BambooHR Launches Global Hiring Tool, Targeting SMBs Eyeing International Growth
In a move that turns global hiring from a bureaucratic slog into a plug-and-play experience, BambooHR has launched a new Employer of Record (EOR) service in partnership with Remote, a leading provider of global employment compliance solutions. The goal? Give small and midsize businesses (SMBs) the same cross-border hiring power once reserved for enterprise giants—with none of the legal headaches.
This EOR integration, aptly branded BambooHR Employer of Record, allows companies to hire international employees in days—without setting up foreign entities or deciphering complex labor laws. With Remote’s global infrastructure baked into BambooHR’s user-friendly platform, the experience stays seamless: onboarding, compliance, and payroll are managed in one place.
Why It Matters: Global Talent Without Global Headaches
For SMBs chasing top-tier talent or expanding operations into new markets, the barriers have traditionally been steep. Setting up a legal entity in another country isn’t just expensive—it’s time-consuming and risky. And navigating employment law across multiple jurisdictions? That’s a compliance nightmare waiting to happen.
But with 71% of companies expanding internationally last year, and 90% planning new market entries by 2030, according to internal BambooHR data, the need for a low-friction global hiring model has never been greater.
“We’re committed to removing friction for companies looking to grow globally,” said Brad Rencher, CEO of BambooHR. “With BambooHR Employer of Record, powered by Remote, we’re enabling confident international expansion at the speed today’s talent landscape demands.”
EOR: From Nice-to-Have to Necessity
The EOR model isn’t new, but it’s booming—especially among fast-scaling startups and resource-constrained HR teams. Competitors like Deel, Papaya Global, and Oyster have all raised eyebrows (and millions in funding) over the past few years for solving this very pain point.
Where BambooHR’s offering stands out is integration. Its EOR solution lives inside the BambooHR ecosystem, meaning hiring managers and HR teams don’t have to juggle multiple platforms to manage U.S. and international employees. It’s one dashboard for all employees—regardless of passport or time zone.
This eliminates a common challenge: data silos and fragmented workflows. Rather than bolt-on platforms or third-party handoffs, BambooHR and Remote deliver a unified user experience with baked-in compliance.
“International expansion should be about finding the right talent, not navigating legal complexities,” said Job van der Voort, CEO of Remote. “This partnership levels the playing field.”
The SMB Angle: Big Talent Without Big Overhead
Historically, EOR solutions were used by larger enterprises—companies with the budget to absorb steep service fees or the in-house counsel to make sense of foreign labor rules. BambooHR is clearly betting that SMBs want a seat at the global hiring table, and they want it now.
The new service effectively turns BambooHR into a one-stop shop for both domestic and international employment needs, expanding its value beyond its well-known people platform offerings—like time tracking, payroll, and benefits.
That could also give it a competitive edge in a crowded HR tech space, where players like Gusto, Rippling, and Paychex are racing to expand feature sets while serving similar customer segments.
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