$50K+
The average cost of one local employee
Salary, taxes, benefits, HR, software, onboarding, training, and turnover add up fast, even for an entry-level hire.
✦ Managed Offshore Staffing · Built for U.S. Businesses
Hire full-time offshore employees without the hiring headache.
Citrus Teams helps growing businesses build dedicated offshore teams across admin, customer support, sales, finance, marketing, operations, project coordination, and technical roles. We manage recruiting, payroll, HR, time tracking, and ongoing support so you can focus on running your business.
Starting at $1,250/monthFull-time dedicated employeesHired in ~5-7 business daysManaged payroll & HRSave up to 70% vs. local hiring
Trusted by growing businesses across insurance, media, operations, field services, fitness, and e-commerce.
Filter King
Lumin Fitness
Sunshine Field Services
Moon'k Films
BJT Insurance
Mission Inbox
Product Rebels
Benefits Tower Insurance
The Problem
Hiring locally is expensive.
Hiring locally is expensive.
Managing freelancers is messy.
Most small businesses need help, but hiring a full-time local employee can cost $50,000 or more per year, before benefits, payroll taxes, software, training, HR, and turnover. Freelancers can be inconsistent, part-time help is limited, and managing offshore workers alone can become difficult without the right systems in place.
Weeks
How long local hiring typically takes
Job posts, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding can take weeks or months, slowing your operations while the work piles up.
Hidden
The hidden complexity of offshore hiring alone
Managing payroll, time zones, HR compliance, and performance for offshore workers without the right support adds its own layer of stress.
The Solution
Your team member works for you.
Your team member works for you.
The backend is handled by us.
With Citrus Teams, your offshore employee becomes part of your daily workflow. They join your Slack, use your tools, follow your processes, and support your team like any internal hire. Behind the scenes, Citrus Teams manages everything that usually makes offshore hiring complicated.
What you get
- A dedicated full-time employee
- Lower monthly cost than local hiring
- A managed hiring process, no HR headache
- Payroll handled by Citrus Teams
- HR handled by Citrus Teams
- Time tracking and activity monitoring
- Slack communication and daily reports
- Weekly check-ins and performance support
- Replacement support when needed
- No hidden fees
What we handle
⚡
Sourcing & Screening💳
Payroll Management🛡
HR & Compliance⏱
Time Tracking📋
Monthly Timesheets🔁
Replacement Support📈
Performance Monitoring💬
Ongoing Account Support
Roles We Hire For
Hire for almost any remote role.
From admin support to sales, finance, marketing, operations, project coordination, and technical roles, Citrus Teams helps businesses hire dedicated offshore employees for full-time work.
Administrative
Admin AssistantExecutive AssistantVirtual AssistantData EntryOperations AssistantEmail ManagementCalendar AssistantDocument Control
Customer Support
Customer Service RepPhone SupportEmail SupportLive Chat AgentClient Success AssistantSupport Coordinator
Sales & Outreach
SDRBDRCold CallerAppointment SetterLead GenerationCRM AssistantLinkedIn Outreach
Finance & Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping AssistantAP AssistantAR AssistantBilling AssistantQuickBooks SupportFinance Admin
Marketing
Marketing AssistantSocial MediaContent SchedulerVideo EditorGraphic DesignPPC AssistantMeta Ads
Operations & Project Management
Operations AssistantProject CoordinatorProject ManagerClient DeliveryWorkflow CoordinatorImplementation Assistant
Technical & Specialized
DeveloperWeb DeveloperData AnalystBusiness AnalystAutoCAD DesignerIT Project ManagerAnimator
Insurance Support
Insurance CSRCOI AssistantRenewal SupportPolicy AdminCarrier DownloadsBack-office Support
Construction Admin
Construction AdminProject CoordinatorCOI AssistantBid SupportVendor CoordinationScheduling Assistant
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The Process
From requirement to hire
From requirement to hire
in about one week.
Citrus Teams gives you a simple, managed process to hire full-time offshore employees without handling recruiting, payroll, HR, or tracking on your own.
1
Step 1
Tell Us What You Need
We start by understanding the role you want to fill. Share details like the job title, daily responsibilities, required tools, experience level, work hours, communication needs, and start date.
2
Step 2
We Build the Candidate Profile
Our team creates a clear candidate profile based on your requirements, so we're searching for the right fit, not sending random resumes.
3
Step 3
We Source and Screen Candidates
Our HR team searches for suitable candidates and screens them based on experience, communication, reliability, technical skills, and role fit. Some roles include a test or assessment.
4
Step 4
You Interview the Best Candidates
We present shortlisted candidates for your review. You conduct the final interview and stay in full control of the hiring decision.
5
Step 5
We Onboard Your Employee
Once you select your candidate, Citrus Teams supports onboarding, aligning the employee with your expectations, tools, workflow, and reporting structure.
6
Step 6
Your Employee Starts Working
Your new team member joins your daily operations. They work directly with your business, in your Slack, using your tools, following your process.
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Step 7
We Manage the Backend
Citrus Teams continues handling payroll, HR, time tracking, performance monitoring, monthly timesheets, and account support for the duration of the engagement.
Citrus Teams manages the backend.
Payroll, HR, time tracking, performance monitoring, and ongoing support, all handled.
The client manages the work.
Task assignment, daily direction, training, and business-specific processes stay with you. You get the best of both.
Pricing
Simple pricing.
Simple pricing.
Full-time support. No hidden fees.
Hire a dedicated full-time offshore employee starting at $1,250/month.
No payroll setup
No benefits administration
No offshore compliance
No hidden charges
No freelancer uncertainty
Dedicated Offshore Employee
$1,250/month
Starting price · Exact pricing depends on role, experience, and scope.
Full-time dedicated employee
40 hours per week
Candidate sourcing
Screening and interviews
Client final interview and approval
Onboarding support
Payroll management
HR support
Time tracking and monitoring
Activity monitoring
Slack setup and coordination
Monthly timesheets
Ongoing account support
Replacement support
Why Citrus Teams vs. hiring locally
| Feature | Local Hiring | Citrus Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost per employee | $50,000+ | ✓ ~$15,000 |
| Payroll taxes & benefits | Yes | ✓ Handled for you |
| Recruiting & screening | You manage | ✓ We handle |
| Time to hire | Weeks or months | ✓ ~5-7 business days |
| HR management | Your responsibility | ✓ Included |
| Time tracking | You manage | ✓ Included |
| Performance support | You manage | ✓ Included |
| Replacement support | Start over | ✓ Available |
| Hidden fees | Often | ✓ None |
Pricing varies by role, experience level, and scope. Book a call for a custom quote.
Industries
Built for businesses that need
Built for businesses that need
support, not more overhead.
Whether you run a construction company, insurance agency, real estate business, e-commerce brand, or service-based company, Citrus Teams helps you build a reliable offshore team without the cost and complexity of hiring locally.
Construction
Construction companies lose time on calls, emails, COIs, scheduling, vendor coordination, and admin follow-ups.
Construction AdminProject CoordinatorCOI AssistantScheduling Support
Insurance
Insurance agencies need reliable support for renewals, COIs, carrier downloads, client calls, and back-office paperwork.
Insurance CSRCOI AssistantRenewal SupportPolicy Admin
Real Estate
Real estate businesses need support with leads, listings, scheduling, paperwork, and client coordination.
Admin AssistantCRM ManagerListing CoordinatorAppointment Setter
E-Commerce
E-commerce businesses need help with orders, customer support, product updates, reporting, and backend operations.
Customer SupportAdmin AssistantData EntryMarketing Assistant
Marketing & Creative Agencies
Agencies need help with execution, reporting, client communication, design coordination, and outreach.
Project CoordinatorVideo EditorGraphic DesignLead Generation
Media & Production
Media companies need support with outreach, scheduling, research, vendor coordination, and admin work.
Admin AssistantProduction CoordinatorResearch AssistantOutreach Support
Finance & Bookkeeping
Accounting and bookkeeping firms need support processing invoices, tracking payments, updating records, and handling client communications.
Bookkeeping AssistantAP/ARQuickBooks SupportBilling Assistant
Home Services & Field Services
Home service businesses need support with inbound calls, scheduling, customer follow-ups, and operational coordination.
Admin AssistantCustomer SupportScheduling CoordinatorOperations Support
Professional Services
Coaches, consultants, law intake offices, and professional service firms need support with admin, client communication, scheduling, and project coordination.
Admin AssistantSchedulerClient CoordinatorOperations Assistant
Why Citrus Teams
Why businesses choose
Why businesses choose
Citrus Teams
Dedicated Employees, Not Freelancers
Clients get a dedicated full-time remote employee who works with their business every day, not someone who disappears after one task or splits time across multiple clients.
Fully Managed Hiring
Citrus Teams handles the difficult parts: sourcing, screening, interviews, onboarding, HR, payroll, and performance tracking. Clients focus on the work, not the backend.
Significant Cost Savings
Hiring locally can cost $50,000+ per year per employee. Citrus Teams gives businesses access to full-time dedicated support at approximately $15,000 per year, a fraction of the local cost.
Fast Hiring Timeline
Instead of spending weeks or months trying to fill a role, Citrus Teams can typically source and present qualified candidates in about one week.
Built for Long-Term Team Building
The goal is not short-term task help. Citrus Teams helps businesses build stable offshore teams that become a permanent part of their operations and grow with the company.
Human Support Throughout
Real people. Real communication. Real team integration. Technology supports the process, but the service is built around reliable human talent and genuine relationship management.
70%
Savings vs. Local Hiring
Businesses save up to 70% compared to hiring full-time local employees.
5-7
Business Days to Hire
From requirements shared to candidate presented, fast and managed.
$1,250
Starting Per Month
Full-time dedicated employee, managed backend, no hidden fees.
9+
Role Categories
Admin, sales, support, finance, marketing, operations, tech, and more.
The Team
The people behind
The people behind
Citrus Teams
Citrus Teams was built by a team that understands both sides, U.S. businesses that need reliable support, and talented professionals overseas who deserve meaningful long-term opportunities.
Ali Syed
Founder & CEO
Ali founded Citrus Teams after moving to the U.S. and identifying a clear gap, businesses needed reliable support they couldn't afford locally, while skilled professionals in Pakistan needed access to international opportunities. He built Citrus Teams to bridge that gap, helping U.S. businesses grow while creating meaningful long-term opportunities for talented professionals overseas.
Ahsan Syed
Co-Founder & Operations Lead
Ahsan manages client relationships and operational delivery. He focuses on ensuring clients have a smooth experience, employees are aligned with expectations, and the service remains reliable after the hire is made. His role is what makes Citrus Teams a managed staffing partner, not just a hiring company.
Anas
Co-Founder & HR Lead
Anas leads the HR and recruitment process, finding the right people, screening candidates properly, managing onboarding, and ensuring employees are supported throughout their engagement. The quality of every candidate placed is a direct reflection of the HR team's work.
Muaz
Co-Founder & Finance Lead
Muaz supports the financial and strategic side of Citrus Teams, including pricing, financial planning, client-side analysis, and internal process improvement. He ensures the company's growth is supported by strong financial structure and operational discipline.
Tools & Stack
Simple, transparent tools.
We use simple, transparent tools to keep everything organized. Clients can communicate directly with their offshore employee, track activity, review timesheets, and stay updated without micromanaging.
Slack
Hubstaff
Cattr
Google Workspace
Google Sheets
Google Forms
HubSpot
Pipedrive
JustCall
Calendly
n8n
Odoo CRM
FAQ
Common questions.
Citrus Teams is a managed offshore staffing company that helps businesses hire full-time remote employees. We handle recruiting, payroll, HR, time tracking, and ongoing support, giving you a dedicated team member without the operational burden of managing offshore hiring yourself.
Not exactly. Citrus Teams started with assistant-style roles but now helps businesses hire across admin, customer support, sales, finance, marketing, project coordination, technical roles, and more. The model is full-time, dedicated employment, not task-based VA work.
Yes. The standard model is 40 hours per week, full-time dedicated employment. Your employee works directly with your business every day.
Yes. Your employee joins your Slack, uses your tools, follows your process, and supports your daily operations like an internal team member. The difference is that Citrus Teams manages the backend.
Citrus Teams manages payroll. You do not deal with international payroll, tax compliance, or benefits administration.
The client provides business-specific training, because every company has different tools, processes, and standards. Citrus Teams supports the onboarding process and ensures the employee understands expectations, reporting, and tools before starting.
The typical process takes around 5 to 7 business days depending on the role and requirements.
Yes. Citrus Teams shortlists candidates and presents them to you. You conduct the final interview and make the final decision, you stay in full control of who joins your team.
Citrus Teams helps resolve performance concerns and can support replacement depending on the agreement. You are not locked into a bad hire with no way out.
Citrus Teams uses time tracking and reporting tools such as Hubstaff or Cattr, depending on the setup. Clients receive timesheets, activity reports, and regular check-ins.
No. Pricing is explained clearly before the engagement begins. What you see is what you pay.
Admin, customer support, sales, finance, bookkeeping, marketing, project coordination, operations, insurance support, construction admin, technical roles, and more. If it can be done remotely, Citrus Teams can likely help you hire for it.
Start building your offshore team today
Ready to build
Ready to build
your offshore team?
Tell us what role you need, and Citrus Teams will help you find the right person. Full-time. Dedicated. Managed from start to finish.
✓ Starting at $1,250/month
✓ ~5-7 business days to hire
✓ Managed payroll & HR