
HR Consultancy
Outsourced Payroll Services
Take the stress out of employee payroll processing and pension administration with support from a dedicated Payroll professional who will ensure payments are accurate and made on time.

Streamline your payroll with WorkNest's outsourced solution
Payroll processing support
Everything from producing employee pay slips to ensuring statutory sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay are calculated correctly
Secure filings and reports
Online filing of in-year (P45s) and year-end summaries (P60s) and audit reports
Pension auto-enrolment
Automated pension assessments for auto-enrolment of all your employees, includes handling communications and opt-outs
For many businesses, handling payroll in-house can be a significant burden. Outsourcing your payroll to WorkNest removes this headache, allowing you to focus on running and growing your company.
Our expert payroll team will manage the everything, from producing payslips and deductions to filing in-year and year-end summaries and audit reports. With WorkNest handling your payroll, you can be confident your employee payments will be processed correctly and on time, every time. Outsourcing this critical function also ensures you remain fully compliant with the latest HMRC legislation, avoiding costly penalties. Plus, our pricing structure revolves around simplicity and transparency. We offer a fixed-fee model means you can budget monthly payroll expenses with certainty, rather than worrying about hourly charges.
By partnering with WorkNest for your payroll needs, businesses can reduce administration, mitigate compliance risks, and free up valuable time and resources to invest back into their core operations.

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16+ years' experience

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Process employee payments correctly and on time

Sector expert

16+ years' experience

Head of team
Through our bespoke monthly payroll reports, you’ll get detailed insights into your payroll data so you can easily keep track of wages and taxes to support your budget forecasts.
Combined with our end-to-end pension administration – which includes everything from automated assessment, enrolment, and employee communications – we’ll help you save time, stay compliant with pension and tax regulations, giving you one less thing to worry about.
Work alongside a highly-experienced Payroll professional who will be available by telephone and email whenever you need them
Choose from two levels of payroll support which best suit your requirements with the option to purchase additional add-ons with each package
Let us fully manage all your payroll processing and reporting, including PAYE tax code changes to ensure tax deductions meet regulations and managing third-party Childcare Vouchers and Attachments of Earnings (AOE)
Manage your workforce’s pensions compliantly by letting WorkNest take care of this critical area for you. Data and payments will be automated directly to your pension provider, streamlining the process and eliminating any manual errors
Choose a plan that works for you

Essentials
Baseline support to help you calculate and process payroll payments compliantly.
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

Premier
Fully managed payroll and pension administration and reporting.
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

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 to choose? You can upgrade anytime in myWorkNest.
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Popular FAQs
Our payroll services ensure full compliance with all UK payroll legislations and requirements, giving you peace of mind when it comes to legal obligations.
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.
In addition to our comprehensive payroll services, we provide optional extras to further enhance your experience. These additional services include pension administration, P11ds, and BACS processing, enabling you to enjoy a full payroll service tailored to your requirements.
Flexibility is key when it comes to contractual arrangements. We offer a minimum 12-month contract, allowing you to establish a solid partnership. However, we can also provide longer-term contracts based on your specific needs and preferences.
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.
Our payroll services ensure full compliance with all UK payroll legislations and requirements, giving you peace of mind when it comes to legal obligations.
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.
In addition to our comprehensive payroll services, we provide optional extras to further enhance your experience. These additional services include pension administration, P11ds, and BACS processing, enabling you to enjoy a full payroll service tailored to your requirements.
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.
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 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.
Flexibility is key when it comes to contractual arrangements. We offer a minimum 12-month contract, allowing you to establish a solid partnership. However, we can also provide longer-term contracts based on your specific needs and preferences.
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.
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Recruitment Specialist

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.
Annabelle Carey
Head of Organisation Development Services

Why choose us?
Experts in HR

Why choose us?
Experts in HR

Why choose us?
Experts in HR
At WorkNest HR, we’re known for our bespoke service and the quality of our support. Not only is our expertise unmatched, but we take the time to know you so that we can function as a true extension of your team.
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






