Specialist.PH

Specialist.PH is a U.S.-based HR partner that helps marketing teams and agencies scale by recruiting, onboarding, and managing full-time digital marketing specialists from the Philippines. The company describes itself as more than a virtual assistant network—it operates as a dedicated, full-service HR department built specifically for agencies that need high-performance, exclusive marketing talent.

Founded in 2020 by James Zolman, Specialist.PH was created after Zolman spent over two decades in digital marketing searching for a reliable partner to handle recruiting, payroll, and HR for global freelancers. Most existing HR services and freelance platforms offered generic, one-size-fits-all solutions that didn’t fit the needs of fast-growing marketing teams, so he built what he couldn’t find.

Today, Specialist.PH is trusted by 100+ marketing teams and 1,000+ marketing leaders, providing every client with full-time, pre-vetted specialists who work exclusively for one agency at a time, supported by ongoing HR coaching, payroll, and benefits management.

Specialist.PH operates from its headquarters in Rigby, Idaho, while delivering full-time marketing talent based in the Philippines. The company functions as a freelance HR department, handling recruiting, screening, onboarding, payroll, productivity coaching, weekly check-ins, and long-term HR support, while clients directly manage the day-to-day work of their Specialists.

Every Specialist works full-time and exclusively for a single client, embedded inside the client’s systems, workflows, and culture, much like an in-house hire. Specialists typically have 2+ years of experience or hold certifications in specific platforms like Klaviyo or Google Analytics, with many coming from large agencies, Fortune 500 companies, or established freelance careers.

Specialist.PH places strong emphasis on fair pay and retention—offering top-1% compensation in the Philippines, health coverage, food credits, and lifestyle benefits—to attract and retain experienced, motivated professionals who stay engaged for the long term.

Specialist.PH offers a wide range of full-time, exclusively-assigned digital marketing roles, including:

• Email Marketing Specialist (Klaviyo)
• Facebook Ads Specialist
• Google Ads Specialist
• TikTok Ads Manager
• LinkedIn Ads Expert
• SEO Content Writer
• Copywriting Specialist
• Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Expert
• Landing Page Designer (Webflow / Figma)
• Email Design & Email Marketing Tech Specialist
• Video Editing Specialist & UGC Video Editor
• YouTube Shorts Editor
• Creative Strategist
• Influencer Outreach Specialist
• Marketing Automation Specialist (Zapier / Make)
• Marketing Funnel Builder
• Instagram Growth Manager
• CRM Specialist (HubSpot / GoHighLevel)
• Link Builders & Outreach Specialists
• Analysts & Data Managers

Specialist.PH’s pricing

Specialist.PH publishes flat, transparent monthly pricing on its website. The Workforce plan costs $3,997 per month for one full-time, pre-vetted marketing specialist with end-to-end HR support. The Workforce+ plan costs $4,997 per month, adding 40 hours per month of additional support from a vetted pool of design, video, and analytics talent. The Enterprise plan offers custom pricing for agencies scaling with 4+ specialists, with optional add-ons like leadership, client services, and project managers.

All plans include end-to-end HR (recruiting, payroll, benefits, development, discipline), no recruiting or hiring fees, and a monthly contract with no long-term lock-ins. For tailored details and the right plan match, interested clients can visit Specialist.PH’s pricing page or contact the team directly.

Specialist.PH distinguishes itself by combining specialized HR expertise with ethical, fair-pay employment practices and a dedicated, exclusive talent model that mirrors in-house hiring.

Specialized Focus

Specialist.PH focuses exclusively on digital marketing staffing, giving the team a deep understanding of the exact skills, roles, and experience that high-performing marketing teams need.

High-Performance, Fully Embedded Talent

Every Specialist works exclusively for one client, full-time, embedded inside the client’s systems, workflows, and culture—just like an in-house hire rather than a shared resource.

Top 1% Compensation in the Philippines

Specialist.PH pays competitive salaries and benefits—including health coverage, food credits, and lifestyle bonuses—to attract and retain experienced, motivated professionals.

Rigorous Recruitment Process

For each role, Specialist.PH reviews 500+ applications, conducts 75+ interviews, and runs three or more screening rounds before presenting clients with just 1–2 top candidates who pass both their quality standards and hard-work culture tests.

Full-Service HR Partnership

The team handles recruiting, screening, payroll, benefits, productivity coaching, weekly check-ins, and ongoing HR support, so clients can focus on strategy and growth without HR distractions.

Transparent, Flat Monthly Pricing

Plans start at a flat $3,997 per month with no recruiting fees, no hidden costs, and no long-term lock-ins, helping agencies budget predictably and scale on their own terms.

Cost Savings Without Compromise

Specialist.PH helps clients reduce marketing payroll costs by up to 70% versus local hiring, while still providing top-tier talent and ethical, fair-pay employment.

James Zolman (Founder)

James Zolman is the Founder of Specialist.PH, leading the company’s overall strategy, vision, and direction. With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, he started Specialist.PH to help marketing managers scale their teams affordably while creating fair-paying, sustainable opportunities for experienced marketers in developing countries.

Specialist.PH features client case studies on its website from digital marketing agencies, e-commerce brands, and SaaS entrepreneurs, with clients consistently citing faster execution speed, strong ROI, and the ability to scale without bloating overhead. Here are some standout testimonials:

“When faced with the challenge of scaling my company, I trusted Specialist.PH — and they didn’t disappoint. We’re now able to offer more services and earn more per client than ever before. I highly recommend hiring from Specialist.PH — I would do it again in a heartbeat.” – Mike LeMieux, Founder, Mike Social

“What I love most about Specialists is their ability to just get it done. Their work turns into cash in my pocket — what’s not to love about that? They cover it all, from Klaviyo campaigns to link building. They ask questions, then execute fast.” – Mike G., E-commerce & SaaS Entrepreneur

“We’re extremely happy with the results that Specialist.PH helped us achieve. They took our strategy, our product descriptions, and our offers — and turned them into digital results. They more than covered their rates, and we can’t wait for next season!” – Grant G., Manager at Barrie’s

“We saw results within 3–4 weeks of onboarding a Specialist.PH team member. We’re glad to have him on our team — we feel like he’s in-house for us and we communicate daily.” – Kris S., Previous Owner, DiatomaceousEarth.com

Specialist.PH’s main headquarters is located in:

458 N 4000 E, Unit 5, Rigby, ID 83442, United States

Further, you may virtually reach out the company through the following contact information:

Website https://specialist.ph/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/specialistph/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSpecialistPH