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Understanding the Employer of Record (EOR) Model - Admin Guide

Guide for Company Admins to understand the EOR model and roles/responsibilities

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Overview

The Employer of Record (EOR) model enables your organization to engage talent in countries where you do not maintain a legal entity. In this arrangement, Globalli as the EOR, serves as the legal employer for administrative and compliance purposes, while your organization directs the employee’s day-to-day work.

This article explains responsibilities under the EOR model and how to guide your employees.

For an employee-focused explanation, see:
👉 Understanding the Employer of Record (EOR) Model (For Employees)


How the EOR Model Works

When engaging workers through an EOR:

  • The EOR hires the individual locally

  • The EOR manages payroll, taxes, and statutory compliance

  • Your company directs the employee’s work activities

  • Employees integrate into your team operationally

This structure allows compliant global hiring without establishing local entities.


Roles & Responsibilities

Employer of Record Responsibilities

The EOR manages employment-related legal and administrative obligations, including:

  • Issuing compliant employment agreements

  • Processing payroll and producing payslips

  • Withholding and remitting taxes

  • Administering statutory benefits and leave

  • Maintaining employment records

  • Supporting compliant employment lifecycle actions

  • Monitoring local labor law compliance


Your Organization’s Responsibilities

As the operational manager of the employee’s work, your responsibilities include:

Workforce Management

  • Assigning work and projects

  • Managing schedules

  • Conducting performance reviews

  • Providing feedback and coaching

Compensation Direction

  • Setting salary levels

  • Approving bonuses or variable pay

  • Requesting compensation changes

Workplace Enablement

  • Providing systems and tools access

  • Facilitating onboarding and training

  • Integrating employees into teams

Time & Attendance Oversight

  • Reviewing PTO requests

  • Validating time tracking

  • Monitoring attendance


Supporting Your Employees

Employees may be unsure who to contact. Encourage them to reference:
👉 Understanding the Employer of Record (EOR) Model (For Employees)

As a general rule:

  • Payroll or employment administration → Direct to Globalli Support

  • Work or performance matters → Handle internally

Providing clarity improves employee experience and reduces support delays.


Best Practices for Admins

  • Set expectations during onboarding about the dual-employer structure

  • Align with your Globalli Support team before making compensation or role changes

  • Submit payroll inputs before cutoff deadlines

  • Encourage employees to use our in-app support resources

  • Escalate compliance-sensitive questions early


Need Help?

If you’re unsure how to proceed with an employment or payroll matter:

  • Start an in-app chat

  • Browse related Help Centre resources

  • Contact your Account Manager or Globalli Support

Early engagement helps ensure compliance and avoid disruptions.

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