Expand Your Business in Colombia with Expert Recruitment Solutions

Recruiting in Colombia can be overwhelming. We simplify the process, making it easier, more predictable, and stress-free. Let us help you tap into Colombia's top talent and grow your business with confidence.
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Why Choose Colombia for Your Next Hire?

Colombia offers a unique blend of opportunities for business expansion, but navigating local regulations and labor markets can be challenging. Lundi's expertise can help you succeed in this market.

Languages

Spanish

Payroll Frequency

Bi-Weekly / Monthly

Currency

COP

Capital City

Bogotá

Employer Tax Rate

25.00%

Recruitment Agency Costs in Colombia

In Colombia, professional recruitment agency fees range from 22-27% of the first-year annual base salary of a recruited employee. Recruitment agencies also require an upfront retainer and payment in advance installments of the agency fee based on milestones such as start of recruitment, presentation of candidates, and scheduling interviews with a candidate shortlist.

We know this might sound overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. A solution like Lundi eliminates the barriers for you. With Lundi, you can recruit talent across 70+ countries, easily managing recruitment—all in one, easy-to-use platform. Get an overview of what you need to know when hiring in Colombia below.

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Employer Tax Costs in Colombia

In Colombia, an employer’s social contributions total 25% and include contributions to the pension fund, medical plan, labor risks, and family compensation funds.

Employee Income Taxes in Colombia

The income tax structure in Colombia, including the breakdown of tax units, is as follows: Income between 0-1,090 tax units: 0

Employee Probation in Colombia

In Colombia, the probationary period for fixed-term contracts is no longer than 1/5th of the initially agreed-upon employment term. For indefinite contracts, the probationary period is two months.

Employee Overtime in Colombia

In Colombia, employees work eight hours daily, six days per week, and 48 hours weekly. However, the 8-hour daily limit does not apply to managerial and supervisory workers.Overtime work is paid at 125% of the regular pay rate during the day and at 175% during the night. Overtime is limited to two hours per day and 12 hours per week.

Employee Notice in Colombia

The notice period for dismissal of employees with fixed-term contracts is 30 days. But when the employee is dismissed for poor performance, the required notice is just 15 days. In the case of misconduct or dismissal with a just cause, no notice is required.

Termination in Colombia

For employees with fixed-term agreements, severance pay should be equal to the salary owed to them until the end of agreement period.‍For employees with an indefinite term agreement, earning more than 10 minimum legal monthly wages (COP 8,778,030), severance pay is equal to 20 days of salary for the first year of service and 15 days of salary for each additional year of service (proportional to the fraction of a year).

How to Recruit in Colombia

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A Lundi Global Talent Consultant will work with you to understand your goals, needs, and team dynamics.
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Interview Hand-Selected Candidates

Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right talent for your team. The average time to match is one week.
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The Right Fit,
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Work with your new team member for a trial period (pay Lundi only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit.
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Why Companies Choose Lundi

Exceptional Talent Unavailable Anywhere Else

  • Not actively applying to jobs
  • Not available on freelancer marketplaces
  • Ready for full-time positions

We uncover the hidden gems of the global talent market. Looking for something specific? Let's see if we can help.

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Where is Lundi available?

Lundi is a flexible and scalable global talent solution that can fit into your requirements wherever you are in the world. View our coverage.

How do I open an account?

Register your interest by booking a call. During the meeting, we'll help you determine if Lundi is right for your business and how we might be able to help you with your hiring goals.

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Our Vetting Process

  • Tailored

    Lundi takes the time to understand the candidate’s skills, experiences, and goals so that they can be matched to the right job.
  • Fair and Accurate

    Rather than relying on a single question or metric, Lundi takes into account the candidate’s overall history, expertise, and motivation.
  • Inclusive

    Our candidate screening process is designed to be inclusive and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to pursue their career goals.

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