Both organisations share the belief that recruiters should be working with reputable and reliable umbrella companies, with a focus on real-time visibility, transparency and control using market leading technology.
In a market facing increasing scrutiny from HMRC and ongoing changes to employment legislation, compliance is becoming a key differentiator for recruitment agencies. Both 3R and SafeRec believe agencies need to lead with risk mitigation to protect their businesses and operate safely in a more regulated environment. The partnership is built around the belief that compliance should be continuous, not reactive — with real-time data, monitoring and verifiable reporting helping agencies reduce risk exposure.
Dan Brogan, Managing Director at 3R, said: "Compliance isn't something you can afford to check after the fact anymore. Agencies need to see what's going on in real time, so they can catch problems early and stay on top of it.
"We've always believed recruitment works best when the right partners come together. This partnership with SafeRec strengthens that support - giving agencies better visibility across their payroll supply chain and greater control and confidence."
Together, 3R and SafeRec provide complete compliance coverage across the payroll and back-office layer of recruitment, combining funding and operational support with compliance verification and reporting. This gives agencies greater visibility over payroll activity and confidence that processes are being handled correctly. The partnership also reduces administrative burden through more automated processes and better system integration, freeing up time while improving control and consistency.
Sebastien Sauca, Co-Founder & CEO of SafeRec, added: "We're pleased to be partnering with a business that shares our commitment to high standards across the labour supply chain. As expectations on compliance continue to rise, working with partners like 3R is key to supporting agencies that want to operate responsibly."
Together, 3R and SafeRec simplify HMRC reporting and compliance for recruitment agencies — making it easier to manage payslips, payroll data, IR35 determination and intermediary reporting.
To find out more about the partnership, please contact: Dan Brogan @ 3R — dan.brogan@3r.co.uk Holly Spiers @ SafeRec — holly.spiers@saferec.co.uk
About 3R Founded in 2013, 3R provides outsourced back-office, funding, and technology solutions for contract-focused UK recruitment agencies. Its fully automated platform offers 100% UK, EU and U.S. funding, streamlined compliance, invoicing and payroll, alongside expert operational support. The 3R team understands the pressures recruiters face and is committed to removing operational barriers to help agency owners build and scale successful businesses. Visit 3r.co.uk or follow on LinkedIn.
About SafeRec Founded in 2020, SafeRec brings transparency and accountability to umbrella company payroll within the UK labour supply chain. Combining independent legal investigation with real-time payroll verification, SafeRec gives recruitment agencies visibility of certified providers and tools to support supply chain oversight. Visit saferec.co.uk or follow on LinkedIn.
