Oyster Features
Platform (12)
Customization
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. This feature was mentioned in 30 Oyster reviews.
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. 30 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Internationalization
As reported in 30 Oyster reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
User, Role, and Access Management
Based on 31 Oyster reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.
Performance
Based on 31 Oyster reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. This feature was mentioned in 30 Oyster reviews.
Reporting
Based on 31 Oyster reviews. 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. This feature was mentioned in 30 Oyster reviews.
Reporting and Dashboards
Based on 36 Oyster reviews. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
User, Role, and Access Management
Based on 41 Oyster reviews. 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. This feature was mentioned in 39 Oyster reviews.
Scalability
Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. This feature was mentioned in 39 Oyster reviews.
Employee Self Service (3)
Web Portal
As reported in 44 Oyster reviews. Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.
Benefits Manager
As reported in 42 Oyster reviews. Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.
Mobile
As reported in 34 Oyster reviews. Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.
Administration (6)
Payroll Entry
Based on 42 Oyster reviews. 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. 41 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Direct Deposit
Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. This feature was mentioned in 41 Oyster reviews.
Expense Reimbursement
Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. 39 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Pre-tax Deductions
As reported in 37 Oyster reviews. Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.
Approvals
As reported in 38 Oyster reviews. 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. This feature was mentioned in 36 Oyster reviews.
Tax Filing
Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. This feature was mentioned in 35 Oyster reviews.
Automatic Tax Payment
Based on 34 Oyster reviews. 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. 34 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Time Tracking Integration
Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. This feature was mentioned in 35 Oyster reviews.
Accounting Integration
Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. This feature was mentioned in 32 Oyster reviews.
Core HR Integration
Based on 32 Oyster reviews. Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.
HR/HCM
Ability to integrate with multiple HR and HCM software solutions. 59 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Finance
Based on 58 Oyster reviews. Provides integration with accounting and ERP software.
Other
Integration with other corporate software solutions such as travel and expense. This feature was mentioned in 45 Oyster reviews.
Platform Content (14)
Forms Library
Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process. 23 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
E-Forms
As reported in 24 Oyster reviews. Provides electronic forms for employees to complete.
E-Signature
As reported in 25 Oyster reviews. Enables new hires to sign forms electronically.
Background Checks
Enables the employer to perform background checks. 24 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Offer Letter Approvals
Based on 23 Oyster reviews. Provides user with offer letter templates.
Offer Letter Templates
Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters. 23 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Automation
Automates some or all operation related tasks. 10 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
File Sharing
Provides robust sharing options for communication with employees. This feature was mentioned in 10 Oyster reviews.
Content Library
Provides users with a pre-built library of useable HR compliance content. This feature was mentioned in 10 Oyster reviews.
Contracts
Creates new or templated contracts for freelance and extended workforce.
Request Tool
Creates, resuses, and issues request for proposals (RFPs), assignments, and other requests.
Selection Management
Track and organize selection of freelancers and contractors.
Invoicing Tool
Invoice generation and submission for managing freelance, contract, and extended workforce.
Proposal Tool
Freelancers and other participants can create, share, and respond to RFP and work requests.
Platform Additional Functionality (9)
Self-Service Portal
Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process. This feature was mentioned in 22 Oyster reviews.
Automated Team Introductions
Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart. This feature was mentioned in 22 Oyster reviews.
Compliance Training
As reported in 21 Oyster reviews. Provides training on relevant compliance issues.
Automated Onboarding Workflows
Based on 22 Oyster reviews. Provides workflows which track new hire progress.
Onboarding Notifications
Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager. This feature was mentioned in 22 Oyster reviews.
Onboarding
Onboard workers via online, classroom, or external training. 53 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Portal
Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access.
Platform Data (6)
Time-to-Productivity Reporting
As reported in 22 Oyster reviews. Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity.
Onboarding Process Reporting
Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process. This feature was mentioned in 22 Oyster reviews.
Visualization
Based on 21 Oyster reviews. Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
Visualization
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows. 10 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Platform Search
Find important content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc. This feature was mentioned in 10 Oyster reviews.
Alerts and Notifications
As reported in 10 Oyster reviews. Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise.
Processing (4)
Multi Country
Ability to process payroll in multiple countries, languages, and currencies. 77 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Data Consolidation
As reported in 67 Oyster reviews. Consolidate and map payroll data from various sources in various formats.
Data Quality
Based on 72 Oyster reviews. Include tools and best practices for payroll data accuracy checks and controls.
Rules
As reported in 67 Oyster reviews. Define and implement payroll processing logic for earning, deductions, bonuses, and other types of revenue.
Compliance (3)
Governance
Based on 68 Oyster reviews. Offer standard processes and workflows across countries to reduce the risk of noncompliance.
Country-Specific
Provide documents and templates for country-specific payroll compliance. 72 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Internal Policies
Deliver templates and workflows to create and enforce internal policies for global payroll. 61 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Reporting (3)
Benchmarking
Define local and global benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of compensation strategies. 55 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Cost Tracking
Analyse payroll costs across multiple countries and business entities, or by employee role. 57 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Dashboards
Dashboards can be used to manage payroll for a global or local workforce. This feature was mentioned in 67 Oyster reviews.
Platform Basics (10)
Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete workflows. 10 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. This feature was mentioned in 10 Oyster reviews.
Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. 46 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. This feature was mentioned in 55 Oyster reviews.
Portal
As reported in 54 Oyster reviews. 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 This feature was mentioned in 53 Oyster reviews.
Portal
Based on 54 Oyster reviews. Contains a portal to facilitate contractor access to payments
Platform Performance (4)
Reporting
Based on 53 Oyster reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
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.
Monitoring
Contains application performance monitoring capabilities.
Platform Functionality (1)
Document management
Based on 51 Oyster reviews. Manages necessary docuements for ease of visibiltiy and access.
Recruiting and Onboarding (2)
Interview Scheduling
Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text This feature was mentioned in 21 Oyster reviews.
Onboarding
As reported in 20 Oyster reviews. Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents.
Platform Administration (3)
Integrations
As reported in 43 Oyster reviews. Integrates with third-party HR software, such as systems for payroll, time & attendance, or core HR.
Compliance
Maintains compliance with payroll regulations. This feature was mentioned in 47 Oyster reviews.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal payment metrics of contractors over time This feature was mentioned in 48 Oyster reviews.
Platform Payment Content (2)
Document management
Based on 49 Oyster reviews. Manages necessary information of contractors for ease of visibiltiy and access.
Invoicing Tool
Based on 49 Oyster reviews. 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. 99 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Pre-built Integrations
Has built-in integrations or interoperability with other HR software. 87 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Other GEP Features (2)
Compliance Managenent
As reported in 94 Oyster reviews. Assists with compliance management.
Hiring Support
Based on 98 Oyster reviews. 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. This feature was mentioned in 102 Oyster reviews.
Entrepreneur
Scalable to handle small and larger volumes of workers for eterprise and startup applications. 99 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Immigration and Relocation
Manages immigration or relocation process. This feature was mentioned in 105 Oyster reviews.
Benefits (2)
Branded Shopping
Provides marketplace with rewards, deals, or other incentives on shopping/merchandize for employees as a perk. 100 reviewers of Oyster have provided feedback on this feature.
Other Benefits
Based on 106 Oyster reviews. Handles reitrement, insurance, workers comp, and other benefits for employees.
Generative AI (3)
AI Text Summarization
Based on 29 Oyster reviews. 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





