Your Contingent Workforce Program, fully managed.
TRS Enterprise Solutions runs your entire contractor and contingent worker program from requisition to invoice, across the US, UK, and Europe.
Our clients reduce agency spend, strengthen compliance, and get real-time visibility over every worker in their supply chain.
A Managed Service Program (MSP) is an outsourced arrangement in which TRS takes full responsibility for your contingent workforce, covering supplier management, compliance, reporting, and invoicing consolidation. Organisations with significant contractor spend use an MSP to reduce agency costs, manage misclassification and co-employment, and gain a single view of every worker regardless of location or employment type.
What are the benefits of a Managed Services Program?
Visibility and Control across every Location
TRS gives procurement and HR teams a single view of headcount, supplier spend, time-to-fill, and compliance status, whether your contractors are based in Texas, the UK Midlands, or across multiple European sites. We work with your existing Vendor Management System, including SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, and Workday, and configure real-time dashboards to match how your business reports.
Compliance built into the Program, not bolted on
Compliance requirements for contingent workers vary significantly by jurisdiction, and the consequences of getting it wrong are substantial. In the US, TRS WFS builds co-employment safeguards, IRS Independent Contractor classification checks, and state-level controls (including California's AB5 ABC test and I-9/E Verify obligations) directly into every program.
In the UK and Europe, our programs address IR35 status determinations, Agency Workers Directive entitlements, GDPR obligations for worker data, and where relevant, TUPE obligations on supply chain transitions. Compliance is not a one-time audit; our teams run ongoing assessments as regulation changes.
Measurable Cost Savings through Supplier Discipline
TRS reduces contingent workforce spend through supplier consolidation, rate benchmarking against current US and UK market data, elimination of rogue spend, and single-point invoice management. Clients who undertake a full program review with TRS typically identify savings of up to 20% on current agency spend.
Implementation covers full VMS configuration, supply chain rationalisation, and access to predictive workforce analytics, giving your team the data to forecast contractor demand ahead of project starts rather than reacting to it.
Why Organisations choose TRS Enterprise Solutions
TRS Enterprise Solutions works with organisations in energy, engineering, nuclear, and infrastructure sectors where contractor volumes are high, project timelines are fixed, and a compliance failure can halt operations. That focus shapes how we build programs. We do not apply a generic MSP template to every client; we start from the workforce challenges specific to your sector and geography.
Our programs operate across the US, UK, and Europe from single governance framework, which matters to organisations running cross-border projects or managing contractors across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously. A capital energy project, for example, may require contractor compliance across multiple US states, UK IR35 determinations, and European Posted Workers Directive obligations at the same time. TRS has managed that complexity.
Every program is supported by a named Program Manager, not a helpdesk. Supplier networks are built to scale with project demand, and the same compliance monitoring that applies at program launch continues throughout the contract lifecycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Managed Services Program (MSP)?
An MSP is an outsourced arrangement in which a third-party provider, in this case, TRS, takes over the management of your contingent workforce. That includes running the supplier network, handling compliance, consolidating invoices, and providing reporting. The core reason organisations use an MSP is to bring structure, cost control, and risk management to a part of the business that has often grown without either.
Does TRS operate in the UK and Europe as well as the US?
Yes. TRS manages MSP programs across the US, UK, and Europe. For clients operating across multiple geographies, we build a single governance framework that covers the compliance requirements of each jurisdiction, including IR35 and Agency Workers Directive obligations in the UK, GDPR requirements across Europe, and co-employment and state-level compliance in the US. You get one account management team and one reporting structure, regardless of how many countries your contractors work in.
How does an MSP reduce costs?
Cost reduction in an MSP comes from three main sources: supplier rationalisation (fewer agencies, better-negotiated rates), the elimination of rogue spend (contactors hired outside the program at uncontrolled rates), and invoice consolidation (one payment run instead of dozens). The savings depend on the current state of your supply chain. Clients who have never run a structured program often find the most material savings in the first review. Those with an existing MSP in place typically find the gains in rate benchmarking and supplier performance management.
Which industries does TRS specialise in?
Energy, engineering, nuclear, infrastructure, and technical services. These are sectors where contractor populations are large, project lifecycles are complex, and the cost of a compliance failure is not just financial. TRS' program design reflects the specific workforce patterns of those industries, including surge mobilisation for capital projects, managed release at project end, and the multi-jurisdiction compliance that cross-border energy and infrastructure work requires.
How quickly can a TRS MSP scale for a major project?
MSP programs managed by TRS are structured to accommodate volume increases without compromising compliance or candidate quality. The speed at which a program can scale depends on the VMS already in place, the composition of the existing supplier network, and the notice period before mobilisation. We work with clients during project planning, not when the start date has already been announced, so that the supply chain is ready before demand peaks.
Can a MSP be customised for small or niche market needs?
Absolutely. One of the strengths of a MSP is its flexibility and scalability. Providers can tailor programs to meet the specific needs of any organisation, regardless or size or industry. This includes designing solutions that address unique challenges, such as managing niche talent pools or complying with specific regulatory requirements. The goal is always to ensure that the MSP solution aligns perfectly with the client's business strategy and workforce needs.
What is the process for implementing a MSP?
Implementing a MSP involves several steps: assessing the current state of your contingent workforce management, defining the scope and objectives of the program, selecting the right MSP provider through a rigorous RFP process, and then transitioning to the new model. This is followed by ongoing management and optimisation of the program, with regular reviews to ensure it continues to meet your evolving business needs. Successful implementation requires strong commitment and collaboration from all stakeholders.