Employee Outsourcing (EOR)
Flexible workforce solutions without administrative or legislative burden
We provide employee outsourcing and staff leasing services that allow you to hire talent under the BALANCED HR legal entity. You can lease white-collar employees, specialists or support roles without increasing your internal headcount. This model offers a fast and efficient way to cover short-term or long-term staffing needs in Slovakia.
What we provide:
- We can take over your existing employees or supply new ones.
- We manage full HR and payroll administration: contracts, time tracking, documentation and reporting.
- We ensure employees receive the necessary technical equipment.
If you do not have a legal entity in Slovakia, or you plan to employ foreign workers, you can rely on our Employer of Record (EOR) / PEO service. This includes immigration support, relocation guidance and full compliance with Slovak labour legislation.
Benefits for your company:
- Fast and flexible response to staffing changes
- Significant time savings in recruitment and administration
- Complete HR & payroll coverage for outsourced employees
- Opportunity to optimise headcount during hiring freezes
- Reduced overall payroll and employment costs
- Option to screen outsourced employees and hire them permanently
- Assurance of full compliance with Slovak labour law
The simplest way to hire employees in Slovakia without opening a local entity
EOR allows you to employ talent locally while BALANCED HR handles:
- employment contracts, onboarding and compliance
- payroll processing, taxes and statutory reporting
- immigration and relocation procedures for foreign employees
- all ongoing labour-law responsibilities and documentation
With EOR, you can start operating in Slovakia immediately.
It reduces your risk and eliminates the complexity of establishing a local legal entity.
Key Employment Facts in Slovakia
| Topic | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Employment type | Standard employment contract under the Slovak Labour Code |
| Working hours | 40 hours/week (standard full-time) |
| Overtime | Maximum 400 hours/year (paid at minimum +25%) |
| Minimum wage 2026 | 915€ gross/month (depending on job difficulty) |
| Trial period | Max. 3 months (6 months for managers) |
| Paid leave | 20 days/year (25 for employees over 33 years of age) |
| Sick leave | Paid by employer for first 14 days, then by Social Insurance |
| Notice period | Usually 1 month (can vary with tenure) |
Mandatory Contributions & Taxes
All Slovak employers are required to pay social and health insurance contributions. Through EOR, these are fully handled for you.
| Contribution Type | Paid by Employer | Paid by Employee |
|---|---|---|
| Social Insurance | 25.2% | 9.4% |
| Health Insurance | 11% | 5% |
| Total (approx.) | ~36,2% | ~14.4% |
Employer of Record: Your Fast-Track to Hiring
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a local provider that becomes the legal employer on paper, while you retain full control over daily work management. This model offers several key advantages:
- No need to register a Slovak legal entity
- Full compliance with Slovak labor law
- Payroll, taxes, contracts, and benefits fully managed
- Quick onboarding – usually within 5 – 10 business days
- Ideal for testing the market or hiring 1 – 3 employees
Step-by-Step Process – How Employee Outsourcing Works
- Step 1 – We hire or take over the employees
- Step 2 – BALANCED HR becomes the legal employer
- Step 3 – Compliance & onboarding
- Step 4 – Equipment & working conditions
- Step 5 – Payroll administration
- Step 6 – End-of-employment management
Summary: Why Companies Choose EOR in Slovakia
- You hire legally and efficiently without setting up a local entity
- You reduce legal risk, avoid fines, and stay compliant
- You save time and focus on growing your business, not navigating bureaucracy