Global HR templates and checklists

Use this checklist before hiring an international employee. The steps listed will help you identify potential issues prior to making an offer. You’ll find practical tactics and strategic guidance to support building a globally distributed team, all provided by Remote’s HR and employment law specialists.

Follow our detailed 'hiring a contractor' checklist to navigate the hiring and management of independent Contractors compliantly.

An HR onboarding checklist provides a roadmap to simplify onboarding, ensuring new hires adapt to company culture and their roles.

Effective onboarding starts with a clear plan. Use this HR onboarding checklist to create a customisable yet universally applicable onboarding process for your new hires.

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Assess your company’s pay transparency and compensation approach with this checklist.

Process payroll confidently and avoid missing key items using this step‑by‑step on‑page checklist.

Running payroll across several countries is complex, particularly for startups and small businesses. For finance leaders, maintaining payroll compliance in each jurisdiction is essential to prevent legal disputes, financial penalties and possible constraints on hiring or operating.

This checklist guides you through the essential steps to keep payroll compliant across borders.

Establish your payroll calendar using this pay schedule template. It includes biweekly pay‑period guidance, planning tips and a customisable schedule.

Produce compliant US payroll reports with this on‑page template. Includes tax breakdowns, employee registers and filing checklists.

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

Access three free expert resources to help onboard, pay and manage contractors at scale (and remain globally compliant)

This checklist covers the key considerations for HR leaders designing benefits programmes for contractors. Follow each step to ensure compliance.

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

Find expert guidance on advocating workplace flexibility, sourcing remote job opportunities, or relocating while staying employed remotely!

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

Remote’s employee vs Contractor checklist helps distinguish between an employee and a Contractor. Use this resource to classify workers correctly and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

A new employee hiring checklist is a comprehensive tool to help managers welcome a new team member. Use it to make sure all required 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.

Prepare a clear, professional employee reference letter with this expert‑backed template. Includes tips and examples for global HR and administrative needs.

Create clear, compliant job offers with Remote’s customisable offer letter template. Use it to streamline onboarding, reduce risk and impress new hires.

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

Set clear time‑off expectations with this annual leave policy template. Define leave rules, secure compliance and support employee wellbeing across locations.

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

Considering equity incentives for your global team but unsure of tax and legal implications? Our ESOP compliance checklist is the right place to start.

Create clear, compliant termination notice letters with Remote’s customisable template. Streamline offboarding and ensure a smooth, respectful transition.

Create compliant, customisable employment contracts with Remote’s template. Includes global‑ready terms and best practices for implementation.