An EOR in India does not manage the employee’s actual work. Your company directs the employee’s daily responsibilities, goals, and outcomes, while the EOR manages everything related to legal employment. This structure allows you to treat the employee like a full member of your team without handling India’s administrative and compliance requirements.
Based on our experience supporting 500+ US companies hiring in India, the smoothest EOR arrangements are the ones where the division of responsibilities is clear from day one. You lead the work; the EOR handles the employment infrastructure.
How your company manages work and performance?[toc=Client Company Responsibilities]
Your company retains complete operational control over the employee. You decide what they work on, how their goals are set, and how their performance is measured.
- Daily supervision: You assign tasks, oversee timelines, and manage deliverables just as you would with any internal team member.
- Performance management: You conduct reviews, offer feedback, set KPIs, and oversee career growth or skill development.
- Team integration: You determine how the employee collaborates with colleagues, attends meetings, joins standups, and fits into your company culture.
- Strategic direction: You own product decisions, customer outcomes, and all work-related priorities the employee is responsible for.
What the EOR manages as the legal employer?[toc=EOR Responsibilities]
The Employer of Record takes care of every administrative and compliance obligation required by Indian law. Their responsibility is to ensure the employee is legally employed, correctly paid, and fully compliant with statutory rules.
- Employment contracts: The EOR drafts and maintains India-compliant agreements that include salary structure, statutory benefits, leave policies, and notice periods.
- Payroll processing: The EOR runs monthly payroll in INR, manages reimbursements, and provides accurate payslips.
- Tax withholding: The EOR calculates and deposits Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and files quarterly payroll returns.
- Statutory contributions: The EOR manages PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and gratuity requirements, including both employer and employee contributions.
- Benefits administration: The EOR enrolls employees in health insurance, mandatory benefits, and any supplemental benefits required.
- Compliance and HR support: The EOR manages leave records, documentation, onboarding paperwork, termination procedures, and regulatory filings.
This structure lets your team operate without navigating India’s complex labor and tax frameworks.
How Wisemonk Helps in supporting global teams?[toc=Why Companies Choose Wisemonk]
Wisemonk is an India-specialist Employer of Record that handles full payroll, compliance, statutory benefits, HR administration, and contract management for global companies hiring in India.
We ensure every employee hired through Wisemonk is fully compliant, correctly paid, and supported with accurate documentation and benefits, allowing your team to focus entirely on the work that drives outcomes.
Need help with your global expansion in India? Contact our team to learn how we can support your global operations.