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Connecting Universities with Global Talent

Universities are more international than ever - pursuing research across borders, forging global partnerships, and competing for world-class talent.

But expanding your institution's footprint globally brings a complex web of employment law, payroll obligations, and compliance requirements that vary by country and change constantly.

That's where we come in. As an advisory Employer of Record (EOR), we give universities a trusted, compliant route to hiring and supporting staff anywhere in the world - without the need to establish a local entity.

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Connecting Universities with Global Talent

Hire Globally. Stay Compliant. Move Fast.

When you engage Global Expansion as your Employer of Record, we become the legal employer of your overseas staff on your behalf - handling contracts, payroll, tax, and in-country compliance so your teams can focus on what matters most.

Whether you're seconding a researcher to a partner institution, looking for a solution to your transnational education programme, recruiting internationally based specialists, or building out a global team, we provide the infrastructure to move quickly and confidently across borders.

Supporting Global Engagement Across Higher Education

Whether you're driving world-class research, building strategic international partnerships, or attracting exceptional global talent, we make overseas employment simple, compliant, and cost-effective - so your institution can focus on impact.

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Global Research Teams

We provide the critical immigration information and insights you need across 214+ markets.

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Transnational Education Delivery

We coordinate and secure your employee work permits, visas, and permanent residence documentation.

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Remote & Hybrid International Staff

Hire international staff working outside the UK without compromising compliance or governance.

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Strategic Overseas Hires

Secure global talent where it's needed, without setting up a local entity or navigating complex local law.

Your Strategic Partner

Every successful institution delivers on its academic mission, but supporting staff across borders requires more than ambition. It demands compliance, structure, and local expertise. At Global Expansion, we're much more than a service provider. We work with you to think through and plan your global hiring strategy, from initial planning to full implementation.

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Countries and territories where we can employ your staff

99%

Client retention rate

15,000+

HR and Global Mobility professionals trust our brands each month

21%

21% of the FTSE and Fortune 500 rely on our platforms

Why do universities choose Global Expansion?

Benefits - Take the stress out of global employment

No entity setup required

Hire in a new country in days, not months.

Legal - Take the stress out of global employment

Full compliance, everywhere

We stay current with local employment law so you don't have to.

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Payroll & contracts managed end-to-end

Accurate, on-time, and fully documented.

Global - Take the stress out of global employment

Dedicated support

A team that understands the unique needs of higher education.

The Key Challenges We Solve

High Cost for Small Overseas Teams

Hiring just one or two staff members in another country often comes with all the costs of full entity setup, banking, payroll, and compliance. Our EOR model removes those overheads, allowing you to manage global staff in a cost-effective and compliant way.

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Operational Burden on Internal Teams

Global hires can place a disproportionate load on HR, payroll, and legal teams. With Global Expansion, you get a dedicated team that streamlines operations so your internal resources stay focused where they're needed most.

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Global Compliance and Tax Risk

Employment law and tax requirements vary significantly by country — getting this wrong can be costly. We act as the legal employer, handling contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance in each location to keep you protected and in control.

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Slow or Complex Procurement Processes

Urgent hires can be delayed by lengthy tenders or unclear procurement routes. Through our pre-selection by NWUPC Global Expansion offers a direct, straightforward engagement model - cutting through red tape and speeding up hiring.

How We Support Universities

Through our Employer of Record (EOR) and international payroll services, we take the compliance burden off your team so you can focus on what matters most: your students, staff, and research outcomes.

We've supported organisations across the public and private sector in navigating international employment and workforce challenges, helping them stay compliant, agile, and cost-effective.

How Universities Can Hire Globally

Our Employer of Record model removes the complexity, risk, and administrative load of hiring staff overseas — keeping your institution compliant, protected, and focused on delivering world-class education and research.

Our Services for Universities with Global Teams

Employer of Record (EOR)

Engage international staff without setting up local entities. We act as the legal employer on your behalf, managing payroll, tax, HR, and compliance requirements across borders — in 214+ countries and territories.

International Payroll & HR Administration

From onboarding to offboarding, we manage all day-to-day employment processes including monthly payroll runs, so your internal teams can focus on core university operations.

Compliance & Risk Management

We help you meet local employment law, tax, and data protection requirements — reducing the risk of regulatory breaches when employing staff internationally.

Governance & Public Sector Alignment

We understand the accountability and audit requirements of higher education institutions, ensuring your international employment activity meets the highest standards of governance.

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NWUPC Approved Supplier

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As a Lot 3 supplier under the Global Mobility Services Framework (PFB3160 NW), we meet strict public sector procurement standards, ensuring you remain compliant, accountable, and audit-ready.

Ready to simplify global hiring?

Whether you're hiring one international lecturer or building a global research team, we're here to help. Book a call to explore how our EOR services can support your university - quickly, compliantly, and without unnecessary complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We’re here to help.

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