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Safeguard Global

Global workforce company providing Employer of Record (EOR), global payroll, contractor management, and recruitment services.

Austin, Texas, United StatesFounded 20081001-5000 employeesPrivate equity-backed (received growth equity from Accel-KKR in 2019)23 open roles →
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About

Safeguard Global is a global workforce enablement company that helps organizations hire, pay, and manage employees and contractors across many countries. Its services include Employer of Record (EOR), global payroll processing, contractor management, global recruitment, and entity setup. Founded in 2008 as a global payroll processing company, it later expanded through acquisitions such as Global Upside (2022); in 2019 it received growth equity from Accel-KKR.

Products

Safeguard Global EOR (employer of record, 170+ countries), Global Payroll (managed payroll services), Contractor Management, Global Workforce Management Platform (GWI), Immigration & Visa Services, Global Benefits Administration, Compliance & Risk Advisory, Entity Setup & Establishment, Workforce Intelligence & Analytics, M&A People Integration

Leadership

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Safeguard Global — frequently asked questions

What does Safeguard Global do?

Global workforce company providing Employer of Record (EOR), global payroll, contractor management, and recruitment services.

Where is Safeguard Global headquartered?

Safeguard Global is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.

When was Safeguard Global founded?

Safeguard Global was founded in 2008.

Who founded Safeguard Global?

Safeguard Global was founded by Bjorn Reynolds.

How many employees does Safeguard Global have?

Safeguard Global has 1001-5000 employees.

What kind of HR technology is Safeguard Global?

Safeguard Global is categorized under EOR(Employer of Record) on DHRMap.

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