For HR technology companies with global ambitions, the question is no longer if you will support international hiring. It’s how. Building in-house takes years. Buying is risky. The companies gaining ground today are doing something smarter: embedding.
A major shift is happening in tech. Customers want fewer tools with more functionality. They want global capability without global complexity, and fast. Embedded partnerships meet these demands quickly and effectively.
At Remote, we’ve seen firsthand how embedded models unlock speed, scale, and value. Embedding global HR infrastructure, including our EOR, payroll, and contractor solutions helps make scaling easier, and more sustainable long term.
The future for global HR is easy-to-use, all-in-one platforms, not silos.
The modern workforce has outgrown point solutions.
HR leaders are being pushed to simplify their tech stacks, enable remote and international teams, and reduce churn. Fragmented HR systems frustrate teams and erode confidence.
According to HR Brew, employee trust drops from 70% to 49% when companies switch from a single HR platform to multiple tools (HR Brew). Meanwhile, aconso reports that 53% of UK HR leaders feel overwhelmed by fragmented tech stacks, with 64% saying generic tools fail to meet HR’s specific needs.
Managing EOR in one tool, payroll in another, and compliance in spreadsheets no longer works, especially across borders. Customer expectations have changed, too.They want unified platforms that can do it all. The platforms that can deliver on this are the ones pulling ahead.
When faced with the challenge of supporting global hiring, most HR tech companies consider three options:
You control the experience and the technology, but you also take on the complexity. Building global payroll, compliance, and employment infrastructure is a multi-year effort. It requires deep expertise and is hard to get right. The result is a slower go-to-market, higher cost, and a scattered product team.
This seems like a feasible shortcut, but acquiring a smaller player rarely solves the problem. Integration is complex. The result is often a disjointed experience and limited expansion — perhaps a few countries, not the 100+ customers expect. Cultural mismatches and high M&A costs are also serious risks here.
With Remote Embedded, HR platforms can integrate directly with our global employment infrastructure. This means access to compliant hiring, payroll, and contractor management in 100+ countries. No heavy lifting. No complexity. Just a simple set-up and faster time to market.
Embed once. Expand globally.
Embedding is more than an API. It is a deep integration that feels like a native part of your product. It can be co-branded or white-labeled. It uses SDKs and workflows that keep customers within your platform while offering new capabilities.
Leading platforms like BambooHR, Gusto, and Personio have chosen this path. They embedded Remote into their platforms to deliver more value and grow faster.
The benefits are far reaching:
I lead the partnerships business at Remote. Every week, I talk with HR tech companies working through this same decision. Some try to build. Some try to buy. But the ones moving fastest — and getting the most traction — are embedding.
That’s why companies like Gusto, BambooHR, and Personio have chosen to embed Remote. They saw the trend. They made the smart move. Now they’re leading the way.
So, I’ll leave you with a question: Are you building the future, or waiting for someone else to?
Let’s talk. Remote Embedded gives you global infrastructure, technology, and expertise — directly integrated into your platform.