Payoneer Workforce Management EOR review

Experiences with Employer of Record (EOR) services for hiring in South Africa?

“Hi everyone, I’m based in Europe and looking to hire a person based in Johannesburg. Rather than setting up a South African company, I’m considering using an Employer of Record (EOR) service to handle contracts, payroll, and compliance.”

AI summary: Post lists Skuad among EOR options for South Africa hiring but provides no direct experience or evaluation of Skuad specifically.

Skuad: How does it work?

“Nag-search ako and saw that some companies use Skuad to pay their remote employees and contractors or coordinate employee-related docs with them.”

Translation: “I searched around and saw that some companies use Skuad to pay their remote employees and contractors, or to coordinate employee-related documents with them.”

AI summary: Filipino job-seeker just learned about EORs after receiving a job offer through Skuad and asks the community how the arrangement works and whether they'll be a regular employee.

Anyone who switched from Remofirst to Deel? Why?

“For one of my friends, Skuad provided a better deal so he switched to it rather than following up on his contract with Deel.”

AI summary: Commenter notes a friend switched to Skuad from Deel because Skuad offered a better price deal.

Skuad: How does it work? ......

“sa side ni Skuad ang problem.”

Translation: “The problem is on Skuad's side.”

AI summary: User briefly indicates a problem on Skuad's side has been resolved, implying there was a service issue but it was fixed.

EOR em Portugal

“Boas! Tenho uma proposta de trabalho para uma empresa estrangeira, que propuseram trabalhar com uma EOR, neste caso a Skuad. Algum feedback sobre esta EOR? Pagam a tempo? São de confiança? Qualquer comentário é bem-vindo!”

Translation: “Hi! I have a job offer from a foreign company, who proposed working with an EOR, in this case Skuad. Any feedback on this EOR? Do they pay on time? Are they trustworthy? Any comment is welcome!”

AI summary: User received a job offer via Skuad as EOR in Portugal and is asking for feedback on reliability and timely payment.

Has anyone worked through an Employer of Record (EOR)?

“I know. I asked Deel and Remote and they both told me that cannot sponsor work permit. The EOR I am discussing this with is [Skuad.io](https://Skuad.io). Can you describe your current situation? I am pretty curious because such cases are very rare.”

AI summary: User is actively discussing Skuad.io as the EOR they are negotiating with for a work permit in Turkey, contrasting it with Deel and Remote who declined.

Skuad: How does it work? ......

“So far after 1 year, good og stable ra si Skuad sa imoha? in terms of smooth payroll and transactions?”

Translation: “So far after 1 year, is Skuad good and stable for you? In terms of smooth payroll and transactions?”

AI summary: User asks someone about their experience with Skuad after one year, specifically regarding payroll smoothness and stability.

Skuad: How does it work? ......

“Under kayo Skuad or not? Very hesitant since wala ako masyadong makita na reviews about Skuad na under Philippines. Pwede pahingi input pls?”

Translation: “Are you under Skuad or not? Very hesitant since I can barely find any reviews about Skuad under the Philippines. Can I get some input please?”

AI summary: User is hesitant about being employed under Skuad and asks for input from others in the Philippines who have experience with the platform.

Skuad: How does it work? ......

“bakit nag iinvalid token ako pag nag eenter ng payment details sa Skuad? Huhu wala man lang details tapos di pa nagrereply customer service”

Translation: “Why do I keep getting an invalid token when entering payment details on Skuad? Huhu there are no details at all and customer service isn't replying either.”

AI summary: User reports getting invalid token errors when entering payment details on Skuad and complains that customer service is unresponsive.

Best Employer of Record or (EOR) services for hiring international employees?

“I experienced using Skuas and multiplier and I am fully satisfied with Skuad. Here’s the reason why: - customer service were excellent. They responded faster than multiplier. - they send salary early/on time and multiplier is always late by 3-7 days.”

AI summary: User reports firsthand satisfaction with Skuad, citing fast customer service, on-time salary payments, and no issues experienced.

Experience using a global payroll vendor?

“We started off with Deel but its cost was on the higher side. We have had great experience with both these platforms.”

AI summary: Author's organization used Skuad (Payoneer Workforce Management) and reports a great experience with the platform.

Skuad: How does it work? ......

“Yep. In a way protected pa rin tayo under the labor code ng PH. Since yung Skuad ang magiging considered as employer and they have a PH entity.”

Translation: “Yes. In a way we are still protected under the labor code of the Philippines. Since Skuad will be considered as the employer and they have a Philippine entity.”

AI summary: Commenter confirms Skuad acts as the legal employer in the Philippines with a local entity, meaning workers retain protection under Philippine labor law.

Skuad: How does it work? ......

“Did not experience naman any errors sa Skuad so I'm not sure.”

AI summary: User says they have not experienced any errors with Skuad, implying a smooth experience so far.

Skuad: How does it work? ......

“They're just my employer of record, so I have no idea. My true employer is overseas and they're using Skuad to employ me.”

AI summary: User confirms they are employed through Skuad as an EOR on behalf of an overseas employer, but has limited direct knowledge of how Skuad works internally.

Skuad: How does it work? ......

“Kaka-onboard ko rin through Skuad and yes, parang regular employee ka rin sa PH. May tax, Philhealth, SSS, Pag-ibig deductions.”

Translation: “I just got onboarded through Skuad too, and yes, it's like being a regular employee in the Philippines. There are tax, PhilHealth, SSS, and Pag-IBIG deductions.”

AI summary: Recently onboarded employee via Skuad confirms the experience mirrors being a regular Philippine employee, with standard statutory deductions (tax, PhilHealth, SSS, Pag-ibig).

Skuad: How does it work? ......

“Which bank best to enroll as Payment Details in Skuad? Is it okay/safe to use local banks in the Philippines?”

AI summary: First-time Skuad user in the Philippines asks which bank or payment method (local bank, Wise, Seabank, Gotyme) is best to use for receiving payments through Skuad.

Skuad: How does it work? ......

“Super smooth na setup sa pangkalahatan!”

Translation: “Super smooth setup overall!”

AI summary: Comment reads as promotional/marketing copy describing Skuad/Payoneer Workforce Management's features and praising the setup — likely an affiliate or employee pitch.

Skuad/Payoneer alternatives that won’t flag AMLA.

“Hey everyone, I’m part of the management team for a US-based virtual agency. We have a growing team here in the Philippines, but our current payroll situation is a nightmare. We’re currently using Payoneer WFM (formerly Skuad), and it has been incredibly…”

AI summary: Management team reports serious problems with Payoneer WFM (formerly Skuad): system bugs, delayed paydays, and high fees, and is actively seeking alternatives.