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your first international hire: when should a UK business use an employer of record?

November 3, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am

Presenters:

Adrian Mcdonagh
Co-founder at hireful.

Adrian founded hireful in 2005, ran his first workshop in 2009 and trains 1,000s of HR professionals and in-house recruiters every year. He loves nothing better than engaged in conversations, sharing insights and then repackaging these ideas as his own original creations.

His day-to-day role at hireful, sees him leading the product vision for their applicant tracking system (ATS). This provides him the time and scope to fulfil his passion for learning about all things AI. His personal mission is to help as many UK organisations as possible to become embrace AI and become “AI positive” employers.

Ashleigh Graham
Global Solutions Manager at Safeguard Global

Ashleigh Graham is a Global Solutions Manager at Safeguard Global, helping organisations navigate international hiring through Employer of Record (EOR) services.

Working with HR leaders, recruitment partners and growing businesses, Ashleigh helps turn expansion plans into clear employment solutions. Her work covers local employment requirements, payroll, benefits, onboarding and the practical considerations of building teams across borders.

With a background in recruitment and business development, she understands the importance of balancing commercial goals with employee experience. She enjoys making complex topics approachable and giving HR professionals the clarity to ask the right questions, understand their options and plan their next hire with confidence.

This session will help UK businesses plan their first international hire and understand when an Employer of Record (EOR) could support their needs.

Attendees will learn:

  • When to consider an EOR, alongside setting up a local entity or engaging an independent contractor.
  • What to check before hiring, including work location, job responsibilities, employment requirements and right to work.
  • How to assess the full cost, including salary, employer contributions, benefits, EOR fees and potential exit costs.
  • What onboarding involves, with a practical checklist covering contracts, employee information, payroll deadlines and realistic start dates.
  • What to ask an EOR provider, including questions about local coverage, service, responsibilities and pricing.

By the end, attendees will have a clear checklist for their first international hire and feel confident assessing whether an EOR is a suitable option for their business.

is this webinar for me?🤔

Here at hireful, we’re all about helping ‘everyday’ organisations compete with the top brands for talent. So if you’re an HR professional or in-house recruiter at a company with under 5000 staff, this webinar is made for you.

is this webinar for me?🤔

Here at hireful, we partner with lots of HR consultants, helping them to meet their clients’ recruitment needs. So, if you’re an HR consultant or work for a small HR consultancy, this webinar is made for you.

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