How FTVE.Group fuelled up their People Ops and saved £20K in the process with Employment Hero
£20,000+
saved annually by reducing admin resources
100%
digital audit trail for all processes
24/7
app accessibility boosting employee engagement
Company
FTVE.Group
Industry
Freight/Logistics
Employees
21
Location
UK
Favourite Features
About the business
FTVE.Group consists of three companies, Armadillo Gear, Fuel Team and Live Supply, sustainably supporting the film, TV and event industries. With around 21 employees across the three businesses, Group CFO Gavin Watson needed a centralised system that could improve consistency, without adding overhead or layers of admin. That’s where Employment Hero came in.
The challenge
Before Employment Hero, critical people processes were spread across spreadsheets, emails and desktops. There was no central source of truth and important documents were at risk of being lost or deleted.
Key challenges included:
- Important HR and payroll files stored both manually and across individual desktops, increasing the risk of data loss and lack of ownership.
- Inconsistent processes across onboarding, performance and payroll.
- No central place for staff to access policies, documents or guidance.
- Communication gaps that made it harder to stay compliant and efficient.
“We needed everything on one system. The team is often on the move and when files are saved to individual PCs, things get lost, which then creates risk.”
The solution
Employment Hero’s all-in-one platform gave Gavin exactly what he was looking for. A single, reliable system that streamlined operations, improved compliance and gave colleagues access to what they needed, when they needed it.
The Employment Hero Work app became a key part of the employee experience, making it easy for staff to view policies, leave and payslips from their phone. In addition, performance reviews and 1:1s are now tracked within the system, with everything linked directly to each employee profile.
Crucially, the employee management software, certifications and resources give Gavin peace of mind. The team starts processes with approved templates, instead of searching endlessly online for up-to-date guidelines, saving time and reducing risk.
“Employment Hero has fixed every issue we had and then some. From an operational view, it does exactly what I need it to, without needing any additional resource. It’s been a massive win.”
The ROI
Employment Hero enabled smarter operations without growing the admin burden, delivering measurable impact across HR and finance.
- £20,000+ annual saving by reducing the need for extra admin resources.
- 100% digital audit trail for payroll, reviews and compliance.
- 24/7 app accessibility enabling employees to self-serve.
- All HR documents centralised in a future-ready platform.
Why it matters
For Gavin, the long-term value of Employment Hero lies in its ability to scale with the business, without sacrificing consistency or control. With built-in audit trails and standardised processes, the platform gives the finance team confidence and gives employees a user-friendly experience they actually enjoy.
“It’s future-proof as we grow. It gives us consistency, audit trails and a really intuitive experience for our colleagues. The fact that it’s so simple to use, makes it everything I need in one platform.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
FTVE.Group needed a single platform to unify people processes across their three businesses. Before Employment Hero, files were spread across desktops and inboxes, creating risk and inefficiencies. The team wanted one secure, easy-to-use HR system that could streamline onboarding, payroll and performance without extra admin overhead. Employment Hero gave them a scalable solution, with cost savings and better compliance built in.
Yes. It’s designed for exactly that. With no dedicated HR team in place, Employment Hero allows Gavin and the wider team to self-serve, delegate, and standardise key people processes. From templates and certifications to performance and policies, everything lives in one platform, removing the need for additional hires or manual oversight.
FTVE.Group saved over £20,000 annually by reducing reliance on external admin support and simplifying workflows. The built-in document templates, performance tools and employee self-service features mean less time spent on manual admin and more time focused on value-adding work.
Employment Hero creates a 100% digital audit trail for everything from payroll to performance reviews. Instead of relying on manual processes and scattered files, everything is securely tracked and stored in one place. For Gavin, it means more confidence, less risk and faster access to the right information when it’s needed.
Definitely. Whether you’re a 10-person startup or a 300-person operation, Employment Hero scales with you. At just 21 employees, FTVE.Group manages onboarding, payroll, performance and policies all without needing a dedicated HR team. The platform is built to grow with your business, without adding complexity.
