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IRIS Global Payroll Services

Global payroll & HR without the complexity

Manage global payroll & hr with a fully outsourced service covering payroll processing, international payments, compliance, and tax across 135+ countries.  

Gain complete visibility through a centralised platform with real-time reporting, seamless HR and finance integrations, and expert-led support from onboarding through to ongoing management.  

Fast onboarding. Local expertise. One platform. 

  • 90,000

    customers worldwide

  • 135

    countries globally

  • 40+

    years of growth and expertise

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For advice on your global payroll & HR

Contact our sales team for expert guidance on your global expansion plans. No pressure, just clear answers. You’ll receive:

  • A custom and transparent payroll & HR cost estimate
  • Guidance on compliance requirements in your target countries 
  • A timeline for onboarding your workforce 
  • Advice from a global payroll expert

Trusted by global companies

Global expansion shouldn’t slow down your business

With IRIS, managing a global workforce is simple and hassle-free. We’ll take care of all your payroll and HR needs, whether you have one overseas employee or an entire international team. 

Operating in 135 countries, we deliver payroll & HR end-to-end, so you can pay your people on time, every time. 

Move on from complicated software and leverage our reliable, fully-compliant, future-proofed global payroll & HR services. Make the smart choice, join more than 90,0000 other global companies and enjoy accelerated growth with the fastest way to get new employees up and running in new markets.

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Global payroll made simple

Remove the complexity from global expansion with one streamlined solution from IRIS. Delivering payroll and compliance for international teams couldn’t be easier.

Without IRIS global

  • Complex systems cause errors and waste time.
  • Manual compliance processes increase the risk of costly penalties.
  • Inconsistent, scattered data limits visibility.
  • Different input methods by country
  • Different legislation to manage
  • Multiple contacts for payroll 
  • Different payroll deadlines
  • Current exchange challenges 
  • No global view of payroll 

With IRIS global

  • Fast onboarding
    Get your international payroll set up quickly so you can focus on growing your team.
  • Local expertise
    In-country specialists ensure payroll is processed correctly and stays compliant with local laws.
  • One global platform
    Manage payroll, reporting, currencies and compliance from a single dashboard.
  • Reliable support
    Our payroll specialists are available when you need them, helping resolve issues quickly.

135 countries

Empowering businesses in 135 countries with dynamic global payroll & HR 

From UK to USA and from Ireland to India, our global services keep businesses moving. 

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USA
Canada
India
Italy
Spain
UAE (United Arab Emirates)
France
Germany
Ireland
Netherlands
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Don’t underestimate the cost of managing international payroll & HR internally 

Errors, compliance issues and fragmented systems can result in:

  • Expensive payroll mistakes
  • Regulatory penalties
  • Lost productivity across HR and finance teams

IRIS helps reduce these risks by delivering fully managed services with built-in compliance and automation. 

The result: lower operational costs and fewer payroll & HR headaches. 

In-country expertise when you need it

Expanding into new markets requires local knowledge. 

IRIS provides access to: 

  • In-country payroll specialists 
  • HR and employment law expertise 
  • Fast response support teams 
  • Guidance on international workforce expansion 

Whether you’re hiring your first employee overseas or managing teams across multiple countries, our experts help you stay compliant and efficient.

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Fast, secure payments wherever and whenever you need them

We simplify global payroll so you can prioritise business growth. We handle compliance, administration and currency, while our cloud-based payroll platform, IRIS Engage, puts you in total control.

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Stress-free onboarding and payroll setup

Access advanced salary tools, real-time data and seamless e-contracts, all in a single, powerful platform. 

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Stay compliant, worldwide

Our in-country legal experts monitor local legislation and ensure that hiring and payroll processes meet regulatory requirements. 

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Streamline HR workflows

Manage payroll, benefits, currency and employee data from one unified platform.

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One invoice, global coverage

Support global workforces, payments and compliance with one efficient invoice solution.

Planning international expansion or consolidation?

Download the 2026 Global Payroll Playbook Today

Expanding into new countries comes with complex payroll, HR, compliance and operational challenges. The 2026 Global Payroll Playbook provides practical guidance to help businesses scale internationally with confidence. Inside the guide you'll discover: 

  • The biggest payroll and compliance risks when hiring globally
  • How to launch payroll in new countries faster
  • Best practices for managing multi-country payroll operations
  • Strategies used by global organisations to simplify payroll and HR

Whether you're planning your first international hire or expanding into multiple regions, this guide will help you navigate global payroll with clarity.

Get your global payroll & HR quote

Tell us about your workforce and expansion plans.

Within 24 hours, one of our specialists will provide: 

  • A personalised payroll quote
  • Compliance guidance for your countries
  • A recommended payroll setup approach
  • An onboarding timeline
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