UPYU
upyu — Freelancer platform & job portal for flexible and family-friendly jobs
UPYU by FreeMOM is a recruiting platform for family-friendly and freelance work. Companies can find over 6,000 curated professionals for freelance projects and family-friendly permanent positions. The platform offers an AI-based smart posting wizard, a matching algorithm, legally compliant processes—including checks for bogus self-employment—contract management, and payment services, as well as recruiting-as-a-service for senior and executive roles.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
Data & Hosting
Data residency
EU
Hosting
- Two-step KYC verification (identity and self-employment status) before the project begins. - No disclosure of personal data to third parties, in accordance with our privacy policy. - Digital contract signing; templates created and updated by a law firm.
Retention & deletion
Personal data is retained while the processing purpose exists or statutory retention periods apply. Once the purpose ends or those periods expire, the data is restricted or deleted. Account data is deleted after cancellation.
- Legally compliant freelance processes, including a legal tech interface for attorneys to assess the risk of bogus self-employment. - Contract templates drafted by law firms and continuously updated. - KYC standards (identity and self-employment verification).
Feature Scope
AI-powered Smart Posting Wizard for creating project and job postings; curated hidden talent pool with over 6,000 verified profiles (primarily from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, many with 10+ years of experience, high proportion of women); matching algorithm considers skills, project criteria, cultural fit, and work-life balance/flexibility; Direct outreach, applications delivered to the inbox, integrated chat; digital contract templates (created and updated by a law firm) and e-signature; legal tech interface for legal review of the risk of bogus self-employment; two-step KYC verification (identity and self-employment status) before project start; Time/hour tracking per project (typically monthly), automatic invoicing based on agreed terms; payment processing via wallet through payment service provider Mangopay; project designation as a Top Project; service level packages (Light/Standard/Corporate) and a personal UPYU contact; discovery call and personalized onboarding/support; Security: encrypted data transmission via SSL/TLS (256-bit), no disclosure of personal data to third parties in accordance with privacy policy; Compliance: legally compliant contract processes, legal tech review for bogus self-employment, KYC standards; Integrations/Handover: upon request, feeding of applications for permanent positions into the company’s own ATS; Mangopay payment integration.
Pricing details: Registration and project posting are free. Service fee of 15% on the monthly freelancing invoice only upon a successful match; reduced rate of 10% for companies with annual revenue <€1 million (upon request). Standard package incl. compliance check & consultation: €249 plus VAT per project. Light (free), Corporate (upon request). Payment via Mangopay wallet. Hourly rates typically €50–120+ depending on role/experience.
Security notes: Data transmission encrypted via SSL/TLS (256-bit). No disclosure of personal data to third parties according to privacy policy. Two-step KYC verification (identity and self-employment status). Digital contracts, templates provided by law firm.
Compliance notes: Legally compliant freelance processes: Legal tech interface for legal review of the risk of bogus self-employment; law firm-created and continuously updated contract templates; KYC verification.
Implementation hints: Process: Register, create company profile, create job posting via AI Wizard, matching/suggestions often within 48 hours, average time-to-hire approx. 10 days; digital contract signing; project-based bogus self-employment review (depending on package); ongoing hourly/time tracking, approval, and automatic invoicing; payment via Mangopay. Discovery call and personal contact available.
Support hints: Personal UPYU contact (depending on package), discovery call, integrated platform chat. Contact via email: kontakt@upyu.de.
Integration hints: Legal tech interface (partner law firm) for bogus self-employment checks; payment processing via Mangopay; optional application feed into the company’s own ATS for permanent positions.
End-to-end recruiting service: Initial interview for qualification and cultural/fit assessment; creation of a professional job profile for senior vacancies; posting with relevant partners, on social media, and via the UPYU recruiting platform; Targeted active sourcing via the curated senior talent pool (6,000+ candidates) and LinkedIn; pre-selection and presentation of up to 5 curated candidate profiles; comprehensive, legally compliant, respectful, and time-saving candidate communication; dedicated recruiting contact and process support through to placement. Specialized roles: Finance (Accounting/Financial Reporting under HGB/IFRS, Controlling, Corporate Finance, Reporting/Data Finance, Interim/CFO Support) and HR/People & Culture (Payroll/HR Administration, HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition/Recruiting, Talent Development, HR Project Roles). Work-Life Balance Check: Highlighting existing flexibility and cultural factors (e.g., work schedule models, remote work, leadership and team culture, understanding of life stages); optionally expandable to include an empirical employee survey conducted with the Federal Association for Work-Life Balance; strengthens employer branding and candidate experience. Security & Compliance (platform-wide): Data transmission via SSL/TLS (256-bit) and no disclosure of personal data to third parties according to the FAQ; payment processing for freelancing services via MANGOPAY (e-money institution, KYC/AML requirements), identity and status verification via MANGOPAY; digital contract signing via Adobe Sign; Risk and compliance check for bogus self-employment (TW Legal Tech, “FLAC” tool) for freelancing cases; data protection regulations including data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, etc.) according to privacy policy/terms of service; legally compliant candidate communication. Integration/Ecosystem Notes: LinkedIn (Active Sourcing), partner networks/business platforms, social media & newsletter distribution; MANGOPAY (Payments, EU/EEA), Adobe Sign (E-Sign); TW Legal Tech FLAC (Compliance). Languages/Countries (based on evidence): Primarily DACH/Germany, German-language communication on the website. Sources: https://www.upyu.de/Recruiting-as-a-Service, https://www.upyu.de/FAQ/F%C3%BCr-Unternehmen/Benutzeraccount, https://www.upyu.de/AGB
Pricing hints: Custom quote per project depending on the level and scope of the position; a small commitment fee is charged at the outset; the main portion of the fee is performance-based and due only upon signing the contract (success fee). Separately on the platform (freelancing): 15% service fee on the monthly freelance invoice; 10% for companies with <€1 million in revenue upon request. Sources: https://www.upyu.de/Recruiting-as-a-Service, https://www.upyu.de/FAQ/F%C3%BCr-Unternehmen/Benutzeraccount
Security notes: Data transmission via SSL/TLS (256-bit) and no sharing of personal data according to the FAQ; e-signature via Adobe Sign; payment processing (for freelancing) via MANGOPAY (e-money institution, KYC/AML, escrow/e-money account); compliance tool FLAC (TW Legal Tech) for assessing bogus self-employment in freelance scenarios; legally compliant applicant communication. Sources: https://www.upyu.de/FAQ/F%C3%BCr-Unternehmen/Benutzeraccount, https://www.upyu.de/AGB
Compliance hints: Data protection in accordance with applicable laws, including data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction) and a separate privacy policy; MANGOPAY with AML/KYC requirements; compliance with false self-employment regulations (FLAC) for freelancing; terms and conditions and contract processes legally outlined. Sources: https://www.upyu.de/AGB, https://www.upyu.de/FAQ/F%C3%BCr-Unternehmen/Benutzeraccount
Implementation hints: Process: 1) Initial interview/qualification including fit assessment, 2) Creation of job profile, 3) Publication with partners/social media/platform, 4) Active sourcing (talent pool + LinkedIn), 5) Presentation of curated shortlist (up to 5 profiles), 6) Process support until completion. Onboarding begins with a non-binding consultation appointment. Source: https://www.upyu.de/Recruiting-as-a-Service
Support hints: Personal recruiting contact (e.g., Svenja Burggraf); communication throughout the process; Terms of Service list possible contact channels (chat, email, SMS) for information/offers. Sources: https://www.upyu.de/Recruiting-as-a-Service, https://www.upyu.de/AGB
Integration hints: LinkedIn (Active Sourcing), partner networks & business platforms, social media & newsletters; Adobe Sign (digital signature), MANGOPAY (payment/KYC/AML) for freelance processing; TW Legal Tech “FLAC” (check for bogus self-employment). Sources: https://www.upyu.de/Recruiting-as-a-Service, https://www.upyu.de/AGB
Features at a Glance
Recruiting & ATS
- Job requisitions
- E-signature
- AI screening/ranking
- Multi-posting
Time Tracking
- Timesheets
- Project time
Compliance
- GDPR
Pricing Model
Usage-based
Plan 1: Usage-based – 15% service fee on the monthly freelancing invoice, charged only upon a successful match. Reduced rate of 10% for companies with annual revenue of less than €1 million (upon request). Payment via Mangopay Wallet. Hourly rates for freelancers typically range from 50–120 €+ depending on role and experience. Plan 2: 249 EUR flat rate – Standard package per project, including compliance check and consulting; plus VAT. Plan 3: 0 EUR flat rate – Light package (free of charge). Plan 4: upon request – Corporate package (upon request) – customized scope of services/support.
Implementation
- Optional: Uploading applications for permanent positions to the company's own ATS (upon request).
Support
Email (kontakt@upyu.de) · Integrated Platform Chat · Personal contact person (depending on the package) · Discovery-Call
Time zones: Daylight Saving Time/Central European Time
Focus on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Integrations
Mangopay
PaymentPayment processing via Wallet; settlement of freelancer invoices and service fees.
Legal-Tech-Schnittstelle (Partnerkanzlei)
OtherLegal review of the risk of bogus self-employment for each project.
Legal-Tech für Scheinselbstständigkeitsprüfung
OtherIntegrated screening for bogus self-employment as part of freelancing compliance.
Adobe Sign
OtherDigital signature.
TW Legal Tech FLAC
OtherRisk and Compliance Review Regarding Bogus Self-Employment (Freelancing Cases).
Partnernetzwerke/Business-Plattformen
OtherPublication/Distribution of job descriptions.
Newsletter Distribution
OtherIncreased reach for job postings.
Kundeneigenes ATS (diverse)
ATSOptional application handover for permanent positions.
Active sourcing and direct outreach as part of the service.
ATS (unspecified)
ATSApplications for permanent positions can be imported into your own ATS upon request.
MANGOPAY
OtherPayment processing, KYC/AML, e-money/escrow account (freelancing services).
Social Media
OtherPublication/Distribution.
