What Q2 HR Solutions does

Q2 HR Solutions is a Philippines-based, privately held HR solutions provider founded in 2000 and headquartered in Makati City's Central Business District. The company operates as a 'Group of Companies' organized around six wholly-owned sub-brands — Q2 Search (executive search), Recruitment By Design (permanent staffing), People4People (DOLE 174-compliant workforce management and staff augmentation), Hiring Basix (PBSA-accredited background screening), HR By Design (HR audit and consulting), and SparQ International (international expansion services for UK/EU clients) — together with the proprietary Qudos employee engagement platform. Its service portfolio spans the full HR value chain: headhunting, permanent staffing, recruitment process outsourcing, employer of record, build-operate-transfer, staff augmentation, manpower management, background screening, organizational development, and HR tech/audit consulting. Technology is a mix of proprietary tooling (Qudos) and best-of-breed third-party platforms (Manatal for recruitment, HubSpot for CRM, Microsoft Dynamics NAV for ERP), with notable accreditation stack including ISO 27001:2022, PBSA, Investors in People Platinum (first non-UK Platinum company, retained three times through 2023), and NPC registration under the Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise sales and consultative engagements, with pricing on a customized, quote-based, multi-year contract model. Customer segments are hybrid: international companies entering the Philippines (a primary segment addressed via EOR and BOT), domestic startups and SMEs scaling operations, large enterprises seeking executive search and RPO, and organizations requiring background screening or temporary staffing across IT, banking, finance, e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing verticals. Named enterprise clients include Optum Global Services Philippines, Medidata (a Dassault Systemes company), and The NeuroCognitive Institute. The company is founder-owned and led by Chairwoman, President and Visionary Trixie Whyte, with Sarah McLeod as Managing Director and Lorna Ramos as Chief Finance and Support Services Officer. Distribution is augmented by an annual in-house HR Innovation Conference and a content marketing library, with stated expansion ambitions targeting Japan, Canada, Germany, UK, US, and Australia via franchise-style international expansion.

Name

Q2 HR Solutions

Legal name

Q2 HR Solutions

Website

https://q2hrsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Q2 HR Solutions is a Philippines-headquartered, privately held integrated HR solutions provider founded in 2000, offering executive search, staffing, RPO, EOR, BOT, background screening, and HR consulting through six sub-brands and the Qudos engagement platform, serving international firms entering the Philippines, SMEs, and large enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Services and Staffing

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive HRO (Multi-Process HR Outsourcing) (BPACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG), HR Operations Administration (HRIS Admin, Records, Employee Data Mgmt) (BPACAKAC), Employee Lifecycle Transactions (Transfers, Promotions, Job Changes) (BPAAAIAE)

Keywords

• HR consulting services
• Recruitment process outsourcing
• Staff augmentation services
• Background screening services
• Employer of record

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Recruitment and Staffing Services: Revenue generated from headhunting and executive search, permanent staffing, RPO, and staff augmentation services. The company sources and places candidates for various roles including C-suite, mid-level, and support positions.
2. Employer of Record (EOR) Services: Legal employment services managing payroll, contracts, government contributions, onboarding, and compliance with Philippine labor laws for clients' workforce.
3. Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Services: Turn-key business expansion services for companies establishing operations in the Philippines, including recruitment, legal document processing, and operations management.
4. Background Screening Services: Pre-employment background checks, due diligence screening, and psychometric assessments to vet candidates for integrity and trustworthiness.
5. Organizational Development and HR Tech Services: HR audit services, HR tech implementation, and organizational development consultations to improve HR processes and employee engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Q2 HR Solutions is a Philippines-based integrated HR outsourcing and consulting firm that sells recruitment, staffing, employer-of-record, build-operate-transfer, background screening, and organizational development services to companies operating in or expanding into the Philippines. Its sub-brands—Q2 Search, Recruitment By Design, People4People, Hiring Basix, HR By Design, SparQ International, and the Qudos engagement platform—collectively cover the full talent lifecycle from executive search and high-volume hiring through workforce management, compliance, and HR audits.

Product overview

Q2 HR Solutions is a fully integrated HR solutions provider in the Philippines offering a comprehensive portfolio of HR services. The company operates as a platform of interconnected sub-brands and service lines: Q2 Search handles executive headhunting and onboarding; Recruitment By Design provides cost-effective permanent staffing; People 4 People delivers DOLE-compliant workforce management and staff augmentation; Hiring Basix offers background screening and verification services; HR By Design (powered by Qudos platform) provides HR audits, consulting, and employee engagement tools; and SparQ International supports international expansion. These services work together to provide end-to-end coverage from talent acquisition through workforce management and compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Q2 Search: Executive search and headhunting services with science-backed approach and advanced tools.
• Recruitment By Design
• People4People
• Hiring Basix
• HR By Design
• SparQ International
• Qudos

Products and services

• Headhunting and Executive Search Services (Q2 Search) Executive search and onboarding solution using a science-backed approach and advanced tools to fill leadership roles for Philippine and multinational clients.
• Permanent Staffing (Recruitment By Design) Cost-effective recruitment solution providing tailored hiring strategies aligned with staffing needs and budget constraints.
• Staff Augmentation and Manpower Management (People4People) DOLE 174-compliant third-party people management solution providing end-to-end workforce management, leveraging a nationwide talent pool to fill skill gaps and project-based needs.
• Background Screening Services (Hiring Basix) Comprehensive pre-employment background screening solution vetting job applicants through criminal history checks, employment verification, education verification, and psychometric assessments.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) End-to-end outsourced recruitment using a dedicated recruiter model customized to each client's hiring needs.
• Employer of Record (EOR) Services Legal employment services managing payroll, contracts, government contributions, onboarding, and compliance with Philippine labor laws for clients' workforce.
• Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Services Turn-key business expansion service handling recruitment, legal document processing, and operations management for companies establishing Philippine operations.
• International Expansion Services (SparQ International) International expansion support handling compliance and logistical concerns for businesses hiring employees across borders, particularly into the Philippines.
• Organizational Development and HR Audit Services (HR By Design) HR audit and consulting services designed to improve and streamline HR processes and build a competitive, resilient organization.
• Qudos Employee Engagement Platform Employee engagement platform that enables companies to connect with employees, gather feedback, give rewards, keep employees motivated, and access a photo gallery, integrated with various HR systems.
• Psychometric Assessment Psychometric assessments that vet candidates for integrity, trustworthiness, and role fit as part of Hiring Basix's screening portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 jobs provided to Filipinos during the pandemic
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with HubSpot, a world-class customer-driven technology platform provider, to continuously and consistently improve Q2 HR Solutions' customer approach and marketing operations.
• ManatalcoreTechnology or IntegrationManatal is a cutting-edge recruitment software that helps revolutionize Q2 HR Solutions' hiring process. It streamlines talent acquisition with different features and intuitive interface.
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)coreTechnology or IntegrationNavision is an easily adaptable ERP solution that helps Q2 HR Solutions automate and connect their sales, purchasing, operations, accounting, and inventory management.
• Investors in PeoplecoreOthersAs an advocate of Investors in People, Q2 HR Solutions continuously aligns their practices with the latest and highest standards in the human resource outsourcing industry. They have achieved Platinum accreditation.
• Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)coreOthersEOS is a complete set of tools and concepts tested and proven globally to help Q2 HR Solutions get the best of their operations and further support customers.
• QudoscoreTechnology or IntegrationQudos is a collaboration platform used to share announcements, celebrate achievements, and connect with colleagues. It also allows employees to access a photo gallery and stay informed.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Deel: Global EOR and contractor management platform with strong presence in the Philippines for international hiring. Comparable on the cross-border EOR and international expansion use cases targeted by SparQ International and Q2's EOR service.
• Remote: Global EOR and HR platform supporting international hiring including the Philippines. Comparable on cross-border employment, payroll, and compliance versus Q2's SparQ International and EOR offerings.
• Globalization Partners: Global PEO/EOR provider enabling companies to hire in 180+ countries including the Philippines. Directly competes with Q2's EOR and BOT services for foreign companies entering the Philippine market.
• ManpowerGroup Philippines: Global staffing and workforce solutions incumbent with a large Philippines operation. Competes with Q2 on permanent placement, temporary staffing, and RPO while offering broader multinational delivery and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• KMC Solutions: Philippines-based provider of staffing, EOR, payroll, and recruitment services to companies building or expanding local teams. Directly comparable given overlapping EOR/staffing/RPO offerings and similar enterprise/SME target segments in the Philippines.
• John Clements Consultants: Long-established Philippines recruitment and HR consulting firm offering executive search, RPO, and staffing across multiple industries. Closely comparable in business model and service mix, especially against Q2 Search and Recruitment By Design.
• MyHR (My Outsourcing Partner): Philippines-based HR outsourcing and PEO services provider covering payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and recruitment. Directly comparable to Q2's EOR, manpower management, and HR outsourcing offerings for SMEs and foreign entrants.
• Avante International Staffing & Consultancy: Philippines-based recruitment, staffing, and HR consultancy serving BPO, IT, and multinational clients. Comparable business model and customer segments, particularly overlapping Q2's BPO/banking customer base.

Emerging players

• Sprout Solutions: Philippines-headquartered HR tech and HCM platform offering payroll, time, attendance, and HRIS. Comparable because it competes for the same enterprise HR budget, particularly where Q2's Qudos engagement platform overlaps with Sprout's employee-engagement and HR system features.
• Recruitday: Philippines recruitment marketplace and job platform offering employer branding and tech-enabled hiring. Adjacent competitor where Q2's Manatal-powered recruitment offering overlaps in employer sourcing channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@q2hrsolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/Q2HRSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/q2-hr-solutions

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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