Hanne Strand
Director • Head of Payroll • Bergen
The payroll function is a critical part of the business where knowledge, precision and compliance must be in place every single month. At the same time, complexity is constantly increasing, with frequent rule changes, documentation requirements and the need for specialized expertise. Outsourcing payroll means leaving all or part of your payroll management to an external provider.
Instead of having one internal person running payroll, you get a team with specialist expertise that takes responsibility for the process on behalf of your business. This provides access to robust professional environments, standardized processes and better internal control - and not least, it represents a strategic move to reduce risk and ensure quality in payroll work month after month.
Payroll A to Z
Public reporting
Handling of travel and expense invoices
Follow-up of vacation and absence, including follow-up with NAV
Updating of pensions and insurance
Reconciliation of the payroll area
System support and streamlining of processes
For an increasing number of businesses, outsourcing payroll is about taking control of an area that is both complex and business-critical. There are many reasons why this is the right decision for your business, including
Payroll outsourcing is suitable for businesses of all sizes - from small businesses without a dedicated payroll manager, to larger companies looking to streamline and reduce risk. It's particularly relevant if your business is growing rapidly, has variable pay, shift arrangements, is vulnerable to absenteeism, or spends too much time on manual processes.
A good payroll consultant does far more than run payroll once a month. He or she has a complete overview of your company's payroll structure, is available to answer questions from management and HR, follows up on regulatory changes on an ongoing basis, handles sick pay and reimbursements, and ensures correct reporting to the tax authorities and NAV.
A good payroll system is a prerequisite for efficient payroll management. Many businesses struggle with manual processes or systems that are not set up correctly. When you outsource your payroll to a competent partner, you can also get help with selecting, implementing and optimizing your payroll system - integrated with accounting and HR.
The price varies depending on the number of employees, complexity and payroll system. What many people find is that outsourcing payroll actually provides better cost control than handling it in-house - because you avoid errors, reduce time spent and pay predictably for what you actually need.
Since its establishment in 2022, MOVA has grown to become a significant fitness center chain, and they currently have around 90 fitness centers across southern Norway. "Aider has been an important partner for us," says CFO of MOVA, Majken Sando.
Payroll is too critical to be a risk area! With the right partner, it becomes a controlled, predictable and quality-assured function that supports the business, not burdens it. Is your business ready for better control and less vulnerability? Then outsourcing is the next step for you!
Director • Head of Payroll • Bergen