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Running payroll for your first employee
From registering as an employer to the first payslip, these are the steps to get right from day one.
Amira Hassan
Payroll Lead
Taking on your first employee is a big step. Getting payroll right from the start avoids penalties and keeps your new hire happy.
Register as an employer
You need to register with HMRC before the first payday and set up a way to report pay in real time.
Set up workplace pensions
Most employers must enrol eligible staff into a workplace pension and pay contributions.
Run the first pay run
Calculate pay and deductions, send the payslip and report to HMRC on or before payday. We can do all of this for you.
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