1st Executive: Reliable payroll and compliance support across complex sectors

Introduction

1st Executive operates across multiple sectors, specialising in procurement, supply chain management, commercial strategy, programme risk management, complex contract management, and QS. The agency needed a payroll partner that could simplify compliance, manage IR35 complexities, and ensure contractors are onboarded and paid quickly.

By working with Giant, 1st Executive benefits from a professional umbrella service, compliance expertise, and customised support that reduces administrative burden while building strong contractor relationships.

The challenge

Operating across specialist sectors means 1st Executive faces complex compliance demands, particularly around IR35 and contractor management. The agency needed a payroll partner who could:

• Resolve compliance issues and guide IR35
• Reduce the administrative workload linked to payroll and contractor queries
• Ensure contractors are paid swiftly and accurately
  
  

Support positive contractor relationships through clear communication and professional onboarding

The solution

• Professional onboarding
  A smooth and efficient onboarding process that gives contractors confidence from day one.
• Compliance expertise
  Specialist knowledge and advice to manage IR35 and other compliance requirements effectively.
• Administrative support
  Reduced internal workload through outsourced payroll management and contractor query handling.
• Knowledge sharing
  Training refreshers and compliance updates that keep the 1st Executive team informed and prepared.

The results

Through its partnership with Giant, 1st Executive:

• Resolves compliance and IR35 concerns with confidence
• Reduces administrative workload by outsourcing payroll and contractor management
• Ensures contractors are onboarded professionally and paid swiftly
• Strengthens contractor relationships with reliable, compliant support
• Gains added value through training and compliance refreshers

Why Giant

Giant’s blend of compliance knowledge, efficient processes, and professional onboarding makes it a trusted payroll partner for 1st Executive. Their ability to simplify complex compliance issues, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure a smooth contractor experience delivers long-term value for the agency.