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Payroll Outsourcing Services

Zero late payments, no compliance headaches, just total accuracy with outsourced payroll services in the UK. Run on autopilot so your team can focus on day-to-day business growth, all guided by experienced professionals.

Get unlimited support across our payroll services packages​

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Essentials

Baseline support to help you calculate and process payroll payments compliantly.
Best for small businesses

Essentials features:

  • Payroll processing, including four standard reports
  • Online filing of in-year and year-end summaries (P60s)
  • Year-end audit reports
  • Onboarding with back-up data
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Premier

Fully managed payroll and pension administration and reporting.
Comprehensive support

Everything included in our Essentials solution, plus:

  • Dedicated payroll contact
  • Bespoke monthly reports
  • New company PAYE registration
  • Third-party processes (childcare vouchers, AOE)
  • Payroll processing using Template Monthly Spreadsheet
  • Annual leave calculations for starters/leavers
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Optional add-ons

Boost your package with these additional services for a more bespoke package

  • Named contact
  • Automated assessment of employees
  • Automated data and payments to pension providers
  • Automated, personalised employee communications
  • Submission of BACS file (salaries)
  • Liaising with BACS service
  • Set-up of salary payments
  • Single or multiple options depending on your business structure

*Not sure which plan fits your needs? Have a chat with our team and we’ll help you decide.

What our payroll service covers

We manage the core payroll processes your business needs to run smoothly, accurately and in line with UK legislation. 

We monitor legislative changes for you, so your payroll remains compliant without adding extra admin or internal resource.

Our outsourced payroll service provides: 

  • End-to-end management of your UK payroll, handled by experienced payroll specialists

  • Accurate handling of statutory and regulatory requirements

  • Secure submission of required payroll information to HMRC

  • Ongoing support with workplace pensions and auto-enrolment obligations

Why UK business leaders outsource payroll to us

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Accurate and compliant payroll

Ensure your payroll is processed correctly and in line with the latest UK legislation. We handle calculations, deductions, and submissions with precision, reducing the risk of errors and penalties.

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Save time and reduce internal pressure

Free up your team from time-consuming payroll tasks. From processing pay runs to managing queries, we take care of the admin so you can focus on your core business operations.

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Reliable and consistent delivery

Enjoy a dependable payroll process you can trust. With clear timelines, expert oversight, and dedicated support, your employees are paid accurately and on time, every time.

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Who you'll be working with

Our dedicated Payroll Specialists combine deep technical knowledge with a friendly, approachable service. With years of experience supporting organisations across a wide range of sectors, they take the time to understand how your business operates and what you need from your payroll function.

I champion fair, recruitment processes and focus on the candidate journey, ensuring candidates have an excellent experience with all our clients.
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Danielle Fargnoli-Read

Recruitment Specialist

Danielle Fargnoli-Read
I work closely with senior leaders to provide them with a range of training solutions and development services that complement our core advisory and consultancy offering.
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Annabelle Carey

Head of Organisation Development Services

Annabelle Carey

Why choose us?

Precision payroll services managed perfectly

At WorkNest, we’re renowned across the UK for our tailored services and the quality of our support. We act as an extension of your team, helping you to manage wages, tax requirements, and much more with ease.

  • 40 employed HR consultants, many of whom are CIPD qualified, chartered and fellows

  • A dedicated Organisational Development Team of specialist trainers and consultants

  • Cradle-to-grave HR service for new start-ups and growing businesses – everything from managing your HR administration through to defining your HR strategy

  • Specialists in managing projects such as pay and reward, recruitment, HR systems, onboarding, redundancy and restructuring

  • HR consultants based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Chester, Horsham and London, working remotely and in your premises

Talk to a specialist
Share your challenge with us and we’ll help you find the right level of support for your business.

FAQs

It’s when your business hires a third-party service provider to handle employee wages and company tax duties. The service will manage monthly salary payments, tax deductions, filing government forms, and much more. In other words, it takes tax and wage requirements off your plate and hands it to industry professionals for them to manage.

It’s good business practice as it reduces the amount of admin time your internal time would otherwise spend on managing staff pay. In return, you’ll also meet the UK’s strict legal and tax requirements, with a team of experts on hand to manage wage calculations, tax filings, and pension duties.

By turning to external providers you can expect advantages such as saving time, reducing admin costs, and ensuring compliance with UK legal and tax requirements. You can also significantly reduce the risks of errors, which can maintain your business reputation and prevent legal consequences.

It’s an ideal set up for startups, small businesses, and SMEs. Across any sector. If you don’t have, or can’t afford, a dedicated HR department, then the most suitable alternative is to support your internal needs with external, expert professionals.

Our commitment to safeguarding your data is paramount. We have implemented robust internal processes that include secure transmission of payroll data and our staff are fully trained on GDPR and confidentiality protocols.

Our payroll services can seamlessly integrate with your current systems by utilising a data export and import functionality. Although we don’t currently offer API integration, we continuously evolve our offering to meet your needs.

Our pricing structure revolves around simplicity and transparency. We offer a fixed monthly retained service based on the number of employees in your organisation, ensuring predictable and manageable costs.

We understand that exceptional customer support is crucial to your satisfaction. That’s why we offer a tiered service offering tailored to your requirements. Our dedicated support team will be there to assist you at every step, ensuring a seamless and personalised experience.

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