Oyster Features
Platform (15)
Customization
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Integration APIs
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
Internationalization
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Dashboards
Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline.
Reporting and Dashboards
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.
Scalability
Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.
Tools
Tools that manage time tracking, payroll, benefits, and compliance.
Management
Optimize employee life cycle management from onboarding to retirement.
Access
Access to a comprehensive range of services across HR, talent, benefits, and compliance.
Employee Self Service (3)
Web Portal
Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.
Benefits Manager
Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.
Mobile
Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.
Administration (6)
Payroll Entry
Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.
Time Off Accrual
Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.
Direct Deposit
Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.
Expense Reimbursement
Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.
Pre-tax Deductions
Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.
Approvals
Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver.
Taxes (3)
Tax Calculation
Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.
Tax Filing
Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes.
Automatic Tax Payment
Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government.
Integration (7)
API / Integration
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
Time Tracking Integration
Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems.
Accounting Integration
Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.
Core HR Integration
Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.
HR/HCM
Ability to integrate with multiple HR and HCM software solutions.
Finance
Provides integration with accounting and ERP software.
Other
Integration with other corporate software solutions such as travel and expense.
Platform Content (7)
Forms Library
Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process.
E-Forms
Provides electronic forms for employees to complete.
E-Signature
Enables new hires to sign forms electronically.
Background Checks
Enables the employer to perform background checks.
Offer Letter Approvals
Provides user with offer letter templates.
Offer Letter Templates
Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters.
Contracts
Creates new or templated contracts for freelance and extended workforce.
Platform Additional Functionality (7)
Self-Service Portal
Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process.
Automated Team Introductions
Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart.
Compliance Training
Provides training on relevant compliance issues.
Automated Onboarding Workflows
Provides workflows which track new hire progress.
Onboarding Notifications
Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager.
Onboarding
Onboard workers via online, classroom, or external training.
Portal
Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access.
Platform Data (3)
Time-to-Productivity Reporting
Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity.
Onboarding Process Reporting
Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process.
Visualization
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
Compliance (6)
Compliance Support
Compliance support for employer liability, HR best practices, legal and workplace risks and liabilities.
Safety Program
Safety program that follows OSHA regulations, limits regulatory penalties, and includes a dedicated safety representative.
Certified Assistance
Provides IRS-certified withholding, reporting, and payment of federal employment tax obligations as well as determining federal tax credits.
Governance
Offer standard processes and workflows across countries to reduce the risk of noncompliance.
Country-Specific
Provide documents and templates for country-specific payroll compliance.
Internal Policies
Deliver templates and workflows to create and enforce internal policies for global payroll.
Support (7)
Scale
Scale PEO services to match every business's needs.
Specialist Guidance
Specialists provide guidance to help businesses evaluate all PEO service options.
Consulting
HR consulting provides additional support and guidance around best practices when dealing with leaves of absence, terminating employees, corporate wellness, and managing overtime.
Invoicing
Detailed invoicing itemizes all costs and services.
Implementation
Implementation services to help set up account, import data, and learn how to use associated platform.
Support
Administrator and employee access to help and support resources.
Assistance
Access to HR and payroll advice, support, and educational assistance.
Processing (4)
Multi Country
Ability to process payroll in multiple countries, languages, and currencies.
Data Consolidation
Consolidate and map payroll data from various sources in various formats.
Data Quality
Include tools and best practices for payroll data accuracy checks and controls.
Rules
Define and implement payroll processing logic for earning, deductions, bonuses, and other types of revenue.
Reporting (3)
Benchmarking
Define local and global benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of compensation strategies.
Cost Tracking
Analyse payroll costs across multiple countries and business entities, or by employee role.
Dashboards
Dashboards can be used to manage payroll for a global or local workforce.
Platform Basics (8)
Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Portal
Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access.
Payment
Contains built-in payment processing capabilities or integrates with payment processing software
Project Management
Manages budgets and deadlines.
Dashboard
Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
Performance
Performs and secures payments efficiently on both the user and the consumer ends
Portal
Contains a portal to facilitate contractor access to payments
Platform Performance (1)
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Platform Functionality (1)
Document management
Manages necessary docuements for ease of visibiltiy and access.
Recruiting and Onboarding (2)
Interview Scheduling
Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text
Onboarding
Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents.
Platform Administration (3)
Integrations
Integrates with third-party HR software, such as systems for payroll, time & attendance, or core HR.
Compliance
Maintains compliance with payroll regulations.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal payment metrics of contractors over time
Platform Payment Content (2)
Document management
Manages necessary information of contractors for ease of visibiltiy and access.
Invoicing Tool
Generates invoices from HR departments for managing freelance, contract, and extended workforce.
Intermediate GEP features (2)
International Hiring Support
Users can hire international contractors from the platform.
Pre-built Integrations
Has built-in integrations or interoperability with other HR software.
Other GEP Features (2)
Compliance Managenent
Assists with compliance management.
Hiring Support
Useful as a core HR/HRIS product in addition to talent acquisition.
Compatability (3)
HCM and HRMS
Integrates with HR suites such as an HRIS, HCM, or HRMS.
Entrepreneur
Scalable to handle small and larger volumes of workers for eterprise and startup applications.
Immigration and Relocation
Manages immigration or relocation process.
Benefits (2)
Branded Shopping
Provides marketplace with rewards, deals, or other incentives on shopping/merchandize for employees as a perk.
Other Benefits
Handles reitrement, insurance, workers comp, and other benefits for employees.
Generative AI (3)
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Agentic AI - Onboarding (5)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives





