Mobileum

Mobileum unifies HR operations across 52 countries with Lifted, an Upwork Company™, consolidating 25 systems into one global framework

Aug 19, 2025

In short about the Impact

25 operations systems consolidated

HR operations unified across 52 countries

1 centralized HR knowledge center launched

95% completion of full global HR transformation

Reduced time-to-hire and lowered talent sourcing costs and reliance on traditional firms

The challenges we’ve tackled

Fragmented Systems

25 different operational systems required consolidation

Limited Internal Resources

No central global compensation or benefits lea

Inconsistent Job Architecture

1,800 employees held over 450 unique job titles

Compliance Complexity

Dozens of distinct payroll and compliance regulations had to be managed

How our solution helped

A centralized HR Knowledge Center with self-service access for employees and managers

Consolidation of documentation and creation of a global policy framework

Cost-effective access to experienced program managers

Scalable support for HR outsourcing, talent acquisition, and L&D programs

"

Why would we not use this model? It delivered cost savings, better outcomes, and speed.

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Keith Green

Chief Human Resources Officer

It's all in the result and impact.

Client Confidence in Compliance & Risk Control

Each freelance engagement includes a built-in classification flow, aligned to national labor law, with full documentation. Clients can see the risk level, view documents, and rely on the MSP to manage compliance seamlessly.

Clear Value Reporting to Clients

Clients receive dashboards tailored to their org structure, including assignment performance, spend, time-to-fill, supplier metrics, and early churn alerts—enabling them to benchmark performance and steer hiring.

Faster Time to Hire & Better Matches

Vacancies are matched to the most relevant suppliers and freelancers in real time, with automatic distribution logic based on role, expertise, and rate benchmarks—accelerating hiring cycles for clients.

Simplified Contracting, Payments & Scalability

Whether working with a few freelancers or scaling up during peak periods, clients benefit from automated contracts, approvals, and payments—all handled via one platform, with fewer dependencies on internal teams.

Key success factors, which
make us different

End-to-End HR operations managed through Lifted

Custom-built programs aligned with business objectives

Rapid access to pre-vetted, contract-ready professionals

Seamless integration of policies and systems across 52 countries

Ongoing partnership between Mobileum leadership and Lifted support teams

The outcome

While this work was performed when these Enterprise solutions were embedded in Upwork, the same offerings and more are now available through Lifted, an Upwork Company.

While this work was performed when these Enterprise solutions were embedded in Upwork, the same offerings and more are now available through Lifted, an Upwork Company.

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