The startup operates a social talent marketplace that enables companies to crowdsource, screen, and hire technology professionals for full-time, remote, and contract positions. By streamlining the hiring process, it allows employers to efficiently manage candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding, addressing the challenges of finding qualified tech talent globally.
Funding
$670K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Expanding into Africa presents significant challenges for businesses, including navigating complex regulatory landscapes, managing payroll across multiple currencies, and ensuring compliance with diverse labor laws. Setting up local entities in each country is costly and time-consuming, hindering rapid growth and efficient workforce management.
Solution
Workskuad offers a unified platform that simplifies HR processes for companies hiring across Africa, eliminating the need for local subsidiaries. The platform provides solutions for talent acquisition, staffing, payroll, compliance, and HR management, enabling businesses to build and manage high-performing teams efficiently. Workskuad acts as an Employer of Record (EOR) and Agent of Record (AOR), handling legal, tax, and compliance requirements, allowing companies to focus on their core operations. With Workskuad, businesses can onboard and pay employees or contractors in various African currencies through a secure, easy-to-use platform.
Target Audience
Workskuad primarily serves enterprises, scale-ups, startups, and SMEs/MSMEs looking to expand or manage their workforce across Africa without the complexities of establishing local entities.
Features
- Employer of Record (EOR) services to hire employees without establishing a local entity
- Agent of Record (AOR) services for managing and paying independent contractors
- Multi-country payroll processing with automated tax deductions and compliance
- Talent acquisition services to source and vet top-tier candidates across Africa
- Visa and work permit assistance to ensure compliance with immigration laws
- Streamlined onboarding process with user-friendly interface
- Flexible payment options, including bank transfers, mobile money, and digital wallets
- Centralized platform for managing employees and contractors in one dashboard