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Merit Payroll

by Merit Software
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ActiveAvailable globallyCloudOn-premise
Quick facts
VendorMerit Software
Year launchedN/A
StatusActive
LocationUnits 4-10, Dolphin Court, Brunel Quay, Neyland, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY
Countries servedGlobal
Languages10
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About Merit Payroll

A comprehensive payroll and billing solution designed for temporary recruitment agencies and umbrella companies. It handles complex payroll requirements, including RTI, GDPR, and IR35 compliance, with integrated invoicing and reporting tools.

Merit Payroll is an enterprise-grade payroll and billing solution specifically engineered for the temporary recruitment and umbrella company sectors. With over 25 years of industry experience, the platform is built to handle the high-volume, compliance-heavy nature of temporary staffing. It automates complex calculations, manages legislative requirements like IR35 and RTI, and integrates seamlessly with front-office systems. The software is designed to scale with agencies of all sizes, from startups to multi-branch corporates, and is supported by a dedicated UK-based team. While it is a specialized tool, its focus on the unique challenges of recruitment payroll makes it a robust choice for agencies looking to reduce manual processing time and ensure regulatory compliance.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Deep industry expertise in temporary recruitment and umbrella payroll compliance.
  • Flexible deployment options including cloud-hosted and on-premise configurations.
  • Strong integration capabilities with front and back-office systems.
  • Dedicated UK-based support team with a reputation for responsiveness.
  • Scalable architecture that supports both startups and large multi-branch agencies.
Cons
  • Data migration, integrations, and configuration may require professional assistance.
  • Optional portals, specialist modules, and bespoke functionality may increase the overall cost.
  • Teams may need training to manage the extensive payroll and billing workflows.
  • Payroll legislation and statutory reporting are primarily designed for UK operations.

Features

Key features

Automated Payroll Processing

Streamlines complex payroll calculations for temporary staff with varying hours.

Compliance Management

Ensures adherence to GDPR, AWR, RTI, and IR35 legislation for recruitment agencies.

Invoicing Solutions

Provides integrated billing capabilities alongside payroll to manage agency financial operations.

Front and Back Office Integration

Connects payroll data with front-office systems and the iMerit Online Portal.

Drill-Down Reporting

Offers simple data access and detailed reporting facilities for payroll and billing analysis.

Additional features

Cloud or On-Premise Hosting

Offers flexible deployment options to suit different agency infrastructure needs.

Holiday Pay Management

Automates the calculation and tracking of holiday pay for temporary workers.

CIS Payments

Supports Construction Industry Scheme payments and submissions.

Apprenticeship Levy Management

Tracks and manages levy obligations within the payroll system.

Pensions Auto-Enrolment

Automates the process of enrolling eligible workers into pension schemes.

Rapid Timesheet Entry

Facilitates quick submission and processing of worker hours.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
10
Interface languages
15
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchItalianGermanPortugueseRussianChineseJapaneseKorean

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD🇪🇺EUR🇬🇧GBP🇦🇺AUD🇨🇦CAD🇯🇵JPY🇨🇭CHF🇳🇿NZD🇸🇬SGD🇭🇰HKD🇨🇳CNY🇮🇳INR🇺🇸USD🇪🇺EUR🇬🇧GBP

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