What is a global payroll solution?

A global payroll solution simplifies the process of running payroll for employees in multiple countries by consolidating and standardizing all payroll streams into one platform.

Companies work with a third-party partner that manages payroll operations in all markets via a centralized system to ensure employees receive compliant payments accurately and on time.

Learn more in our complete guide to global payroll.

What does a global payroll provider do?

A global payroll provider runs all payroll operations for organizations with international employees.

Unlike a local payroll provider, which runs payroll in a specific market, a global payroll provider manages a network of reliable payroll vendors in each market and consolidates all payroll streams into one platform to improve visibility, efficiency, and compliance.

What is global payroll outsourcing?

Global payroll outsourcing is the process of working with a payroll partner to compliantly pay international employees.

The global payroll outsourcing partner delivers accurate and on-time payments to your employees, manages and reports on payroll taxes, protects sensitive payroll data, and ensures compliance with market-specific payroll regulations.

Learn more about international payroll outsourcing.

What are the benefits of using a global payroll service?

A global payroll service helps you save time, reduce costs and security risks, and stay compliant with market-specific payroll regulations. Companies that use global payroll services simplify the complex process of paying global employees accurately and on time, no matter their location.

How do you run payroll internationally?

Companies have several options:

• Create an entity in each market and administer payroll in-house
• Outsource payroll to in-country vendors in each market
• Outsource payroll to one global payroll provider that manages in-country vendors and centralizes all payroll operations into one platform

Learn more about international payroll administration.

What are the types of global payroll services?

• Decentralized global payroll: Work with a local payroll vendor in each market to handle your payroll administration. However, this method offers limited visibility into the payroll processes within each country and may increase compliance and security risks.
• Centralized global payroll: Work with one global payroll partner that manages in-country payroll vendors on your behalf. All payroll streams are standardized and consolidated into one platform to reduce risk and improve visibility and efficiency.