Managing people operations in a new country requires more than local expertise. It involves expert knowledge, precision, and building a compliant employment infrastructure right from the start. With 20+ years of expertise, Cerity Global helps you set up your HR, payroll, and benefits processes and provides ongoing support to ensure you meet local legal requirements, support your employees, and operate smoothly across 170+ countries.
During global expansion, businesses come across various local labour laws, cultural expectations, and administrative systems. Here’s why having HR, Payroll & Benefits Administration support is essential for you to build a strong team and international success:
Every jurisdiction has its own workforce expectations, HR norms, and benefit structures. Employment frameworks should be designed in a way that are not only compliant but also culturally relevant and competitive for the team to remain engaged, feel supported, and aligned irrespective of their location.
Each country has its own employment laws and regulations. From minimum wage laws to statutory and mandatory benefits, all are unique to each market. Proper compliance management protects your business from legal challenges and potential penalties that could impact your ability to operate in new markets.
Ensuring accurate salary disbursement, tax withholdings, and statutory contributions is fundamental to keeping employees paid and regulators satisfied.
Competitive benefits and culturally aware HR policies contribute to talent attraction and retention. Tailored programs help you create a workplace where employees feel supported.
Your HR approach shouldn’t feel disjointed across borders. We help you align global strategies, such as equity, bonuses, and policies, with local norms and requirements.
We take care of the details so you can focus on growing your business. Cerity Global provides comprehensive, compliant support across every stage of the employment lifecycle:
Develop compliant employment agreements contracts that comply with local laws and regulations
Provide guidance and streamline new hire onboarding processes. We implement HR structures that encourage integration, engagement, and growth within each market
We also help you extend elements of your existing HR practices—such as performance management, leave policies, and equity programs—to your international teams where legally allowed.
Implement both mandatory and statutory benefits, ensuring your employee offerings meet local standards and enhance retention.
Assist in setting up and implementing statutory benefits, including medical coverage, paid leave, and social security, and supplemental benefits like dental, life, or disability insurance.
Where permitted, extend elements of your headquarters programs—such as bonuses, stock options, enhanced leave, and retirement contributions—to your international employees.
Establish and manage localized payroll systems customized to your business needs.
Streamline payroll processing with smart data gathering and administrative practices.
Support with employee payments, payroll tax filings, and contributions to statutory benefits across multiple jurisdictions—all in compliance with local regulations.
Local expertise in labor laws and payroll compliance across the globe
Trusted expertise in bridging the gap between global HR strategies and local execution
Maintain operational consistency and strong employee experiences across your global footprint
From HR policies to payroll execution and benefits management—one partner for all your needs
Global assistance at your service
Cerity Global provides the expertise and support you need to operate legally, pay your teams accurately, and offer benefits that make people want to stay.