As part of its wider network of partnerships, activpayroll has joined forces with Phase 3 to provide a coordinated payroll service that combines Phase 3’s UK payroll expertise with activpayroll’s global payroll, mobility, and HR capabilities. This collaboration is designed to support clients whose operations extend beyond the UK, allowing them to access both local and international payroll and HR solutions efficiently.
Debbie Gibson, Head of Partnerships at activpayroll, explains:
“The partnership between activpayroll and Phase 3 brings together complementary expertise to support organisations with both UK and international workforce requirements. Phase 3 is widely recognised for delivering high-quality UK payroll services. Through this collaboration, clients with operations extending beyond the UK can seamlessly access activpayroll’s global payroll, mobility, and HR expertise.”
Debbie continues:
“This ensures that as businesses expand internationally, they benefit from a coordinated, compliant, and consistent payroll solution across multiple jurisdictions, without the complexity of managing multiple disconnected providers. The result is a streamlined client experience, reduced risk, and greater confidence when operating across borders.”
Adam Ford, Head of Managed Services at Phase 3, comments:
“We are very pleased to welcome activpayroll to our growing roster of partners. As UK specialists, we pride ourselves on the highest standards of legislative expertise, advising on and executing all manner of payroll compliance matters such as National Minimum Wage and National Insurance. International payroll inherently brings complexity with the regulations of multiple jurisdictions, and so we are delighted to be able to extend the same level of expertise to our clients through activpayroll’s specialists.”
For clients, the service from this partnership is designed to make managing UK and international payroll straightforward and efficient. activpayroll’s infrastructure, compliance framework, and in-country expertise, covering more than 150 countries, provide the foundation for complex, multi-country workforces. Phase 3 clients can access:
Adam expands:
“activpayroll share our customer-centric approach and commitment to service excellence. Our recent Payroll Provider of the Year award from the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals is complemented by their previous International Payroll Service Provider of the Year accolade. Such respected industry recognition to both organisations is a powerful indication of what we hope to achieve together.
This collaboration delivers clarity, scalability, and strategic support. Many organisations begin with a strong UK presence before expanding internationally. Through this partnership, Phase 3 clients gain direct access to activpayroll’s global payroll infrastructure, GBO services, HR support, and international mobility expertise as their needs evolve, helping them expand confidently while reducing operational risk.
Looking ahead, the partnership is expected to develop further through closer operational alignment, joint client opportunities, enhanced integration of processes, and continued focus on compliance and technology best practice.
Already supporting clients with their payroll software selection, implementation and ongoing management, this partnership extends a new element of payroll operations to Phase 3’s growing clients.
This shared approach ensures clients have access to the right expertise at the right time, combining Phase 3’s UK payroll experience with activpayroll’s global payroll, mobility, and HR capabilities. Together, the partnership provides a streamlined and integrated service that enhances efficiency, reduces risk, and supports expansion across borders, reflecting the type of client-focused service delivered across activpayroll’s wider network of partnerships.
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