Somewhere
Hire top 1% global talent and save 80% on payroll with managed recruitment
About Somewhere
Somewhere (formerly Support Shepherd) is a managed recruitment agency that connects companies with pre-vetted overseas employees in the Philippines, Latin America, Eastern Europe, South Africa, and 18+ other countries. The company screens thousands of candidates for every role, presenting only the top 0.5% to clients — typically within 5 business days. Unlike DIY job boards, Somewhere handles the entire hiring process: role scoping, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, salary negotiation, and onboarding support. Their pricing model is a one-time flat fee upon successful hire with no recurring charges, making it cost-effective for long-term placements. The platform is SOC2, ISO27001, and GDPR compliant, and backs every placement with a 6-month Perfect Hire Guarantee — if the hire does not work out within six months, they replace them at no additional cost. Somewhere specializes in roles across customer support, executive assistance, sales, marketing, finance, software development, and operations.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Only pay upon successful hire — no upfront costs beyond refundable $500 deposit
- Extremely selective vetting presents only top 0.5% of screened candidates
- 6-month Perfect Hire Guarantee provides risk-free placement assurance
- Fast turnaround with candidates presented within 5 business days
- SOC2, ISO27001, and GDPR compliant for enterprise security requirements
Cons
- One-time fee of 35% of first-year salary can be substantial for senior roles
- Less control over the candidate pipeline compared to direct-hire platforms
- Pricing details not publicly listed — requires sales consultation
- Primarily optimized for full-time permanent placements, not contract work
Key Features
Managed Recruitment
Full-service hiring from role scoping through onboarding with candidates presented within 5 business days
Top 0.5% Screening
Rigorous vetting process that only presents the highest-quality candidates from thousands screened
6-Month Perfect Hire Guarantee
Free replacement if the hire doesn't work out within six months of placement
Employer of Record (EOR)
Optional EOR service handles contracts, compliance, payroll, and benefits in the worker's country
Equipment Provisioning
Optional service to ship pre-configured laptops and equipment to remote hires anywhere in the world
Global Talent Access
Recruits from 18+ countries including Philippines, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa
Pricing
- One-time flat placement fee
- Refundable $500 deposit
- 6-month Perfect Hire Guarantee
- Full recruitment and screening
- Interview coordination
- Onboarding support
- Employer of Record in 18+ countries
- Payroll and compliance management
- Benefits administration
- Contract management
- All Direct Hire features included
Best For
Hiring Executive Assistants
Find highly vetted executive assistants from the Philippines or Latin America with strong English and professional experience
Building Remote Sales Teams
Source pre-screened SDRs, account executives, and sales managers from global talent markets at 70-80% cost savings
Scaling Customer Support
Quickly hire trained customer service representatives with the security of a 6-month replacement guarantee
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