Author: Jussi Jaakkola, Commercial Director, Silta Oy
When considering outsourcing payroll management, one question comes up repeatedly: “What happens if something goes wrong?” It’s a legitimate concern. Payday is a company’s most important commitment to its employees, and delays or errors can cause significant damage to both employee trust and the company’s reputation.
A business transfer is the only outsourcing model that offers true certainty during the transition phase.
What does a 100% secure operating model mean in practice?
Unlike traditional outsourcing, in a business transfer, the entire payroll management system is transferred as-is to the new provider. On the first day after the transition, everything works exactly the same way as it did the day before. The same processes, the same systems, the same familiar people. The only change is the employer’s name on the pay stub.
This “AS IS” model virtually eliminates transition risk. Payroll continues without disruption because nothing essential changes.
A proven process and experience are key
Sillan’s business transfer process has been tested in dozens of projects and follows a clear roadmap. During the assessment phase, we identify existing processes, personnel, and systems. We build the project plan together, and communication remains open throughout the entire process.
Behind the scenes is a network of nearly 300 HR professionals. If the transitioning team encounters a challenge, they are immediately supported by dozens of experienced colleagues who have faced similar situations before.
Security First, Then Development
Many outsourcing projects fail because changes are attempted simultaneously with the transition. In a business transfer, the approach is the opposite: development work begins only after the transfer has been successfully completed and operations are running smoothly.
This phased approach ensures that core operations always remain functional. Payday is never at risk, even as development work proceeds in parallel.
Audited quality provides additional assurance
Sillan’s services are provided in accordance with the ISAE 3402 standard, which requires an annual audit of the control system by an external auditor. Every critical process is documented, every procedure has a designated person in charge, and deviations are systematically recorded and corrected.
This isn’t just a paper exercise. The audited operating model ensures that a high standard of quality is maintained consistently—not just when things are going well.
Security is the foundation of everything else
Payroll management is one of the few functions where errors have immediate and tangible consequences. Late payroll payments have an immediate impact on people’s daily lives. That is why security is not a technical detail but the foundation of the service upon which everything else is built.
Business Transfer prioritizes security—not by promising it, but by structurally ensuring it. That is why it is the only truly secure way to outsource payroll management.
-------
Jussi Jaakkola serves as Commercial Director at Silta Oy and has been involved in shaping Silta’s business transfer model. His experience spans dozens of successful transfer projects across various industries.
If you’re considering outsourcing payroll management, you can find more information on our services page.