We completely take care of
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We help you take care of your European expansion by handling your HR compliance and all your HR needs through consulting
and executive outsourcing.
Addressing HR Compliance Challenges with Expertise
Navigating Complex HR Compliance in Europe
Managing HR compliance across Europe can be overwhelming for businesses, especially the ones coming from the UK or the US. With varying employment laws, regulatory updates, and country-specific requirements, ensuring legal compliance often feels like navigating a labyrinth.
A risk not worth taking
Failing to comply with labor laws or providing inadequate employment contracts can lead to hefty fines, legal disputes, and reputational damage. Imagine onboarding employees in multiple countries without clarity on tax laws or benefits regulations—such oversights could risk operational stability.
A tailored solution for your needs
At EHRS, the Europe’s leading HR compliance agency, we streamline your HR operations by providing expert guidance, tailored HR solutions, and proactive compliance strategies, ensuring your business remains legally secure and efficient.
How it Works
01. Book your free consultation
Book your first call or get in contact with us, so we can organize the first consultation.
02. Audit of your needs
We will listen to all your needs and as HR experts, we will list all the actions we recommend you to take to make sure your company manages HR in the best way.
03. Personalized proposal
From our list of recommendations, you choose the ones you want to go ahead with. You also choose if you only want consulting and assistance to your inhouse HR team or better, if you want to directly outsource to us all the HR work so we can make sure everything is done properly and with the highest level of quality. You’re just a few clicks away from getting your HR properly done with the best agency in Europe.
We handle your HR compliance so you can focus on growth
Imagine the relief of knowing your European HR compliance is flawlessly managed, freeing you to focus on growth and innovation. With our expert guidance, complex regulations become seamless processes, ensuring peace of mind and a thriving workplace. Experience the confidence of being fully compliant while advancing your business goals.
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Success Stories
“The tailored solutions and strategic advice from EHRS have been crucial in ensuring our operations are both compliant and agile across all regions. Their seamless integration into our projects and their flexibility in addressing our evolving needs have made them an invaluable partner in our journey. I highly recommend EHRS to any organization seeking reliable, comprehensive, and expert HR compliance and legal support across Europe.”
Chantelle Hilleard
“We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to both of your team members for their support. Céline and Sandra have demonstrated impressive expertise, confidence, and a business-oriented approach in handling our HR inquiries. We’re very pleased with the service we’ve received and are excited to continue working with EHRS in the future—perhaps even expanding our collaboration to additional countries as needed.”
Anastasia Lappalainen
“EHRS are talented, experienced and creative professionals. When we needed expertise in the European market for our personnel needs we experienced exceptional service and insight from them. They know the market and have the resources/network to get answers to the tough issues facing a U.S. company like ours, who does not have a core competency in Europe. EHRS has my highest respect and appreciation for their service to our company.”
Scott Rude
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Frequently Asked Questions
Compliance
“How do I manage so many different labor laws across Europe without making mistakes?”
European labor laws are indeed complex, with each country having unique requirements for contracts, leave, and termination. Managing them without expertise can lead to costly mistakes.
Our Solution: We simplify compliance by providing tailored, country-specific guidance. We also offer tools to standardize your global policies while allowing for local adaptations, so you’re never caught off guard by legal variations.
Why It’s Risk-Free: With our support, you’ll have an HR compliance roadmap for every country you operate in, reducing the risk of non-compliance to near zero.
“Employment contracts are so different in every country—what if I miss a critical detail?”
It’s true: an oversight in a localized contract could lead to disputes or penalties.
Our Solution: We handle the creation and review of employment contracts to ensure they are compliant with local laws, fully translated, and tailored to your company’s needs.
Why It’s Risk-Free: You’ll avoid disputes entirely with airtight, legally compliant contracts designed specifically for your organization.
“How can I deal with works councils and unions without jeopardizing relationships or violating laws?”
Engaging with employee representatives is mandatory in many countries, but missteps can cause legal trouble or harm trust.
Our Solution: We guide you through the entire consultation process, ensuring transparency, legal compliance, and a positive relationship with works councils and unions.
Why It’s Risk-Free: Our proven frameworks ensure no missteps, reducing the risk of legal challenges while maintaining employee trust and goodwill.
“Won’t trying to comply with all these different rules be incredibly expensive?”
It’s a common concern that ensuring compliance across Europe will inflate costs. But the alternative—non-compliance—could cost far more in fines, lawsuits, and reputational damage.
Our Solution: We optimize your approach by identifying cost-saving measures, such as leveraging technology and exploring alternatives to redundancies, like redeployments.
Why It’s Risk-Free: You’ll receive accurate budgeting forecasts upfront, so there are no hidden surprises. And by doing it right the first time, you avoid costly mistakes later.
“What if my team lacks the bandwidth or expertise to manage compliance effectively?”
Most HR teams are stretched thin, and trying to tackle compliance across multiple countries can overwhelm even experienced professionals.
Our Solution: We act as an extension of your HR team, providing localized expertise and handling time-intensive tasks like audits, policy updates, and documentation.
Why It’s Risk-Free: With our support, your team can focus on strategy while we manage compliance, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Outsourcing
“I’m afraid of losing control over a critical part of my business.”
Outsourcing doesn’t mean surrendering control. Instead, think of it as delegating the repetitive, resource-intensive tasks to experts, so you can focus on strategy. We work closely with you to define customized service levels that align with your goals. Your business retains decision-making power while we ensure flawless execution.
Example: Want to keep recruitment in-house but need help with payroll compliance? We’ll tailor our services to complement your team instead of replacing them.
“How can I trust an external provider to truly understand my company culture?”
This is a valid concern. A cookie-cutter approach can harm your workplace dynamics. That’s why we invest time upfront to understand your company values, culture, and goals. From onboarding scripts to benefits packages, everything we handle reflects your organization’s unique identity.
Proof: In one client case, we designed a bespoke onboarding process that mirrored the client’s brand ethos—new hires felt like insiders from day one.
“What if sensitive employee data is compromised?”
Data security is non-negotiable, and we treat it as such. Our systems adhere to the highest standards of encryption and GDPR compliance. We also conduct regular audits to ensure your data remains secure, and you’ll always have access to your records.
Rest assured: No sensitive information changes hands without stringent security protocols in place.
“Won’t outsourcing cost more in the long run?”
Outsourcing can actually save money by streamlining processes, reducing errors, and preventing costly compliance penalties. Plus, our flexible pricing model ensures you only pay for what you need—no hidden fees or unnecessary add-ons.
Perspective: Compare the expense of maintaining an in-house HR team with salaries, benefits, and training, to outsourcing only the functions you need. For many clients, the savings are substantial.
“How do I know my employees won’t feel disconnected from HR?”
Maintaining a personal touch is crucial. Our team integrates seamlessly with your organization, providing your employees with consistent, approachable support. Whether it’s resolving a benefits question or handling performance reviews, we ensure a professional and empathetic experience.
For instance: Some clients have opted for a hybrid model where we handle compliance and payroll while their internal HR team focuses on employee engagement.