# Atlas (Atlas)

> Global Employer of Record platform that hires and pays international employees and contractors on behalf of companies.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://atlashxm.com
- **Headquarters:** Chicago, Illinois
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2015
- **Founder:** Rick Hammell
- **Employees:** 1001-5000
- **Total funding:** $220M
- **Categories:** EOR(Employer of Record)

## Overview
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
- Emma Woodthorpe — executive ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/emma-woodthorpe))
- Jim McCoy — ceo ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/jim-mccoy))
- Rick Hammell — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/rick-hammell))

## Sources
- [Atlas HXM](https://atlashxm.com/) — official
- [About Atlas HXM](https://www.atlashxm.com/about-atlas) — official
- [About Atlas HXM](https://www.atlashxm.com/about-atlas) — official
- [Atlas HXM - Services & Company Info](https://clutch.co/profile/atlas-hxm) — database
- [About Atlas HXM](https://www.atlashxm.com/about-atlas) — official
- [About Atlas HXM](https://www.atlashxm.com/about-atlas) — official
- [About Atlas HXM](https://www.atlashxm.com/about-atlas) — official

## FAQ
**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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