Administrative & Executive Support
- Executive Assistants
- Virtual Assistants
- Scheduling & Inbox Management
- Data Entry
Global talent, U.S. standardsWorld-class talent.
World-class talent.
Without the world-class payroll.
Shrewd Outsourcing is a search firm for U.S. companies. We source and rigorously vet elite remote professionals. You hire them directly, at a fraction of a domestic hire's cost.
- Save 50–70% versus a comparable U.S. salary
- Candidates in your inbox in ~2 weeks
- 60-day replacement guarantee on every placement
The problem
Hiring in the U.S. is slow, expensive, and fragile.
You shouldn't have to choose between the talent you need and the budget you have. Here's the difference in practice.
The traditional U.S. hire
- Six-figure salaries for mid-level roles
- Searches that drag on for months
- Turnover that resets your progress
- Benefits, taxes, and overhead on top
The Shrewd approach
- Elite talent at a fraction of the cost
- A vetted shortlist in about two weeks
- 60-day replacement guarantee if it isn't a fit
- A one-time placement fee, not an ongoing markup
Roles we place
The people behind the work that keeps you growing.
From the front office to the back office, we place remote professionals who slot straight into your team.
Sales & Customer Support
- SDRs
- Customer Support Reps
- Account Management
- Live Chat & Ticketing
Finance & Bookkeeping
- Bookkeepers
- Staff Accountants
- AR/AP Specialists
- Payroll Support
Technology
- Software Engineers
- QA
- DevOps
- Data Analysts
Marketing & Creative
- Content Writers
- Graphic Designers
- Social Media Managers
- Paid Media
Healthcare Back Office
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Prior Authorization
- Patient Intake & Scheduling
- Medical Scribes
Healthcare candidates are HIPAA-aware. Every healthcare back-office candidate we present completes HIPAA-aware training, and we screen for secure access habits, careful handling of protected health information, and willingness to sign confidentiality agreements.
How it works
Four steps from first call to first day.
- 1
Discovery Call
We map the role, the skills, and the working hours you need.
- 2
Sourcing & Vetting
We screen for skills, English fluency, and culture fit; you only see the top few.
- 3
You Interview & Choose
Meet your shortlist and pick the person you want.
- 4
Hire & Handoff
You extend the offer and bring them on directly. We advise on contractor setup and payment options, then step back.
Why Shrewd
A search partner that finds the person, then gets out of the way.
Rigorous vetting
Every candidate clears skills testing, a live communication interview, and background and reference checks before we send them.
U.S. time-zone overlap
Your team works your hours, so stand-ups, calls, and hand-offs happen in real time.
Skip U.S. salary and benefits overhead
You hire a remote contractor directly, so you avoid U.S. salary levels, benefits packages, and payroll tax overhead.
You own the relationship
Your hire works for you, not for us. No middleman sitting between you and your team member.
60-day replacement guarantee
If a placement isn't working out within the first 60 days of their start date, we replace them at no additional cost.
Global sourcing reach
We recruit worldwide for U.S. time-zone overlap, so the search isn't limited by your local market.
No long-term commitment to us
A one-time placement fee, not an ongoing cost. No monthly retainer, no markup on their pay, and no contract with Shrewd once they're hired.
Verified English fluency
Every candidate has a live conversation interview before you meet them, so communication is never a surprise.
You interview only finalists
We absorb the screening work, so your team spends its time on a short list instead of a resume pile.
Savings
Save 50–70% on compensation versus a comparable U.S. hire.
The comparison is simple: what you pay the remote professional you hire, against what you'd pay a U.S.-based person in the same role. Same calibre, same working hours, without a U.S. salary level, benefits package, and payroll tax burden on top.
50–70%
lower compensation than a comparable U.S. salary
One-time
placement fee on hire, with no ongoing markup
Our vetting standard
We're selective so you don't have to be.
- 1
Application review
We screen resumes and work history against the exact role spec you gave us.
- 2
Skills assessment
Role-specific practical testing, not just a resume read.
- 3
Communication & English fluency
Live conversation to confirm they can work with a U.S. team without friction.
- 4
Background & reference checks
Verified employment history and references.
- 5
Client interview
You meet only the finalists and make the final call.
Only the candidates who clear every stage reach your inbox.
Hire with a safety net.
If a placement isn't working out within the first 60 days of the hire's start date, we replace them at no additional cost. You're never stuck with a hire that isn't working.
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Questions worth asking before you hire.
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A 20-minute call is all it takes to map the role and start the search.
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