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UK’s fastest growing Human Capital Management Provider,
specialising in outsourced Payroll, HR and Time Management solutions.

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Fully Managed Software

ISO 27001 Certified

HMRC Recognition

BACS Approved

PayEscape’s background

A history steeped in Payroll experience.

1

2006

Managing Director John Borland founded PayEscape.
With over 20 years’ experience in the IT industry John started his career as a programmer. After spending a decade working on payroll systems John had a vision to revolutionise payroll processing and provide businesses with a simple and intuitive solution.

PayEscape developed an online portal to provide highly efficient communication between their customers and PayEscape’s payroll bureau. Providing all the function of an in-house payroll department at a fraction of the cost.

2

2009

PayEscape established the first of many strategic partnerships. Integrations were developed with Kashflow and Xero accounting platforms using APIs and PayEscape’s integration portfolio started to grow.
3

2013

PayEscape became partner to international payroll aggregator Blue Marble. PayEscape now manages all Blue Marble’s UK clients’ payrolls. Blue Marble was founded by Steve Sarowitz former founder and CEO of US payroll provider Paylocity.
4

2014

Steve Sarowitz became an investor and Director at PayEscape. Following the development of the PayEscape and Blue Marble relationship Steve Sarowitz became an investor and Director at PayEscape. Both John and Steve work to bring the technical advancements from the US into PayEscape’s UK solution.
5

2016

Time and Attendance solutions introduced. PayEscape introduced their Time Management solution, TimeEscape. Another leading cloud-based software with options to integrate into PayEscape’s payroll solution and other providers.
6

2017

HR Management software introduced. PayEscape launches the very latest HR management solution HR Escape to customers. Fully supported by PayEscape’s CIPD experienced team and with full integration options available.
7

2021

UKG Partnership introduced. PayEscape launches new HR and Time Management solutions powered by UKG technology.
8

2022

PayEscape's Partner Programme launched. PayEscape introduces a strategic partnership programme to enhance solution portfolio for existing clients and introduce existing solutions to the wider market.
9

2023

PayEscape launches new payroll solution. Following extensive research and investment, PayEscape launches new proprietary payroll software to meet the everchanging needs of businesses, providing an intuitive and compliant platform for future growth.
10

Present

UK’s fastest growing Payroll, HR and Time Management provider.
With our leading technology, cloud- based software and world class service, we provide intuitive human capital management solutions for UK businesses at highly competitive prices.

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Using our cloud-based software we manage all aspects of your payroll process. From calculating your payroll taxes and filing with HMRC to managing all components of auto enrolment and so much more. Whether it’s reimbursement or pre-tax benefits we’ve got it covered.

Our HR platform lets you manage all aspects of your HR administration. With HR Escape can approve and monitor holiday, record working time and calculate wages, allocate time and staff expenses to clients, projects, and activities, and much more.

Our software powered by UKG includes the latest technology and tools to keep your employee time and attendance streamlined and simple. Coupled with powerful reporting tools it greatly enhances your management analysis while minimising overpayments and compliance risk.

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