The process

From briefing to your first day in 3–4 weeks

A transparent, structured process with no surprises. Most clients have their new team member working within four weeks of their initial briefing call.

Typical timeline: 3–4 weeksSpecialist roles: 4–6 weeks
01
Week 1

Role Briefing

You tell us the role you need filled. We run a structured intake session covering responsibilities, required skills, tools, working hours, reporting lines, KPIs, and your salary expectations. We confirm the tier and provide a fully costed quote.

What happens at this stage

  • 30-minute structured intake call with your account manager
  • Role specification document produced and shared for sign-off
  • Tier and monthly fee confirmed in writing
  • Target start date agreed
02
Weeks 2–3

Recruitment

Our Philippines recruitment team sources candidates across job boards, referral networks, and our internal talent pool. We screen CVs, conduct structured interviews, run skills assessments, and verify references. You receive a shortlist of 2–4 pre-vetted candidates with screening scorecards.

What happens at this stage

  • Multi-channel sourcing (job boards, talent pool, referrals)
  • Structured screening calls against your role specification
  • Skills assessments tailored to the role
  • Reference verification and identity checks
  • Candidate scorecards presented with each shortlist
03
Weeks 3–4

Selection & Onboarding

You interview the shortlisted candidates. Once you select your preferred hire, we issue the employment offer, collect all Philippine employment documents, register the worker with SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR, and set up payroll. We handle day-one onboarding.

What happens at this stage

  • Client interviews shortlisted candidates (video call)
  • Employment offer issued within 48 hours of selection
  • SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR registration handled by Unison
  • Payroll setup and bank details collected
  • Day-one onboarding and system access introduction
04
Month 1+

Go Live & Ongoing Management

Your dedicated worker starts. We manage payroll, HR, leave, and compliance on an ongoing basis. You receive regular check-ins during the onboarding period and monthly account reviews thereafter. You pay one monthly invoice in GBP.

What happens at this stage

  • 7-day, 14-day, and 30-day onboarding check-ins
  • Payroll processed monthly with full statutory compliance
  • Leave management and absence tracking by Unison
  • Monthly account reviews: attendance, performance, issues
  • One monthly GBP invoice — no currency risk

Philippine compliance — handled by us

Every worker placed by Unison is a full employee of Unison Staffing Solutions in the Philippines. We handle all statutory obligations so you never need to understand Philippine employment law.

SSS

Social Security System — Philippine equivalent of National Insurance

PhilHealth

National health insurance contributions

Pag-IBIG

Home development mutual fund contributions

BIR

Bureau of Internal Revenue — income tax withholding

13th Month Pay

Mandatory annual bonus equal to one month's salary, required under Philippine law

Statutory Leave

Service incentive leave and other entitlements under the Philippine Labour Code

Ongoing management — what to expect

Monthly payroll

We process payroll, handle statutory deductions, and issue payslips. You receive one invoice in GBP.

Leave management

All leave requests go through Unison. We track statutory entitlements, notify you of planned absences, and manage cover.

Performance support

You manage day-to-day tasks. If you have performance concerns, you escalate to your account manager and we handle the HR process.

Monthly account reviews

A brief monthly check-in covers attendance, performance notes, upcoming leave, and any issues on either side.

Replacement process

If a placement ends for any reason within 60 days, we source a replacement at no additional recruitment cost.

Ready to start?

Book a 30-minute role briefing call. We'll scope the role, confirm the tier, and send you a shortlist within 2 weeks.

Book a Role Briefing

No commitment required at briefing stage

Start with a role briefing

Tell us the role, we'll handle everything from there. Shortlist in 2 weeks.

Book a Role Briefing