WHO WE SERVICE  

Built for companies scaling in Colombia.

Design your operation

in Colombia in 30 minutes

who we serve - scaling in Colombia

We help international companies hire, operate, and scale in Colombia through integrated talent, compliance, finance, and operational solutions.

From onboarding a first employee to managing fully established operations, we provide the local expertise, infrastructure, and execution capabilities needed to grow with speed, control, and confidence.

We integrate into your operation as an extension of your team.

We integrate into your operation as an extension of your team.

This is what it looks like to work at Orkest.

• Simple

• Fast

• No Surprises

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Assesstment

Assessment

(Weeks 1–2)

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  • 30-minute strategy session
  • Comprehensive assessment of your operation
  • Cost reduction potential analysis
  • Custom design of your operation
  • Delivery of a commercial proposal fully customized to your needs

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Setup

(Weeks 3–6)

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  • Team recruitment and onboarding
  • HR strategy
  • Payroll and financial infrastructure ready
  • IT setup and workstations
  • Integrated and configured systems

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Operation

(Month 2 onwards)

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  • Operation live
  • HR, Finance and BPO operating
  • Integrated reporting active
  • One KAM (Account Manager) focused 100% on your growth

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Scale

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  • Add services as you grow
  • Same partner, no interruptions
  • Continuous operational optimization (Six Sigma culture)
  • Clear reporting and KPIs

WHO WE HELP

Most companies need 4 providers to operate in Colombia.

We do it with just one.

Growing Startups and Scaleups

  • They need to build teams quickly and rely
on external infrastructure.
  • They require HR services (Payroll and other HR functions), Financial Services, and operations from day one.
  • They seek a model that scales with them by integrating everything into a single business partner (provider).

International companies entering Colombia

  • They want to operate locally without having to establish themselves in Colombia.
  • They need local regulatory compliance: legal support, local payroll, and comprehensive operational support.
  • They are looking for a partner who knows the Colombian market inside and out.

Colombian companies that want to scale

  • They have operations that, for strategic or cost reasons, they don’t want to manage internally.
  • They want to fully or partially outsource HR, Finance, or operations functions without losing control.
  • They seek real operational efficiency with technology and top-level talent.

Established companies looking to optimize

  • They are paying too much for multiple disconnected vendors
  • They want integrated visibility of HR, Finance, and Operations in a single report, and centralized information to enable them to make informed decisions
  • They seek to reduce costs without sacrificing quality or compliance

Operating with multiple providers today is a problem.

  • One vendor for payroll or HR services, another for financial services (e.g., accounting), and another for BPO/BPS.
  • Each speaks a different language, and none of them see the big picture.
  • Coordinating them takes time, leads to errors, and costs more than it seems.
  • Without integrated visibility, it’s impossible to make sound decisions.
  • And when something goes wrong, no one takes full responsibility.

Most companies solve this with 2 to 6 different providers.
With Orkest, you solve it by integrating everything into an all-in-one solution.

  • Specialized in international companies (United States).
  • We deliver financial visibility and control for decision-making.

SUCCES STORIES

What your operation looks like with Orkest…

Construction Industry/ Headhunting

Challenge

The company faced a critical gap in technical-commercial talent that was blocking its growth strategy. Available profiles in the market failed to combine the technical expertise with the commercial skills the role required.

Outcome

We placed a technical-commercial profile 100% aligned with the company’s value proposition, cutting time-to-hire by 3x compared to their previous process. The hire integrated seamlessly and was generating measurable commercial impact within the first month.

- 3x Faster Time-to-Hire - 100% Alignment Between Role and Business Needs - Revenue-Generating Impact from Month One

Education/ Headhunting

Challenge

The market offered limited availability of specialized talent in applied AI and strategic marketing for the construction sector. The company needed two critical profiles to enable its digital transformation and commercial expansion.

Outcome

We brought in senior-level talent in AI and strategic marketing, strengthening key internal capabilities. The team accelerated its productivity curve by +40% and significantly improved precision in candidate selection for future projects.

- 40% Faster Productivity Ramp-Up - 95% Talent Selection Accuracy - Stronger Capabilities to Support Growth and Innovation

United States · Logistics / Transportation HR · Payroll · SG-SST · Accounting

Challenge

Through full implementation of our integrated services, GLT consolidated its entire operation under Orkest, becoming our largest client, with a structured, scalable, and efficient management model.

Outcome

We consolidated the entire operation under a centralized model: coworking, administration, HR, and financial support through a single point of contact. Leadership recovered strategic focus and the operation gained efficiency, control, and scalability.

- 4 → 1 Operating Model - 60% Reduction in Administrative - Burden Greater Scalability and Operational Control 

United States · Technology -Investment /HR · Payroll · SG-SST · Accounting

Challenge

Workforce wellbeing, payroll, HR, and accounting were operating in silos with no integration. The fragmentation was generating duplication, inefficiencies, and a lack of operational visibility that limited leadership’s ability to make decisions.

Outcome

We reduced operational burden by 50% by integrating all services under Orkest. Leadership now manages HR, payroll, wellbeing, and accounting from a single point of contact with greater control and less time spent on non-strategic tasks.

- 50% Reduction in Operational Workload - One Integrated Management Structure - Improved Visibility Across Critical Business Functions

United States · Soft Drinks/ Bookkeeping · Finance Operations

Challenge

The company lacked standardized financial processes and clear traceability over its accounting activity in Colombia. The absence of control made decision-making difficult and created regulatory compliance risks.

Outcome

We structured and standardized all bookkeeping and financial operations from month one. The company achieved full financial visibility, operational expense control, and complete accounting traceability giving leadership the confidence to operate and grow.

- 100% Financial Visibility - 45% Reduction in Administrative Effort - Complete Confidence in Financial Reporting

United States · Logistics & Transportation | HR & Payroll

Challenge

As the operation in Colombia continued to grow, HR and payroll processes required a more structured and efficient operating model to improve workforce management, ensure labor compliance, and provide a better employee experience.

Outcome

We implemented an integrated HR & Payroll model, consolidating talent administration, payroll management, and labor compliance into a single operational framework. This enabled the leadership team to reduce administrative complexity, gain greater operational visibility, and focus on driving business growth.

Greater Operational Efficiency · Enhanced Visibility · Built to Scale

Frequently Asked Questions

What every Founder needs to know before taking the leap.

Find here everything you need to know about contracts, payroll and the EOR model in Colombia to take the next step.

Do I need a legal entity to hire employees in Colombia?

No. Through our Employer of Record (EOR) model, you can legally hire employees in Colombia without opening a local company, reducing time, cost and administrative complexity.

Most companies can onboard their first employee within days, depending on the role, hiring process, and documentation requirements.

Our EOR solution includes compliant hiring, employment contracts, payroll, benefits administration, social security contributions, HR support, and ongoing labor compliance management.

Yes. We support companies from hiring a single employee to building and managing complete operational teams across multiple functions and locations.

We recruit operational, administrative, customer support, finance, technology, leadership, and specialized professional profiles based on your business needs.

Yes. We manage payroll processing, social security contributions, employee administration, HR operations and local labor compliance.

Yes. Through our BPO and Business Process Services model, we design, execute and optimize operational processes supported by specialized teams and AI-enabled workflows.

Our local experts manage labor regulations, payroll obligations, tax requirements and operational compliance to minimize risk and maintain full regulatory alignment.

Absolutely. We provide workforce infrastructure, payroll, compliance, device management and operational support for remote teams across Colombia.

Colombia offers highly skilled talent, strong English proficiency, favorable time zone alignment with North America and competitive operating costs, making it an ideal destination for growth and expansion.

Our team can help you design, build and operate your team in Colombia with complete visibility, compliance and operational support.