Running Oyster as a service, Hiring Software

Oyster Agency Implementation, Global Hiring Without Entity Setup

Learn how to deliver compliant global hiring to clients across 180+ countries using Oyster's Employer of Record model. This course teaches agencies to structure retainer packages around multi-country payroll automation, contractor management, and compliance advisory, turning international expansion into a recurring revenue stream.

Open the decision record for Oyster

What does running Oyster for clients commit you to?

Published figures for this service. Blank fields are not published.

Monthly tool cost
Entry tier pricing starts at $499/month (per-employee fees vary). No setup costs published. Actual investment includes subscription cost plus internal labor for setup.
Time to first value
Not published
Payback
Not modeled
Guided implementation
8 hours

Is Oyster worth running as a client service?

Evidence supports Oyster as a robust global employment platform that agencies can implement as a managed service. However, cost per employee varies, and no explicit setup duration or ROI data is provided, so agencies must model their own pricing and revenue timelines.

An agency-fit judgement for reselling this service. It is separate from the tool description on the decision record.

Before you start

What has to be in place before the first client engagement.

Tools and subscriptions

  • Agency Oyster account
  • HRIS or ATS system for integration
  • Accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero)
  • Communication tools (e.g., Slack) for client collaboration

People and inputs

  • HR or payroll specialist to manage compliance
  • Legal review of contractual terms
  • Onboarding documentation and templates
  • Client-facing reporting templates

Included with the course

7 working documents for delivering this service.

  • Global Hiring Retainer Pricing Worksheetworksheet
  • Oyster EOR vs. Contractor Engagement Checklistchecklist
  • Client Onboarding SOP for Multi-Country Payroll Setupsop
  • Employee Misclassification Risk Assessment Templatetemplate
  • Oyster API Integration Guide for ATS and HRIS Systemsguide
  • 120+ Currency Payroll Reconciliation Checklistchecklist
  • Global Benefits and Compliance Advisory Proposal Templatetemplate

Listed by name. These documents are not yet published as individual downloads.