding and separations

Compliant full-and-final settlements and smooth exits, done right.

Equipment procurement

Source, ship and manage laptops and devices across Pune.

Entity transition

Full migration support when you're ready to set up your own India entity.

Full visibility

Dashboards for you, your employees & your contractors

No one should have to send an email for a payslip or a compliance report. Our portals give every stakeholder direct access to what they need.

  • For Client
    Client portal

    Client portal

    Track payroll, compliance status, contracts, and statutory filings for your entire India team in one place.

  • For Employee
    Employee portal

    Employee portal

    Payslips, tax documents, benefits enrollment, and leave policies, all accessible without having to ask HR.

  • For Contractor
    Contractor portal

    Contractor portal

    Invoice creation, submission, contract visibility, and payment tracking in one simple dashboard.

Employee Cost Calculator

What does hiring in Pune actually cost?

Whether you're budgeting for your first India hire or building a business case for your leadership team, get the real numbers in 30 seconds.

  • Provident Fund and ESI contributions
  • Gratuity and professional tax
  • Health and life insurance
  • Wisemonk EOR fee
  • Total cost in USD, fully loaded
Case study

How OneReach.AI built a full remote team in India in under 6 months

See how OneReach.AI scaled a compliant India team with Wisemonk — from first hire to a full engineering pod — without setting up an entity.

OneReach.AI India team
Testimonial

What our Customers say

Teams building in India trust Wisemonk to run employment end to end.

Saurabh Sharma

Saurabh Sharma

Co-founder & CEO at Onereach, USA

The Wisemonk team played a key role in helping us hire for specialized B2B SaaS marketing skills. We were able to build the team within four months, and hire experienced professionals from Tier 1/major B2B SaaS brands. This includes SEO, digital marketing, business development, product marketing, content marketing, and GTM roles. They are a great partner providing integrated services for EOR and recruitment/hiring and I’d recommend them to any B2B SaaS vendor.

Monika Russell

CFO at Minehub, Canada

We've been using WiseMonk to support our India team for the past six months, and the experience has been excellent. They've handled everything from payroll and statutory compliance to equipment procurement and benefits enrollment — all with a level of responsiveness and professionalism that makes managing a remote India team from Canada feel seamless. Nileena and the team are always quick to reply and proactive about flagging anything we need to know. We'd happily recommend WiseMonk to other companies looking to hire and manage talent in India.

José Enrique Montero Pérez

José Enrique Montero Pérez

CEO at EOM-Energy O&M Services, USA

Wisemonk is a key partner for EOM-Energy O&M Services, playing an essential role in supporting our operations. Their seamless payment solutions make transactions not only simple and fast but also reliable. The team’s responsiveness, professionalism, and proactive approach give us complete confidence in every interaction. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration, using Wisemonk both for Employer of Record services and for recruitment support, to help us expand our team in India in the short and medium term.

Mandan M Sharma

CEO at The Humble Bucks LLC

As the CEO of The Humble Bucks LLC, I had a great experience working with Wisemonk.io. They made our hiring process in India smooth, efficient, and cost-effective. We were assigned a dedicated recruiter who helped us find and hire three EOR employees at a very competitive price.
Beyond hiring, Wisemonk’s support team was extremely helpful in managing important operational logistics. They assisted us with coordinating meeting-related needs, including flight tickets, employee laptops, and other practical requirements, which saved us significant time and effort.
Overall, Wisemonk has been a reliable partner for The Humble Bucks LLC. Their combination of recruiting support, EOR services, and hands-on operational assistance made the entire experience seamless. I would recommend Wisemonk to any company looking to hire and manage employees in India with confidence.

Gear Fisher

Gear Fisher

Co-founder at Onform, USA

Process was professional & very smooth. We've worked with Wisemonk to source developers in India and it's worked incredibly well for us. We are very pleased with the talent of the developers and the Wisemonk process was professional and very smooth. We highly recommend using Wisemonk for talent sourcing!

Frank Menes

Founder & CEO at Senem RFP

We came across Wisemonk and met with the CEO and staff to explain our situation, and were very impressed with their customer-focused approach to their business. Wisemonk onboarded all of my employees in one or two days. They paid my employees' salaries on the day after my payment cleared. Needless to say, my employees and I were very satisfied with their service then and remain so over a year later. We are an American company, so I was very happy to see that they have a US bank account where I can make ACH payments to minimize bank charges. All salary payments are timely. They worked directly with my employees to enroll them in the health care program and explain any coverage-related issues. The best part is that we get to work with a dedicated person assigned to our company. I would highly recommend Wisemonk and think of them as our Indian HR department.

Dan Sampson

Dan Sampson

Head of Engineering at Cobu, USA

I'm very Happy that I discovered Wisemonk. They have been a pure pleasure to work with, and their attention to detail is impressive. They helped us understand their pricing model, find top-qualified individuals, interview them, and then onboard them. I gave them criteria for the type of people we sought, and they delivered. The individuals they were able to find have been some of the best engineers I have ever worked with. I recommend Wisemonk to anyone who is in need of staffing assistance.

Krishna Ramachandran

Krishna Ramachandran

Co-founder at Onform, USA

I highly recommend them. Wisemonk helped us tap into the vibrant and top-notch Indian talent market and hire our first couple of founding engineers in record time. We've been able to accelerate our roadmap and deliver terrific value to our customers thanks to Wisemonk's efforts. They are easy to work with and very transparent about the process. I highly recommend them to any company looking for talent located in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it legal to use an EOR to hire employees in Pune?
Yes, it is 100% legal and a standard operational model for global companies. Wisemonk acts as the legally registered employer of record in India, absorbing all localized payroll processing, tax filings, and legal liabilities. Your company retains full operational management over the employee's day-to-day tasks and output.
Do you have a wholly owned legal entity in India?
Yes. Wisemonk operates directly through our own registered local Indian entity. Because we never use third-party aggregator networks or sub-contractors, we can guarantee faster onboarding turnaround times, absolute data privacy under India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, and a single, direct line of accountability.
How fast can you onboard an employee in Pune?
Once your candidate accepts the offer and submits their local onboarding documents (such as their Permanent Account Number [PAN] and Aadhaar card), we can draft a fully localized, legally compliant employment contract and finish onboarding within 48 to 72 hours.
What Maharashtra-specific compliance rules do you handle?
We manage all localized compliance structures mandated by the state of Maharashtra. This includes registration and adherence to the Maharashtra Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, calculating correct state Professional Tax (PT) deductions, implementing the mandatory state holiday list, and processing Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund (MLWF) contributions.
What are the mandatory statutory benefits for employees in India?
We automatically manage and remit all legal employee security allocations required under Indian central and state laws: Employee Provident Fund (EPF): Dual contribution system (12% employer and 12% employee). Gratuity: A statutory terminal benefit paid out after 5 years of continuous service (or specific fixed-term structures). Maternity Benefit: 26 weeks of fully compensated leave for eligible female staff. Employee State Insurance (ESI): Social security tracking for employees under specific monthly wage thresholds.
How does payroll work, and what currency do we pay in?
You receive one consolidated monthly invoice from Wisemonk in your preferred home currency (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.). We manage the foreign exchange conversion internally and disburse accurate salary amounts to your Pune team on time in Indian Rupees (INR). We also calculate and withhold monthly Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under Section 192 of the Income Tax Act.
Can we offer competitive perks like private health insurance through an EOR?
Absolutely. To compete for top talent in Pune's competitive landscape, you need strong benefits. Wisemonk provides access to premium, localized corporate health insurance plans (covering employees and their families), flexible lifestyle allowances, and custom perks that integrate smoothly into a candidate's total Cost to Company (CTC) package.
Who owns the intellectual property (IP) created by my Pune team?
Your company retains complete ownership. Our master services agreement dictates that all IP assets, engineering architectures, and software code written by the employee during hours of service automatically vest to you. The underlying employment agreements signed by the local team contain matching, airtight IP assignment and non-disclosure clauses.
How do terminations and severance pay work in India?
Separation processes in India are highly regulated. Wisemonk's compliance specialists guide you through every step to prevent wrongful termination exposure. We manage standard industry notice protocols (typically 30 to 90 days for technical positions) and execute the complex "Full & Final" (F&F) settlement process, containing statutory severance and accrued leave payouts.
How much do Wisemonk's EOR services cost?
We work with an upfront, predictable pricing model. Your final monthly bill equals the employee's gross salary + mandatory statutory employer on-costs (such as EPF contributions, statutory bonuses, and corporate insurance fractions) + a fixed, flat monthly EOR management fee per seat. There are zero hidden FX markups or surprise onboarding fees.

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