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What is Oyster HR?

Oyster® is the HR platform for globally-distributed companies. We help to hire, pay, and provide benefits to your team across borders.

Company Oyster HR
Year founded 2020
Company size 51-200 employees
Headquarters London, England
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Oyster HR Product Details
Capabilities
API
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Mobile Android, Mobile iPad, Mobile iPhone
Training Documentation
Languages English
Oyster HR Features
Automated Payroll Processing
Automatic Updates
Benefits Management
Compliance management
Customizable Pay Stubs
Data Security
Deduction Management
Direct Deposit
Employee Database
Employee Self-Service Portal
Expense Management
Garnishment Management
Integration with Accounting Software
International Payroll
Labor Cost Reporting
Mobile Access
Multi-State Payroll
Multiple Pay Rates
Off-Cycle Payroll
Onboarding
Overtime Calculation
PTO and Leave Tracking
Payroll Deductions
Payroll Reporting
Salary Planning
Tax Filing
Third-party Integrations
Time and Attendance Tracking
Wage Garnishment
Year-End Tax Forms
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Last updated: November 21, 2025
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278 Oyster HR Reviews
4.4 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 06, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Oyster helps our small startup leverage international talent"
What do you like best about Oyster HR?

The transparency about their process and easily accessible detailed help docs.

What do you dislike about Oyster HR?

I would like it if delivery of service was a bit faster. On the people side of things, somethings things are urgent.

What problems is Oyster HR solving and how is that benefiting you?

Helping us hire talent in countries where we don't have an enitity.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Mar 29, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AP
Adam P.
Founder
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"What was a challenge is now an opportunity"
What do you like best about Oyster HR?

Oyster allows us to hire in any country, helping us have a more distributed and diverse workforce to support customers in a variety of time zones and languages.

What do you dislike about Oyster HR?

Navigating Oyster as an admin takes some getting used to.

What problems is Oyster HR solving and how is that benefiting you?

From our second hire we were a globally distributed team. Oyster allows us to manage employees and contractors anywhere without stress. This means we can hire where the talent is instead of where our HR/employment knowledge is.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Mar 13, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
MR
Massimo R.
Founder
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"Professional and simple platform for remote working"
What do you like best about Oyster HR?

the professionalism of the team and their very fast customer assistance. The website platform is very simple and easy to navigate

What do you dislike about Oyster HR?

nothing in particular, perhaps the fact that there is no mobile app

What problems is Oyster HR solving and how is that benefiting you?

they handled all the bureaucratic part behind my employment contract

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Mar 10, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Efficiency"
What do you like best about Oyster HR?

Oyster is quite the companion, timely and exact. Core to its values and exact to it's processes. Immediate feedback and a mind blowing experience for remote usage!

What do you dislike about Oyster HR?

Delay in local currency payment is a little alarming though n

What problems is Oyster HR solving and how is that benefiting you?

Delayed payments and Immediately efficient feedback as well as a Personalised inquiry and smooth interaction

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Mar 10, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Mieke V. avatar
Mieke V.
Chief Of Staff
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"Oyster - A Convenient Platform for International Hiring Needs"
What do you like best about Oyster HR?

Oyster is a fantastic platform for companies looking to employ talent in countries where they do not have a legal entity. The platform is straightforward to use and navigate, making it an excellent option for those unfamiliar with foreign employment laws and regulations. Additionally, Oyster's client support team is incredibly responsive and supportive, providing users with reassurance and confidence throughout employment.

What do you dislike about Oyster HR?

While Oyster's ticketing system works well for communication with the support team, the lack of phone support can be a drawback for some users. The back and forth via the ticketing system can become lengthy when attempting to clarify information or resolve issues. A more direct and immediate mode of communication would be preferable in certain situations.

What problems is Oyster HR solving and how is that benefiting you?

An efficient and user-friendly employer of record platform for international hiring needs, including legal information.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Mar 01, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
CW
Catherine W.
Team Lead, Total Rewards & Payroll
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"Excellent Service and Product"
What do you like best about Oyster HR?

The service at Oyster is top notch. I have monthly check in meetings with my account managers (I could have them more or less frequently if I would like), where we discuss any open issues or questions I have and any new developments with Oyster. Each time I have had to reach out to support, I have had a good experience with quick replies and thorough responses that I can trust. I have used another EOR service in the past and I can say Oyster's service is 100x better and more reliable. Additionally, the platform itself is really easy to use with intuitive features.

What do you dislike about Oyster HR?

Oyster is still rolling out some key features to make things more automated and easier to use, but in the few months that I have been with Oyster, many of the things I have wanted have either been rolled out or added to the roadmap. The platform is still very user friendly and I think it will just continue to get better as they make enhancements.

What problems is Oyster HR solving and how is that benefiting you?

We used a different EOR service in the past and were very frustrated with the service we were getting. Oyster provides us with the information that we need to properly manage and pay our team members in countries we don't have entities in.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 28, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AU
Amber U.
Founder
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"Best switch we ever made"
What do you like best about Oyster HR?

The incredible response time! I always have answers to my questions almost immediately!

What do you dislike about Oyster HR?

Nothing that I can think of! The last PEO we switched over from was so dismal. I can't believe we wasted so much time before we got oyster!

What problems is Oyster HR solving and how is that benefiting you?

Oyster is helping us onboard international employees in as little as 1.5 weeks! We were losing potential hires because our last PEO was taking so long!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 28, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Paul S.
Founder
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"Oyster Fills a Need for My Small Business"
What do you like best about Oyster HR?

I only use contractors and Oyster provides an easy way for me to pay contractors both in country and around the world. I've used contractors from the USA, Canada, and Columbia, and it works for everyone. They manage the payments and create the tax forms necessary for year-end. The price for contractors is reasonable. Oyster is a good choice for a small business leveraging contractors.

What do you dislike about Oyster HR?

It's a bit difficult to reach someone for support by phone, and my contractors would prefer to receive pay quicker (takes about two weeks from invoice approval to their receipt of payment.

What problems is Oyster HR solving and how is that benefiting you?

Oyster takes care of payments and contractor setup (in and out of country) so I don't have to worry about any related regulations, and minimizes my responsibilities for tax and other compliance issues. My business benefits by being able to obtain the best help possible at competitive rates, reduces my risk, and allows me to focus on my business more.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 28, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Daniel H.
Founder
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"Perfect solution for hiring a remote team"
What do you like best about Oyster HR?

Oyster makes it incredibly easy to quickly hire remote talent for your team. The onboarding process is straight forward and fast, with a Oyster support member always there to assist.

What do you dislike about Oyster HR?

What could be improved is for Oyster to provide us as an employer with a bit more information on the actual salary details of our team members. We would like to have a better insight in the social security contributions as well as taxes that our team members pay, as this helps to understand their actual net income and thus be in a better position to relate to them when negotiating salaries.

What problems is Oyster HR solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are looking to extend our team with the best talent, regardless of their location. Thus, we need a way to be able to safely hire talent from other countries, which Oyster enables us to do.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Feb 13, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Arturo E.
Senior Customer Success Manager
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"Good Customer Service, quick responses and on-time"
What do you like best about Oyster HR?

Customer Service responds quickly and with helpful information.

What do you dislike about Oyster HR?

I would appreciate a guide to come back to when having questions and/or to communicate in the local language, as legal or labor language in the local language is more precise, so I don't have to translate it.

What problems is Oyster HR solving and how is that benefiting you?

It solves the scenario of working remotely for a company based in another country.