Oyster HR
The global employment platform.
Overview
Oyster is a distributed HR platform that empowers companies to hire and manage talent in over 180 countries. It provides services for hiring both full-time employees through its Employer of Record (EOR) model and managing international contractors. Oyster aims to eliminate the complexities of global employment, handling compliance, payroll, and local benefits to make it easy for companies to build a global team.
✨ Key Features
- Global hiring in 180+ countries
- Contractor management
- Employer of Record (EOR) services
- Global payroll automation
- Localized benefits packages
- Compliance and legal guidance
- Talent mobility support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Mission-driven company focused on enabling distributed work
- Emphasis on employee experience and well-being
- Flexible platform for both contractors and employees
Unique Value: Oyster makes it easy for any company to hire talent from anywhere in the world, handling all the complexities of global employment so businesses can focus on building great teams.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Hiring and paying contractors globally with localized contracts.
- Employing full-time staff in new countries without setting up a local entity.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Companies focused exclusively on domestic hiring.
🏆 Alternatives
Oyster places a strong emphasis on the human aspect of global employment, offering tools and resources to support the well-being and experience of distributed teams, not just the logistics of hiring.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Scale plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A
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