Frequently Asked Questions

General

What is Planetary Talent?

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Planetary Talent is a next-generation talent platform that connects growing companies with top global talent. We handle sourcing, vetting, payroll, compliance, and onboarding—so you can focus on building your business.

How does Planetary Talent work?

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Tell us what you need—no lengthy job descriptions required. Our AI-driven matching engine finds top candidates, and our human experts ensure the best fit. Once you choose your talent, we handle payroll, compliance, and onboarding seamlessly.

What industries do you serve?
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We work with tech companies, startups, and businesses across various industries that need skilled remote talent. Whether you're hiring developers, designers, marketers, or support teams, we’ve got you covered.

Hiring & Subscription

How does the hiring process work?
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  1. Tell us what you're looking for (no job description required).
  2. We find and vet top candidates for your role.
  3. You review the candidates and make a selection.
  4. We handle onboarding, payroll, and compliance.
What hiring options do you offer?
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Role Subscription: Subscribe to a role and let us handle employment, payroll, and compliance for you.
Direct Hire: Pay a one-time finder's fee and hire talent directly.

How long does it take to hire someone?
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Most companies receive vetted candidates within 7-10 business days.

Billing & Cancellation

How does billing work?
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Our talent subscription operates like a SaaS model—billed monthly in advance. Payments are auto-billed, ensuring seamless employment for your team.

Can I cancel my subscription?
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Yes! You can cancel with 30 days’ notice. If you let go of a talent after 90 days, you’ll owe an additional month of severance unless you provide notice in advance.

Are there discounts for long-term commitments?
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We offer annual subscription discounts—contact us to learn more.

Global Talent & Compliance

How does hiring global talent impact U.S. jobs?
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We believe in strengthening businesses through global collaboration, ensuring fair pay and ethical hiring practices while helping companies scale faster.

How does Planetary Talent ensure fair treatment of talent?
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We pay above-market wages, offer competitive benefits, and ensure ethical working conditions through in-country talent advocates.

How does Planetary Talent handle compliance and payroll?
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We act as the global Employer of Record (EOR) for our talent, handling local labor laws, tax compliance, and payroll—so you don’t have to.

AI & Data Privacy

Does Planetary Talent use AI in hiring?
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Yes! Our AI-driven matching algorithm processes candidates and finds the best match, but all hiring decisions are finalized by human experts.

How does AI impact privacy?
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We use AI to analyze job fit and optimize performance. Some talent work sessions may be recorded for AI training purposes, but we do not share or sell data.

Can I opt out of AI-assisted hiring?
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Yes! If you prefer a fully human-driven process, just let us know.

Getting Started

How do I get started?
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Click “Start Hiring” on our homepage, tell us what you need, and we’ll start matching you with top talent right away.

Still have questions?
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Contact us at hello@planetarytalent.com for more details!