
Atlas
Global Employer of Record platform that hires and pays international employees and contractors on behalf of companies.
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About
Atlas HXM is a global workforce platform that lets companies hire and manage talent internationally without setting up local entities. Acting as an Employer of Record across 160+ countries, it handles global payroll, benefits, taxes and labor-law compliance, and also offers Agent of Record and visa sponsorship services. The company was founded in 2015 as Elements Global Services and rebranded to Atlas HXM in 2022.
Products
Atlas EOR; Atlas Contractor Management; Atlas Global Payroll; Atlas Benefits; Atlas Visa & Immigration; Atlas Workforce Analytics
Leadership
founders · executives- Rick HammellFounder
- Jim McCoyChief Executive Officer
- Emma WoodthorpeChief People Officer
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Jan 20, 2026
- Feb 16, 2024
- Sep 15, 2022
Atlas in the news
All news →Remote has completed the acquisition of Atlas, a global expense management solution, marking a strategic expansion of its global employment operating system into financial operations. As companies increasingly hire…
Feb 16, 2024Atlas: The Argentine Startup Revolutionizing Global Contractor Benefits with $2.75 Million in Seed Extension FundingKaren Serfaty, Gianina Rossi, and Josefina Van Thienen, engineers from Argentina, identified a common issue for contractors working for U.S.-based companies—managing taxes and receiving payments in non-local currency. To…
Dec 19, 2023Jim McCoy Takes the Reins at Atlas HXM to Bolster Global Business AlliancesAtlas Appoints Jim McCoy as New Chief Executive Officer to Enhance Global Enterprise Partnerships. Atlas HXM has appointed Jim McCoy, a seasoned leader from ManpowerGroup, as their new CEO. McCoy is recognized for his…
Sep 15, 2022Atlas Raises Series B Strategic Investment of up to $200 Million from Sixth Street GrowthGlobal HCM Technology company to invest in scaling its global workforce management platform to support innovative companies looking for flexible solutions to navigate the new world of work CHICAGO , Sept. 15, 2022 --…
Atlas — frequently asked questions
What does Atlas do?
Global Employer of Record platform that hires and pays international employees and contractors on behalf of companies.
Where is Atlas headquartered?
Atlas is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Atlas founded?
Atlas was founded in 2015.
Who founded Atlas?
Atlas was founded by Rick Hammell.
Who is the CEO of Atlas?
Jim McCoy leads Atlas as CEO.
How many employees does Atlas have?
Atlas has 1001-5000 employees.
How much funding has Atlas raised?
Atlas has raised $220M to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is Atlas?
Atlas is categorized under EOR(Employer of Record) on DHRMap.
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