Employer of Record? Sounds less HR, more Jason Bourne—or better yet, “The Americans.”

When I joined Pebl (previously Velocity Global) as CEO last summer, I knew HR was one of the last industries still waiting for its full tech glow-up. That made it an exciting opportunity. The HR tech space is fascinating—and sometimes, let’s be honest, it can feel like both HR people and employees get a little overlooked.

So let’s set the scene: what is EOR?
Short for Employer of Record, an EOR is a third-party organization that legally employs workers on behalf of a company—typically when that company doesn’t have a legal entity in the country.

Last week, the EOR world got a jolt—headlines, drama, front page of the Wall Street Journal vibes. One minute, we’re talking about onboarding talent; the next: corporate espionage, secret Telegram channels, untraceable crypto payments, and a final chase to the bathroom. No, our people didn’t sign up for the CIA. And yet, that affidavit was a 12-page plot twist no one saw coming. Jason Bourne, anyone? We’re just waiting for the Netflix special. 

But more seriously, the business of global HR is all about compliance and trust. We handle the most sensitive types of personal data for our customers and employees and have spent the past decade building a culture of responsibility in our teams. We have seen questionable practices in the past, but this level of orchestrated corruption is shocking at a whole new level.

At Pebl (previously Velocity Global), we’re proud to be pioneers in the EOR space. We go deep, we share our expertise. Ask us about time off in Hungary or Singapore—we’ll quote parental leave policies faster than you can say “multi-country compliance.”

We take immense pride in helping organizations hire the best talent, fast and fearlessly. We answer your questions accurately, from onboarding to offboarding, when you have to. You’re the boss—we’re your HR/Legal co-pilot.  And your employees? We care for them like they’re our own, because they are.

Trust is everything. We protect your data and your employees’ data. When you work with an Employer of Record, you're not just outsourcing payroll or benefits. You're putting your people—your talent, your culture, your global ambitions—in someone else’s hands. We’re here to make you shine. If you don’t hear from us—and we’re not in the headlines—that means we’re doing our job right.

In many ways, our goal is to be yet another “boring” company. Reliable. Invisible. Unshakably trustworthy.

But hey, if HR tech occasionally turns into a spy thriller… at least we’re ready.