Hiring Employees in the UK? Here’s What You Must Do First

Hiring your first employees is exciting — but it also comes with serious legal obligations. From contracts and pensions to health & safety and payroll setup, UK employers face a checklist of compliance tasks that can’t be ignored.

That’s why we’ve created a FREE downloadable hiring checklist to help you get everything right from day one. Whether you're hiring one person or building a team, this guide breaks down every step you need to take.

What Do I Need to Do When Hiring Employees in the UK?

✅ Register as an employer with HMRC
✅ Set up PAYE and payroll
✅ Create a legally compliant employment contract
✅ Offer a workplace pension scheme (auto-enrolment)
✅ Provide essential HR policies and health & safety documents
✅ Conduct Right to Work checks and collect employee info.

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We’re a team of UK compliance and operations experts who help small businesses get compliant when they grow past 5+ employees. Our audits and tools are designed to save time, money, and headaches — so you can focus on growth, not paperwork.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register as an employer before hiring someone?
Yes. You must register with HMRC before the first payday — even if you're only hiring one person.

When do I have to set up a pension scheme?
As soon as your employee earns more than £10,000/year and is over 22, auto-enrolment becomes mandatory.

Can I use a freelance contract instead?
Only if the person is genuinely self-employed. If you're directing how they work and when, they likely count as an employee.

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What it includes (editable templates):

Legally compliant employment contract
Offer letter & onboarding form
Health & safety starter docs
Payroll setup guide
GDPR privacy notice for employees
Pension auto-enrolment intro guide

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