VirtuHire US is a Los Angeles based offshore staffing company. We recruit, vet, and employ full-time South African virtual assistants for US businesses and handle contracts, payroll, equipment, and compliance as the employer of record. You interview a shortlist of 3 candidates with video intros within 5 business days, and pricing runs $1,200 to $3,500 per month depending on the role.
Why an LA company runs its back office from South Africa
Los Angeles is one of the most expensive labor markets in the country, and admin salaries price accordingly before benefits, parking, and office space enter the math. The work itself, calendar management, inbox triage, CRM updates, invoicing, scheduling, does not need a desk in Century City.
South African staff are a strong fit for LA businesses specifically because of hours and English. South Africa runs 9 to 10 hours ahead of Pacific time, and our candidates work US business hours as a standard arrangement, so a VA can open your phones at 8am in Los Angeles. English is a first language for the professionals we place, which matters for client-facing roles: reception, CSR work, sales development, account coordination.
We are not a marketplace or a freelancer platform. VirtuHire US is Los Angeles based, and the VirtuHire delivery team recruits and employs your hire in South Africa under a full employer of record structure: contracts, payroll, onboarding, equipment, and compliance are handled for you. VirtuHire internal data, August 2025: 272 clients and 750+ placements with 93% retention.
Local company, offshore team, one point of accountability
Working with a Los Angeles based staffing partner means US contracts, US business hours for every conversation with us, and someone accountable in your own timezone. The alternative most LA businesses compare us against is a self-serve platform where you become the employer, the vetter, and the manager of record all at once. With VirtuHire the shortlist is pre-vetted with video introductions, the hire is employed by us in South Africa, and if a placement is not working out we replace them at no cost within 30 days.
Pricing
| Role | Monthly rate (full-time) |
|---|---|
| Order processing / admin | $1,200 to $1,500 |
| Customer support / CSR | $1,300 to $1,800 |
| Executive assistant | $1,500 to $2,000 |
| Sales development | $1,800 to $2,500 |
| Specialist / engineering | $2,500 to $3,500 |
No recruitment fees. A one-month deposit confirms the hire; the monthly retainer starts only when they begin. Full rate card at /pricing/.
How it works
- Free 15-minute intro call. Book here.
- You share the role, tools, and hours.
- Simple agreement, no recruitment fee.
- Shortlist of 3 pre-vetted candidates with video intros in 5 business days.
- You interview and pick. One-month deposit confirms; the retainer starts when they start.
- 30-day replacement at no extra cost.
Related reading
- Pricing and how it works: the full rate card and process.
- VA cost calculator: estimate the saving for your specific role.
- All industries and roles we staff: the full hub of VirtuHire industry and role pages.
- South African virtual assistants: why SA specifically, all roles we place.
- Virtual assistants for home services: dispatch, intake, and scheduling seats.
- Real estate virtual assistants: transaction coordination, CRM, and listing admin.
- Customer support outsourcing: full support pods on US hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is VirtuHire US actually based in Los Angeles?
Yes, VirtuHire US operates from Los Angeles. Recruiting and employment of your virtual assistant happen in South Africa through the VirtuHire delivery team, with VirtuHire acting as the employer of record.
How much does a virtual assistant cost in Los Angeles through VirtuHire?
Full-time placements run $1,200 to $3,500 per month depending on the role. An executive assistant typically lands between $1,500 and $2,000 per month, a fraction of the fully loaded cost of an in-office Los Angeles hire.
Can a South African virtual assistant work Los Angeles business hours?
Yes, and it is a standard arrangement rather than an exception. Our candidates work US Pacific hours, so your VA is online when your LA office opens.
Do I become the employer?
No. VirtuHire is the employer of record in South Africa and handles the contract, payroll, onboarding, equipment, and compliance. You direct the day-to-day work.
How fast can I have someone working?
You receive a shortlist of 3 pre-vetted candidates with video introductions within 5 business days of the agreement. Start date depends on the candidate's availability, which we confirm before you interview.
What if the hire does not work out?
We replace the person at no additional cost within the first 30 days.
What kinds of LA businesses use this?
Home services companies, real estate teams and property managers, agencies, e-commerce brands, healthcare and insurance operations, and professional services firms. The common thread is a full-time seat of repeatable work that does not need to be done in your office.
Is there a recruitment fee?
No. Pricing is a one-month deposit that confirms the hire, then a flat monthly retainer per seat.