Making Waves

People work. People get paid. That's why we named our company Orca, because pay should be all there, in black and white. Upfront, clear and straightforward.

A black-and-white photo of the Orca Team sitting in a row on chairs. The person on the left is holding a mug and looking away, the person in the middle is smiling at the camera, and the person on the right is also holding a mug and smiling. A stack of books is on a table to their right.
A black and white image of two men and a woman posing inside a brick-walled room. The woman stands on a ladder, smiling, while the men, with tattoos on their arms, stand in front. One man has arms crossed; the other has hands in pockets. A window is in the background.

Our Journey

Our Journey

2017

Orca Pay Group is born

Legacy is important to us. That’s why we show you the Orca journey and how we got to where we are. It’s how we prove Orca has challenged the status quo, demanded higher standards, been visionary leaders and disrupted the industry. We’ve gone from strength to strength, and we’ve got even more bold moves up our sleeves.

A metal wall-mounted switch labeled "POWER" with a yellow toggle indicating "ON" and "OFF" positions. The switch is currently in the "ON" position. The background features a metallic texture and a black and yellow caution stripe.

Our Journey

2019

Introducing The Apex

Drumroll please... We introduce the first iteration of The Apex, our forensic audit platform. A first for the umbrella industry. The Apex lets you see behind the curtain of each and every payroll. From money received, through to contractor payments and HMRC liabilities being paid, you get visibility of it all.

A close-up view of a modern building facade with a symmetrical Apex roof against a clear blue sky. The sharp lines and geometric shapes of the roof and walls create a minimalist architectural appearance.

Our Journey

2021

We have lift-off...

The Apex goes live and Orca becomes the first umbrella company in the industry to get forensically audited on a payroll-by-payroll basis. See, told you we were trailblazers.

A space shuttle is launching into the sky, creating a bright display of flames and smoke from its boosters. The background features a vibrant mix of blue and turquoise colors, evoking a celestial or cosmic atmosphere.

Our Journey

2022

Another first in the industry

Orca becomes the first umbrella company to partner with SafeRec to guarantee real-time payslip audits for 100% of our contractors, 100% of the time. The momentum keeps building.

A person wearing a white space suit with various patches is holding their helmet under their arm. The background appears to be rocky and earthy, resembling the surface of Mars or a similar extraterrestrial environment.

Our Journey

2023

And we won't stop improving...

Our SafeRec Certification becomes official, which ensures we continue our Orca journey of full operational due diligence and real-time auditing. So you can rest assured we've eliminated risk and non-compliance across all our supply chains.

2017
2019
2021
2022
2023

_Full Disclosure

Unfortunately, the umbrella industry has plenty of horror stories. There is a perception that many in the industry are performing dark arts in their umbrella payroll. We couldn’t possibly name names… but the actions of the few, harm the many.

Not with Orca. We live by our mantra, Trust Through Transparency.

Open & Transparent

Building genuine connections and collaborations has been our bedrock for growth. Developing our strong reputation one transaction at a time.

Robert Sharp wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt, sits on a wooden stool against a rustic brick wall background holding a white mug and reading a book. The image is in black and white.

Disruptive Challengers

Because you can’t raise industry standards without challenging the status quo.

Black and white image of a person wearing hand wraps, posing in a boxing stance with a fist extended towards the camera. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the person and their forward fist.

Real People,
Real Chat

It’s in our DNA. We prioritise honesty to develop trust.

Keeping It Simple

Effortless processes that actually work? Gimme.

Expert Educators

Our knowledge and expertise facilitate growth for our clients. Everyone’s a winner.

Meet the leaders :)

Let's chat about how we make a difference.

Founder & Director
Rob Sharp

I stand up for what's right & say it how it is. A champion for change. Oh & this is my attempt at a GQ cover image... we can all dream.

Operations Director
Luke Negus

I'm the ops guy, I don't like writing stuff like this. But I get you paid ;)

Marketing Manager
Tracy Dixon

I SHOUT our message loud & proud. I <3 LinkedIn. Facebook hater...

Chief Pup
Wilson

Woof.

Payroll to count on

We’ve given you our best magazine cover poses.

Told you our entire company history.

Proven we’re the longest-audited and most thorough umbrella company out there.

Even shown you our dog.

If that doesn’t seal the deal, I don’t know what will. Just look at his little face. How can you resist??

Book a chat. You know you want to.

A monochromatic image of an old, textured brick wall. The bricks show varying shades of gray, creating an uneven pattern. Some areas appear more worn and weathered, highlighting the rough surface and age of the wall.