Easter may be over but that doesn’t mean there aren’t treats and goodies still in store… In other words, our brand-new Recruiter Hub is officially live!
At Parasol, we understand the ins and outs of the recruitment industry and the challenges you face daily. That’s why we’ve created an online space that not only meets your needs but also ensures you can stay ahead of the curve and meet the continuously evolving demands of your sector. Our comprehensive suite of services is designed to streamline operations, elevate efficiency, and adapt with the market.
Read this blog to find out more about our offering, the different ways you can make use of the Recruiter Hub, and how Parasol can help your recruitment agency thrive.
How can Parasol help your recruitment agency?
Take a look at our offering below.
Construction
We understand just how crucial it is for contractors in the construction industry to comply with the Construction Industry Scheme. Our CIS offering is a reliable, hassle-free solution that ensures full CIS compliance, complete accuracy, and timely payments to your CIS contractors and subcontractors. Whether you’re onboarding a handful of contractors or managing large volumes, we’ll make the process quick, simple, and fully compliant with HMRC regulations.
What’s in it for your workers?
- Tax return and rebate assistance
- Straightforward onboarding
- Comprehensive insurance
- Due diligence
- And plenty more…
Global
Country-specific legislation can be tricky to navigate but Parasol’s global payroll solutions provide insight and guidance on how to stay compliant. Our innovative solutions mean that geographical constraints are a thing of the past. With our end-to-end suite of global workforce solutions, you can expand your recruitment book compliantly in more than 180 countries.
- We handle complex legislation – avoid penalties with invaluable guidance on intricate country-specific legislation.
- Seamless & timely payments – enhance your satisfaction and retention rates with our solution that delivers contracts with ease
- Tailored expert support – minimise your administrative burdens with our smooth payroll experience
Umbrella
With our trusted and secure payroll solution, our priority is to support our employees and ensure they’re paid on time. We handle compliance and the complexities of payroll management so you can focus on what matters most – finding and placing top talent without any distractions.
You’ll benefit from speedy onboarding, trusted guidance, robust security and stability, and compliance, while your workers can enjoy benefits such as insurance cover, access to a dedicated support, exclusive money-saving deals through Parasol Rewards and MyMarketplace, and more.
Recruitment Finance
Recruitment funding helps recruitment agencies thrive by ensuring consistent cash flow. How? You get access to upfront funding on all client invoices, on time every time.
Beyond improving cash flow, recruitment funding also provides financial stability, enabling agencies to confidently invest in business growth. With immediate access to funds, you’re able to expand your recruitment teams, invest in technology and automation, and enhance marketing efforts to attract top clients and candidates.
Powered by Simplicity, Parasol Recruitment Finance gives you access to up to 90% of funding to scale your recruitment agency with confidence. You can receive funds in your account the same day you request them, meaning you can ensure your staff, contractors, and invoices are paid on time, every time.
Want to know more about recruitment funding? Read our latest blog here.

Lucky Links
Fancy speeding up the onboarding process for you and your candidates and getting your hands on some fantastic prizes? We’ve got just the thing…
Step 1 – REFER – Share your contractor’s details or send them straight to us
Step 2 – ONBOARD – We’ll acknowledge the referral and begin the onboarding process
Step 3 – PLAY – The team will send you a Lucky Link for your chance to win some goodies
Onboarding just became a whole lot easier and fun!
Business health check
Without truly understanding your competitors, it’s hard to know exactly how your business is performing in comparison. We’ve created a business performance health check that examines key business performance metrics and allows you to externally benchmark your recruitment agency. It’s quick, accurate, free, and will take you less than 10 minutes to complete.
Knowledge Hub resources
From the latest news and industry insight to top tips, reminders of important deadlines, and details of legislative changes, our Knowledge Hub is the perfect place to get all your information. We regularly publish blogs, articles, and guides, so make sure you check back every week for your dose of important updates.
As a starting point, you may find our recent blog on Employment Rights Bill & umbrella regulation amendments helpful.

Agency calculator
It’s important to calculate PAYE vs Umbrella rates so that you’re able to generate transparent pay information for your contractors. Moreover, you can:
- Save time and eliminate guesswork
- Create trust and transparency with contractors
- Mitigate against non-compliance risk
In just 4 easy steps, you can gain access to our calculator tool here.
Parasol, we have your back
We’ve supported thousands of recruitment agencies and end-clients and worked with over 250,000 employees thus far. With one of the largest dedicated support teams in the industry, seamless onboarding, and reliable payroll, you and your contractors can rest easy knowing you’re in good hands.
What’s more, as a founding member of the FCSA, we’ll ensure you’re fully compliant with the latest employment laws and regulations. Parasol is also Cyber Essentials Plus accredited, upholding the highest standards of cybersecurity to keep your data secure.
You can trust that you’re working with an experienced team who know the industry inside and out and can provide you and your agency with the support you need.
Get in touch
Our dedicated team of experts are always on hand to help no matter the problem – big or small! If you have any questions or would like more information about something in this blog, get in touch with us here.