TCW Global
TCWGlobal is a San Diego-based contingent workforce and EOR provider specializing in US payrolling and international EOR services across 99+ countries.
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TCWGlobal is less a pure employer of record than a full contingent workforce partner. Its core business is payrolling temporary workers and contractors that clients have already sourced, with EOR, MSP and VMS services layered on top. The scale is real: the company reported 15,000 W-2 employees in 2023 and $490 million in payroll processed year to date in 2025. Its in-house StaffingNation platform brings onboarding, timekeeping, reporting and vendor oversight together under a single point of contact. Its strengths lie in speed, security and service. The company says international hires can start in as little as 6 to 10 days and that each onboarding takes around 15 minutes of client time. It holds SOC 2 compliance, and its service reputation is backed by a Stevie Award for customer service and client praise for its fully US-based support team. The trade-offs are significant. Pricing is not published, so quotes depend on country, workforce type and the services required. Coverage claims are inconsistent, with the EOR page citing both 100+ and 150+ countries, so buyers should confirm how hiring is delivered in each target market. Independent reviews are also scarce: Trustpilot shows a 3.6 rating from two reviews and notes the company has not recently invited customers to leave feedback, while G2 has a single 4.5 review from a mid-market program manager. Overall, TCWGlobal suits US companies running large temp and contractor programs, while startups hiring a few full-time employees abroad will usually get a more transparent deal from a global-first EOR.
About TCW Global
Managing a contingent workforce at scale means getting worker classification right for every temp, freelancer and contractor, because a single mistake can trigger contractor misclassification penalties and back pay. TCWGlobal acts as the Employer of Record for these workers. In the US it puts them on its own payroll as W-2 employees, and it hires internationally so clients do not need a local entity.
TCWGlobal launched in San Diego in 2009 under the name TargetCW. It grew through payroll outsourcing for clients that had already found their own talent, passed $426 million in billing in 2019, and rebranded as TCWGlobal in 2021. Today it pairs EOR and payrolling with Managed Service Provider programs and its own Vendor Management System, StaffingNation. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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Simple, transparent pricing that grows with your business
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- Compliant Global Hiring
- Quick Time-to-Hire
- No Local Entity Needed
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Why Choose TCW Global?
Fast Setup
Get your team onboarded in as little as 24-48 hours with our streamlined process.
100% Compliant
Stay fully compliant with local labor laws worldwide.
Expert Support
24/7 access to local HR experts with global employment expertise.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees or surprise charges. What you see is what you pay.
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