Strength Recognized! SmartDeer Wins Multiple Authoritative Awards in Global HR Services, Continuing to Lead the Industry

At the 9th Human Resources Service Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition, SmartDeer stood out among 42 outbound-focused projects from 16 cities nationwide and won Third Prize in the inaugural “Going Global” category. This marks yet another major recognition for SmartDeer, following its inclusion in EqualOcean’s “Top 10 Global Talent Service Providers for Chinese Enterprises Going Global” and its role as the only HR council member of the Effie Globalization Committee.

Why has a young HR service platform, founded just a few years ago, earned continuous recognition from both national-level competitions and top industry think tanks? Let’s break down SmartDeer’s achievements and the strengths behind them.

1. National-Level Recognition: Third Prize at the 9th HR Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition

The finals of the 9th Human Resources Service Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition were held in Ningbo. This year, the competition introduced a new “Going Global” track, attracting 42 projects from 16 cities, including 2 international entries.

As China’s first national-level industry competition centered on “Internet + HR + Capital,” the event has attracted 2,415 global project teams since its launch in 2015, with winning projects securing over RMB 3.2 billion in funding. It is widely regarded as a “weather vane” for the future of the HR service industry.

Under the theme “Enhancing Human Resource Development to Drive New Quality Productivity,” the outbound track focused on internationalization, requiring participants to showcase innovation in global talent acquisition, workforce deployment, cross-border training systems, and international HR strategy.

SmartDeer participated with the project titled:
“SmartDeer: HR SaaS + Financial Empowerment — Building the Largest HR Service Platform for Chinese Enterprises Going Global”

After intense competition, SmartDeer secured Third Prize—demonstrating strong recognition of its innovative model and industry insight at the national level.

2. Industry Authority Recognition: Top 10 Talent Service Providers for Global Expansion

At the EqualOcean Globalization Forum (GGF 2023) in Shanghai, EqualOcean released its highly regarded Top 10 Talent Service Providers for Chinese Enterprises Going Global list.

The selection process was rigorous, involving interviews, applications, and field research. Evaluation criteria included:

Number of global offices
Workforce size
Talent database scale
Revenue growth rate
Number of countries served
Innovation cases
Industry reputation

EqualOcean highlighted three common traits among selected companies:

Global coverage
Technology-driven operations
Innovative service models

SmartDeer stood out with its “Global Recruitment + Global Employment” integrated service model and deep understanding of Chinese companies’ globalization challenges.

Additionally, SmartDeer became the only HR council member of the Effie Globalization Committee, further proving its ability to bridge HR with broader global brand growth strategies.

3. The Strength Behind the Recognition

🌍 Global Coverage

SmartDeer operates in 200+ countries and regions, with self-operated delivery networks in 20+ core markets, including the U.S., U.K., Japan, Singapore, Germany, Australia, and the UAE.

With dual headquarters in Hong Kong and Singapore, plus multiple domestic and international subsidiaries, SmartDeer combines strong localization with global reach.

🔗 One-Stop Service Capability

SmartDeer provides a full-stack solution, including:

Global recruitment
EOR (Employer of Record)
HRO (HR outsourcing)
Global payroll
HR SaaS systems

Its AI-powered recruitment platform enables precise talent matching and real-time communication, while its EOR services allow companies to hire globally without setting up local entities.

💻 Technology-Driven Infrastructure

SmartDeer’s Global HR SaaS system integrates seamlessly with tools like Feishu, DingTalk, WeCom, and Slack.

This allows companies to manage onboarding, attendance, payroll, and leave for global employees—just like managing domestic teams.

🧾 Proven Client Success

SmartDeer has served nearly 1,000 companies across industries such as:

Consumer brands
Gaming
IT & Internet
Intelligent manufacturing
Automotive
Healthcare

Clients include global leaders like Johnson & Johnson and Amazon, validating its service quality and scalability.

4. Looking Ahead: Continuing to Lead Global HR Services

From being named a Top 10 industry player to winning national-level awards and joining the Effie Globalization Committee, SmartDeer’s recognition continues to grow.

As EqualOcean noted:

“These companies are not only bridges between China and the world, but also key drivers of global talent mobility and international collaboration.”

Looking forward, SmartDeer will continue to deliver high-quality global HR solutions—helping more Chinese enterprises achieve compliant, efficient, and successful international expansion.

About SmartDeer

SmartDeer is a leading global one-stop HR compliance service platform, specializing in:

Cross-border employment compliance
EOR & HRO services
Global payroll
Visa support
HR SaaS systems

With coverage in 200+ countries and regions and self-operated entities across Asia, North America, the Middle East, and Europe, SmartDeer provides reliable, efficient, and secure workforce solutions for global expansion.

Whether you’re hiring overseas talent or managing multi-country HR compliance, SmartDeer helps power your global growth with confidence.

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