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Oyster HR is primarily an Employer of Record platform, meaning they become the full legal employer of your international hires. They also offer a US PEO service for domestic co-employment, which operates on a different model where your company retains the employer relationship while Oyster handles payroll, benefits, and compliance administration.

Oyster supports hiring and employment in more than 180 countries, with payroll processed in over 140 currencies. Country coverage for EOR services is broad, though service quality can vary by region, particularly in some Asia-Pacific markets where they rely on local third-party partners.

Their EOR service costs $699 per employee per month, with annual discounts available. Their US PEO is approximately $114 per employee per month. Contractor management starts at $29 per active contractor per month, and global payroll is available at $25 per employee per month. A Scale plan with custom pricing is available for companies hiring five or more full-time employees internationally.

No. Oyster includes onboarding, offboarding, and access to their HR experts within the standard subscription fee. They do require a refundable security deposit equivalent to one month's service fee per new EOR hire, which is returned 60 days after the employee's departure.

Oyster provides support via email and its platform's ticketing system, along with an online help center and the Oyster Academy for self-service guidance. Live phone support is not currently offered as a standard option. For companies needing more hands-on advisory support, their People Partner Services offers access to senior HR experts at an additional cost.

Oyster serves businesses of all sizes, and its platform is well-regarded for its simple onboarding. However, the per-employee pricing for EOR services can be a meaningful cost for very small teams, particularly those hiring in lower-wage markets. Smaller businesses making only one or two international hires may find more cost-effective options among competitors with lower base rates.