Viva Talent
Nearshore direct-hire EAs from Latin America for full-time roles
Service model
Direct Hire
Assistant location
Remote
Minimum commitment
Full-time
Onboarding speed
Under 24 hours
Viva Talent is a staffing firm that places full-time assistants from Latin America with US-based companies. This is not a managed service: they find the person, you hire them directly. Viva handles recruiting and vetting; you handle management.
Pricing is not published, but nearshore rates from LatAm typically run $1,500-$2,500 per month for a full-time assistant. The value proposition is clear: same timezone as the US, strong English skills, and significant cost savings compared to domestic hires.
Viva claims to get you matched and working within 24 hours, which is aggressive but reflects the direct-hire model. The assistant works for you, not for Viva.
What works well
- +Same timezone as US clients
- +Full-time dedicated assistant
- +Fast matching (under 24 hours claimed)
- +Cost-effective nearshore talent
What to watch out for
- -Pricing not transparent
- -You manage the assistant directly
- -No managed service layer