Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Transitions
In some cases, employing staff abroad requires partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), such as Mauve Group. In these arrangements, the PEO becomes the legal employer while the individual continues their work for Dartmouth.
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What to Expect
- Cost Structure:
PEO proposals typically include salary, employer burden (payroll taxes), and a monthly fee. Additional costs may include setup charges, deposits, and other legal fees that may be accrued. - Compensation & Benefits:
Salary is set in local currency and may be adjusted for cost-of-living. Dartmouth benefits do not apply; instead, benefits will be offered through the PEO in accordance with host country requirements. - Compliance Considerations:
Departments must account for contract length (no “at-will” employment in many countries), local leave entitlements, and work-time limitations. - Budget Impacts:
Departments should plan for onboarding fees, mandatory employer contributions, Mauve’s monthly fee, and contingency costs such as currency shifts, severance obligations, or local legal fees. - Equity & Flexible Work:
Departments must evaluate how flexible work arrangements affect colleagues, meetings, and equity across the team.
Department Responsibilities
- Complete a Flexible Work Suitability Assessment
- Consult with OSP for grant compliance issues
- Budget for both one-time and ongoing costs
The ISC will guide departments through the transition process and coordinate with leadership on institutional decisions.
Contact Us
Cleston Murray – ISC Coordinator
clestonm@dartmouth.edu
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