How 360Player streamlined their HR system of record with Deel

360Player, an all-in-one sports tech platform based in Stockholm, faced the classic "startup mess" as it expanded across five continents. Before Deel, employee data lived in a patchwork of Excel sheets and Google Drives. Start dates, contracts, and salary histories were scattered, making it impossible to provide fast answers to employees or accurate data to investors.

With staff doubling in size, the operations team realized that managing diverse employment models across Sweden, the UK, Spain, the US, and Australia via manual processes was no longer sustainable.

“Before Deel, it was a mess. People didn't know if their time off was approved or if their expenses were mailed. Deel enabled us to take the next steps as a company.” — Isabella Sala, Operations Specialist, 360player

While evaluating traditional HRIS options like HiBob and Rippling, 360Player found them too complex or too slow to implement. They needed a system that could move as fast as they did.

Choosing Deel, they were able to implement a global HRIS in just two weeks and bring everyone onto the platform, including employees under their own entities and EOR workers. Deel provided some much-needed fresh air for the team, particularly in the UK, where post-Brexit compliance had made internal employment through their Swedish entity nearly impossible.

“We were looking for everything that we need in one platform instead of having one for EORs in the UK, one for payroll in the US, and one for payroll in Sweden. Deel matched the type of company that we are, a global company.” — Isabella Sala, Operations Specialist, 360player

The impact on efficiency was immediate. Reporting for their leadership, board and owner, which used to take weeks of manual reconciliation, now takes minutes with standardized global reports.

By automating onboarding, contract generation, and compliance monitoring, 360Player has avoided hiring at least two additional HR team members. The finance team now has real-time visibility into global retention and salary trends, while managers can handle their own teams' time off and data fields without needing specialized HR training.

"We would not be able to scale without Deel. It saves me hours every single day. Without it, we’d likely have needed two more team members sending out contracts, setting up new employees, or assisting with onboarding.” — Isabella Sala, Operations Specialist, 360player

What's next

With their global HR foundation secured, 360Player is now focused on expanding their Deel stack. They plan to activate Engage, Deel HR’s talent management module to move away from top-down manager reviews and implement structured 360-degree performance management. Because Deel is modular, they can continue to grow their team and their capabilities without ever having to switch platforms.