The challenge: finding talent and entering new markets quickly
In 2019, Boston Dynamics transitioned from a specialized R&D center to a global commercial enterprise. To launch products like Spot, a four-legged inspection robot, and Stretch, a warehouse robot for case handling, worldwide, the company needed a global workforce.
Hiring field engineers, sales teams, and support staff in multiple countries required navigating complex regulations, cultural norms, and entity setup. The company needed a flexible, compliant, and cost-effective way to:
- Hire specialized global robotics talent, including niche experts like robotics animators
- Support customers with in-region expertise
- Enter new markets quickly and strategically without the overhead of establishing local entities
- Accelerate HR processes with accurate, real-time compliance guidance
The solution: simplifying global employment with G-P and AI-powered Gia™
Boston Dynamics partnered with G-P to compliantly hire, onboard, and manage employees in key markets including Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Denmark, Belgium, Poland, and the UK.
I first started working with G-P about a decade ago and had a wonderful experience. I didn't really need to vet other potential partners in this space, because I knew that G-P could do what we needed to be done."
Rachel Salamone
Chief People Officer at Boston Dynamics
G-P EOR enabled Boston Dynamics to hire specialized professionals immediately in countries without an existing local entity.
“We didn't necessarily want to spend the resources to set ourselves up to hire one or two people within a country,” explained Eduardo Ramos, Sr. Staff Total Rewards Analyst at Boston Dynamics. “G-P’s robust global infrastructure allowed us to hire folks quickly and compliantly.”
The team also leverages G-P’s AI-powered HR agent, Gia, to streamline compliance, research local employment regulations, and manage due diligence before hiring in new countries.
"We look to G-P not only to help us with the tactical side of employing people but to also give us information about international norms and practices that they are seeing," Salamone said. "This helps us be more prepared to treat our employees in these countries just as they would be treated by local employers."
Beyond hiring and compliance, G-P’s platform integrates directly with Workday, streamlining employee lifecycle management. This ensures a seamless experience for EOR hires while giving Boston Dynamics’ HR team a single, connected system to manage global talent efficiently.
The impact: faster growth, seamless integration, and competitive edge
With G-P, Boston Dynamics has:
- Hired specialized robotics talent across 9 countries without establishing local entities
- Streamlined HR processes by integrating G-P with Workday for smoother employee lifecycle management
- Accelerated compliance and due diligence using G-P Gia
Gia has become the de facto first step for me. In my experience, Gia is very trustworthy. What used to take hours to find now comes back in a single sentence with a quick prompt, instead of combing through all the documentation.”
Eduardo Ramos
Sr. Staff Total Rewards Analyst at Boston Dynamics
“The integration between G-P and Workday helps us streamline processes across the employee lifecycle and give our professionals onboarded through G-P a seamless experience,” added Ramos.
Looking ahead, Boston Dynamics plans to expand further into Asia. With G-P as a strategic partner, the company is positioned to maintain its leadership in robotics while rapidly scaling wherever opportunity arises.
“G-P plays a helpful role in maintaining Boston Dynamics’ position as the global leader in mobile robotics.” Ramos concluded. "We are in a highly competitive market and the landscape is changing every day. If we did not have G-P, we would simply not be as competitive as we are today."
