Planning the expansion of your remote team into the UK can be daunting, but with the right approach, it can be a smooth and rewarding process. At Teamed, we make global employment a breeze.
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24/5 (Human) support - ready to onboard your new hires within 24 hours.
We manage your international payroll & local contracts - 100% compliant & hassle free.
You've found the talent and are ready to hire them as a Spanish employee or a contractor. This is where Teamed as your Employer of Record (EOR) can hire and pay the talent for you.
After meeting with our hiring experts, you'll have a simulation with the specific employment costs calculated and a Master Service Agreement (MSA) to sign.
Time for your onboarding call with your own customer success manager. During this stage you'll get access to the Teamed platform and you will have an opportunity to ask any questions.
We onboard your employee and take them through the contract. We facilitate and concerns or questions.
Your employee is now ready to start working in their new role in your business.
Please read through our frequently asked questions regarding hiring in the UK. We've listed the most common questions and answers below.
Sickness Cover includes work-related incapacity due to illness or injury, offering up to 28 weeks of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) funded by employers. Notably, many employers enhance this provision by offering additional sick pay beyond the statutory minimum.
Maternity leave can last for 52 weeks, with payment at 90% for the initial 6 weeks. For the following 33 weeks it is 90% of the average weekly income or £172.48, whichever is lower. For the remaining 13 weeks it is unpaid.
Paternity leave is 2 weeks and is 90% of the average weekly income or £172.48 whichever is lower.
Shared Parental Leave: You can share up to 50 weeks of leave and up to 37 weeks of pay between a couple at the rates stated above for maternity pay.
Employees are entitled to 28 working days of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
Partnering with AXA, we offer a health insurance plan. Pricing that adapts to each employee's unique circumstances, but please note that pre-existing conditions are not covered.
When hiring a new employee, it's mandatory to enrol them into a private pension scheme. However, employees have the option to opt out if they choose. The contribution rates typically consist of 3% from the employer and 5% from the employee.
Our team can build custom benefits packages based on the specific needs of our customers whilst ensuring that the benefits will stay 100% compliant.
No specific period length is mandated by law, though the most common probation durations range from 3 to 6 months.
A minimum of 1 week's notice is required if the employment duration is between 1 month and 2 years.An additional week's notice per year of employment is added for durations spanning 2 to 12 years.
The duration of renewing fixed-term contracts is capped at 4 years. Beyond this period, employees transition automatically to permanent status.
Following the initial 12-month fixed-term contract, the employer assumes certain obligations:
If the contract isn't renewed, the employer must furnish a written explanation for the non-renewal.
Failure to renew the contract after 2 years of service constitutes dismissal, entitling the employee to claim unfair dismissal. Additionally, in case of redundancy, the employee may qualify for redundancy pay.
At Teamed, we streamline the termination process in the UK, ensuring compliance with country laws and applicable agreements. Our tailored support includes:
Efficient Communication: Leading termination discussions and facilitating agreements with professionalism and empathy.
Navigating Complex Laws: Expert handling of individual dismissals and company-wide redundancies, with special attention to local requirements.
Managing Dismissals: Guidance on different types of dismissals, including severance calculations and formal procedures.
Financial and Legal Precision: Accurate final settlements and seamless handling of statutory requirements, ensuring a dignified exit process.
"During a tough time, Teamed was our anchor. They guided us through the complexities of downsizing with empathy and expertise." Shivani, from Pixelynx
We're sorry that we can't sponsor visas in the UK right now, but don't worry!
When you join us for a demo, our warm and knowledgeable global employment experts will be thrilled to point you in the right direction and help you find the support and resources you need.
At Teamed, transparency is paramount. We pride ourselves on never imposing additional fees. That means no extra FX fees, no additional onboarding fees—just clear, upfront pricing. What we agree upon is precisely what you'll pay.
Your first invoice will be issued during the month your first employee/contractors has been onboarded. This means that if an employee starts on the 12th of February, the first invoice will be issued by the end of February.
Our standard procedure involves requesting a deposit from our customers, typically equivalent to the employee's first month's salary, as a precautionary measure. This practice ensures our ability to consistently fulfil our legal obligation to pay employees promptly.
With Teamed, you'll get one invoice in one currency with itemised list by employees. Your employees and contractors get paid in their local currencies.
Julia Mardell
Operations Director, Classic Folios
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