Global HR templates and checklists

Complete this checklist before you hire an international employee. The steps will help you identify potential issues before you make an offer. You’ll find practical tips and strategic guidance for building a globally distributed team, all supplied by Remote's HR and employment law experts.

Use our thorough 'hiring a contractor' checklist to guide you through the process of hiring and managing independent contractors in a compliant way.

An HR onboarding checklist is a practical guide that streamlines the onboarding process so new hires settle into your company culture and their roles more quickly.

Effective onboarding starts with a clear plan. Use this HR onboarding checklist to create a customisable yet broadly applicable onboarding experience for your new starters.

Find better matches by considering skills, experience, preferences and right-to-work criteria.

Use this checklist to assess your company's pay transparency and overall compensation approach.

Run payroll confidently and avoid missing any crucial steps with this on-page, step-by-step checklist.

Managing payroll across multiple countries can be complicated, particularly for startups and small businesses. For finance leaders, keeping payroll compliant in every jurisdiction is vital to avoid legal problems, fines and even restrictions on hiring or operating.

This checklist walks through the essential steps to maintain payroll compliance across borders.

Use this pay schedule template to set up your payroll calendar. It includes guidance for biweekly pay periods, planning tips and a customisable schedule.

Produce compliant US payroll reports using this on-page template. It includes tax breakdowns, employee registers and filing checklists.

Create professional, compliant payslips with this on-page template. It provides fields and explanations and requires no downloads.

Access three free expert resources to help you onboard, pay and manage contractors at scale while staying globally compliant

This checklist outlines the key considerations HR leaders should follow when preparing benefits programs for contractors. Work through each step to remain compliant.

Record business transactions with this simple ledger template. Ideal for payroll, expenses and contractor payouts; no download needed.

Find expert advice on how to advocate for flexibility at work, find the best remote roles, or relocate while keeping your job remotely!

Use this checklist to hire, onboard, pay and manage contractors quickly and compliantly.

Remote's employee vs contractor checklist helps you distinguish between an employee and a contractor. Use this resource to classify workers accurately and meet legal compliance requirements.

A new employee hiring checklist is a complete list that helps managers welcome and onboard a new team member. It ensures all necessary steps are completed to integrate a new hire effectively into the company.

Draft a professional, personalised employee recommendation letter using this manager-approved template. It includes expert tips and a ready-to-use format to support career moves and promotions.

Compose a clear, professional employee reference letter with this expert-backed template. It contains tips and examples for global HR and admin needs.

Use Remote's customisable offer letter template to create clear, compliant job offers. This template streamlines onboarding, reduces risk and leaves a strong impression on new hires.

Plan leadership continuity with this succession plan template. Identify key roles, assess internal talent and prepare your future leaders.

Clarify time-off expectations with this annual leave policy template. Define leave rules, ensure compliance and support employee wellbeing at every location.

Use this checklist to help decide whether a new hire should be engaged as a contractor or an employee.

If you're considering equity incentives for your global team but are uncertain about the tax and legal implications, our ESOP compliance checklist is the best place to start.

Use Remote's customisable template to draft clear, compliant termination notice letters. Streamline offboarding and ensure a smooth, respectful transition.

Prepare compliant, customisable employment contracts with Remote's template. It includes global-ready terms and best-practice guidance for implementation.