Recruitment, payroll and contractor support across temporary, permanent and workforce services.
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Payroll Services

Kraken helps employers keep payroll inputs, worker records, contractor routes and pay-cycle communication organised so workforce payments run with fewer surprises.

Service

Practical payroll, payroll bureau and contractor engagement support.

For temporary, direct PAYE, contract and shift-based workforces, payroll accuracy depends on clean information. Timesheets, approvals, worker details, engagement route, status checks, changes and queries need to be handled consistently before the pay run is prepared.

Kraken provides practical payroll support that helps employers organise the information behind each pay cycle. We can assist with timesheet collation, payroll-ready records, pay query handling, worker record updates and communication around deadlines so issues are identified before they become payday problems.

The service can support employee payroll, direct PAYE payroll bureau requirements and contractor engagement routes such as CIS, umbrella, sole trader and limited company contractor payments, subject to the relevant checks and written agreement.

Payroll and compliance documents being reviewed on a desk

Where this helps

  • Approved-hours and timesheet information kept in better order
  • Clearer pay-cycle deadlines, approvers and communication
  • Support with worker record updates and routine payroll queries
  • Contractor route coordination for CIS, umbrella, sole trader or limited company payments
  • Useful for weekly, temporary, direct PAYE, contract and shift-based workforce models
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Payroll & Engagement Options

The right route depends on worker status, client requirements and compliance checks.

CIS

A self-employed route for construction contractors, usually requiring supervision, direction and control assessment.

Umbrella

An employed route where payroll and employment administration are handled through an umbrella model.

Sole Trader

A self-employed route outside construction, subject to appropriate status and SDC review.

Limited Company

Contractor payments connected to a Status Determination Statement under off-payroll working rules, often referred to as IR35.

Payroll Bureau

Direct PAYE payroll processing support for internal staff or situations where direct employment is required.

Employee Payroll

Payroll, HR and employee engagement support for SMEs that need organised administration around their people.

How it works

A clear process from first brief to ongoing support.

1

Brief

We confirm the worker or role, location, hours, start date, payment frequency, rates and required support.

2

Confirm the route

We agree whether the need is employee payroll, direct PAYE payroll bureau, CIS, umbrella, sole trader or limited company payment support.

3

Check and onboard

Right-to-work, worker status, SDC, SDS, payroll and route-specific information is reviewed where relevant.

4

Coordinate payroll

We help organise timesheet approvals, payroll-ready records, payment arrangements, worker updates and routine queries.

What We Need

Clear setup information helps the process move faster.

The smoother the information at the start, the easier it is to confirm the right route, reduce payroll delays and keep communication clear.

1

Role and worker details
Worker name, contact details, work location, role, expected duration, start date and required checks.

2

Route and payroll inputs
PAYE, CIS, umbrella, sole trader or limited company route, plus rates, hours, payment frequency and payroll cut-off.

3

Approvals and contacts
Named contacts for hiring, payroll, timesheets, compliance, invoicing and escalation.

Questions

Common questions

Can you support recruitment and payroll?

Yes. Support can cover recruitment, employee payroll, payroll bureau services, contractor engagement and ongoing workforce administration depending on the requirement.

What contractor engagement routes can you support?

Support can include CIS, umbrella, sole trader and limited company contractor payment routes, subject to relevant checks, client requirements and written agreement.

What checks do you carry out?

Checks can include identity, right-to-work, worker status, experience, qualifications or certifications, references, SDC assessment inputs and SDS information where relevant.

Is this the same as a full accountancy service?

No. This is practical payroll administration and workforce support. Specialist tax, accounting or legal advice should be taken from qualified advisers where needed.

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