Employer of record · East Melbourne and Makati
Your Filipino hire, employed properly.
Team Up Now is an Australian employer of record and offshore staffing company in East Melbourne. We hire Filipino professionals through our own registered company in the Philippines. They work only for you, and we handle the contract, payroll and compliance. You get one invoice a month.
Julius usually replies the same day.
- 94%
- of our hires are still with their client after a year
- 14 days
- to get shortlisted candidates in front of you
- $0
- to replace someone who leaves, for as long as you're a client
- 80+
- people on the team across Australia and the Philippines
Working with
“I've been away in Canada for three weeks and could truly switch off because I knew Jean had things under control.”
Aleyx Ward, founder of Core Story.
How hiring Filipino staff works
Four steps. Most clients have candidates to interview within two weeks of the first call.
- Day 1
A 30-minute call
We ask what the job actually involves, which tools they'll use, and who they'll report to.
- Days 2 to 10
We find and test people
Our recruiters in Manila run skills assessments and culture-fit interviews, check references, and get final senior approval before anyone is shortlisted.
- Days 10 to 14
You meet two or three
You interview the shortlist and you choose. We book the times.
- From day one
They start, we stay involved
We handle the contract, payroll, HR and secure setup. You get a monthly feedback form, and an optional quarterly review call if you want one.
Offshore roles we fill most often
Every hire is a full-time employee of our Philippine company, working only for your business.
See every role we've placedAll outsourcing servicesFor agencies
If your hire leaves, we replace them. Free, for as long as you're a client.
Our lifetime replacement guarantee has no expiry date. Replacement is free, whenever it is needed.
What clients say in their reviews
Between March and August 2026, 12 client businesses filled in 17 structured reviews of the people we placed with them.
- 4.9/5
- average score for communication
- 88%
- gave their team member 5 out of 5 for communication
- 85
- individual ratings in total
“Nikka is fantastic. She handles our huge and diverse workload better than could be expected.”
“The biggest shift has been moving from EA into a true operations executive lane — a meaningful change for the business.”
“Hannah is a valued part of my team. Her initiative and expertise make her a safe pair of hands.”
Who runs it
Julius Schoenfeld
Co-founder, Melbourne
Julius co-founded Team Up Now to build a different kind of outsourcing company, one focused on long-term partnerships rather than volume placements. He comes from finance and operations, and works closely with founders to design offshore teams that fit their business.
Eiza Fiel Tampus
Co-founder, Philippines
Eiza brings deep experience in both healthcare and outsourcing operations, and looks after the people we place in the Philippines.
Questions people ask on the first call
What makes Team Up Now different from other outsourcing companies?
We are not a volume BPO. We build dedicated long-term placements and prioritise ownership, communication and retention. If you want cheap, high-churn outsourcing, we are not the right fit.
What do you mean by ethical outsourcing?
Fair pay, clear expectations, proper employment support and long-term placements. Stability for the team means stability for clients.
How do you ensure quality?
We focus on strong communication, initiative, and relevant experience. After placement, we stay involved with regular check-ins and feedback to make sure the partnership actually works.
Can I choose the talent I work with?
Yes. After understanding your needs, we shortlist 2 to 3 suitable candidates. You meet them, and the final choice is yours.
What happens if it's not a good fit?
We step in early. Our focus is on long-term alignment, so if things aren't working, we help resolve the issue quickly or arrange a replacement. We want the partnership to succeed just as much as you do.
Do you handle payroll?
Yes. You receive one simple monthly invoice. We handle their salary, benefits, and local compliance behind the scenes.
What will it cost?
Pick a role and a salary. The calculator estimates salary, employer contributions and the monthly EOR cost in Philippine pesos and Australian dollars.
Open the cost calculatorPaying contractors directly?
Employing offshore staff through a registered Philippine entity is a different structure from engaging contractors. We wrote up what that means for Australian businesses.
You'll be talking to Julius.
Thirty minutes. Tell him what you need done and he'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.