Payroll outsourcing in the UK

Are you looking to outsource your payroll, for example to save time and resources? Or are you planning on opening a new branch of your company in the United Kingdom? British Employer of Record is the payroll outsourcing solution you are looking for.

British Employer of Record

What is a payroll company?

A payroll company is a business that is specialized in handling various aspects of payroll and related human resources tasks for other companies. They are also known as a payroll service provider or payroll processing company. These companies offer services to help businesses manage their employee compensation and related financial obligations more efficiently and accurately. Payroll companies mostly offer a range of services, such as payroll processing, payroll reporting, tax withholding and employee self-service. Key functions that are provided by a payroll company mostly contain payroll processing, tax compliance, employee benefits management, time and attendance tracking, employee self-service portals, reporting and compliance and HR support.

The benefits of a payroll company

Outsourcing payroll to a payroll company can offer numerous benefits to businesses of all sizes. Below are the most important ones listed:

• Time-saving: you as the employer don’t have to do all the administrative tasks yourself
• Remain strategic focus: outsourcing payroll allows business owners and managers to concentrate on strategic initiatives and core business functions
• Cost-effective: no need for inhouse payroll staff or need to spend money on other associated overhead costs
• Expertise and compliance: due to sole focus on payroll there is a lot of experience and compliance in the field
• Minimizing errors: the use of specialized software and systems for payroll calculations minimizes errors
• Data protection: payroll service providers invest in secure systems to protect sensitive employee information
• Scalability: To accommodate changes in the size of your business, a payroll company can scale upward in case of growth or downwards in case of downsizing or seasonal fluctuations
• Access to technology: When hiring a payroll company businesses are granted with access to the latest technology, features, and tools
• Penalty avoidance: payroll providers can help businesses avoid penalties associated with late or inaccurate tax filings and non-compliance with labor laws
• Consistency and reliability: payroll companies operate on a schedule, ensuring that payroll processes are completed on time)

How British EOR can help you

As your payroll company, we process all employee payroll on behalf of your organization through the EOR structure. We will take over everything from salaries, deductions and taxes, to making sure that your payroll is compliant with tax regulations.

Next to this, employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits, can be administered and managed by us as well. As a part of our payroll service, we offer tools or systems to track employee work hours and attendance. Employees can access their payroll information via an online portal.

Last but not least, as a payroll company British Employer of Record relieves you of the burden of reporting and compliance, record keeping related to employee compensation and offers additional HR services, which include assistance with employee onboarding and HR compliance.