As China's economy continues to attract global businesses, cities like Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, are becoming increasingly popular for foreign companies seeking ex-pansion. For overseas employers, understanding local employment strategies and costs is critical to ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. One effective solution is lever-aging the Employer of Record (EOR) model, which simplifies hiring and workforce man-agement in China. This article explores key employment strategies and costs in Jinan, tai-lored to overseas employers.