aobs.ph

What It Is

AOBS is a Philippines-based HR outsourcing and Employer of Record (EOR/PEO) provider. It serves growing local businesses in the Philippines as well as international companies entering the market or operating teams there. It is not a typical SaaS product built around software subscriptions; it is closer to a local HR compliance and operations service provider, covering processes such as payroll, employment, employee relations, and project-based staffing.

Core Capabilities

Its HR Outsourcing services cover payroll computation & disbursement, payslips, bank disbursement, employee onboarding, employee handbooks, performance reviews, disciplinary action, employee relations, 13th month pay, and more. On the compliance side, it explicitly covers DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR, and highlights its ability to handle multi-year backlogs in statutory contributions. Its EOR service is designed for overseas companies that have not yet set up a Philippine entity: AOBS acts as the legal employer while the client manages day-to-day work. It also offers project-based staffing for inventory counts, warehouse audits, warehouse relocation, and seasonal peaks. Managed Business Functions can cover teams such as accounting, procurement, and sales administration.

Pricing and Productization

The website does not disclose packages, unit pricing, per-employee fees, or service fee structures. It only provides Tailored Guidance and a 30–60 minute consultation entry point. As a result, budget predictability is average and pricing needs to be confirmed through sales discussions. There is no information about a free plan, trial, online self-service purchase, or supported payment methods.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are a clear positioning and deep focus on Philippine labor and statutory compliance, making it especially relevant for international companies entering the Philippines, hiring their first employee, or building a small local team. It also emphasizes direct involvement from experienced personnel, which may be useful for handling complex labor relations. The downside is that it provides little information about SaaS platform capabilities: employee portals, approval workflows, permissions, reporting, third-party integrations, APIs, and data security certifications are not clearly described. For companies that need a unified multi-country global EOR platform, the available information is also incomplete.

Best Fit and Access from China

AOBS is suitable for overseas companies planning to hire in the Philippines without immediately setting up a local entity. It is also a fit for small and medium-sized Philippine businesses looking to formalize informal HR processes. Chinese companies setting up warehouses, customer support teams, or remote teams in the Philippines may consider it as a local EOR/HRO candidate. Access from mainland China is unknown; payment and contract execution should be confirmed separately. Comparable options include Deel, Remote, Multiplier, Oyster HR, Papaya Global, as well as local Philippine HR outsourcing firms.