Now that we have discussed the facts about what is global payroll and the common challenges, it makes sense to provide you with details on how you can become a Global Payroll superhero through education and practical information about learning global payroll. Here are the top 5 global payroll courses.
1. Global Payroll Association (GPA) Certificate In Global Payroll, Leadership, Strategy Design And Transformation
The GPA Certificate in Global Payroll Strategy equips payroll professionals with all the payroll strategy tools and payroll systems needed for delivering multi-country payroll while working across both country and legal company entities.
This course is broken down into six modules delivered over three days and covers global payroll strategy design and multi-country and global payroll governance and risk management.
At the end of the four modules, you will be able to:
- Develop global payroll strategy
- Manage global payroll transformations
- Understand requests for proposals (purchase) (RFPs)
- Deal with remote teams and stakeholders.
Once you complete this course you be awarded with a Global Payroll Association certificate and gain the equivalent of up to six Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for each module completed.
Who is this course aimed at?
- Individuals with a primary focus on or ownership responsibility for (current) multi-country and global payroll governance and risk management
- Individuals with a responsibility for global payroll strategy and delivery models, whether in-house or via a third party
- Individuals with operational responsibility for multi-country payrolls.
Duration: 24 CPD Qualification Hours
Location: GPA deliver courses anywhere in the world and it can be adapted to meet the organization’s specific payroll needs.
2. Global Payroll Management Certificate Program
This certificate program of the Global Payroll Management Institute addresses global payroll challenges such as standardization, consistency, and building an internal structure that supports paying employees globally. By attending this class, you will learn to:
- Define your organization’s current state and review the different global payroll delivery models
- Create a global matrix of data to collect
- Understand the importance of a country’s culture and how it will impact your project
- Develop a plan that supports implementation, ongoing operations, and vendor management
Duration: 15 July - 17 July 2019, 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM EDT
Location: Atlanta, GA United States
3. CIPP Certificate in Managing Global Payroll
This certificate recognizes the differences between an international and global payroll manager and will address the key areas in running an effective payroll function. The certificate is awarded to payroll managers in the UK and overseas.
Who is this course aimed at?
- Individuals managing a global payroll office or individuals about to move into this area
- Individuals who wish to enhance their opportunities of career progression through achievement of an industry recognized qualification
- Payroll staff who wish to increase their knowledge, confidence and ability within their role
- Employed individuals who wish to undertake project work for their organization; much of what you will learn will be based on your workplace and you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge in your day job.
Duration: 10 months
Location: The CIPP can offer in-house delivery on most training courses and course content.
4. Certificate in International Payroll Techniques
This practical programme equips candidates with the technical expertise to effectively deal with International Payroll process and achieve the technical expertise to effectively deal with payroll requirements of expatriate and inpatriate employees.
By the end of the course you will have the knowledge and understanding to be able to deal confidently and effectively with international assignee issues and process payments for international assignees accurately. Successfully completing the course will earn you a Pearson BTEC Certificate Level 3 in International Payroll Techniques.
Who is this course aimed at?
- UK payroll and tax professionals who have responsibility for administering international payrolls as well as those who already have experience in this area but wish to formalize their expertise with a recognized qualification.
- Individuals with responsibility for EMEA payrolls but no direct payroll experience such as tax managers or Global Mobility human resources professionals who need to understand the impact of employment taxes when employee’s cross borders.
Duration: 39 weeks
Location: Online
5. Professional Diploma in International Payroll Management
This practical programme equips candidates with the technical expertise to effectively deal with and manage payroll requirements of expatriate and inpatriate employees.Upon completion of the course you will have the knowledge and understanding to be able to deal confidently and effectively with:
- International assignee issues
- Process payments for international assignees accurately
- Manage the end to end process of an international payroll.
Successfully completing the course will earn you a Pearson BTEC Diploma Level 5 in International Payroll Management.
Who is this course aimed at?
- UK payroll and tax professionals who have responsibility for administering international payrolls as well as those who already have experience in this area but wish to formalise their expertise with a recognized qualification.
- Individuals with responsibility for EMEA payrolls but no direct payroll experience such as tax managers or Global Mobility human resources professionals who need to understand the impact of employment taxes when employee’s cross borders.
Duration: 52 weeks
Location: Online
Note: Please note that all the courses/ certificates are paid. More information about the prices is available on the relevant websites.
Conclusion
In today’s fast changing global marketplace, global payroll professionals need to stay ahead of the latest payroll industry trends and by taking advantage of education. Global payroll teams should also stay up to date with the latest payroll solutions in order to streamline the multi-country payroll process. A global payroll management software solution automates workflow, reports SLA delivery and imposes data protection policies, reduces risk and costs.
Contact the Payslip team to learn more on how your multinational company can avail of standardized reporting and centralized control.
