Cut the Compliance Chaos & Enjoy Seamless HR Operations

For HR & Legal:

Our comprehensive platform offers a seamless experience for managing contracts, onboarding, Agent of Record (AOR) services, and classification protection, all while ensuring compliance and reducing your admin burden.

Onboarding steps and AOR contract signed

"In my team, we have cut our admin time in half, from the research operations point of view. The onboarding process has become smoother: contract signing, staffing freelancers into projects and evaluating the tasks is now done through one streamlined platform, which definitely helped us save a lot of time. [...] We’ve in fact estimated that we are saving 47% of our time on onboarding and work allocation."

Paige Lawson, Sourcing Specialist

Onboarding bliss that’s smooth from day one

Onboarding new talent has never been easier. Our platform allows you to create and customize onboarding workflows, letting you group freelancers together so you can find the best people for a task, instantly. You can also ensure all documents (contracts, NDAs, IP assignments etc.) are e-signed, reviewed and stored digitally. You’ll gain full visibility and control over the onboarding journey, making sure you can ramp your workforce up or down compliantly.

Freelancer teams view and creating a user template

Sign, seal, and simplify your contracts

Managing contracts doesn't have to be a hassle. With our e-signing feature, you can easily get documents signed digitally, streamlining the process. Automate your workflows to reduce human errors and store signed legal documents (NDAs, Proof of Address) and important tax forms (W-9, W-8BEN etc.) in one secure place, ensuring easy access and organization. This means you can focus more on your business and less on paperwork.

We’ll handle your legal workload with our AOR

Our international Agent of Record (AOR) service provides an extra layer of protection for your business. We take on your tedious legal admin, including contract creation, freelancer background checks and KYC/AML checks, so you don’t have to. We act as a shield for your business by signing contracts on your behalf, letting you focus on what matters most. Allow yourself to rest easy knowing we have your legal matters covered.

Screenshots of the AOR and contract signing process with TalentDesk

Get your safety net for talent classification

Ensure your workers are correctly classified with our expert services. We assist you in the process of classifying your freelancers and contractors, reducing the risk of misclassification. If a classification error does occur, our misclassification indemnification has got you covered. This way, you stay compliant while you and your freelancers remain protected - we’ve always got your back.

classification risk levels of freelancer

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How can HR teams streamline the onboarding process for freelancers?

Freelancer onboarding can be simplified by using platforms that centralize documentation, automate workflow steps, and support digital signing for contracts, NDAs, and compliance forms — saving time and reducing manual errors.

What legal documents are required when onboarding freelancers?

Common documents include signed contracts, NDAs, IP agreements, and tax forms like W-9 or W-8BEN. Digitally collecting and storing these documents helps ensure legal compliance and audit readiness.

What is an Agent of Record (AOR) and how does it help HR and legal teams?

An Agent of Record (AOR) acts as an intermediary who manages contracts, performs KYC/AML checks, and ensures legal compliance on your behalf — reducing the legal burden on internal teams and helping mitigate risk.

How do companies protect themselves from freelancer misclassification risks?

By conducting proper classification assessments and using third-party support, companies can reduce the risk of worker misclassification. Some services also offer indemnification if an error does occur, adding a layer of legal protection.

How can legal teams reduce the admin involved in managing freelancer contracts?

Automating the contract lifecycle — from creation to digital signing and secure storage — allows legal teams to save time, avoid version control issues, and ensure all agreements are easily retrievable when needed.