Oyster HR

Who we are

Oyster is a global employment platform founded in January 2020. Its mission is to create equal opportunities worldwide by enabling companies to hire, pay, and manage talent globally.

With a vibrant, fully distributed team of over 500 employees across 60+ countries, Oyster has rapidly grown, raising $150 million in Series C funding and achieving a valuation of over $1 billion. We are proud to be recognized for our employee engagement and diversity, with a leadership team that is 60% female.

What we do

Oyster simplifies the complexities of global employment, offering tools to hire, onboard, and pay employees compliantly in over 180 countries. Our platform provides localized benefits and equity options, ensures legal compliance, and automates payroll in 140+ currencies. We support companies in converting contractors to full-time employees and managing global teams effectively. Our services include creating compliant contracts, managing taxes and benefits, and providing deep local intelligence to navigate the regulatory landscape.

Working at Oyster

At Oyster, we believe in the power of remote work and operate as a fully remote company. Our culture is built on trust, inclusivity, and collaboration, strongly emphasizing work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements and comprehensive support to help our employees thrive in a remote environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that we build a team reflective of the global community we serve.

Team Benefits

At Oyster, we offer an array of benefits to support our employees:

• 5 day week (40 days PTO per year)
• Remote work from anywhere with flexible hours
• Monthly well-being allowance through the ThanksBen wallet
• Mental health support with access to Plumm
• Flexible parental leave with a minimum of three months of paid leave
• $3000 stipend for home office setup
• Annual performance-based bonus and share options for all employees