Global employment and HR management services in 180+ countries

Oyster provides global employment software that makes managing a distributed team easier. Let our team of global experts support you every step of the way, ensuring compliance and empowering your workforce to thrive no matter where they are.

Hire and retain employees

Oyster is there from the beginning of every global employee’s life cycle, starting with employment agreements and hiring. With comprehensive salary insights, personalized onboarding, and straightforward benefits administration, we help you create a workplace that candidates are excited to join for the long haul. Learn how you can hire, pay, and provide benefits to full-time employees with Oyster.

Learn how you can hire, pay, and provide benefits to full-time employees with Oyster.

Onboard global contractors with ease

Oyster supports every step of managing global contractors, from compliant hiring to payments. With automated workflows, country-specific contracts, and a platform for invoices and expenses, hiring talent across the globe has never been easier. We make it simple to get contractors and freelancers up and running quickly, allowing you to dedicate your efforts to building a strong, international team.

Learn more about hiring and paying global contractors with Oyster.

Automated global payroll processing

Whether your employees’ paychecks are in Reais, Euros, or Yen, Oyster’s automated system ensures everyone gets paid. In just a few clicks, our HR solutions simplify payroll management across borders, handling local taxes, expenses, time off, and compliance in every country where you operate.

Discover how Oyster’s Global Payroll Processing can streamline your global operations.

Global salary insights

Oyster’s global salary insights make navigating international pay standards effortless. With salary data from 130+ countries, you can create fair, competitive offers tailored to local expectations. Our intelligent tool helps you quickly find accurate data for specific roles and address pay gaps—all from a single platform.

Learn how Oyster’s global salary insights can streamline your compensation strategy.

Benefits to attract and retain top talent

No two job markets are the same. Oyster understands that tailor-made benefits packages are the key to engaging top talent. We help you design employee benefits to suit diverse cultures, ensuring your team feels motivated, no matter where they are.

Explore how Oyster’s Total Rewards can elevate your employee experience.

Reduced risk of employee misclassification

Employee classification shouldn’t be a guessing game. If you’re unsure whether a new hire is an independent contractor or employee, Oyster’s built-in classification tool automatically assesses misclassification risk. Just answer a few straightforward questions, and you’ll receive an instant evaluation.

Make confident hiring decisions with Oyster’s misclassification analyzer tool.

Global employment and HR management services

Manage your distributed team in 180+ countries with Oyster’s global employment software.
Our expert team supports you every step of the way, ensuring compliance around the world.

Hire and retain employees

Oyster is there from the beginning of the employee life cycle, starting with employment agreements and hiring. With comprehensive salary insights, personalized onboarding, and straightforward benefits administration, we help you create a workplace that candidates are excited to join.

Learn how to hire, pay, and provide benefits to full-time employees with Oyster.

Onboard global contractors

Oyster supports every step of managing global contractors, from compliant hiring to payments. With automated workflows, country-specific contracts, and invoice management, hiring global contractors has never been easier.

Learn more about hiring and paying global contractors with Oyster.

Automated global payroll

Whether your employees’ paychecks are in Reais, Euros, or Yen, Oyster’s automated system ensures everyone gets paid. In just a few clicks, our platform processes payroll across borders, handling local taxes, expenses, time off, and compliance.

Discover how Oyster’s Global Payroll streamlines your operations.

Global salary insights

Oyster’s global salary insights make navigating international pay standards effortless. With salary data from 130+ countries for specific job roles and levels, you can create fair, competitive offers tailored to local expectations.

See how Oyster’s global salary insights streamlines your compensation strategy.

Global employee benefits

No two job markets are the same. Oyster understands that tailor-made benefits packages are the key to engaging top talent. We help you design employee benefits to suit diverse cultures, ensuring your team feels motivated, no matter where they are.

Explore how Oyster’s Total Rewards can elevate your employee experience.

Reduced risk of misclassification

If you’re not sure whether a new hire is an independent contractor or employee, Oyster’s built-in classification tool automatically assesses misclassification risk. Just answer a few basic questions, and you’ll receive an instant evaluation.

Make confident hiring decisions with Oyster’s misclassification analyzer tool.

How Oyster’s HR 
solution works

The Oyster platform simplifies HR processes for global teams,
giving you more time to manage your workforce.

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Hassle-free employee onboarding

Oyster simplifies the onboarding process with automated workflows that create compliant employment agreements and guide new hires seamlessly to complete their onboarding.

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Automated payroll workflows

Turn routine HR responsibilities, including invoice approval, tax compliance, and benefits administration, into automated workflows that save time and reduce errors.

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HR consulting from local experts

Oyster’s virtual assistant and local HR experts provide country-specific intelligence that streamline international hiring and help you overcome HR challenges.

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International HR compliance

Oyster’s international compliance solutions are backed by HR experts and lawyers. With expansive insurance coverage and airtight privacy compliance, you can confidently expand globally.

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Partner with global HR experts

With Oyster as your trusted partner, you can concentrate on growing your global reach while we handle hiring, payroll, benefits, and compliance. Our solutions streamline HR workflows, ensure compliance, and deliver top-tier benefits—all while keeping your budget in check.

Forget the hassle of setting up entities. Let Oyster’s EOR service manage your global HR functions.

Total take home pay
USD 995.45
+23% from previous cycle
Total payroll cost
USD 12,395.45
+23% from previous cycle
Headcount
54 team members
How does it work?

Discover our payroll capabilities

Avoid complicated payroll calculations

Avoid complicated payroll calculations

Managing global payroll can be an uphill battle, especially if you use different payroll solutions to manage each country. Oyster’s Global Payroll platform simplifies your international payroll processing by automating complex calculations while accounting for varying rates, employee statuses, and local compliance.


Simply onboard employees into the system, and the Oyster platform will handle all the heavy lifting, from payroll calculations to report generation. This eliminates manual errors and saves you precious time, so you can focus on creating a great employee experience rather than the nitty-gritty of processing payroll.

Issue payslips on time

Issue payslips on time

Time is of the essence. Our automated payroll processes speed up approval, promptly deliver direct deposits, and issue payslips without delay. Plus, we automatically send necessary payments and payroll tax forms to local authorities, ensuring global compliance no matter where you do business.

Avoid complicated payroll calculations

Integrate workflows with your HRIS

The best global payroll services make your tools work for you. Oyster’s Global Payroll platform seamlessly integrates payroll workflows with your existing HRIS. Say goodbye to data silos and manual entry errors. Our payroll software ensures that employee information is always up to date. That means smoother onboarding and consistent payroll processing from one centralized system.

Access reports

Access reports

Each team member represents a file cabinet full of data. Everyone benefits from easy access to comprehensive payroll reports that provide clear insights into spending and employee earnings. Our platform lets you track trends, analyze costs, and identify areas for improvement—all with just a few clicks.

Whether you’re seeking detailed budgeting breakdowns or high-level summaries for strategic planning, Oyster makes it simple to retrieve the data you need.

Issue payslips on time

Complete payroll solutions for employees and contractors

Oyster is more than a small business payroll software. It’s a full-service payroll platform that simplifies the entire employment experience.Whether you manage a global team of full-time employees or contractors, Oyster has you covered. Need to expand to new regions? Our employer of record (EOR) service simplifies the complexities of global employment, granting you the flexibility to hire international talent without setting up entities across the world.

Would you prefer to be the direct employer? That’s OK, too. We offer tailored payroll solutions for your in-house team.

Why companies around the world choose Oyster

When it comes to payroll, when it comes to administration, Oyster couldn’t make it any easier.”
Ally Fekaiki, CEO and Founder, Juno, smiling at the camera

Ally Fekaiki

CEO and Founder,
Juno

The Oyster platform is super intuitive and easy to use. It’s also very helpful to have everything in one place, like contracts, payroll, and support requests.”
Ana Sekulic, HR Generalist, Kinsta

Ana Sekulic

HR Generalist, Kinsta

With the Oyster platform, it’s easy to review the current status and find the latest documentation, contracts, payroll, and reimbursements.”
Liz Brisker, Senior People Ops Generalist, Latana

Liz Brisker

Senior People Ops Generalist,
Latana

Discover what Oyster can do for your business

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FAQs

What are the advantages of global employment solutions?

There’s no shortage of tasks on your to-do list. Routine (and essential) administrative tasks often occupy too much time and energy, pulling your team’s focus away from big-picture thinking and strategy. Partnering with a global employment solution allows you to concentrate on long-term growth and people management while local experts cover all the details—compliance, payroll, and taxes.

How does HR technology work?

HR functions differently from one location to the next—the same can be said of HR outsourcing solutions. Oyster’s global HR platform is designed to adapt to your unique needs, providing tailored employment, payroll, compliance, and benefits management solutions. With user-friendly dashboards and comprehensive reports, you can automate tasks and make smart decisions that align with your business goals.

How much does outsourcing HR cost?

The short answer? It depends. The cost of outsourcing HR varies based on the services you need and the size of your organization. But don’t get sticker shock. Good HR software is designed to reduce costs by automating routine work, minimizing compliance risks, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

How is Oyster different from other global employment solutions?

Expanding globally is no small feat, but with our intuitive software and round-the-clock support, you can build a global team with ease. Features like global payroll management and an airtight compliance framework simplify the complexities of hiring across borders so your business can expand confidently while adhering to local laws and regulations.