# Atlas HXM

> Atlas HXM is a Chicago-based Human Experience Management platform and the original direct Employer of Record (EOR), letting companies hire, pay, and support talent in 160+ countries without setting up local entities. By owning and operating its own legal entities worldwide, Atlas handles payroll, benefits, compliance, and immigration through a single technology platform, onboarding international employees in as little as two weeks.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** Chicago, Illinois, United States
- **Founders:** Rick Hammell (Founder (former CEO), founded as Elements Global Services)
- **Team size:** ~500-600 employees across 16 regional offices
- **Products:** Employer of Record (EOR), Human Experience Management (HXM) Platform, Global Payroll, Compliance & Immigration, Contractor Management
- **Notable:** Pioneered the first 100% direct Employer of Record model, Raised up to $200M Series B from Sixth Street Growth (2022), Rebranded from Elements Global Services to Atlas HXM alongside the HXM platform launch (2022)

## Products & services

- **Employer of Record (EOR)** — Direct EOR built on Atlas-owned legal entities in 160+ countries, enabling compliant international hiring without third-party providers.
- **Human Experience Management (HXM) Platform** — Enterprise-grade technology platform unifying payroll, benefits, learning, compliance, and local support into one employee experience.
- **Global Payroll** — Single-solution payroll with a central dashboard for salaries, commissions, contractor invoices, benefits, expenses, and reporting in local currencies.
- **Compliance & Immigration** — Real-time compliance updates, employment contracts, tax registration, visa sponsorship, and global mobility support.
- **Contractor Management** — Onboarding and payment for international contractors alongside full-time employees.
- **Atlas Learning & Benchmarks** — Online learning for worksite employees plus real-time salary, tax, and employment cost benchmarks.

## Achievements

- Pioneered the first 100% direct Employer of Record model
- Raised up to $200M Series B from Sixth Street Growth (2022)
- Rebranded from Elements Global Services to Atlas HXM alongside the HXM platform launch (2022)
- Recognized as a leader by analyst firms including NelsonHall and Everest Group
- Service coverage in 160+ countries with 50+ languages and 95%+ customer retention

## Latest updates

- **2022-09** — Closed up to $200M Series B from Sixth Street Growth and rebranded from Elements Global Services to Atlas HXM with the launch of its HXM platform.
- **2023-12** — Appointed Jim McCoy (formerly 14 years at ManpowerGroup) as CEO, succeeding founder Rick Hammell.
- **2024-12** — Secured an additional ~$27M in Series B funding.

## Links

- Website: https://www.atlashxm.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlashxm
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Atlas_HXM
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlashxm/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlasHXM

---

Profile page: https://yespress.io/atlas-hxm
Published by YesPress — https://yespress.io
Last updated: 2026-06-07