Service delivery model

Local teams powering global operations

Harness the power of Papaya Direct – with entities fully owned and operated by Papaya, and in-country experts supporting you through our integrated platform.

Papaya Direct

Full-time, dedicated specialists in local entities fully-managed and operated by Papaya ensure consistent service delivery everywhere.

Personalized commitment

Benefit from account experts you know by name, personally committed to your SLAs, efficiency, and success. 

Transparent SLAs

Gain real-time visibility into your support process, open items, and KPIs through Papaya 360 Support.

Expertise for today
and tomorrow 

Our dedicated in-country teams do more than solve immediate global employment challenges. Our experts proactively anticipate future complications, from regulatory changes to complex scenarios like terminations.

By integrating these top-tier professionals directly into our platform, we empower your global workforce with unparalleled employment expertise across payroll, EOR, AOR, and fully-managed contractor services.

Your force
multiplier

By integrating local, boots-on-ground experts directly into our platform, Papaya creates a seamless extension of your team.

This approach combines human expertise with cutting-edge technology, enabling you to scale efficiently and navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence. For every 2,000 employees on your payroll, we provide a dedicated local team on the ground.

With proven enterprise experience, we support large-scale onboarding initiatives while providing comprehensive in-country benefits coverage alongside global benefits solutions, ensuring your workers receive optimal support at every level.

Expert compliance
and legal support

Our dedicated in-country teams work alongside in-house legal and compliance teams to provide comprehensive advisory services for your global workforce.

Contracts are tailored to align with your policies and needs, ensuring compliance and flexibility for your business.

We also offer liability coverage protecting you against classification risks, third-party claims, and governance issues.

Unparalleled control and transparency

Stay connected to your on-the-ground team with unprecedented visibility.

Access real-time updates on SLAs through Papaya 360 Support, email, WhatsApp, or phone, with 24/6 availability. This comprehensive view helps you maintain control of operations and make quick, informed decisions.

Whether you’re running global payroll, hiring through Employer of Record, or engaging contractors with AOR, we maintain consistent service quality across your global footprint.

Expertise meets technology

Our platform combines expert service with integrated payment solutions.

From managing regulations to executing payments, we deliver value across our payroll, EOR, AOR, and fully-managed contractor services through a single, automated infrastructure.

Client’s funds are safeguarded through dedicated wallets, and by providing direct payment processing through our tech-enabled platform, we eliminate the complexity of global money movement, reducing operational risks.

Countries Covered

Papaya Direct operates through local entities, fully managed and operated by Papaya, covering 180 countries for fully-managed contractor services (AOR) and 40 countries for Employer of Record (EOR) services.

In other locations, and for payroll services, our vetted in-country specialists – certified accounting firms – deliver services according to our strict standards and SLAs.

In all cases, we provide full liability coverage for payroll calculations and protection against authorities’ claims.

Category

Customer Support 

Service Delivery Consistency 

Knowledge of Local Laws 

Payments to Employees/Authorities

Adaptability to Changing Regulations

Category

Customer Support 

A dedicated account manager is your bridge to a team of employment law, compliance and payment experts via Papaya 360 Support.

Service Delivery Consistency 

Consistent service delivery across countries, tracked interactions for accountability. 

Knowledge of Local Laws 

Dedicated experts in fully managed local entities (or vetted partners) and Papaya’s Center of Excellence support operations and keep track of legal changes. 

Payments to Employees/Authorities

Papaya’s technology automates payments to employees, authorities and vendors, removing manual payments.

Adaptability to Changing Regulations

Highly adaptable to changing regulations, with multi-tiered governance system that tracks and communicates changes as soon as they happen.

Global provider with owned entities 

Category

Global provider with owned entities 

Customer Support 

Global provider with owned entities 

Centralized support, no country-specific expertise. Lack of local teams leads to delayed responses. 

Service Delivery Consistency 

Global provider with owned entities 

Service is consistent due to centralization, but local nuances may be missed without on-the-ground teams. 

Knowledge of Local Laws 

Global provider with owned entities 

Local expertise is limited, since knowledge is centralized and there are no on-the-ground teams and experts in all locations.

Payments to Employees/Authorities

Global provider with owned entities 

Payments are streamlined but operated via 3rd party providers, decreasing control.

Adaptability to Changing Regulations

Global provider with owned entities 

Somewhat adaptable to changing regulations, taking longer to communicate and apply changes to their processes.

Real Stories, Real Success

‘’Papaya enables us to hire employees around the world, saving us time and simplifying the necessary arrangements -all in one solution.”

Hadar Zahor Benrey, Sr. HRBP, Claroty

“Papaya supports our global expansion, enabling us to recruit, relocate and retain employees anywhere”

Michal Wachtel, HR Operations, Wix

FAQ’s

How is Papaya Direct different than the aggregator model?

Papaya Direct offers dedicated experts in fully-managed local entities who are fully integrated into our platform and team, providing direct, personalized support and ensuring consistent service delivery. Our specialists become an extension of your team, providing you with strategic insights, anticipating regulatory changes, and ensuring seamless operations across all your locations.

What level of support can I expect with Papaya Direct?

With Papaya Direct, you receive dedicated account management through Papaya 360 Support, giving you access to a team of experts in payroll, EOR, AOR, employment law, compliance, and payments.

Your named account manager serves as your primary point of contact, ensuring consistent communication and personalized service. You’ll have direct access to local experts who understand your specific needs and challenges.

How does Papaya Direct help reduce costs compared to in-house operations?

Papaya Direct eliminates the need for maintaining internal teams across multiple countries, managing complex compliance requirements, and investing in various local infrastructures.

Our model combines the expertise of local specialists with our advanced technology platform, typically resulting in 40-60% cost savings compared to in-house operations. Additionally, our proactive approach to compliance and regulatory changes helps prevent costly errors and delays.

How does Papaya ensure consistent service quality across different countries?

Through our multi-tiered governance system and standardized processes, we maintain consistent service levels across all locations while adapting to local requirements.

Our Papaya 360 Support platform provides full visibility into all interactions, SLAs, and KPIs, ensuring accountability and enabling proactive management of any potential issues. Regular quality assessments and continuous training of our local experts ensure we maintain the highest service standards globally.

How does Papaya service locations where Papaya Direct is not yet supported?

In locations where Papaya Direct is not yet supported, we work with preferred in-country experts which are carefully vetted by Papaya and work according to our strict standards and policies to deliver the best experience for our clients.

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