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    Steph Smith

    Head of Global Mobility 

    Stephanie Smith

    Biography

    Steph Smith is Head of Global Mobility at activpayroll with over 15 years’ experience, including a Big Four background. She supports internationally active businesses and individuals in navigating the complexities of cross-border tax and global employment, helping them scale internationally while maintaining compliance and control. 

    Professional Experience and Achievements

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    Global Mobility Expertise

    Steph advises fast-growing organisations on the complexities of international employment, including immigration, payroll tax, income tax, social security, and employment law, providing clear and commercially grounded guidance.

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    Cross-Border Advisory

    She works closely with clients operating across multiple jurisdictions, helping them simplify global mobility challenges and embed compliant, scalable employment structures. 

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    Strategic and Board Experience

    In addition to her advisory work, Steph has served as a Non-Executive Director on several boards, contributing strategic insight on growth, governance, and operational resilience.  

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    Client-Focused Approach

    Steph is known for building strong client relationships, taking time to understand business operations and growth ambitions to ensure advice is both technically robust and practically applicable.

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    Personal Style

    Steph is recognised for her collaborative, relationship-led approach and her ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical, business-focused solutions. 

    News & Insights by Steph

    Explore the latest articles, insights, and thought leadership from activpayroll’s leadership team.

    Managing Employee Secondments to Australia: Key Compliance Considerations

    Managing Employee Secondments to Australia: Key Compliance Considerations

    Navigate the complexities of employee secondments to Australia, focusing on compliance, tax obligations, and superannuation requirements.
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    Inside activpayroll: Meet Steph Smith

    Inside activpayroll: Meet Steph Smith

    Meet Steph Smith, Head of Global Mobility at activpayroll, sharing insights on global remote working and supporting compliant international growth.
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