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Recruit, onboard and pay talent anywhere in the world: Stratus HR announces partnership with Emerald Technology
At Stratus HR, we’ve always focused on helping businesses grow smarter and faster here in the U.S. But what happens when the next big move involves expanding beyond borders?
Carlos Bolaños, Stratus HR Chief Marketing Officer
Mar 26, 2025
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Emerald Technology, a global Employer of Record (EOR) provider, designed to help our clients seamlessly hire international talent and scale across the globe—without the headaches of managing foreign employment compliance, payroll, or HR regulations.
Why this partnership? Why now?
You already trust Stratus HR to handle everything HR-related here in the U.S. But as we step into 2025, global hiring isn’t just a trend; it’s here to stay – especially for businesses looking to stay competitive.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Emerald Technology. Together, we’re extending the same level of reliable support worldwide, ensuring you can hire international talent without the hassle of navigating complex global employment laws.
We chose Emerald because they share our commitment to exceptional customer service and meaningful partnerships. Simply put, there wasn’t a better fit – and this partnership directly benefits your company!
Hire globally without setting up a foreign entity
Emerald acts as the legal employer outside the U.S., so you can hire employees in over 160 countries without setting up a local entity or dealing with complicated international laws.
Stay compliant across borders
Every country has its own labor laws, tax rules, and regulations. Emerald handles all of this, ensuring you stay compliant with local employment laws while you focus on running your business.
Streamline global payroll & benefits
Paying employees across different countries can be complex. With Emerald, payroll, benefits, and tax filings are managed efficiently, ensuring your international employees get paid accurately and on time.
Make international growth easy
Whether you’re testing a new market or going all-in on global expansion, this partnership allows you to scale your workforce and access the best talent, anywhere in the world.
What’s the difference between PEO and EOR?
Stratus HR (PEO): As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Stratus administers HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance for your U.S.-based workforce while you maintain full control of day-to-day operations and employee management. In this arrangement, there is shared liability between both companies.
Emerald Technology (EOR): As a global Employer of Record (EOR), Emerald becomes the legal employer of your international employees. Because you do not have a legal presence in the countr(ies) where your international employees reside, Emerald assumes full liability for all employment-related legal responsibilities.
In short: Stratus covers your U.S. team while Emerald covers all your international hires.
Ready to take your business global?
If you’re thinking about expanding internationally, we’re here to make the process as smooth as possible. Let’s talk about how Stratus HR and Emerald Technology can help you scale globally without stress.
Contact us today to learn how we can support your international growth!