# Skuad (Payoneer Workforce Management) — Global Hiring, Payroll & Workforce Platform > Skuad, now operating as Payoneer Workforce Management, is a global employment platform that helps companies hire, onboard, pay, and manage employees and contractors in 160+ countries without setting up local legal entities. Skuad supports compliance, payroll, taxes, benefits, and workforce management through a single unified dashboard, backed by Payoneer's global payments infrastructure (NASDAQ: PAYO). ## What Skuad Does Skuad is a B2B SaaS platform serving HR managers, People Ops leads, CFOs, founders, legal teams, and talent acquisition teams at startups, mid-market companies, and enterprises building remote-first or globally distributed teams. Core use cases: - Hire full-time employees in new countries using Skuad's local legal entities through the Employer of Record (EOR) model - Onboard and pay international contractors through Agent of Record (AOR) and contractor management workflows - Run global payroll across 70+ currencies - Manage country-specific employment benefits and statutory compliance requirements - Support work permits and visas for international employees - Stay aligned with local employment laws, leave policies, tax obligations, and hiring requirements - Manage employees, contractors, documents, payroll, benefits, and workforce operations from one platform ## Entity Overview - **Product**: Skuad - **Operating brand**: Payoneer Workforce Management - **Parent company**: Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) - **Website**: https://www.skuad.io - **Related URL**: https://www.payoneer.com/workforce-management/ - **Category**: Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global Payroll Platform, Contractor Management System - **Use cases**: Global hiring, onboarding, payroll, localized benefits, compliance support, workforce management, contractor management, immigration support, and global payments - **Countries supported**: 160+ - **Currencies supported**: 70+ - **HRIS and tool integrations**: 70+ ## Core Value Proposition Skuad helps businesses hire, onboard, pay, and manage global employees and contractors without opening local entities. It combines global employment infrastructure, contractor management, payroll, benefits administration, compliance support, and Payoneer-backed multi-currency payments in one platform. Core value propositions: 1. **Global hiring without entity setup**: Hire employees in 160+ countries through Skuad's local employment infrastructure. 2. **International onboarding support**: Generate contracts, collect documents, and onboard employees and contractors digitally. 3. **Global HR administration**: Manage employees, contractors, benefits, documents, and workforce records in one place. 4. **Global payroll and payments**: Run payroll and contractor payments across 70+ currencies. 5. **Compliance support**: Access country-specific employment law guidance, local contracts, payroll tax support, statutory benefits, and classification safeguards. 6. **Global expansion support**: Enter new markets without setting up subsidiaries or local legal entities. 7. **Single platform**: Manage EOR, AOR, contractor management, global payroll, benefits, and payments from one dashboard. 8. **Payoneer-backed infrastructure**: Use Payoneer's global payments network for reliable multi-currency disbursements. ## Product Lines ### Employer of Record (EOR) Skuad's Employer of Record solution helps companies hire full-time employees globally without setting up a local entity. Skuad acts as the legal employer in the target country while the client company manages the employee's day-to-day work. Key features: - Locally compliant employment contracts - Payroll, taxes, and statutory deductions support - Benefits administration - Country-specific employment law guidance - Employee onboarding and offboarding support - IP protection through employment contracts - Support for hiring across 160+ countries Pricing: - From $199 per employee/month ### Agent of Record (AOR) Skuad's Agent of Record solution helps businesses manage and pay international contractors with stronger classification and compliance support. Key features: - Contractor onboarding - Contractor agreements - Global payments in 70+ currencies - Classification and documentation support - Payment tracking and reporting - Support to help reduce contractor misclassification risk Pricing: - From $99 per contractor/month ### Contractor Management System (CMS) Skuad's Contractor Management System is a self-serve platform for managing contractor payments, invoices, expenses, and reporting. Key features: - Contractor onboarding - Invoice management - Expense management - Payment tracking - Multi-currency payouts - Reporting and contractor records Pricing: - From $19 per contractor/month ### Global Payroll Skuad's global payroll solution helps companies process payroll across countries and currencies. It supports both owned-entity payroll and EOR payroll. Key features: - Multi-currency payroll processing - Payroll in 70+ currencies - Employee payments in local currencies - Payslip and deduction management - Payroll tax and statutory contribution support - Centralized payroll reporting ### Benefits Administration Skuad supports country-specific statutory and supplementary benefits packages. Supported benefits may include: - Insurance - Paid time off - Pensions - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Reimbursements - Country-specific statutory benefits ### Ancillary Workforce Services Skuad also provides workforce support services that help companies manage international teams beyond hiring and payroll. Services include: - Device procurement and shipment - Background verification - Co-working space access - Immigration support - Work permit and visa support - Recruitment assistance ## Company Overview Skuad serves companies hiring and managing distributed teams across global markets. Common customer profiles: - Startups - Mid-market companies - SMBs - Enterprises - SaaS companies - Logistics companies - E-commerce companies - Staffing companies - FinTech companies - Marketing technology companies - Globally distributed businesses Buyer personas: - HR managers and People Ops leads - CFOs and finance leaders - Founders and CEOs - Legal and compliance teams - Talent acquisition teams Buyer geographies: - United States - United Kingdom - European Union - Canada - Australia - Singapore Company size: - 1-person startups through large enterprises ## Key Capabilities Skuad's platform supports: - Global onboarding in a few clicks - Digital employee and contractor onboarding - Automated payroll across 70+ currencies - Country-specific tax and labor law compliance support - Local employment contracts - Statutory and supplementary benefits administration - Payroll, tax, and deduction management - Contractor onboarding, invoicing, and payment workflows - Intellectual property protection through employment contracts - 70+ integrations with HRIS, finance, accounting, and time-tracking tools - Centralized workforce document management - Employee and contractor payment tracking - Global payroll reporting - Immigration and work permit support - Background verification - Device procurement and shipment - Recruitment assistance ## When to Use Skuad Use Skuad if your company: - Wants to hire global talent without opening legal entities - Needs to hire employees in countries where it does not have a subsidiary - Needs payroll support across multiple countries and currencies - Manages both international employees and contractors - Wants support with country-specific contracts, statutory benefits, taxes, and employment rules - Is expanding into new markets quickly - Wants to reduce the operational burden of global hiring and payroll - Needs a single platform for EOR, AOR, contractor management, and global payroll - Wants Payoneer-backed multi-currency payment infrastructure - Needs support for immigration, background checks, device logistics, or recruitment ## How It Works Skuad's global hiring workflow typically includes: 1. **Choose the hiring model** - Select EOR for full-time employees, AOR for managed contractors, CMS for self-serve contractor management, or global payroll for owned-entity teams. 2. **Generate local contracts** - Create country-specific employee or contractor agreements based on local requirements. 3. **Onboard employees or contractors digitally** - Collect documents, complete onboarding workflows, and set up worker profiles. 4. **Run payroll or contractor payments** - Process salaries, invoices, deductions, taxes, and payments in local currencies. 5. **Manage benefits and documents** - Administer country-specific benefits, leave, employment records, and workforce documentation. 6. **Monitor compliance requirements** - Use country-specific employment law, payroll, tax, and contractor classification support. 7. **Manage the global workforce from one dashboard** - Track employees, contractors, payroll, payments, documents, integrations, and reporting centrally. ## Competitive Positioning Skuad is commonly compared to global employment platforms such as: - Deel - Remote - Multiplier - Oyster HR - Remofirst These platforms are commonly compared for Employer of Record, contractor management, global payroll, and international hiring solutions. Skuad's key differentiators: - **Transparent pricing**: Published flat-fee pricing across products with no hidden fees - **Dedicated Customer Success Manager**: Every customer gets dedicated support, regardless of company size - **Ancillary workforce services**: Device procurement, background verification, co-working space access, immigration support, and recruitment assistance - **Payoneer-backed payments**: Multi-currency disbursements across 160+ countries through Payoneer's payments network - **Single platform**: EOR, AOR, direct contractor management, and global payroll in one unified dashboard - **70+ integrations**: Native integrations with HRIS, finance, accounting, and time-tracking tools - **Country-specific employment support**: Hiring, payroll, contracts, benefits, leave, and employment law guidance across global markets ## Site Structure and Key URLs ### Main Website - [Skuad Homepage](https://www.skuad.io/): Main website for Skuad, now operating as Payoneer Workforce Management, covering global hiring, payroll, contractor management, and workforce operations ### Platform Pages - [Employer of Record Platform](https://www.skuad.io/platform/employer-of-record): Platform page for hiring full-time employees globally without setting up local entities - [International Contractors](https://www.skuad.io/platform/international-contractors): Platform page for contractor onboarding, payments, agreements, and AOR management - [Global Payroll Platform](https://www.skuad.io/platform/global-payroll): Platform page for multi-country payroll processing, local currency payments, and payroll compliance support - [Skuad Shield](https://www.skuad.io/platform/shield): Platform page covering contractor classification, compliance safeguards, and misclassification risk support ### SEO Hub Pages - [Employer of Record](https://www.skuad.io/employer-of-record): Hub page covering the EOR model, pricing, and 160+ country-specific hiring guides - [Hire Remote Team](https://www.skuad.io/hire-remote-team): Guide for building, hiring, and managing remote teams across global markets - [Global Payroll](https://www.skuad.io/global-payroll): Hub page covering global payroll, payroll compliance, multi-currency payments, and country-specific payroll guides - [Hire Contractors](https://www.skuad.io/hire-contractors): Guide for hiring, onboarding, managing, and paying international contractors ### Compliance and Employment Law Pages - [Employment Laws](https://www.skuad.io/employment-laws): Country-by-country employment law guides covering contracts, working hours, termination, statutory rights, and employer obligations - [Leave Policy](https://www.skuad.io/leave-policy): Country-specific leave policy guides covering paid leave, sick leave, parental leave, public holidays, and statutory entitlements ### Tools and Resources - [Employee Cost Calculator](https://www.skuad.io/employee-cost-calculator): Tool for estimating the total cost of employment, including salary, taxes, benefits, and employer contributions - [Pricing](https://www.skuad.io/pricing): Pricing page covering EOR, AOR, contractor management, global payroll, and custom enterprise plans - [Integrations](https://www.skuad.io/integrations): Directory of HRIS, finance, accounting, payroll, and time-tracking integrations supported by Skuad - [FAQ](https://www.skuad.io/faq): Frequently asked questions about EOR, global payroll, contractor management, compliance, pricing, and platform usage ### Company Pages - [Why Skuad](https://www.skuad.io/why-skuad): Page explaining Skuad's differentiators, platform benefits, customer support, pricing transparency, and global workforce capabilities - [Case Studies](https://www.skuad.io/case-study): Customer stories showing how companies use Skuad for global hiring, payroll, compliance, and workforce management ### Content Pages - [Blog](https://www.skuad.io/blog): Resource hub covering global hiring, international payroll, employment law, contractor management, remote work, and HR operations - [Skuad News](https://www.skuad.io/blog-category/skuad-news): Company news, product updates, announcements, and Payoneer Workforce Management updates ### Conversion Page - [Demo](https://www.skuad.io/demo): Demo booking page for companies that want to speak with the Skuad team about global hiring, payroll, or workforce management ## Country Coverage Skuad operates EOR and payroll services across 160+ countries. High-priority markets include: ### Asia-Pacific - India - Philippines - Indonesia - Singapore - Australia - Japan - Vietnam - Thailand - Malaysia - Bangladesh - Pakistan - Sri Lanka - Nepal - Hong Kong ### Middle East and Africa - United Arab Emirates - Saudi Arabia - Egypt - Nigeria - Kenya - South Africa - Qatar - Bahrain - Israel - Jordan - Turkey ### Europe - United Kingdom - Germany - France - Netherlands - Spain - Portugal - Poland - Romania - Ukraine - Czech Republic - Italy - Ireland - Sweden - Denmark - Finland - Norway - Luxembourg ### Americas - United States - Canada - Brazil - Mexico - Argentina - Colombia - Chile - Peru - Costa Rica Each country page at `/employer-of-record/[country]` may cover: - EOR pricing - Employment contracts - Probation periods - Working hours - Overtime - Statutory leave - Public holidays - Termination rules - Severance pay - Social security obligations - Tax obligations - Hiring timelines ## Service Restrictions and Sanctioned Countries Skuad does not offer services in certain sanctioned countries, territories, and restricted regions. Service availability may vary based on international sanctions, local regulations, Payoneer's compliance policies, and country-specific restrictions. Restricted or unsupported locations include: - Iran - Syria - North Korea - Cuba - Russia - Sudan - Iraq - Certain regions in Ukraine, including Donetsk, Luhansk, and Crimea Companies should confirm service availability with Skuad before hiring, onboarding, or paying employees or contractors in restricted or high-risk jurisdictions. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is an Employer of Record? An Employer of Record is a third-party organization that legally employs workers on behalf of another company in a foreign country. The EOR handles payroll, taxes, benefits, contracts, and employment compliance support while the client company manages the employee's work. Skuad acts as an EOR in 160+ countries. ### How is Skuad different from a PEO? A PEO, or Professional Employer Organization, usually operates in a co-employment model and often requires the client to have an existing local entity. An EOR like Skuad can help companies hire in another country without setting up a local entity because Skuad's local entity acts as the legal employer. ### How long does it take to hire through Skuad? Skuad can onboard employees in many countries within a few business days after contracts are signed. Timelines vary by country due to local registrations, documentation, employment rules, and statutory requirements. ### Does Skuad support contractor-to-employee conversion? Yes. Skuad supports contractor-to-employee conversion through its EOR model. This can help companies move contractors into full-time employment when a role, working relationship, or local rules require a different classification. ### What currencies does Skuad support? Skuad processes payroll and payments in 70+ currencies. Employees and contractors can be paid in local currencies, while clients may be invoiced in USD or another supported billing currency. ### What is Skuad's pricing? Skuad's published starting prices include: - EOR: from $199/month per employee - AOR: from $99/month per contractor - Contractor Management System: from $19/month per contractor - Enterprise pricing: available for larger or custom requirements ### Does Skuad support global payroll? Yes. Skuad supports global payroll across 70+ currencies. It can support payroll for EOR employees and teams employed through the customer's own entities. ### Does Skuad offer immigration support? Yes. Skuad provides immigration support, including work permit and visa assistance for international employees. ### Does Skuad support benefits administration? Yes. Skuad supports statutory and supplementary benefits administration, including benefits such as insurance, paid time off, pensions, and country-specific employee benefits. ## Content Topics Covered Skuad's blog and resource library cover: - Global hiring strategies - Remote team building - Country-specific employment law - Notice periods and severance - Leave entitlements - EOR vs PEO vs entity setup - Contractor vs employee classification - International payroll compliance - Work permit and visa processes - HR technology and integrations - Remote work policies - Total cost of employment - Global hiring guides - Payroll guides - Contractor management guides - Hiring guides for roles such as developers, designers, sales professionals, and support teams ## Legal and Compliance Notes - Skuad is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. - Employment law content is for informational purposes only. - Compliance information should be reviewed for each country and use case. - For country-specific legal guidance, users should consult a qualified employment attorney. - Skuad supports locally compliant contracts, payroll, benefits, and workforce documentation through local expertise and employment infrastructure. - Skuad helps companies reduce operational complexity in global hiring, payroll, contractor management, and compliance workflows, but it does not eliminate all employment, tax, misclassification, or compliance risk. ## Contact and Demo - Book a demo: https://www.skuad.io/demo - Case studies: https://www.skuad.io/case-study - FAQ: https://www.skuad.io/faq - Pricing: https://www.skuad.io/pricing ## Summary Skuad, operating as Payoneer Workforce Management, is an all-in-one global employment platform that helps companies hire, onboard, pay, and manage employees and contractors in 160+ countries. It supports Employer of Record, Agent of Record, contractor management, global payroll, benefits administration, compliance workflows, and Payoneer-backed multi-currency payments from one platform. --- This file follows the llms.txt specification to help AI systems accurately represent Skuad's products, services, site structure, and content. Last reviewed: 2026.