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A Guide to the 3 Most Common Global Payroll Models
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Managing payroll at a global company can be full of challenges like navigating diverse regulations, currencies, and languages.
However, global payroll also presents various opportunities for companies that realize its strategic importance and prioritize efficiency, local expertise, and business intelligence. The key is finding the right global payroll model for your specific needs.
In this guide
This guide provides insight into:
- 3 common global payroll models: in-house, centralized, and decentralized
- The benefits and challenges for each model
- Guidance to help you determine which one is the best fit for your company
- Advantages of choosing the right model for your business
Download the full guide now to start evaluating which model to implement for your business.
Who will benefit from this guide
- C-suite decision makers: Explore opportunities to increase automation and time savings by evaluating common global payroll models
- Payroll and HR leaders: Gain insight on different payroll management models and how to optimize your current processes
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FAQs
What is in-house payroll management?
In-house payroll management is the process of managing global payroll by only using internal company resources. This model offers companies full control over their payroll operations, but it also introduces more administrative burden that may make scalability difficult.
What is centralized payroll management?
Centralized payroll management allows companies to manage all payroll processes in one platform. This unified approach benefits companies with greater efficiency, consistency, and data accuracy and security.
What is decentralized payroll management?
Decentralized payroll management combines payroll teams inside company headquarters with outsourced in-country partners (ICPs) in each country where the company operates. Key benefits of this hybrid approach include access to local expertise, streamlined decision-making, and affordable costs.
What are the main factors to consider when choosing a global payroll model?
When choosing a global payroll model, it’s important to consider global employee headcount, compliance risk, payroll data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
What kind of global payroll management solutions does Deel offer?
- Deel Global Payroll combines local payroll experts in 130+ countries and a unified HR platform, empowering businesses to manage payroll, compliance, tax filings, data security, and more from one place. Additionally, Deel real-time payroll automates gross-to-net calculations and compliance updates, further accelerating efficiency and accuracy.
- Deel also offers employer of record and contractor management solutions to help companies hire and pay their teams compliantly and on time, no matter where they are.
