Skuad Global Payroll and EOR (Payoneer WFM)

Skuad is a Singapore-based HR and payroll platform launched in 2019 by Sundeep Sahi and now branded as Payoneer Workforce Management after its acquisition by Payoneer. It helps companies hire, onboard and pay remote employees and contractors in more than 160 countries without setting up local entities.

The platform covers employer of record services, contractor management, global payroll in 70 currencies, compliance, visa and immigration support, background verification and recruitment. It generates locally compliant contracts, handles taxes, deductions and payslips, and offers benefits and dedicated support. Listed customers include ABB, Lalamove, Orkla and Swissport.

• Employer of record: hire and pay global employees through local compliant contracts.
• Contractor management: hire, invoice and pay contractors worldwide.
• Global payroll: payroll in 70 currencies with taxes, deductions and payslips.
• Compliance shield: local employment law and tax compliance with audit readiness.
• Visa and immigration: global mobility support for relocating staff.
• Benefits and support: medical, pension and leave benefits with dedicated success managers.

Vietnamese software and outsourcing companies could use the employer of record service to hire specialists in other countries. Vietnamese exporters could pay overseas contractors in local currencies with compliant invoicing.

Companies can hire in 160+ countries without local entities, with locally compliant contracts and tax handling. Payroll runs in 70 currencies, and the page lists published starting prices of USD199 for employees and USD19 for contractors with a zero onboarding fee. Dedicated 24/5 support and people operations experts assist employers.

Companies in Southeast Asia increasingly hire remote and cross-border talent and need compliant payroll without local entities. Consolidation between payments companies and HR platforms, such as Payoneer's acquisition of Skuad, shows demand for combined payroll and cross-border payment services.

Based in Singapore and launched in 2019. Acquired by Payoneer in a deal reported at USD61 million in cash plus performance and stock components; roughly 200 employees joined Payoneer. The Skuad brand remains in use as Payoneer WFM.