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Rippling

Increase savings, automate busywork, and make better decisions by managing payroll, HR, IT, and spend in one place.

Employee management
Freemium
Workforce management
HR and IT automation
global HR software
Employee management
Freemium
Workforce management
HR and IT automation
global HR software
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Rippling is a unified workforce management platform that combines HR, IT, finance, and payroll operations into a single system. Founded in 2016, Rippling helps companies manage both remote and global teams by automating onboarding, payroll, device and app provisioning, benefits management, and compliance. Valued at over $13 billion as of 2024, the platform serves as an integrated solution for businesses seeking to streamline operations and maintain control across multiple functions.

Key Features

  • Unified Employee Data Hub: A single source of truth connecting HR, IT, and finance data to reduce duplication and errors.
  • Global Payroll & Hiring: Supports payroll and hiring across multiple countries, including tax management, compliance, and multi-currency capabilities.
  • Device & App Management: Automates provisioning and de-provisioning of devices, software, and access rights for employees throughout their lifecycle.
  • Workflow Automation: Custom no-code tools allow users to build automated workflows, approvals, and integrations across departments.
  • Reporting and Analytics: Real-time dashboards and custom reporting tools enable better insights, compliance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.

Benefits and Use Cases

Operational Efficiency Across Functions
By integrating HR, IT, and finance workflows into one system, Rippling reduces manual work, eliminates redundant tools, and accelerates onboarding and offboarding.

Use Case: A technology company automates payroll, device setup, and app access for new hires globally, cutting administrative time and error rates.

Scalability for Global Teams
Rippling supports international expansion by offering payroll, benefits, and compliance capabilities across multiple regions in a single platform.
Use Case: A mid-sized company entering Europe and Asia uses Rippling to manage employees, local taxes, and payroll compliance from one centralized dashboard.

Enhanced Compliance and Security
Rippling connects HR and IT access controls, ensuring compliance and data security when employees join or leave the company.
Use Case: A distributed workforce of global contractors uses Rippling to automate offboarding, revoke access, and end payroll or benefits in one secure workflow.

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