Building Modern Payroll for Philippine Businesses
Started by a Filipino developer who experienced the pain of manual payroll firsthand. Now building the solution Philippine SMEs deserve.
Our Story
HipStaff was born from personal frustration. Our founder, Cyrus Espiritu, spent years as a full-stack developer building sophisticated systems for clients—yet found himself drowning in spreadsheets every payroll cycle.
The irony was clear: there was no simple, affordable, Philippine-compliant payroll solution for SMEs. Enterprise software was overkill. Generic tools didn't understand DOLE regulations, BIR tax brackets, or 13th-month pay nuances.
So he built HipStaff—a modern platform designed specifically for Philippine businesses, combining compliance accuracy with ease of use.
Our Mission
Empower Philippine businesses to focus on growth, not paperwork. Make compliance simple, payroll stress-free, and HR management delightful.
Our Values
- • Compliance-first mindset
- • Customer success obsession
- • Continuous improvement
- • Philippine pride
Philippine-Based
Our entire team is based in the Philippines. We understand local business culture, labor laws, and the unique challenges you face.
Meet the Team
Filipino entrepreneurs and HR experts who understand your business
Cyrus Espiritu
Founder & CEO
Full-stack developer turned founder, solving the payroll pain he lived as a freelancer.
Join the Team
Co-Founder / CTO
Passionate about building scalable tech? We are looking for a technical co-founder.
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Co-Founder / COO
Expert in Philippine HR & Compliance? Help us shape the future of work.
Our Approach
We're building HipStaff with honesty and technical excellence at the core.
Compliance-First
Our calculations follow 2025 DOLE, BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG regulations exactly.
Philippine-Built
a Built by Filipinos who understand local business culture, regulations, and pain points.
Growing Together
We're an early-stage startup. Your feedback directly shapes what we build next.
Join Our Founding Community
Be part of building modern payroll software for Philippine businesses. Your input shapes our roadmap.
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