Use a UK PEO to hire and pay employees in the UK without a legal entity.

United Kingdom PEO


Hiring in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom is home to a well-educated and adaptable workforce that is capable of supporting a wide range of businesses and organizations. However, its labor laws can be complicated. Employment relationships in the UK are governed by the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Equality Act 2010, and various statutory…

Quick facts

Currency

British pound sterling (GBP)

Official language

English

Time zone

GMT / BST

Date format

DD/MM/YYYY

Payroll frequency

Monthly

Termination difficulty

Moderate

Capital

London

Population

Government

Constitutional Monarchy

Working week

Public holidays

Hiring in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is home to a well-educated and adaptable workforce that is capable of supporting a wide range of businesses and organizations.

However, its labor laws can be complicated. Employment relationships in the UK are governed by the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Equality Act 2010, and various statutory instruments, as well as common law principles and individual contracts. The Employment Rights Act serves as the primary legal framework, outlining workers’ rights, employer obligations, and procedures for labor disputes.

Relying on an employer of record (EOR) in the UK

Given the complexity of the UK’s labor and tax laws, compliant employment contracts are a critical business requirement. With Safeguard Global as your partner, you can hire employees in the UK with confidence, knowing that every contract meets legal standards. We also provide guidance on cultural expectations and hiring best practices while helping you stay current with regulatory changes.​


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HR & Benefits in United Kingdom

Your Employees, Our HR

Get the UK HR support you need without setting up a legal entity or hiring HR personnel. Save time and enjoy peace of mind as our experts manage all aspects of your UK HR.

UK Recruitment Solutions

Need help finding talent? Our dedicated team of experienced recruiters can help you find and hire the employees you need, fast. We have an in-depth understanding of local job markets and provide you with access to exclusive talent networks, so you are always choosing from the best available candidates.

A solution for every staffing need:

  • Contingent Hire
  • Permanent Hire
  • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

Best in Class Employee Benefits

We provide high-quality benefits packages for your employees and their families. Our robust heath and benefits plans are designed to enhance local mandatory benefits while addressing employee expectations and cultural nuances.

Our employee benefits plans include:

  • Top of the line health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life insurance and short-term / long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program – phone/online counseling & support
  • Employee wellness program – health & wellness classes
  • Business travel insurance

Guaranteed HR Compliance

Stay compliant without the complexity. Our experts manage the HR compliance requirements for your UK teams and consistently monitor changes to labor laws so you are always informed and up to date.


Payroll in United Kingdom

Pay Employees Without the Hassle

Pay employees in the UK without setting up a legal entity. Get peace of mind as we manage all aspects of your UK payroll, ensuring your employees are always paid accurately, on time, and in their local currency.

Cross-Border Payments & Payroll Compliance

Run compliant payroll in the UK no matter where your business is located. Our UK payroll experts get you set up fast and ensure you are always in compliance with local payroll requirements.

Struggling to Manage Payroll for Independent Contractors?

Pay your contractors easily and without the risk. Rather than taking on the liabilities associated with employing an independent contractor, we allow you to hire them as employees through our UK PEO. They continue to work for you, while we manage all aspects of payroll, HR, and compliance.

The Solution to Low Headcount Payroll

Eliminate complexity and reduce the cost associated with running payroll for just a few employees. With Global PEO Services, you gain full access to our pre-existing UK payroll infrastructure, teams, and processes. Stay flexible, save time, all while getting the payroll services and support you need.


Payroll & PEO in United Kingdom

United Kingdom Payroll Outsourcing & Management Services

Hire and pay employees in United Kingdom without setting up a legal entity. With our United Kingdom payroll and PEO services, you select the candidate, and we handle the rest.

After successfully hiring and onboarding your employees, we manage all aspects of the payroll process, ensuring your employees are always paid accurately and on time.

Our United Kingdom payroll experts have an in-depth understanding of local payroll requirements and provide you with in-depth guidance and compliance support.

 

Our United Kingdom PEO Payroll Solutions Cover:

Struggling to Manage Payroll for Independent Contractors?

Global PEO Services eliminates the complexity and liabilities associated with employing and paying independent contractors. We allow you to hire your contractors as employees through our United Kingdom PEO. The individual continues to work for you, while we manage all aspects of payroll, HR, tax, and compliance.

The Solution to Low Headcount Payroll

Finding a payroll option for countries where you have low headcounts can be a challenge. Global PEO Services provides the solution. By using our United Kingdom PEO to manage your payroll, you leverage our pre-existing payroll infrastructure, teams, and processes, even if you only need payroll for just one employee. Stay flexible, save time, all while getting the payroll services and support you need.

Want to learn more about our PEO Payroll Services? Reach out to us today!

What’s included
  • Local entity not required
  • Full payroll & tax compliance
  • Benefits administered locally
  • Hire in 14 business days
  • Statutory leave & severance