Name: Tony Jamous
Company: Oyster®
Oyster® is an automated global employment platform that enables companies to hire and manage talent across 180+ countries without the need for local offices or navigating complex regional laws. The platform boasts a range of features designed to facilitate international employment, including compliant hiring, onboarding, payroll, and benefits management.
Recent Developments
- Series D Funding: Oyster® has successfully raised $59M in its Series D funding round.
Company Overview
Oyster® provides a comprehensive suite of tools to manage global teams efficiently:
- Global Compliance & Protection: Oyster® offers compliant hiring solutions in 180+ countries, supported by a robust infrastructure, extensive insurance coverage, and a team of legal experts.
- Deep Local Intelligence: The platform provides detailed local insights and tools to assist through all stages of global employment.
- Automated Workflows: The platform streamlines the employment process from hiring to offboarding with various automations and integrations.
- Employee-centric Solutions: Oyster® helps design competitive offers based on local market insights to attract and retain top talent.
Key Features
- Hire International Talent: Oyster® allows companies to hire full-time employees and contractors in various regions without setting up local entities.
- Global Payroll Management: The platform supports payroll in 140+ currencies, ensuring timely and compliant payments.
- Employee Benefits and Rewards: Oyster® offers tailored benefits and reward programs to enhance the employee experience globally.
- Time and Expense Tracking: Tools for accurately tracking time and expenses to streamline financial management.
- Hiring Automation: Pearl, the platform's virtual hiring assistant, facilitates faster and more accurate hiring processes using country-specific insights.
Testimonials
- Ally Fekaiki, CEO and Founder at Juno: "Without Oyster, I don't think I would even consider hiring internationally. Oyster has made it so easy that it's become a viable part of our business strategies.”
- Tyler Parson, VP of People at Chili Piper: "The biggest value has been the employee experience…. It brings a level of autonomy that our non-U.S. employees didn’t have before.”
- David Dawoud, Head of People at Demodesk: "Oyster encapsulates a fair price and gives you access not only to knowledge of local labor laws but also legal counsel if it's ever required—all included in that one price."
Impact and Vision
Oyster® aims to simplify global employment by being not just a platform but a trusted partner in the global employment journey. As a Certified B Corp, Oyster® commits to high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: hello@oysterhr.com
- Sales: sales@oysterhr.com
- Help Center: Available on the company's website
Miscellaneous
- Global Employment Resources: Oyster® provides a variety of tools, resources, and guides for global employment considerations. This includes global hiring guides, employment cost calculators, and courses offered by Oyster Academy.
By leveraging Oyster's automated and compliant hiring platform, companies can effectively scale their international operations while ensuring a seamless experience for their global workforce.
