Getting global hiring right: The real cost of getting it wrong across hiring, management and payroll
Expanding into new markets without a strong hiring, management, and payroll foundation increases both operational and compliance risk.
Minor gaps in employment verification, data handling, or payroll setup often escalate into regulatory breaches, financial penalties, reputational damage, and employee dissatisfaction — especially when spread across multiple jurisdictions.
In this session, a panel of experienced leaders will unpack what goes wrong when workforce foundations aren’t built correctly — and what companies can do to avoid costly, structural issues before they take root.
Speakers include:
Anthony Smith, Chief Revenue Officer, Accertify (an American Express Company)
Kira Rubiano, Partner, Payrollminds
Fiona Cher, Director of Government Affairs, Veremark
Allison Hall, Chief Operating Officer, Helios
Together, they bring deep expertise across hiring, payroll, compliance, fraud prevention, and operational scale.
Key discussion points:
Common compliance and payroll failures during global expansion — and their financial impact
Why hiring, employment data, and payroll processes must work together
Practical strategies to build a compliant, resilient workforce infrastructure across multiple markets
This session is designed for HR, legal, compliance, and business leaders responsible for supporting organisational growth while managing workforce risk.
Speakers
Allison Hall
Chief Operating Officer, Helios
Allison is the COO of Helios, where she leads global operations, compliance and customer success across the company’s HCM and payments platforms. With deep experience in risk management, regulatory alignment, and operational scale, she drives execution that supports Helios’ mission to help businesses expand across borders with confidence. Allison’s leadership ensures Helios delivers both product and service at global enterprise-grade standards without compromising speed or flexibility.
Anthony Smith
Chief Revenue Officer, Accertify (an American Express Company)
Anthony leads global HR strategy and execution at Accertify, bringing over 10 years of leadership experience in building and scaling international HR teams across both Fortune 100 and high-growth companies. Prior to Accertify, he served in executive roles at Atlas as CHRO, CXO, and COO, overseeing HR services across 120 countries. He also led global talent and digital transformation strategy at Firmenich, and held senior roles at Merrill Lynch and PwC. Anthony’s experience spans HR analytics, DE&I, mobility, and large-scale workforce operations.
Fiona Cher
Director of Government Affairs, Veremark
Fiona leads government affairs at Veremark, helping organisations strengthen their international hiring and compliance practices. Based in Singapore, she specialises in background verification, employment compliance, and regulatory advisory, working closely with HR and business leaders to align their workforce strategies with evolving government requirements.
Kira Rubiano
Partner, Payrollminds
Kira is a partner at Payrollminds, where she advises global organisations on payroll transformation and operational strategy. With over 17 years of experience, she helps clients implement scalable, compliant payroll frameworks across multiple countries. Prior to Payrollminds, she held senior leadership roles at Atlas, Immedis and Auxadi, supporting payroll operations in over 160 countries. She is a frequent contributor to global payroll forums and was awarded the Global Vision Award by PayrollOrg in recognition of her leadership in the payroll industry.