International hiring does not finish when a residence decision arrives. Define responsibilities across HR, payroll and the employee from the start.
Assign responsibilities
Identify the owners of contracts, payroll, application communication and file records. Recognised sponsors have notification, administration and duty-of-care obligations.
Changes should trigger a review
Check notification requirements after employment ends or salary or status changes. IND generally specifies four-week reporting periods, while some changes have different deadlines.
Records and traceability
Keep the relevant contracts, salary and payment records organised. IND requires relevant records to be retained for five years after sponsorship ends. Check the scope applicable to your file.
Start dates, family and tax
Align the employment start with the application and relocation plan. Family matters and the 30% ruling involve their own conditions and review.
Build your preparation list.
- HR and payroll owners
- Application and start dates
- Record-keeping arrangements
- Change-notification checks
- Employee and family communication plan