Payroll Basics
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.
Overpayment of Salary: What Happens If A Company Overpays An Employee?
Learn how to handle an overpayment of salary legally in the UK. Discover employer rights, employee obligations, and how to set up repayment agreements.
RTI submission guide: FPS vs EPS in UK payroll
Learn what RTI submissions are, the difference between FPS and EPS, and how to factor in compliance with HMRC payroll reporting.
Deductions of earnings order: An employer’s guide to child maintenance
Understand how deductions of earnings orders for child maintenance work, how to process them in payroll, and the compliance rules employers must follow.
How Eleven Sports Media saved £6k and reclaimed 20+ hours a month with Employment Hero
Eleven Sports Media cut HR admin by 20%, saved £6K a year and reclaimed 20+ hours monthly by unifying HR, payroll and performance with Employment Hero.
Gross vs net salary: What UK Employers Need to Know
Understand the difference between gross and net salary in the UK. Learn how to calculate each and use our free gross-to-net salary template.
Payroll Over Christmas: A Guide to Help Manage the End of Year Rush
Struggling with payroll over Christmas? Learn how to manage December pay runs, bonuses and reporting deadlines.
Qualifying earnings for pension vs pensionable pay
Learn the difference between qualifying earnings for pension and pensionable pay. Understand auto-enrolment, calculation methods, and compliance requirements.
What is P60: A guide for employers
Learn what a P60 is, why it matters, and employer responsibilities for issuing it to staff at the end of the tax year.
PAYE: An Introduction for New Employers
Learn what PAYE is, when to register, how to calculate deductions, and how to pay HMRC.
Attachment of Earning Orders (AEOs): An Employer’s Guide
A clear guide for UK employers on what AEOs are, your legal responsibilities, how to process deductions & avoid penalties. Includes payroll tips & examples.

