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Outsourcing isn’t banned in Mexico — it evolved. Since the 2021 labor reform, hiring is legal only as specialized services: activities outside your core business, provided by a firm duly registered with the Department of Labor. Those are exactly the requirements H2 meets.
Federal Labor Law, arts. 15 & 15-A.
WE MANAGE YOUR WORKFORCE.
YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS.
The solution for your workforce through specialized subcontracting
We are a firm specialized in Human Resources, Specialized Services Subcontracting (REPSE) and Government Affairs & Payroll Consulting. We bring more than 10 years of experience delivering end-to-end solutions in workforce management, payroll and legal compliance. We are also registered under REPSE with Mexico’s Department of Labor (STPS).
Our purpose
We turn Human Capital into strategic value for every company. Since 2015 we have supported Mexican and multinational companies in the administration of their human capital. Our team of payroll, labor compliance and fiscal experts delivers integral solutions.
Our track record
We support Human Capital operations so they become more agile, secure and profitable.
Services
Specialized Services Subcontracting (REPSE).
We manage the administration of your workforce: payroll, administration, benefits payments, receipt stamping and bank disbursement. We take care of everything so you focus on your business.
Government Affairs & Compliance.
Employer obligations: IMSS, income tax withholding, INFONAVIT, social security. Legal-labor advisory to minimize risk and optimize costs.
Consulting, Fiscal Planning & Payroll Strategy.
A tailored fiscal model that ensures tax compliance and optimizes your payroll burden.
Recruitment & Selection.
Sourcing of specialized talent through rigorous processes: interviews, assessments and psychometric testing.
Training. Programs aligned with your company’s needs to improve skills and performance across every level.
How does our process work?
- Kick-off & planning. We gather the initial information.
- Operational onboarding.
- Legal & documentary integration.
- IMSS registration & processes.
- Payroll & operation.
- Authorizations & payments.
Employer Resource Center
Authoritative reference information for foreign employers hiring or operating in Mexico — maintained by H2 Recursos.
📚 Official sources every employer should know
The reference sources to resolve any substantive question:
H2 Recursos has no affiliation with these sources; we link their official content for your reference. Always verify the current version at the original source.
❓ The questions everyone asks
I received a requirement from the Department of Labor, what do I do?
Your time is short: don’t improvise or sign agreements under pressure. Consult us before you respond — the process is heavy but very manageable with expert handling.
Source: STPS inspection procedure (gob.mx/stps) and the Federal Labor Law.
Does NOM-035 apply to my company?
Yes — to every workplace, regardless of size. NOM-035-STPS-2018 is Mexico’s mandatory psychosocial risk standard: the assessment must be conducted and documented.
Source: NOM-035-STPS-2018, published in the Official Federal Gazette (DOF).
What does an employee really cost me?
Much more than their salary: IMSS dues, Infonavit, payroll tax, benefits and seniority premium. We can give you the exact cost of YOUR case in a consultation.
What happens if I don’t renew my REPSE registration on time?
REPSE is Mexico’s official registry for specialized services subcontracting — the framework foreign employers must operate under since the 2021 labor reform. If the renewal lapses, you lose the registration and operate outside the law, with consequences before SAT, IMSS and the Department of Labor. Renewal has a window: we monitor it for you.
Source: STPS — REPSE provider registry (gob.mx/stps).
When is profit sharing (PTU) due, and who gets it?
By May 31 at the latest (corporations). It applies to every worker in a subordinate relationship — there are exclusions and caps worth reviewing before you calculate.
Source: Federal Labor Law art. 117 and the Income Tax Law (LISR).
This FAQ grows with real questions from our clients
📅 Official Holidays 2027
- Friday, Jan 1 — New Year’s Day
- Monday, Feb 1 — Constitution Day
- Monday, Mar 15 — Benito Juárez’s birthday
- Saturday, May 1 — Labor Day
- Thursday, Sep 16 — Independence Day
- Monday, Nov 15 — Revolution Day
- Saturday, Dec 25 — Christmas
Work performed on these days pays double time; if not worked, regular salary applies. Mexican law moves several holidays to the nearest Monday. Source: Federal Labor Law, art. 74.
Updated for each year
🔄 Changes that affect you
- 40-hour work week — The reform moves toward gradual implementation: if your workforce relies on overtime, start preparing budget and staffing now. See the initiative
- Labor Department in inspection mode — Visits and requirement letters are on the rise, pushing employers into quick settlement agreements. Before you respond, get advice: deadlines are short. gob.mx/stps
- 2027 minimum wage — CONASAMI announces the increase in December; adjust your payroll structure before January 1. gob.mx/conasami
- 2027 UMA — Mexico’s unit of measure for social contributions and fines. Published in January, effective February: it drives IMSS dues, fines and benefits. DOF
We monitor the Official Gazette and the authorities weekly; we only post what actually affects employers. Last reviewed: Oct 15, 2026
Updated as changes happen
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The online courses with the best verifiable public ratings, in safety, hygiene, emergency brigades and mandatory training. Independent selection based on public ratings; H2 has no commercial ties to the platforms. Courses are taught in Spanish.
Don’t want to coordinate courses, providers and DC-3 records yourself? H2 manages your complete annual training plan. Message us on WhatsApp.
