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Hire a nanny the right way with this guide on the hiring process, paying your employee, and creating a healthy work environment.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hiring a nanny will be one of the most important decisions you\u2019ll make as a parent. You\u2019re not only trusting this caregiver to look after your children, but you\u2019re also bringing someone into your home for 20, 40 or maybe even more hours a week.<\/p>\n

Even though you may not have a lot of time \u2013 after work and family obligations \u2013 to put into hiring a nanny, this is a decision you\u2019ll want to get right. And, after finding a nanny, you’ll want to work on creating a healthy work environment for your employee. That’s on top of your payroll, tax, and insurance obligations.<\/p>\n

In this new guide from GTM Payroll Services, we lay out the steps on how to hire a nanny the right way, manage your payroll and tax responsibilities, and maintain a strong relationship with your employee.<\/p>\n

We’ll cover:<\/p>\n

Preparing a Job Description<\/h2>\n

To attract the best candidates that are good fits for your position, you need to be clear about duties, expectations, and what exactly you want in a caregiver.<\/p>\n

The Hiring Process<\/h2>\n

From spreading the word to meeting for interviews<\/a>\u00a0to background checks<\/a>, the time and preparation\u00a0you spend during the hiring process will pay great dividends down the road with a confident, comfortable, and engaged nanny caring for your children. Take your time and make the right decision!<\/p>\n

Making an Offer<\/h2>\n

You’re ready to make a hire. Next steps are to extend an offer, prepare a work agreement<\/a>, and take care of tax and payroll paperwork.<\/p>\n

Negotiating Pay<\/h2>\n

Before discussing money<\/a>, make sure you understand:<\/p>\n