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Cedar Recruitment Limited: Efficient, compliant umbrella services for finance and transformation contractors

UK PayrollCase StudyUmbrella Regulations • Oct 6, 2025 11:04:42 AM • Written by: Holly Spiers

Introduction

Fast, responsive service with a focus on compliance

Cedar Recruitment Limited specialises in recruitment across finance, transformation, tax and procurement. The agency needs a payroll partner that delivers speed, efficiency and compliance while ensuring queries and processes are handled with clarity and consistency.

By working with Giant, Cedar benefits from dedicated account management, quick responses to queries and a reliable umbrella service that supports both contractors and clients.

The challenge

Operating across multiple disciplines means Cedar must ensure compliance across a diverse contractor workforce. The agency needed an umbrella provider who could manage compliance checks, handle payroll queries and provide support with advance payments when required.

Fast turnaround times on compliance and contracts were also essential to keep pace with the demands of the business and maintain strong contractor relationships.

The solution

Giant delivers a fully compliant umbrella service designed to meet Cedar’s needs for efficiency, accuracy and responsiveness.

Core components include:

Personalised support

A direct point of contact who manages the relationship efficiently and ensures quick resolution of any issues.

Prompt issue resolution
A customer service approach that prioritises timely responses, giving Cedar confidence and saving valuable time.

Compliance expertise
Efficient handling of contracts and compliance checks, ensuring contractors are set up quickly and correctly.

Advance payment support
Processes are in place to provide financial flexibility to contractors when needed, reducing stress and maintaining satisfaction.

The results

Through its partnership with Giant, Cedar Recruitment Limited:

  • Operates with confidence in payroll compliance and accuracy
  • Benefits from efficient turnaround times on contracts and compliance processes
  • Provides contractors with timely and accurate payments
  • Reduces administrative burden through fast, reliable query resolution
  • Strengthens contractor relationships with flexible support, such as advance payments

Why Giant

Giant’s combination of compliance expertise, efficiency and dedicated account management makes them a trusted payroll partner for Cedar Recruitment Limited. Their ability to resolve queries quickly, manage compliance seamlessly and provide financial flexibility ensures both contractors and the agency receive consistent, high-quality support.

Speak to an expert today!

With almost 35 years providing compliant payroll solutions to agencies and contactor's globally, we can help!

Holly Spiers

Head of Group Marketing