Global HR templates and checklists

Complete this checklist before hiring an international employee. The items included will help you uncover potential issues before you make an offer. Find practical measures and strategic guidance from Remote's HR and employment law specialists to support building a globally distributed team.

Use our comprehensive 'hiring a contractor' checklist to guide you through hiring and the compliant management of independent contractors.

An HR onboarding checklist provides a roadmap to streamline the induction process, helping new hires settle into the company culture and their roles.

Effective onboarding starts with a clear plan. This HR onboarding checklist is adaptable yet consistent, so you can tailor the experience for each new hire.

Secure better matches that take into account skills, experience, preferences and right-to-work criteria.

Assess your organisation's pay transparency and compensation approach with this checklist.

Use this step-by-step on-page checklist to run payroll confidently and avoid overlooking key items.

Handling payroll across multiple countries is often complicated, particularly for startups and small businesses. Finance leaders must make payroll compliance a priority in each jurisdiction to avoid legal trouble, fines and possible limits on hiring or operating.

This checklist sets out the essential steps to keep your cross-border payroll compliant.

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

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

Create professional, compliant payslips using 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 key considerations for HR leaders designing contractor benefits. Follow each step to maintain compliance.

Record business transactions using this simple ledger template. It's ideal for payroll, expenses and contractor payouts and requires no download.

Find expert tips on how to request flexible working, discover suitable remote job opportunities, or relocate without leaving your role.

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

Remote's employee vs contractor checklist helps you tell an employee apart from a contractor. Use this resource to classify workers accurately and meet legal requirements.

A new employee hiring checklist is a comprehensive guide that helps managers welcome a new team member. It ensures the necessary steps are completed to integrate a hire effectively into the organisation.

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

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

Create clear, compliant job offers using Remote's customisable offer letter template. Use it to simplify onboarding, lower risk, and make a strong impression on new hires.

Use this succession plan template to protect leadership continuity. Identify key roles, evaluate internal talent, and prepare future leaders.

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

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

Thinking of offering equity incentives to your global team but unsure of the tax or legal implications? Our ESOP compliance checklist is the right place to start.

Create clear, compliant termination notices with Remote's customisable template. Streamline offboarding and help ensure a respectful, smooth transition.

Use Remote's template to create compliant, customisable employment contracts. It includes globally ready terms and best-practice guidance for implementation.