San Diego-Based LATAM Placement Agency Recognized for Direct Hire Model, Recruitment Expertise, and Flexible Engagement Options
San Diego, CA (PRUnderground) June 4th, 2026
Virtual Wizards, a San Diego-based staffing agency specializing in the direct placement of Latin American professionals with U.S. companies, has been ranked #32 on the Ataraxis list of The 100 Best Virtual Assistant Companies. The recognition places Virtual Wizards among the strongest VA service providers in the country – and among a small number of agencies on the list that offer both a direct placement model and a fully LATAM-sourced talent pipeline.
The Ataraxis ranking evaluates companies across pricing transparency, geographic sourcing, business model structure, candidate vetting processes, and specialized skill sets. Virtual Wizards was noted specifically for its property management expertise, flexible engagement options, live interview and reference check vetting process, and its ability to offer both a direct hire model and staffing or employer-of-record services. The agency sources all talent from Latin America – including Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, and Argentina – placing professionals who work in U.S. time zones at a fraction of domestic hiring costs.
“Being ranked by Ataraxis means something to us because they built the list to cut through the noise – no star ratings, no sponsored placements, just the actual facts on pricing, vetting, and what each agency actually does,” said Joshua Kain, Founder of Virtual Wizards. “The direct hire model has always been our core belief: that the best working relationships happen when the client and the associate deal directly with each other, with no agency layer in between after placement. Seeing that recognized at this level is confirmation that the market is ready for a different kind of VA company.”
Virtual Wizards operates on a one-time placement fee starting at $1,500, after which clients pay associates directly with no ongoing subscriptions or monthly markups. For companies that prefer a more hands-off arrangement, the agency also offers an admin support package that includes employer-of-record services, payroll processing, and a lifetime replacement guarantee. All placements include a 6-month free replacement guarantee, and candidates are typically presented to clients within one to three business days of search activation. The agency currently holds a 4.9-star rating across public reviews and maintains a 14-month average associate retention rate.
The full Ataraxis Top 100 list is available at ataraxismgmt.com/the-100-best-virtual-assistant-companies
About Virtual Wizards
Virtual Wizards is a San Diego-based direct placement agency connecting U.S. companies with English-fluent, college-educated professionals from Latin America. The agency specializes in near-shore placements for property management, real estate, dental, legal, and small business clients – delivering trained talent in U.S. time zones at a fraction of domestic hiring costs. Founded in 2022, Virtual Wizards charges a one-time placement fee with no ongoing agency fees and backs every hire with a 6-month replacement guarantee. Learn more at virtualwizards.io
About Virtual Wizards
Virtual Wizards is a staffing agency that connects fast-growing U.S. companies with high-performing remote talent from Latin America. We specialize in recruiting and placing professionals in roles across property management, real estate, customer support, marketing, and operations.
Our mission is simple: to help businesses scale with reliable, skilled, and cost-effective talent while creating meaningful career opportunities for professionals in LATAM.
With a rigorous vetting process, English-proficient candidates, and a focus on cultural alignment, we ensure our clients get team members who deliver results from day one. Whether you need a leasing coordinator, repair coordinator, marketing strategist, or executive assistant, Virtual Wizards makes hiring seamless by handling sourcing, screening, and onboarding.
We pride ourselves on being more than a staffing partner – we’re a growth partner. Our clients save 50–70% on labor costs compared to U.S. hiring, while gaining access to a diverse, motivated workforce in the same time zones.
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