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Managing contractors needn’t be complicated. Use this checklist when you’re selecting a contractor management solution.
Managing contractors doesn’t have to be complex or challenging. Here are a few things to keep in mind while choosing a contractor management solution.
Be sure to use a separate statement of work to set out contractor roles and responsibilities.
Look for a system that supports assigning and managing employer signatories for contractor agreements.
Ensure the system has the option to include indemnity coverage against misclassification risks.
Choose a system that offers a KYB/KYC process to confirm compliance.
Choose self-serve onboarding so contractors can start without delay.
Consider automated identity verification to streamline processes and minimise manual error.
Confirm the system can manage essential documentation and compliance checks.
Choose a system that supports manual and automated invoice handling for single and bulk submissions.
Check whether the system allows employers to create invoices on behalf of a contractor — especially useful when managing large numbers of contractors.
Ensure invoice approval permissions can be assigned and shared across your administrative team.
Look for a system that supports invoicing at set intervals, for example: weekly, biweekly, semi monthly, monthly.
Choose a system that supports invoicing and payouts in the currency of choice.
Prioritise guaranteed payouts. Pick a system that removes the hassle of FX and currency conversion and pays contractors the exact invoice amount.
Confirm you can export invoices for chosen date ranges.
Choose a provider that offers a trial rollout or pilot before you pay their fee.
Aim to cut time and effort by choosing a system with strong automation.
Pick a platform that will scale as your business grows. Ask how many contractors typically use the platform to assess scalability.
Prefer multi-product suites to single systems for greater efficiency. These suites provide flexible, scalable HR solutions ideal for managing a globally distributed team, including contractors.
Base decisions on platform usability — ensure it’s user-friendly for both your team and your contractors.
Prioritise access to a knowledgeable, dedicated customer support team.
Look for a platform that offers activity based pricing. Remote’s transparent pricing guarantee ensures you are charged only per active contractor per month.
Check whether the system adds a ‘management fee’ on top of the monthly subscription.
Find out whether any additional fees are deducted by the system for each invoice processed.
Factor in FX rates and bank transfer fees when setting up international contractor payments.
”Contractors start 2 weeks faster on average with Remote.”
”47% of Remote customers find managing contractors easier compared to their previous solutions”
”Administrative costs linked to contractor management have decreased by 32% through Remote.” "99% invoices paid out in 3 business days”
“Remote’s Contractor Management platform makes it super easy to pay in multiple currencies with the click of a button and arrange everything in one place. Everything is compliant and we can onboard quickly to respond to spikes in demand.” - Georg Herzog, Head of People, Mimo
Discover a better way to hire, manage and pay contractors with Remote.
Smart onboarding and invoicing — including one-click approvals and bulk invoicing — help cut down on busywork.
Remote lets you pay contractors quickly and compliantly. Track payments at every step, with visibility of where a payment sits in your network, the expected payment date and the amount.
Remote offers 200+ compliant contracts, and our indemnity coverage addon protects your business from misclassification and legal risks.
Transparent pricing guarantee ensures you are charged only for contractors whoyou’re actively working with.