A professional employer organization (PEO) provides employment services, including human resource and payroll services.

• Contracting with a PEO may be an option for hiring employees for a finite period in a particular country.
• Under this option, the individuals are employed by the PEO as Employer of Record, while UCSF faculty or staff provide direct oversight and management of the employee.
• Salary setting would be guided by UCSF policy, budget, and negotiation with the employee.
• Benefits are guided by local labor law.
• The PEO will also provide guidance on what benefits are common practice in the relevant country.

For current UCSF employees, this may mean a transfer of employment to the affiliate office.

• At the time of transfer, the employee would no longer be eligible for applicable UCSF benefits, including retirement and leave. 

Hiring through a PEO firm provides you with the broadest global reach as they typically have hiring ability worldwide. 

• The costs to contract with PEO firms will typically include a set-up fee and a monthly service fee. 
• The PEO firm may also charge other fees based on the assigned location

IRSO can provide additional information on the global PEO firms used by UCSF and can guide you through this option.