Build a compliant and scalable HR setup

HR Foundations for Expansion

Professionalize your international HR setup

Expanding into new countries? With HR foundations for expansion package, you build the right HR structure to scale compliantly and confidently across borders. With this package, you:

Build strong global HR foundations that support sustainable international growth.

Create a consistent HR setup for international expansion tailored to local requirements.

Gain expert guidance on HR readiness for new markets, from first hire to scaling teams.

Start your international expansion with the right HR foundations.

Get started

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Our 3-phase approach to HR foundations

Image
Step 1: HR readiness for new markets

2 - 3 weeks
We evaluate your current HR setup and identify risks, gaps, and opportunities, including hiring models and compliance considerations.

Image
Step 2: HR setup for international expansion

3 - 4 weeks
We build and adapt your HR structures to local requirements, from policies to onboarding and practical toolkits.

Image
Step 3: Scale your HR setup internationally

1 week
We transfer knowledge and support your team through targeted training, a structured handover, and clear operational alignment to ensure a smooth transition.

What you gain

Scalable HR foundations

With HR foundations for expansion, you don’t just prepare for expansion. You build a system that supports long-term growth. You gain:

  • A clear HR market entry strategy aligned with your expansion goals

  • Consistent and compliant processes across countries

  • Reduced legal and operational risk

  • Faster hiring through structured decision-making

  • A scalable HR setup that evolves as you grow

Our approach combines local expertise with strategic oversight, ensuring your HR function becomes a driver of international success.

Success story

Scaling rapidly across Spain and Poland

When Lampenlicht expanded into Spain and Poland, they needed to scale quickly while navigating complex local HR requirements.

We supported this growth with local expertise, compliant hiring guidance, and aligned HR processes.

As a result, Lampenlicht was able to expand rapidly without compliance risks and maintain consistency across countries.

This was enabled by a scalable and compliant HR setup that allowed them to stay focused on growth.

Remove uncertainty and scale with confidence

Build HR foundations that enable growth

Expanding into new countries often brings uncertainty around compliance, hiring models, and local HR requirements. Without the right foundations, this can lead to delays, inconsistent processes, and increased risk.

HR foundations for expansion solves this by providing a structured, step-by-step approach that removes guesswork and builds clarity from the start.

We help you make informed decisions early, implement a compliant HR setup for international expansion, and equip your team with the knowledge to operate confidently, ensuring HR supports your growth rather than becoming a blocker.

The result is a scalable and consistent HR approach that supports your international growth.

Strengthen your international HR foundations

Building the right HR setup for expansion goes beyond initial preparation. To further support your growth, HR foundations for expansion can be complemented with additional services that help you scale and operate effectively across countries:

Together, these solutions help you create a compliant, scalable, and future-proof HR setup that grows with your business.

Fill out the form

Start your HR expansion

Office Netherlands +31 85 2010 004
Office Germany +49 3222 109 47 14
Office Ireland +353 15 137 854
Office Belgium +32 2 592 0540
Office France +33 18 48 89 879
Office Spain +34 932 201 410
Office UK +44 2036 0862 58
Office Italy +39 0282 944 661
Office Portugal +351 305510191
Office Poland +48 221031254