REGES-ONLINE + Salary Transparency in 2026

Let’s get straight to the point: 2026 brings two major changes that raise the stakes for employers:

REGES-ONLINE (GD 295/2025) shifts the employee registry to a much more digital and real-time reporting format.
EU Directive 2023/970 on pay transparency has a transposition deadline of June 7, 2026 – and preparation starts with accurate data, clear processes, and payroll discipline.

In this context, outsourcing is no longer about “costs.” It’s about clarity, compliance, and continuity.

Why are more and more companies moving Payroll + Personnel Administration to a specialized partner?

First, risk elimination: More than half of the companies surveyed in the Alight Company Payroll Complexity Report reported payroll-related penalties in the last five years (non-compliance/errors).

Scaling without bottlenecks: When volume increases (employment contracts, addendums, certificates, garnishments, suspensions/terminations), backlog turns into a hidden cost for HR and Finance and generates frustration within teams, including through overtime.

Real digitalization of processes means adopting and using modern, intuitive software solutions — not just isolated “tools.”

The global HR outsourcing market is growing rapidly, and the direction is clear: companies are looking for hybrid models — integrated technology + a dedicated team.

According to the “Payroll Outsourcing Market” report published by Straits Research, the HR services market is expected to grow in the coming years as follows:

1. Global Market Growth: Projected to reach USD 13 billion in 2025, with a forecast of USD 21.1 billion by 2033.

2. Adoption Rate: Approximately 38% of companies globally have already outsourced at least one payroll function.

3. Primary Motivation: 80% of companies cite tax compliance and automation as the main reasons for outsourcing.

4. Internal Risks: Over 53% of organizations reported payroll-related penalties in the past five years due to internal processing errors.

How we help at Trenkwalder

We offer an end-to-end Payroll and Personnel Administration model, including:

• Dedicated specialists (including operational support, when needed)

• Standardized procedures + audit trail

• Integration with digital solutions (e.g., HR platforms) for fast and traceable workflows

If the topic is of interest, send us an email at rosales@trenkwalder.com or fill in your contact details here: Let’s talk about Payroll & Admin – Fill in form

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