Building a UK team
With white-glove localized support. Starting at just $249/month.
Get compliant employment contracts, local payroll, and expert-backed onboarding, all in one place with our Employer of Record in the United Kingdom.
- Hire & pay without setting up a local entity
- Handle full-time employees and contractors
- Onboard in 3–5 business days
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Trusted by global leaders across industries
Our clients include SaaS, logistics, e-commerce companies across sectors that are looking to grow their business globally. Become one of them.
Tap into the United Kingdom’s skilled talent pool
Skilled, English-speaking professionals
Access a deep, diverse talent pool across tech, finance, support, and more
Seamless collaboration
With native English fluency, UK hires integrate smoothly into global teams
No language or time zone barriers
The overlapping work hours make it easy to work with UK team members
Exploring entity setup in the UK for hiring? Think again.
It’s slow, expensive, and paperwork-heavy.
Why deal with employment laws alone?
UK labour laws are some of the complex in the European region. There are many different employment contract types, probation rules, laws around salary, and leave entitlements, all of which must be reflected in airtight local agreements. The UK also has one of the highest rates of employment litigation in Europe; therefore, non-compliance can be very expensive for Companies that do not comply.
Payroll isn’t just a monthly transfer
You’ll need to manage complex local tax laws, National Insurance contributions, pensions, benefits, currency regulations, and reporting standards, all while staying aligned with changing legislation.
No need to set up a legal entity
With us, you can onboard employees or contractors legally under our platform on our legal entities with minimal delays and risk, and help get your global team off the ground effortlessly and at speed.
3–5 days onboarding with employment contracts, payroll, and tax setup ready to go.
Employment Contracts
We support full-time, part-time, and fixed-term employment customised to your needs and compliant with UK law. All agreements include the fundamental terms needed to comply with local legislation, such as salary details, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination terms, etc.
Background checks
DBS checks may be required for regulated roles, along with reference checks for education, employment history, and criminal records where possible.
Talent Discovery
Need help sourcing UK-based talent? Our partners can help you identify vetted candidates across finance, tech, media, operations, and more.
The following services are available as add-ons, based on your hiring needs. Please contact us for more information on the availability of these services as per local laws.
Your team gets paid right, every time
Salary structuring
We can help you structure gross salaries based on employment contract type and role in line with UK laws. Packages are designed to meet or exceed National Minimum Wage thresholds and align with HMRC guidance in all cases.
Taxes
We can help you handle all of the mandatory employer burden payments in the form of Tax PAYE, National Insurance so that you don’t have to.
Payouts
Employees are paid monthly in GBP. We issue digital payslips, deduct and report all statutory contributions, so the employment relationship stays compliant with Real Time Information (RTI) requirements.
We strive to follow every rule to the letter
Public pension (Workplace Pension)
Eligible employees are enrolled in a qualifying workplace pension scheme as per auto-enrollment laws, with employer contributions, opt-outs, and reporting managed accordingly. This is a mandatory benefit in the UK; therefore, understanding the requirements is very important.
Bonuses
Bonuses aren’t mandated. They’re discretionary and vary by sector or seniority, more common in industries like tech, media, and engineering, or for roles like directors and senior managers.
Variable Compensation
Much like bonuses, variable compensation, such as commission, is not mandated; however, they are common in many industries and can help in securing the best candidate for the role.
Medical Benefits
Such benefits are common in the UK and can be accommodated along with other benefits under our platform.
We stay ahead, so you never fall behind
Employment Rights Act compliance
All employment and contractor contracts must meet the standards set by the Employment Rights Act 1996 and various legal provisions. All contracts are compliant and cover terms such as salary, working hours, redundancy pay, notice periods, and disciplinary processes where appropriate.
Wages & working hours
Employees can’t be required to work more than 48 hours a week, averaged over 17 weeks, unless they decide to opt out of the Working Time Directive 1999. The minimum wage range varies and changes each year. The ranges depend on age, with many employers voluntarily following Living Wage guidelines, which change each year.
Anti-discrimination & employee rights
UK laws provide protections for employees across all areas of the employment relationship, from hiring, pay, promotions, training, and terminations, covering age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability. These laws are very difficult to navigate and need to be managed very carefully
Your employees get what they’re owed
Annual leaves
Employees get a minimum of 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid holiday per year, along with public holidays. This is based on an employee working a 5-day week.
Sick leave
Eligible employees receive a minimum of £118.75 per week for up to 28 weeks under the government Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) provisions. Extended sick pay may apply if included in employment contracts.
Maternity leave
Eligible employees have the right to take up to 52 weeks of maternity leave. Such leave is split into 26 weeks of ordinary leave and 26 weeks of additional leave. Salary is paid during the eligible part of this leave period. However, the employee is still entitled to all the same rights they would have had if they were in work. These rights include variable payments, vacation, promotions, etc. Failure to adhere to the very specific laws could result in litigation.
Letting go is hard; doing it wrong is worse. We know how to do this well and compliantly!
Employee-initiated termination
Employees can resign at any time, with notice periods defined by law or contract. During probation, notice periods can be as short as one week. As the employees are employees of our entities, we manage the heavy HR lift.
Employer-initiated termination
There are only a few specific reasons under which the employer can terminate the employment of an employee. Failure to follow the laws will result in costly litigation. Any reason for termination must be followed by a robust and fair process. Processes can be long, but they need to be correct in order for any litigation risk to be mitigated and the correct outcome achieved.
All dismissals must be supported by written, documented evidence along with clear indications of a fair process being followed. Terminations are then further supported by clear written reasons for termination filed in line with the law.
PRICING
Transparent. Trusted. Scalable.
Employer of Record
(EOR)
Hire, pay and manage employees
Starts at
$249
per employee/month
Features
- Local employment agreements
- Personalised onboarding support
- Process payroll in 70+ currencies
- Labor law and tax compliance
- Benefits administration options
- Dedicated account managers
- Help center access
- Unified dashboard + third-party integrations
Agent of Record
(AOR)
Engage, pay and manage contractors
Starts at
$99
per contractor/month
Features
- Support with contracts
- Streamlined contractor onboarding
- Compliant contractor payments in 70+ currencies
- Support mitigating misclassification risks
- Dedicated account managers
- Help center access
- Unified dashboard + third-party integrations
Contractor Management System (CMS)
Handle contractor payments
Starts at
$19
per contractor/month
Features
- Contractor payments in 70+ currencies
- Invoice creation and tracking
- Expense submission and approvals
- Downloadable payment history
- Unified dashboard + integrations
- Mobile app access & localised support
Trusted by businesses worldwide
Jon Santavy
Managing Partner, Simwell
Payoneer Workforce Management has been a game-changer for us, completely transforming the way we manage our global team. Payoneer Workforce Management’s digital onboarding has made our international payments as easy as our domestic ones. Payroll management that used to take hours is now error-free and takes just a few minutes.
Lavinia Davison
Global Head of Talent & Operations, OpenSolar
Payoneer Workforce Management, has been a key partner in our international expansion. Their seamless onboarding process and compliance expertise have allowed us to focus on our core mission which is to accelerate the world’s transition from fossil fuels to solar energy.
Brian Butcher
EVP, Corporate Development, PureRed
Payoneer Workforce Management made our team expansion possible, handling the complex onboarding and payroll processes across six different countries with ease. Their local expertise ensured our compliance, letting us focus on what we do best—serving our clients.
Bret Michaelsen
Human Resources Director, VRP Consulting
Payoneer Workforce Management’s solutions empowered us to scale our workforce globally with ease, ensuring timely payroll, compliance, and a seamless onboarding experience—all on one powerful platform.
Shaik Mohammed Shabaz
Head of Human Resources & Administration, Microsense
Payoneer Workforce Management simplified our contractor engagement from start to finish. Their platform covered onboarding, payments, and compliance, making our expansion into new markets practically frictionless.
Why do companies choose Payoneer Workforce Management to hire in the UK?
Transparent, Flat Pricing
Starting at $249 for EOR with 100% transparency in the fee structure. Consistent cost regardless of seniority, role type, or team size
White-Glove Onboarding
Dedicated account manager for both you & our local employees. Enjoy localized support across time zones
Additional Local Support
Background checks (where applicable), additional benefits (where requested), talent discovery, and co-working access
Deep Integrations
Integrate with 70+ tools across HRIS, accounting, and time-tracking. No process disruption. Just smooth operations
Mobile App
Stay in control wherever you are. The Payoneer Workforce Management app supports both employers and contractors
User-Friendly Interface
With an interface that’s clean and ready to go, Payoneer Workforce Management is designed for busy teams that dislike a steep learning curve
The all-in-one platform for global hiring
160+
Countries covered
70
Currencies for payroll
24×5
Dedicated Support
100%
Transparency in fees
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Yes. With Payoneer Workforce Management, we will employ the team directly on our platform to work directly for the customer’s business. This will take away the customer’s need to set up their own entity and incorporate costly infrastructure into their business, such as HR, compliance, etc
How fast can I onboard an employee in the UK?Once employment contracts are signed and documents are in, onboarding typically takes 3–5 working days.
An EOR is not a term commonly used in the UK; however, the concept means that the legal employer of record, in this case Payoneer Workforce Management, is the legal employer of the individual placed to work in the customer business. The EOR is responsible for handling employment contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance, so the EOR can hire full-time employees in the UK without the customer setting up a local entity.
Payoneer Workforce Management and its solution are compliant in the UK. The key is to use an EOR solution that prides itself on compliance within the business. A trusted EOR helps manage employment contracts, payroll, benefits, and termination processes in line with UK regulations
Yes. The Payoneer Workforce Management helps design locally compliant benefits packages, including all mandatory leave entitlements, so you stay competitive whilst the relationship with the individual remains compliant.
Our EOR pricing starts at $249/month per employee. Contractor management starts at $19/month.
The information on this page reflects the details available at the time of publication. For the most up-to-date information, please consult a Payoneer Workforce Management representative or account executive. Skuad Pte Limited (a Payoneer group company) and its affiliates & subsidiaries shall provide EoR, AoR, and contractor management services.