Safeguard Global, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, enables organizations to expand internationally by managing global hiring, compliance, and workforce administration. The company operates as an Employer of Record (EOR), employing workers on behalf of client organizations in countries where those clients lack a legal entity. Its services extend to managed payroll, entity setup, contractor management, global recruitment, and HR and benefits administration.
The firm's operations span 187 countries, serving over 1,500 organizations. Its technical work involves HR technology platforms, global payroll systems, and workforce management software. The team is distributed across more than 50 countries, reflecting its own global operational model.
Safeguard Global refers to its employees as "Guardians" and promotes a flexible, remote-first work culture described as a "work in any way" philosophy.






