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About
Pebl, rebranded from Velocity Global, is a comprehensive AI-powered Employer of Record (EOR) platform designed to simplify global workforce management. It allows companies to hire international talent in as little as 24 hours across 185+ countries—without the complexity of establishing local legal entities. At the core of the platform is Alfie, an AI assistant that provides instant compliance guidance, flags legal risks, and surfaces local market insights throughout the hiring workflow. From setting compliant start dates and structuring competitive salary offers to managing local benefits and calculating total employment costs upfront, Pebl streamlines every aspect of international HR. The platform integrates seamlessly with leading HR and payroll tools including ADP, Greenhouse, JazzHR, and Oracle, enabling teams to embed global hiring directly into existing workflows. It also handles global payroll, benefits administration, immigration support, and talent sourcing from a single dashboard. Pebl is rated #1 in compliance on G2 and is trusted by fast-growing technology, manufacturing, finance, and professional services companies. It is ideal for HR, Finance, and Legal teams looking to scale global headcount rapidly while minimizing legal and financial risk. Whether supporting mergers and acquisitions, global expansion, or distributed team growth, Pebl delivers the expertise and automation needed to hire with confidence anywhere in the world.
Key Features
- Alfie AI Assistant: An embedded AI assistant that provides real-time compliance guidance, flags legal issues instantly, and offers salary and benefits recommendations tailored to each country's local laws.
- Global Hiring in 24 Hours: Onboard international employees in over 185 countries without setting up local legal entities, dramatically reducing time-to-hire and administrative overhead.
- Built-in Compliance Management: Automatically surfaces labor law requirements, notice periods, tax codes, and regulatory obligations at every step of the hiring process, reducing legal risk.
- Global Payroll & Benefits Administration: Manage multi-country payroll, competitive local benefits packages, and immigration support from a single unified dashboard.
- HR Tool Integrations: Seamlessly connects with ADP, Greenhouse, JazzHR, Oracle, and other leading HR and payroll systems to embed global hiring into existing workflows.
Use Cases
- A tech startup wants to hire engineers in Europe and Southeast Asia without establishing local legal entities, using Pebl to onboard them compliantly within 24 hours.
- An enterprise HR team managing a cross-border merger needs to consolidate international employees onto a single compliant payroll and benefits platform.
- A finance company expanding into new markets uses Pebl's salary benchmarking and benefits guidance to make competitive, locally compliant job offers.
- A professional services firm needs to relocate an employee internationally and uses Pebl's immigration support and compliance tools to manage the transition smoothly.
- A rapidly scaling SaaS company that doubled its global headcount uses Pebl to streamline HR operations across dozens of countries from a single dashboard.
Pros
- Rapid Global Onboarding: Hire talent in 185+ countries in as little as 24 hours without entity setup, making global expansion significantly faster and less capital-intensive.
- Rated #1 in Compliance on G2: Deep local expertise and AI-driven compliance checks help companies navigate complex international labor laws, reducing costly errors and legal exposure.
- All-in-One Platform: Combines EOR, global payroll, benefits, immigration, and talent sourcing in one place, eliminating the need to manage multiple vendors.
- Seamless Integrations: Native integrations with major HR and payroll tools allow teams to keep their existing tech stack while extending it globally.
Cons
- Enterprise Pricing: Pricing is quote-based and geared toward mid-market and enterprise companies, making it potentially cost-prohibitive for very small teams or early-stage startups.
- Not Ideal for Contractor-Only Workforces: The EOR model is designed for full-time employees; companies relying solely on contractors may not fully benefit from the platform's core features.
- Feature Depth Requires Onboarding: The breadth of the platform—compliance tools, payroll, immigration, benefits—may require meaningful onboarding time to fully leverage for new users.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?
An Employer of Record is a third-party organization that legally employs workers on behalf of a company in a foreign country, handling payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance so the client company doesn't need to set up a local legal entity.
How quickly can I hire someone internationally using Pebl?
Pebl enables companies to onboard international employees in as little as 24 hours across 185+ countries, thanks to its pre-established legal entities and AI-guided compliance workflow.
What countries does Pebl support?
Pebl supports global hiring in 185+ countries, including major markets like Canada, France, Mexico, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, and many more.
Does Pebl integrate with my existing HR tools?
Yes. Pebl integrates with popular HR and payroll platforms including ADP, Greenhouse, JazzHR, and Oracle, enabling seamless data flow between your existing systems and Pebl's global hiring workflows.
How does Pebl handle compliance across different countries?
Pebl's AI assistant, Alfie, flags compliance issues in real time during the hiring process—covering local labor laws, notice periods, tax obligations, and benefits requirements—and is backed by Velocity Global's years of on-the-ground expertise in global HR.
