Payroll for recruitment agencies
Recruitment agency payroll processes employee PAYE from approved timesheets, agreed rates and clear weekly cut-offs. Streamlining Payroll prepares payslips, statutory pay calculations and agreed RTI reporting, then supplies a payment file for the employer. Agency worker arrangements, holiday pay and pension assessments need checks against the worker’s actual engagement and records.
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How our recruitment agency payroll works
Recruitment payroll depends on approved timesheets, agreed rates and clear weekly cut-offs. Missing hours or late changes can delay a checked pay run. We agree the timetable with the employer and supply a payment file after approval.
We do not operate umbrella schemes or tax-avoidance structures. This is compliant PAYE payroll with correct holiday pay, statutory payments and full RTI reporting.
Everything you need in one service
Weekly PAYE payroll
Agreed timesheet cut-offs and a payment file we give the employer to pay employees.
Timesheet import
CSV, Excel and API imports from your ATS or timesheet portal.
Statutory holiday pay
Holiday pay calculated using the applicable worker category and current GOV.UK guidance.
Margin & GP reporting
Weekly reports on candidate cost vs client billing so you always know true margin.
AWR compliance support
Agency Worker Regulations pay parity applied when the qualifying period is met.
PAYE only — no umbrellas
Compliant PAYE payroll only. We do not process schemes that expose your agency to HMRC risk.
Who this is for
- Recruitment agencies paying temps weekly through PAYE
- Staffing companies with fluctuating headcount
- Agencies leaving an umbrella or non-compliant structure
Recruitment & Agency Payroll — frequently asked questions
Do you offer umbrella payroll?
Streamlining Payroll’s recruitment service covers employer PAYE payroll rather than operating an umbrella company. Confirm the engagement and payment chain before setup, and check current GOV.UK guidance for your obligations.
How is holiday pay calculated for agency workers?
Holiday pay depends on worker category and working arrangements. We follow current GOV.UK guidance for accrual, reference periods and permitted rolled-up holiday pay.
Can you handle Agency Worker Regulations (AWR)?
Agency Worker Regulations payroll support uses the worker’s qualifying-week records and supplied comparable pay information to apply pay parity where required.
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