Payroll Basics
Saving a day a week: How We Are Group’s people team works smarter with Employment Hero
We Are Group saves one day per week on HR admin and one day per month on payroll admin with Employment Hero. All managers have greater accountability and more face time with teams, building stronger connections.
How Booksellers Association cut payroll time by 75% and integrated HR – without spending a penny more
The Booksellers Association saves 3 days a month on payroll and gains secure HR tools with Employment Hero, all at no extra cost. Discover the ROI of switching from Sage.
Pay growth flat as SMEs prepare to enact jobs tax
6 February 2025 – SME pay growth stalled at 0% across Nov-Jan. Employers are freezing wages to build reserves for the Government’s upcoming jobs tax hike.
Payroll fines hit millions of UK SMEs as errors persist, new data reveals
8 August 2025 – 84% of small businesses admit to payroll errors, with 40% facing fines. Outdated systems are costing SMEs thousands, prompting calls for better tools.
Behind the screens: How REEL Cinemas cut payroll admin by 80% and filled 59 roles faster with Employment Hero
Discover how REEL Cinemas reduced payroll admin by 80%, hired faster with 12K+ applicants and 59 roles filled and streamlined onboarding with Employment Hero.
How UK Income Tax Works: Thresholds, Bands and Tips
Learn about personal allowances, tax bands and employer payroll responsibilities.
Navigating Student Loan Repayments Under PAYE: An Employer’s Handbook
Understand your role in managing student loan repayments through PAYE. Learn how calculations work, repayment plans, and your responsibilities.
HR Managers: Don’t just survive the festive season, master it
Make year-end easier: manage leave, payroll, parties and shutdowns with confidence. Get practical tips for UK SMEs. Download the free guide today
Car allowance and payrolling company cars: A complete UK guide
Published Published Company vehicles have long been a valuable benefit for employees who travel for work. But with changing tax rules and growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs), many UK businesses are rethinking how they provide vehicle-related perks. Two of the most common approaches today are car allowances and payrolling company cars. We’ll dive into […]
No experience needed: JD Security’s 30-minute payroll win with Employment Hero’s Free Payroll
JD Security saved over £1,500 a year and cut payroll admin to under 30 minutes a week with Employment Hero’s Free Payroll. All with no prior payroll experience.
How SMD cut payroll time by 65% and gained full compliance visibility with Employment Hero
SMD reduced weekly payroll time by 65%, saved £5K a year and boosted compliance confidence by integrating HR and payroll with Employment Hero.
Childcare vouchers: A guide for UK employers
Learn what the legacy scheme is, how it works, and how it compares with Tax-Free Childcare.
UK tax free childcare scheme: What employers need to know
Everything employers need to know about the UK Tax-Free Childcare scheme. Learn how it works, eligibility and what role employers play.
Overtime pay: UK employer’s guide to laws and rates
Learn what overtime pay is, employment law on overtime and how to manage overtime fairly.
What is a shift allowance? An employer’s guide
Wondering what shift allowance means for UK employers? Learn how shift pay works, when it applies, night shift rules and how to calculate allowances.





















