Rippling

Rippling is an all-in-one workforce management platform designed to unify human resources, IT, and spend management into a single system. Founded in 2016 by Parker Conrad, the platform functions as a central “Workforce OS” built around employee identity. Rather than forcing companies to stitch together separate software for payroll, device setup, and corporate expense tracking, Rippling consolidates these core business operations into a single underlying database.

The software spans three main operational pillars: HR, IT, and Finance. On the HR side, it handles domestic and international payroll, benefits administration, performance tracking, and global hiring through Employer of Record (EOR) services in over 185 countries. Its IT capabilities automate mobile device management (MDM), single sign-on, and application access, while its finance tools manage corporate cards, bill pay, travel booking, and employee reimbursements.

What sets Rippling apart is its ability to trigger automated “cascading” workflows across departments from a single action. For instance, clicking “Hire” on a candidate automatically enrolls them in payroll, orders a pre-configured laptop, provisions their software access, and issues a role-based corporate card in one step. This deep cross-functional integration makes Rippling particularly popular among fast-growing startups and mid-market companies looking to eliminate administrative overhead and manage global teams efficiently.