How Algrano brews the perfect HR stack with Deel

Algrano, a B2B marketplace connecting coffee producers directly with roasters, has been remote-first since its founding in 2015. Its mission to build lasting relationships in the coffee world was powered by a global team hired wherever the best talent could be found. But as the company scaled, its HR infrastructure couldn't keep up. The system was a fragmented patchwork of disconnected tools and manual processes.

When Co-founder and CTO Christian Burri looked at Algrano’s operations, the challenges were clear:

• Multiple systems: Different vendors for payroll, PEO, and freelancers.
• No visibility: Managers couldn’t access basic info across countries.
• Messy workflows: Reviews ran on spreadsheets, eating up 10% of one role. Hiring lacked consistency across teams.

Algrano was already using Deel for a few EOR employees. But the team quickly saw the opportunity to go further. Deel had grown beyond compliance and employment infrastructure into a full-stack global HR platform. Algrano chose to go all-in.

"Our business reality is global complexity—different countries, different contracts. We chose Deel to be the single source of truth that could finally manage all of it." — Christian Burri, Co-founder & CTO, Algrano

Algrano is consolidating its entire team onto Deel, migrating US employees to Deel PEO, Swiss employees to Deel Payroll, and their international freelancers to Deel Contractor.

At the core is Deel’s global HRIS—a centralized command center for the team’s operations. Managers finally have visibility, and employees can manage everything in one place, no matter where they work.

Next, Algrano began rolling out Deel’s modular HR tools to reduce admin and improve consistency:

• Replacing spreadsheet-based reviews with structured, automated performance cycles
• Standardizing hiring workflows for a stronger candidate experience

"We were drowning in spreadsheet reviews—a big mess that was a drain on time and morale. Deel is how we turn that painful process into a strategic, joyful one." — Christian Burri, Co-founder & CTO, Algrano

Early wins and long-term clarity

While the full migration is still underway, results are already showing up:

“Our head of US was super happy with the PEO setup. In comparison to our previous provider, it was very quick, smooth, and responsive.” — Christian Burri, Co-founder & CTO, Algrano

By consolidating every aspect of their HR onto one platform, Algrano is not just solving today's administrative headaches; they are building a scalable foundation to support their global ambition.