WorkMotion Employer of Record (EOR)
WorkMotion — Global HR solutions at your fingertips
WorkMotion is a German-based global employment platform that enables companies to hire, onboard, manage, and pay international employees and contractors in 160+ countries. Its Employer of Record (EOR), direct hiring and contractor management solutions cover compliant contracts, payroll, benefits, expenses, and country-specific compliance with transparent pricing and an owned entity network.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001 (ISMS)
- ISO 27001
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Data Storage on Servers in Germany (EU/DE)
Hosting
GDPR-first; ISO 27001-certified ISMS; role-based access controls; encryption of data at rest and in transit; audit trails; Incident response including detection, containment, notification, and post-mortem analysis; regular internal and external audits; secure document storage and retention; secure cross-border transfer mechanisms; support for data subjects’ rights.
Retention & deletion
Personal data is deleted when it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected or processed. It may be retained longer where necessary to meet legal obligations or to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
Positions itself in Europe with a strong focus on compliance. Clarifies the roles of the data controller (client) versus the data processor (EOR) and emphasizes compliance with local labor and wage regulations in various countries.
Feature Scope
Global EOR coverage in 160+ countries; fast onboarding with localized, legally reviewed contract templates and e‑signature (hire within minutes; create a compliant contract in ~10 minutes); compliant employment contracts and lifecycle management (onboarding, payroll, expenses and allowances, taxes, social contributions, time tracking, PTO, contractual changes, offboarding); global payroll management with accurate, timely updates and payments; employee benefits guidance by country; built‑in tools and calculators including Salary Calculator, Employment Cost Calculator, Offboarding Cost Calculator, and Country Explorer; compliance guidance and process support from in‑house experts at each step and down to the local level; transparency on pricing (no hidden costs); integrations with existing HR systems to avoid workflow changes; security and data protection posture highlighted by ISO certification and a GDPR‑first approach (encrypted storage, access controls, audit trails, secure cross‑border transfer mechanisms, DPAs, breach notification procedures, support for data subject rights, secure document storage and retention); Trust Center presence; integrations and open API enabling secure, automated data exchange with popular HRIS/HCM/Payroll and productivity tools (e.g., Workday, UKG Pro, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, HiBob, Personio, Namely, Factorial, Gusto, Justworks, Google Workspace, Keka, Lucca, Nmbrs, PeopleHR, Sage HR, Sesame, Humaans, IntelliHR, Freshteam, HR Cloud, HR Partner, ClayHR, Charlie, Breathe).
Pricing hints: Employer of Record starts at €499 / $549 / £399 / CHF459 per talent per month (simple, upfront pricing; no hidden costs). Pricing page also lists Direct Hiring and Contractor Management plans but EOR pricing is per employee per month. Currencies selectable (EUR/GBP/USD/CHF). Source: https://workmotion.com/pricing/
Security hints: Claims ISO certification and a Trust Center. GDPR‑first approach with mentions of encrypted data storage, access controls, audit trails, secure cross‑border transfer mechanisms, DPAs, breach detection/notification, data subject rights support, and secure document retention. Sources: https://workmotion.com/pricing/ (ISO), https://workmotion.com/gdpr-compliance-for-global-hiring/
Compliance hints: Positioned as “Europe’s most compliant platform.” Explicit focus on GDPR compliance; clarifies controller (client) vs processor (EOR) roles and the need for Data Processing Agreements. Emphasizes local labor law and payroll compliance across countries. ISO certified (type unspecified). Sources: https://workmotion.com/employer-of-record-eor/ and https://workmotion.com/gdpr-compliance-for-global-hiring/ and https://workmotion.com/pricing/
Implementation hints: Onboarding within minutes; create a locally compliant contract in about 10 minutes using reviewed templates. Guided process with expert support throughout onboarding and ongoing operations. No detailed migration or formal timeline beyond these speed claims. Sources: https://workmotion.com/employer-of-record-eor/
Support hints: Customer support highlighted as responsive and helpful; process support and advice at every step. Sources: https://workmotion.com/employer-of-record-eor/ and https://workmotion.com/pricing/
Integration hints: Integrates with many HRIS/HCM/Payroll/Productivity tools and offers an open API; promotes automated, secure data exchange with no workflow changes. Example integrations: Workday, UKG Pro, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, HiBob, Personio, Namely, Factorial, Gusto, Justworks, Google Workspace, Keka, Lucca, Nmbrs, PeopleHR, Sage HR, Sesame, Humaans, IntelliHR, Freshteam, HR Cloud, HR Partner, ClayHR, Charlie, Breathe. Source: https://workmotion.com/integrations/
- Direct employment under your brand: Hire across Europe with your company on the employment contract; retain employer branding; include custom clauses; offer custom benefits.
- Employer registration: WorkMotion handles foreign/non‑resident employer registration; obtains local tax and social security IDs; registers with authorities.
- Payroll management: WorkMotion runs payroll, ensures timely updates and payments, and provides clear payment instructions for salary, taxes, and social contributions; facilitates monthly payroll and contribution payments.
- Compliance and HR support: Adherence to local labour laws; ongoing support with HR inquiries; employee data changes with authorities; assistance with regulatory updates; vendor recommendations for statutory benefits.
- Onboarding and contracts: Data gathering, compliant contract creation, and employee onboarding in the target country.
- European coverage with special cases: Supports scenarios like Germany’s 18‑month limit where direct hiring may be the only compliant option.
- Integrations: “Works with your world” HRIS/HCM integrations and automated data exchange with tools such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, BambooHR, Personio, HiBob, Namely, Factorial, Google Workspace, Gusto, Justworks, and more; positioned as an embedded global employment layer with no workflow changes; Open API noted.
- Security posture (platform-wide): Company claims ISO certification and emphasizes protection of sensitive employee data; Trust Center available for details.
- Guidance included: Access to legal and HR guidance throughout the engagement.
Pricing hints: Subscription priced per talent per month, starting at €399 / $429 / £339 / CHF379 for Direct Hiring; talk-to-sales engagement. Model includes access to legal and HR guidance and ability to offer custom benefits.
Security hints: Company states it is ISO certified and provides a Trust Center; emphasis on protecting sensitive employee data.
Compliance hints: Direct Hiring is positioned to ensure compliance with local labour laws in European countries and handle regulatory updates; supports special scenarios like Germany’s 18‑month rule. ISO certification is mentioned generally.
Implementation hints: Timeline framed as ‘hire directly in a matter of weeks.’ Steps: data gathering; foreign/non‑resident employer registration via local partner (tax/social security IDs, authority registrations); payroll setup; employee onboarding and compliant contracts; ongoing monthly payroll, authority filings, HR inquiries, and regulatory updates.
Support hints: Access to legal and HR guidance included; ongoing HR support for inquiries and data changes with authorities; customer testimonials highlight responsiveness.
Integration hints: HRIS/HCM integrations and automated data exchange with systems including Workday, ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, BambooHR, Personio, HiBob, Namely, Factorial, Google Workspace, Gusto, Justworks, and more; marketed as an embedded layer within existing HR ecosystems; Open API mentioned.
Features at a Glance
Recruiting & ATS
- E-signature
Core HR
- Employee records
- Document management
- Employee self-service
- Multi-country
- Workflows
- Roles & permissions
Payroll
- Tax/reporting
- Benefits/deductions
- Gross-to-net
Time Tracking
- Timesheets
Leave
- Leave policies
Administration
- Audit trail
Data & API
- API
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
- ISO 27001
Onboarding
- Tasks & owners
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Benefits
- Benefits enrollment
Pricing Model
Per employee
Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Country-specific surcharges may apply in some countries. The pricing page offers selectable currencies (EUR/GBP/USD/CHF). EOR is billed per employee (“per talent”) per month.
Implementation
Guided, localized onboarding with legally reviewed templates and electronic signatures.
Support
Email/Ticket (customer support portal) · Chat (AI assistant "Wanda") · Knowledge base/Help Center · Dedicated Customer Success Manager
Responsive support with guidance at every step of the process. Dedicated success managers and a team of specialists. Comprehensive self-service documentation and an AI assistant.
Integrations
Slack (Wanda AI)
OtherWanda AI assistant integrates in Slack
Workday
HRISUKG Pro
HRISADP Workforce Now
PayrollAlso HRIS
BambooHR
HRISHiBob
HRISPersonio
HRISAlso ATS
Namely
HRISFactorial
HRISGusto
PayrollAlso HRIS
Justworks
PayrollPersonnel Expenditure
Keka
HRISAlso Payroll
Lucca
HRISNmbrs
PayrollPeopleHR
HRISSage HR
HRISSesame
HRISTime & attendance
Humaans
HRISIntelliHR
HRISFreshteam
ATSAlso HRIS
HR Cloud
HRISHR Partner
HRISClayHR
HRISCharlie
HRISBreathe
HRISOpen API
APIEnables secure, automated data exchange with HRIS/HCM/Payroll and productivity tools
intelliHR
HRISListed on integrations page
Nium
OtherPayments infrastructure partner for cross-border payouts; operates under regulated entities in US/UK/EEA
Google Workspace
OtherProductivity/Identity
