Updated 22 September 2026 · PET Group
Factors that shape the scope
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Employee volume | The number of active employees and movements in each cycle. |
| Entities and markets | Separate registrations, calendars, currencies and reports. |
| Pay complexity | Overtime, commissions, benefits, adjustments and multiple frequencies. |
| Implementation | Historical data, opening balances, mapping and trial runs. |
| Outputs | Bank formats, payslips, accounting files and custom reports. |
| Additional work | Off-cycle runs, historical corrections and out-of-scope requests. |
Compare like for like
Ask whether the proposal includes implementation, recurring processing, employee documents, annual reporting and support. Clarify minimum charges, employee-volume bands and the process for approving extra work. A lower headline fee can represent a narrower scope.
What to send for an initial discussion
- Country and number of employing entities.
- Approximate headcount and pay frequency.
- Main variable pay items and work patterns.
- Current systems and required reports.
- Target transition period and known data issues.
Get a scoped proposal
PET’s pricing is agreed around the service required. We have not published an indicative per-employee price because an unscoped number would not be a reliable quotation. Start with a summary of your requirements; confidential employee records are not needed for an initial enquiry.
Request a payroll discussion or review the payroll service scope.
Compare the total cost of each operating model
For an in-house process, include staff time, software, training, backup coverage, review and correction work. For outsourcing, include implementation, recurring fees, optional outputs and the internal time still needed for inputs and approval. Compare the same scope over the same period.
Outsourcing does not eliminate employer oversight, and it does not automatically produce savings. The decision should reflect actual workload, continuity needs and the cost of keeping the process reliable.