Oyster Benefits

Spec sheet

Purpose

Oyster Benefits offers compliant, country-tailored or globally accessible benefits packages for distributed teams.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Intended users

Oyster describes Benefits as serving distributed teams seeking competitive, compliant benefits across countries.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

API

Oyster offers an API for developing custom workflows and embedding Oyster into other apps.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Integrations

Oyster says its Zapier integration connects to 5,000+ apps, including Asana, MS Teams, and Google Sheets.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Security

Oyster says its most recent SOC 2 Type II report is available on its security dashboard and that it conducts regular penetration testing.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Privacy

Oyster says it complies with GDPR and applies GDPR standards to personal data it processes regardless of the data subject’s location.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Support

Oyster support contacts team members to start benefits enrollment, and the benefits page offers a demo with an Oyster expert.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Headquarters

Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · oysterhr.com

Benefits offered

Packages can include health, pension, allowances, and other benefits under one package.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Company history

Oyster says it began in 2019 with a mission to make global employment easier for companies and workers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Coverage details

The global package covers pre-existing health conditions and includes mental health, vision, and telehealth, with maternity care and dental coverage available.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Enrollment

Companies select benefits during hiring or from the Benefits page; Oyster support contacts team members to begin enrollment, and team members can opt out.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Global coverage

Oyster says its pre-created global benefits packages provide worldwide coverage in 165+ countries.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Local and global options

Employers can combine local benefits with global benefits for additional coverage, and Oyster recommends global coverage for team members who travel or work outside their country.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Package options

Employers can choose Essential statutory benefits, Competitive benefits commonly offered in the local market, or Best-In-Class recommended premium benefits.Read 3 Oct 2026 · oysterhr.com

Plans and prices

Every Oyster Benefits plan and price →

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