Runbooks / Mobility Equity Operations Runbook

Mobility Equity Operations Runbook

Use this runbook to operate cross-border equity events with control points for tax, payroll, and compliance handoffs.

1) Population Segmentation

  • Classify assignees by country pair, assignment type, and expected vest/payout windows.
  • Maintain source-of-truth records for travel days, assignment dates, and entity alignment.
  • Trigger manual review for incomplete mobility profiles.

Artifacts

Mobility population registercountry-pair matrixprofile completeness report.

2) Sourcing & Allocation Controls

  • Apply approved sourcing method (day count or policy method) per jurisdiction pair.
  • Validate allocation percentages before payroll withholding calculations.
  • Lock allocation assumptions with approver sign-off before payroll cut.

Artifacts

Allocation workbooksourcing policy referenceapproval log.

3) Payroll & Tax Handoffs

  • Route withholding obligations to the correct payroll entity and cycle.
  • Confirm tax equalization/protection settings are reflected in payroll instructions.
  • Verify third-party advisor handoff SLA and exception routing.

Artifacts

Payroll handoff packadvisor SLA trackerwithholding confirmation log.

4) Filing & Compliance Readiness

  • Map compensation reporting obligations by jurisdiction and filing owner.
  • Validate treaty positions or relief claims before filing outputs are finalized.
  • Escalate unresolved compliance blockers before period close.

Artifacts

Filing calendartreaty/review checklistcompliance escalation log.

5) Post-Event Reconciliation

  • Reconcile allocated income, withheld tax, and reporting values across systems.
  • Track break reasons by category (data timing, sourcing logic, payroll execution).
  • Capture recurring failure modes and control updates in monthly review.

Artifacts

Cross-system reconciliationbreak taxonomy reportmonthly control review.