HR software for UK businesses.
Employment Hero’s AI Employment Operating System handles HR, payroll, hiring and benefits for you. From onboarding and compliance to workflows and HR reporting, Employment OS automates employment – so you can focus on running your business.
Employee management
A central system of action for employee data, compliance and key people workflows – no more digging through spreadsheets.
Time & attendance
Automatic tracking of hours, timesheets and time-off requests with up-to-date records, freeing you from manual follow-ups.
HR advisory & compliance
Expert-led advice and checks proactively guide your decisions to keep HR compliant and low-risk.
Hero AI for HR
Built-in AI answers common HR questions, suggests next actions, and accelerates routine work across your team.
Learning Management System (LMS)
Deploy tailored learning pathways that grow skills and performance without manual coordination.
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Future-proof your workforce
Businesses around the world rely on Employment OS to handle HR with automation, compliance and intelligence — so they can focus on what matters.
One central location
Store all critical employee information digitally in one central employee database. Access data through the employee management app from anywhere in the world.
Secure in the cloud
Serious about security? So are we. We’ve achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification giving you peace of mind that your employee data is in the safest hands.
Compliant, not complex
Gain a powerhouse of employment expertise. From HR to payroll, benefits and beyond, we handle all the hard, boring, complex stuff you don’t have time for.
Streamline your workday
Save time on HR admin and take your business strategy to the next level. Get the most out of our HR reporting tools so you can reach your biggest goals.
Don’t just take our word for it
Numbers don’t lie.
39%
time saved on employment-related tasks
85%
improvement in onboarding experience
2 weeks
saved on your time to hire
80%
reduction in job ad spend
Plans to suit your business
Employment Unlimited
Everything in HR Platinum, plus:
Learning Bundle
Managed Payroll
EAP Standard
HR Advisory
Representation in Claims
Earned Wage Access
Telephone Support
Recruitment Agent
Optimise all your HR, payroll, hiring, and employee engagement processes in combination with expert support and extended learning management.
Employment Unlimited
Employment Unlimited
Optimise all your HR, payroll, hiring, and employee engagement processes in combination with expert support and extended learning management.
Everything in HR Platinum, plus:
Learning Bundle
Managed Payroll
EAP Standard
HR Advisory
Representation in Claims
Earned Wage Access
Telephone Support
Recruitment Agent
Employment Unlimited
HR Platinum
Everything in HR Premium, plus:
Goal Setting
Custom Fields
Custom Branding
API Access
1:1s
Advanced HR features for teams looking to stay strategically aligned. Set company goals with OKRs, access 1:1 templates and add your own custom branding in-app.
Payroll Essentials
Payroll Standard
Payroll Premium
Managed Payroll
HR Platinum
HR Platinum
Advanced HR features for teams looking to stay strategically aligned. Set company goals with OKRs, access 1:1 templates and add your own custom branding in-app.
Everything in HR Premium, plus:
Goal Setting
Custom Fields
Custom Branding
API Access
1:1s
Payroll Essentials
Payroll Standard
Payroll Premium
Managed Payroll
HR Platinum
HR Premium
Everything in HR Standard, plus:
Allowances
Performance reviews
Expense management
Milestone recognition
Milestone recognition
Keep your team engaged, track performance reviews and celebrate your team. HR Premium is great for teams looking to improve company culture and communication.
Payroll Essentials
Payroll Standard
Payroll Premium
Managed Payroll
HR Premium
Minimum of £70 per month. Based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
HR Premium
Keep your team engaged, track performance reviews and celebrate your team. HR Premium is great for teams looking to improve company culture and communication.
Everything in HR Standard, plus:
Allowances
Performance reviews
Expense management
Milestone recognition
Milestone recognition
Payroll Essentials
Payroll Standard
Payroll Premium
Managed Payroll
HR Premium
Minimum of £70 per month. Based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
HR Standard
Includes:
Paperless Onboarding
HR Document Library
Leave Management
Applicant Tracking
Certifications
Free Payroll Plan
Perfect for businesses looking to automate employment admin and take that first step into cloud-based HR. Issue documents, manage leave, HR admin and more.
HR & Employment Law Advisory
Payroll Premium
Managed Payroll
Employee Assistance Programme Standard or Premium
HR Standard
Minimum of £40 per month. Based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
HR Standard
Perfect for businesses looking to automate employment admin and take that first step into cloud-based HR. Issue documents, manage leave, HR admin and more.
Includes:
Paperless Onboarding
HR Document Library
Leave Management
Applicant Tracking
Certifications
Free Payroll Plan
HR & Employment Law Advisory
Payroll Premium
Managed Payroll
Employee Assistance Programme Standard or Premium
HR Standard
Minimum of £40 per month. Based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about cutting edge HR software
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question – choosing the best HR software for your business will depend on your specific needs. You’ve got a long list of HR requirements to fill, such as:
- HR software that makes the basics simple and adds the right value
- Automation and access to an employee self-service portal for you and your team
- A solution which is easy to implement and doesn’t interrupt BAU
- A system that prioritises security, visibility and streamlined HR processes
- Great service and support, right from the very start
If you would like to learn more about how Employment Hero can help your business needs, book a demo with us.
HR systems can seem overwhelming at the start. However, when choosing HR software, it’s important to consider your specific needs as a business. If you’re looking for a comprehensive people management platform that covers all aspects of HR, then Employment Hero is the perfect choice.
Employment Hero can offer a comprehensive and fully integrated payroll solution suitable for your business.
If you would like to keep an existing payroll software, our platform can also integrate with a range of popular software providers.
No, you don’t need an HR team to use our software. With Employment Hero, you can manage all aspects of HR yourself, without any existing HR team.
We understand that calculating and proving ROI can sometimes be tricky and that’s why we’ve put together this guide on how to build a business case for your new human resource management solution.
Employment Hero doesn’t just help you manage HR tasks – it helps you run them. AI and automation act on workflows like onboarding, time & attendance and compliance so you spend less time doing busywork and more time on strategy.
Yes – the system handles the complexity for you, and Hero AI provides built-in guidance so even small teams can operate confidently.
Employment Hero includes HR and can integrate with payroll — or you can use our fully integrated Employment OS plan that brings HR and payroll together in one handled system.
Tools, tips, templates.
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