International Payroll Executives Community of Experts

Charter

Purpose

The purpose of IPX is to give executives with international payroll responsibility a small, but trusted, community of peers to share with, and learn from. The focus is on quality of connections and interactions, rather than quantity.

Our Scope

The scope of IPX is best practice sharing, case study discussions, co-innovation and analysis of current and future trends in the payroll space.

Objectives

  • Two in person events per year where the community can interact with face to face. The emphasis will be on creating an informal atmosphere where information flows most freely. The format for in person events includes informal discussion, prepared presentations by members, sessions by invited guests, and social events like meals.
  • Additional high quality virtual events throughout the year
  • A distribution list that can be used for communications at any time. The main aim of this channel is a place where members may pose questions and assist each other.

Membership

The members are executive level decision makers with some responsibility for international payroll. These members come from the HR, Finance, IT, Shared Services, GBS or similar departments of their respective organizations.

There are six initial members. Additional members may be invited to join, if approved by the current members. The intention is to limit membership to 10 executives, but if the membership limit is reached, the community IPX on the way forward.

Expectations from members

Members are expected to:

  • Be kind, respectful, curious, and helpful.
  • Be active participants in at least one in person and one virtual event, and active on the email list. If a member is no longer able to be active they should resign their membership.
  • Keep potentially business sensitive information shared by other members confidential.
  • Share in the leadership responsibilities of the community.
  • Be fluent in English

Roles

The community will be small and informal, with little formal leadership. There will, however, be roles that rotate between members from time to time. There are:

  • Steward: Get input from members, set the agenda for the next event, and take leadership in the event organization.
  • Facilitator(s): Assist with coordination and communication.

Fees

IPX is not for profit. An annual membership will be agreed by the members to cover the cost for events and help ensure continuous active participation.