The 2024-25 global HR landscape confirms that workforce transformation is a strategic priority — for example, 73% of HR leaders report their employees are experiencing change fatigue, and 74% say managers aren’t adequately equipped to lead change.
Meanwhile, compliance continues to be a growing concern: in PwC’s 2025 Global Compliance Survey, only 7% of companies consider themselves “leaders” in compliance, even though 77% said compliance failures had negatively impacted their business.
Expanding into new markets is exciting, but global scaling requires more than hiring talent — it means navigating complex labor laws, cross-border payroll, benefits, and worker classification. A single compliance misstep can cost thousands in fines, damage your reputation, or derail expansion.
Multiplier helps global HR leaders, CFOs, and founders hire, pay, and manage talent in over 150 countries without setting up local entities, juggling multiple vendors, or the constant fear of compliance slip-ups.
Whether you’re a global HR leader, startup founder, or CFO, these strategies from Multiplier will help you scale with confidence.
Why global scaling is harder than it looks
Before we show you the solutions, let’s look at the challenges global HR teams face when scaling:
- Complex local labor laws in 150+ countries, each with its own rules on benefits, termination, and working hours
- Risk of employee misclassification — Hiring a contractor who legally qualifies as an employee can lead to back taxes, benefits liabilities, and fines
- Managing payroll in multiple currencies and exchange rates — Manual payroll calculations across geographies cause delays and errors
- Regulations like IR35, GDPR, and data privacy laws that demand constant vigilance
- Limited visibility across distributed teams, making it hard to track compliance and performance
Penalties for non-compliance vary widely depending on the regulation, ranging from $1,000 under FERPA to $250,000 under NY SHIELD, while HIPAA and PCI DSS violations can incur costs of $100 to $100,000 or more.
In 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a £12.7 million fine to TikTok for unlawfully processing children’s data, one of the year’s largest penalties, highlighting the severity of non-compliance.
8 ways Multiplier helps global HR teams scale smarter
Now that we’ve outlined the challenges, let’s explore how Multiplier transforms these pain points into competitive advantages for global HR teams.
1. Ensures 100% global compliance
Compliance is critical for global scaling. Multiplier ensures 100% compliance in 150+ countries, automating contracts, payroll, taxes, and filings while streamlining adherence to labor laws, IR35, and GDPR.
In the US, fines for willfully misclassifying independent contractors under California law can range from $10,000 to $25,000 per misclassified worker. Multiplier’s tailored contracts and expert guidance reduce risks, protecting businesses and ensuring compliance during global expansion.
2. Acts as an Employer of Record (EOR) in 150+ countries
Multiplier serves as the legal employer, removing the requirement for companies to establish costly local entities when expanding into new markets.
Multiplier handles contracts, onboarding, benefits, payroll, taxes, and compliance, enabling businesses to hire globally without entity setup — scaling internationally with greater speed, confidence, cost-efficiency, and reduced risk
80 Hires, $1M+ saved, 90% faster hiring: Aspire’s India expansion with Multiplier
Aspire, a Singapore-based fintech company, needed tech talent in India but wanted to avoid high costs and the lengthy process of setting up a local entity. Aspire partnered with Multiplier as the legal employer of record, managing contracts, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and tax reporting seamlessly.
Results
- Onboarded 80 employees rapidly in India
- Saved $1M+ annually
- Accelerated hiring by 90%
- Entered a new market quickly, with reduced risk and full compliance
4. Automates global payroll and benefits
Payroll is where scaling ambitions often hit a wall. Different currencies, tax rates, and contribution schemes create a high risk of errors.
Multiplier automates:
- Salary disbursements in local currencies.
- Statutory contributions like social security and pensions.
- Payslip generation.
- Benefits administration (healthcare, insurance, allowances) based on local laws.
5. Provides a unified platform for global workforce management
Multiplier offers a single dashboard where global HR teams can:
- Onboard new hires
- Store contracts securely
- Track timesheets and invoices
- Run payroll
- Generate compliance reports
With real-time visibility, you can make faster, better decisions without chasing updates across time zones.
6. Accelerates onboarding with localized contracts in minutes
Manual contract drafting delays onboarding, increases compliance risks, and slows hiring. With Multiplier, HR teams instantly generate localized, compliant contracts, accelerating onboarding while ensuring accuracy and global compliance.
Impact: Reduce onboarding time from weeks to days, so your new hire can start delivering value sooner.
7. Offers flexible engagement models
Multiplier supports hybrid workforces and contractor-to-employee transitions with EOR, contractor, and payroll models on one platform—reducing vendors, simplifying tools, and giving global HR teams greater control over global workforce strategy.
8. Guarantees transparent pricing with zero hidden costs
Traditional providers hide fees in FX markups or service charges. Multiplier offers transparent, per-employee or contractor pricing that covers compliance, payroll, benefits, and contracts, giving global HR and finance teams confidence without unexpected costs.
Multiplier in action: Success stories
DB Results: 100 hires in 10 months with Multiplier
DB Results faced high costs and compliance issues when scaling in the Philippines.
Solution: Multiplier’s EOR streamlined onboarding, payroll, and compliance.
Results: Hired 100 employees in 10 months, 100% compliance, reduced payroll time.
SOCRadar: 16 countries expanded with Multiplier
Challenge: SOCRadar needed to hire globally without local entities, facing compliance and cost issues.
Solution: Multiplier enabled hiring in 16 countries with direct entities and automated workflows.
Results: 100% compliance, significant cost savings, enhanced global presence.
Accelerator LSP: 30% cost savings with Multiplier
Challenge: Accelerator LSP faced issues with global payroll, vendor coordination, and compliance in the US and Singapore.
Solution: Multiplier unified payroll, ensured compliance, and offered dedicated support.
Results: 30% cost savings, 100% compliance, 75% less coordination time, 99.5% payroll accuracy.
Why businesses choose Multiplier over traditional solutions
Businesses often rely on local payroll vendors, law firms, or DIY methods for global hiring, but these approaches have significant limitations. Multiplier offers a modern, all-in-one solution that streamlines global expansion.
- Local payroll vendors: Limited to specific countries, they require managing multiple providers, leading to inconsistent processes and inefficiencies. Multiplier provides seamless global coverage across 150+ countries.
- Law firms: Expensive upfront and ongoing costs focus solely on legal setup, leaving payroll and HR unsupported. Multiplier handles compliance, payroll, and HR in one platform.
- DIY methods: High compliance risks and complex tax setups demand expertise, with no safety net for errors. Multiplier automates compliance and benefits, minimizing risks.
Multiplier solves these pain points with a scalable, unified platform, ensuring compliance, cost-efficiency, and dedicated support for global hiring.
Your next step to smarter global scaling
Scaling globally offers opportunities but carries compliance risks. Global HR teams need scalable, compliant tools. Multiplier streamlines hiring, payroll, and management of global talent on one platform, ensuring 100% compliance, cost-efficiency, and seamless expansion across 150+ countries.
Ready to scale smarter?
Book a demo today and discover how Multiplier can help you hire and manage global talent with ease.
FAQs
How does Multiplier handle compliance across multiple countries?
We partner with local legal and payroll experts in over 150 countries to ensure that all contracts, benefits, and tax filings are locally compliant.
Can I manage contractors and employees on the same platform?
Yes, Multiplier supports EOR, contractor, and payroll management in one dashboard.
How long does onboarding take with Multiplier?
Multiplier generates localized contracts in minutes, streamlining compliance and HR tasks.
Does Multiplier help with tax deductions and invoicing for contractors?
Yes, we handle local tax compliance, invoicing, and payments in over 120 currencies.
What’s included in Multiplier’s pricing plan?
Our flat per-hire fee covers compliance, payroll, contracts, benefits, and support, with no hidden charges.
