Aflevering #64 - International Payroll Unraveled, With Anita Lettink From Hrtechradar

??? Episode summary: People leaders often focus on culture, engagement, or perks… but none of that matters if your team isn’t paid correctly (or on time). That’s usually manageable when you operate in one country. But once you start expanding internationally… how do you get it right? In this latest episode we talk about the critical topic of global payroll with Anita Letink, HR & payroll expert, author, and future-of-work thought leader. ?? In this episode: 00:00 Welcome Anita, Payroll Expert 02:29 Payroll: From Back Office to Strategic Asset 08:08 Trends: Financial Wellness and Real-time Payroll 12:49 Navigating International Payroll Solutions 19:08 Choosing the Right Global Payroll Partner 23:09 Risks of Remote Work and Global Compliance 32:09 Agree or Disagree? 36:15 AI’s Impact on Payroll Teams 40:43 Pay Transparency and Final Advice ?? Key takeaways: - Reframe payroll: View payroll as a strategic data source, not just a back-office function. - Promote financial wellness: Implement programs like earned wage access and financial education to support employee well-being and reduce stress. - Choose global solutions wisely: Understand the different international payroll options (global providers, EOR, overlay solutions, representative offices) and their implications for cost, risk, and data collection. - Mitigate international risks: Establish clear policies for employees working abroad to avoid legal, tax, GDPR, and insurance complications. - Prepare for pay transparency: Start assessing job architectures, salary bands, and running pay gap reports today to meet the EU directive deadline. ?? Resources mentioned: - Anita Lettink’s website for books and free pay transparency downloads - Future of Work newsletter - HR Tech newsletter ?? About us: People masterminds is a team of former scale-up People & Culture leaders who love working with fast-growing companies. We design what scale (or rightsizing) demands. No slide decks, just sharp minds and deep experience. This podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit our ????website???? ???????? or ??contact us?? at info@peoplemasterminds.com