Local Women Podcast - Vanessa Hamilton from Payescape

Kim Kelly meets Vanessa Hamilton from Payescape | Payroll, HR & Staying Compliant Thinking of hiring your first employee? Already running a business but unsure if you're meeting your payroll and HR obligations? In this episode of the Local Women Podcast, Kim Kelly sits down with Vanessa Hamilton from Payescape to discuss everything small business owners need to know about payroll, HR, employee contracts, pensions, holiday pay, HMRC compliance, and avoiding costly mistakes. Vanessa explains how outsourcing payroll and HR can save businesses time, money, and stress while ensuring they stay up to date with constantly changing employment legislation across Northern Ireland and the UK. In this episode you'll discover: • What every employer needs before hiring staff • Why payroll is more complicated than many people realise • The importance of employee contracts and HR policies • How to avoid fines, tribunals and compliance issues • The benefits of outsourcing payroll and HR • The biggest employment challenges facing businesses today Whether you're a start-up, growing business or established employer, this episode is packed with practical advice to help protect your business and your employees. 📖 Vanessa also writes a regular column for Local Women Magazine, sharing expert advice on payroll, HR and employment law. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Comment and Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with local women making a difference in business and beyond. #LocalWomen #Podcast #SmallBusiness #Payroll #HR #Payescape #BusinessAdvice #NorthernIreland #EmploymentLaw #Entrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #BusinessSupport