Global Payroll
Consolidated multi-country payroll on one platform with statutory filings and reporting.
Unified cross-country dashboardStatutory tax and social filingsPayroll data syncReporting and analytics
Papaya Global payroll (coverage)
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Papaya global
Papaya Global is a global payroll and workforce-payments platform combining EOR, contractor management and licensed payments in one system. It covers 180+ countries, pays workers in 130+ currencies and holds payment licenses in multiple jurisdictions, positioning itself with a fintech and licensed-payments angle rather than pure-play EOR.
New York, USA (founded in Israel)Founded 2016501-1000 employeesSeries D (raised $250M in 2021 at a $3.7B valuation; ~$435M total raised)
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Legal namePapaya global
Founded2016
FoundersEynat Guez, Ofer Herman, Ruben Drong
HQNew York, USA (founded in Israel)
Employees501-1000
ChannelsLinkedIn
Decision snapshot
Facts, vendor evidence and marketplace signals are labeled separately · verified 2026-08-22Best for
Mid-market and enterprise HR and finance teams managing distributed workforces across many countries who want unified payroll plus integrated payments.
Strong when
You need consolidated multi-country payroll with real-time global spend visibility and licensed payments and FX in-platform, especially ERP-heavy finance organizations.
Validate before buying
Cost can be significant depending on size and service level, list EOR pricing is at the higher end, and there is reported acquisition uncertainty as of 2026.
Countries180+
160+ with full employment services; workers paid in 130+ currencies
Papaya Global payroll (coverage)Papaya Global official websiteValuation$3.7B
At its 2021 Series D ($250M); ~$440M raised in total
Papaya Global $250M Series D at $3.7BFinTech Futures: Papaya $3.7B Series DWho should evaluate Papaya global?
Employee size
Mid-marketEnterprise
Operating context
Technology and SaaSShipping and logisticsMedia and entertainment
Regions
Global180+ countries130+ currencies
Primary use cases
Global payroll consolidationEOR and international expansionContractor managementCross-border workforce paymentsGlobal spend visibility and compliance
Product portfolio
A portfolio vendor — compare the product and package that matches your workforce, not the company name alone.
Payments
Licensed workforce payments with FX and a payments-protection layer.
Pay in 130+ currenciesFaster paymentsPayment accuracy controlsLicensed payments
Papaya Global payments protectionEOR and Contractor Management
Hire employees where you have no entity and onboard and pay global contractors compliantly.
Compliant contractsStatutory benefitsContractor paymentsMisclassification tracking
Papaya Global compliance (ISO certs)Global Expertise / Compliance
In-country compliance and labor-law support with ongoing regulatory monitoring.
Local labor-law complianceStatutory filingsRegulatory monitoringSecurity passport
Papaya Global compliance (ISO certs)Core capabilities
Global payrollEmployer of RecordContractor managementCross-border paymentsMulti-currency and FXPayroll intelligenceCompliance and statutory filingsERP and HRIS integrationREST APILicensed payments
Where Papaya global is strong
Broad coverage
180+ countries and 130+ currencies on one platform.
Papaya Global official websiteIntegrated licensed payments
Licensed payments and FX beyond typical EOR vendors give a fintech angle.
Papaya Global payments protectionDeep ERP and HRIS integrations
Native connectors including a 'Built for NetSuite' designation.
Papaya Global integrationsWhat buyers should validate
Cost
Reviewers flag that it can be expensive depending on size and service level.
G2: Papaya GlobalPremium EOR pricing
List EOR pricing is reported at the higher end of the market.
Papaya Global pricing (third-party)Ownership uncertainty
Reported 2026 acquisition talks could affect roadmap and support.
Calcalist: Papaya sale talks (2026)Commercial & implementation
Pricing modelPer-employee and per-contractor subscription; list rates third-party reportedPapaya Global pricing (third-party)
OwnershipPrivate, VC-backed; $3.7B valuation (2021), with reported 2026 sale talksPapaya Global $250M Series D at $3.7BCalcalist: Papaya sale talks (2026)
Integrations
Native ERP and HRIS connectors
Connectors for Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, HiBob, BambooHR, NetSuite, Expensify and more.
Papaya Global integrationsIntegration Center and API
Self-serve prebuilt APIs, file uploads, custom API development and a REST API.
Papaya Global Integration CenterSecurity & compliance
ISO 27001 and 27701
Papaya holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (PIMS).
Papaya Global compliance (ISO certs)SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II
Papaya has completed SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II audits, with payment licenses in five jurisdictions.
Papaya Global SOC 1 Type IIPapaya Global securityCustomer evidence
Outcomes reported in the vendor's customer stories — treat as vendor-supplied case-study evidence.
Payroll continuity through acquisition
The tech company used Papaya to onboard employees quickly and retain payroll infrastructure after being acquired by McDonald's.
Vendor case study reports fast onboarding and continuity of the same payroll infrastructure post-acquisition.Papaya Global case study: Dynamic YieldFaster payments at scale
Global People used Papaya to process worldwide payments while scaling.
Vendor case study reports cutting payment processing from 15 hours to 2 hours and reducing banking fees about 40%.Papaya Global case study: Global PeopleCommon alternatives
A shortlist starting point; the right comparison depends on size, geography and the exact product.
Methodology
Company facts, product claims, customer evidence and independent marketplace signals are separated. Time-sensitive data is a dated snapshot. Review all sources →
Latest Papaya global coverage
View all →Jul 9, 2025Papaya Global and Worksome Partner to Transform the $2 Trillion Contingent Workforce Market for Enterprise Clients
Papaya Global and Worksome have formed a strategic partnership to transform how enterprises manage and pay their contingent workforce. As freelancers and contractors now make up 40% of the global labor market, this…
Apr 24, 2025Papaya Global Announces CFO, CPO, and Key Executive Appointments to Drive Innovation and ExpansionPapaya Global , a leading workforce payroll and payments platform, has announced significant leadership changes to bolster its global expansion. Erez Simha joins as CFO, bringing vast IPO and M&A expertise, while Amit…
Sep 3, 2024Papaya Global Unveils Rapid Payroll Platform: Global Compliance in 4 Weeks!Papaya Global is revolutionizing payroll and payments for multinational companies with its tech-first platform, capable of streamlining global payroll processes in just four weeks, a stark contrast to traditional methods…
Sep 12, 2023Papaya Global Amplifies U.S. Workforce Capabilities with Comprehensive Payroll and EoR SolutionsWith this expansion, Papaya Global provides a complete suite of solutions including Payroll, EoR and PEO, to drive growth by enabling global organizations to hire confidently in the US market TEL-AVIV, Israel , Sept.…
Sep 6, 2023Papaya Global and HiBob Team Up to Integrate HR and Payroll Management for Multinational BusinessesLONDON and TEL AVIV, Israel -- HiBob , the company behind Bob, the modern HR platform that powers productivity, engagement and retention, and Papaya Global , the only dedicated payroll and payments platform for…
Mar 3, 2023Papaya Global Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023TEL AVIV, Israel , March 2, 2023 -- Papaya Global , the SaaS fintech company providing global payroll and payments technology, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative…
Sources & verification
Verified 2026-08-22. Source type is shown so buyers can distinguish official, regulatory, marketplace and legacy evidence.
- officialPapaya Global official website
- officialPapaya Global payroll (coverage)
- officialPapaya Global payments protection
- officialPapaya Global compliance (ISO certs)
- officialPapaya Global integrations
- officialPapaya Global Integration Center
- officialPapaya Global security
- officialPapaya Global SOC 1 Type II
- officialPapaya Global case study: Dynamic Yield
- officialPapaya Global case study: Global People
- reportingPapaya Global $250M Series D at $3.7B
- reportingFinTech Futures: Papaya $3.7B Series D
- reportingCalcalist: Papaya sale talks (2026)
- reportingPapaya Global pricing (third-party)
- marketplaceG2: Papaya Global
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founders · executives- Eynat GuezCo-Founder & CEO
- Ofer HermanCo-Founder (departed 2023)
- Ruben DrongCo-Founder
- Erez SimhaChief Financial Officer
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Sep 10, 2026
- Sep 3, 2024
Papaya global — frequently asked questions
What does Papaya global do?
Papaya Global is a global payroll and workforce-payments platform combining EOR, contractor management and licensed payments in one system. It covers 180+ countries, pays workers in 130+ currencies and holds payment licenses in multiple jurisdictions, positioning itself with a fintech and licensed-payments angle rathe…
Where is Papaya global headquartered?
Papaya global is headquartered in New York, USA (founded in Israel), United States.
When was Papaya global founded?
Papaya global was founded in 2016.
Who founded Papaya global?
Papaya global was founded by Eynat Guez, Ofer Herman, Ruben Drong.
How many employees does Papaya global have?
Papaya global has 501-1000 employees.
How much funding has Papaya global raised?
Papaya global has raised $440 million (Series D (raised $250M in 2021 at a $3.7B valuation; ~$435M total raised)) to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is Papaya global?
Papaya global is categorized under EOR(Employer of Record) on DHRMap.
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