Payroll software without the pressure.
Employment Hero takes care of the hard stuff so that you don’t have to. Whether you’re an owner managing payroll yourself or a growing UK business looking to streamline processes, our solutions adapt to your needs and take payroll off your plate.
Payroll that fits into the big picture
Employment Hero’s payroll integrates with our HR tools. That means leave management, timesheets, RTI-payroll and reports, salaries and employee data flow seamlessly together, eliminating double-handling, spreadsheets and siloes.
Payroll processes anyone can master
Whether you’re in HR, ops or finance, payroll might not be your job title: but it’s on your plate. Employment Hero Payroll is built to be intuitive, reliable and stress-free. Non-specialists can run compliant payroll with confidence, and experts can go further, faster.
Have confidence in compliance
From built-in GDPR compliance to automatically lodging with HMRC, Employment Hero provides HR advisory and support to help take the guesswork out of payroll compliance.
Run payroll the smart way.
Run payroll in minutes, not days with smart payroll automation. Our tech flags discrepancies and missing information before they become big issues, and cuts out busy work and manual handling.
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Payroll like you didn’t think was possible
Pre-payroll done for you
Say goodbye to missed information and last minute chasing. Pay run is automatically compiled from different data points in the platform. You can easily run checks, make final approvals or declines, upload amendments, and action any pending tasks—all from one place. Once ready, submit it with just a click.
Complex pay run processing made easy
Employment Hero reviews, calculates, and processes your payroll. Once ready, you get notified for a final check with a simple visual dashboard with key information and warned of any errors or discrepancies. Easily submit any revisions or approve the pay run with just a click.
Make post-payroll tasks effortless
Save time on those same recurring tasks to focus on running a tight ship. Automatically calculate and sync pension payments, get payslips created and posted to your employees, and send salary journals to the general ledger.
Expert support you can count on
Work with an allocated payroll partner to tailor the service to your needs. Get complex calculations like back pay, 52-week averages, pay condition rules, and redundancy models done for you. Consult on auto-enrolment compliance. Action delayed changes. This and more with the support of a UK professional that becomes an extension of your organisation.
Shield your payroll with waterproof compliance
Employment Hero is ATO-recognised software, simplifying your STP reporting process as you automatically submit essential documents. Ensure employees are paid at the correct pay rates according to Fair Work, and say goodbye to regular payroll audits. Our cloud-based payroll software manages all Fair Work Commission updates for you, giving you peace of mind from payroll errors
Drive better decisions with powerful insights
No more complex spreadsheet formulas or running blind. Make data-driven decisions with a variety of payroll reports. Access pay run variance, run audits, calculate gross-to-net, and more. Payroll data also allows you to uncover important financial metrics like budget, salary distribution, and payment cycle reports.
Empower your employees to access what they need
Everyone in your company can access important HR and payroll documents like payslips and employment contracts via Employment Hero work, our employee app, or via their Employment Hero account. Past employees can also self-serve important information and documents like payslips, pay details, and employment history via their Hero Passport.
Payroll automation done right.
Automate calculations like 52-week averaging and occupational leave, auto-create BACS files, automatically calculate and sync pension contributions, auto-pilot payslip generation, and instantly notify employees. Ditch fragmented solutions with smart payroll automation done all the way.
Built-in payroll
One system. One source of truth. One smarter way to run payroll.
Less admin, more control
Made for the unsung heroes who make payday happen.
Compliant, not complex
Running a business is stressful. Compliance shouldn’t be.
Support when you need it
Power, not paperwork. With real people to help when you need them.
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Smart payroll integrations.
Switch payroll solutions easily by importing employee time worked, leave taken and other employee details from your current payroll provider or accounting software into Employment Hero.
See the results for yourself.
81%
more efficient payroll processing
39%
time saved on employment-related tasks
£21k
saved* yearly in software subscription costs
150+
payroll steps consolidated into a few clicks
Plans to suit your business
Unlimited
Everything in Plus, and:
Telephone Support
Single Sign-On
Learning Bundle
HR Advisory
Employee Assistance Programme
Representation in Claims
Allocated Payroll Partner
Optimise all your HR, payroll, hiring, and employee engagement processes in combination with expert support and extended learning management.
Learning Plus
Global Teams (EOR)
Unlimited
Minimum £190 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Unlimited
Optimise all your HR, payroll, hiring, and employee engagement processes in combination with expert support and extended learning management.
Everything in Plus, and:
Telephone Support
Single Sign-On
Learning Bundle
HR Advisory
Employee Assistance Programme
Representation in Claims
Allocated Payroll Partner
Learning Plus
Global Teams (EOR)
Unlimited
Minimum £190 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Plus
Everything in Lite, and:
Performance Management
Expenses Management
Learning Management System
Custom Reporting
Elevate your HR operations with a comprehensive solution. Conduct effective performance reviews, manage expenses efficiently, and generate custom reports for better insights and decision-making.
HR and Employment Law Advisory
Payroll Partner
Learning Bundle
Plus
Minimum £140 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Plus
Elevate your HR operations with a comprehensive solution. Conduct effective performance reviews, manage expenses efficiently, and generate custom reports for better insights and decision-making.
Everything in Lite, and:
Performance Management
Expenses Management
Learning Management System
Custom Reporting
HR and Employment Law Advisory
Payroll Partner
Learning Bundle
Plus
Minimum £140 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Lite
Includes:
Applicant Tracking System
Rota Management
Time Off Management
Onboarding and Offboarding
Payroll
Automate payroll and streamline HR processes with the full people tech stack, in one employment platform.
HR and Employment Law Advisory
Payroll Partner
Learning Bundle
Learning Plus
Global Teams (EOR)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Lite
Minimum £90/ month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Lite
Automate payroll and streamline HR processes with the full people tech stack, in one employment platform.
Includes:
Applicant Tracking System
Rota Management
Time Off Management
Onboarding and Offboarding
Payroll
HR and Employment Law Advisory
Payroll Partner
Learning Bundle
Learning Plus
Global Teams (EOR)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Lite
Minimum £90/ month. Contract costs are 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 hiring software
Payroll software helps businesses automate their payroll processes. This can include tasks like payroll processing, payroll calculation, tax filing, and detailed reports.
One of the significant benefits of using payroll software is that it can help businesses avoid penalties for non-compliance with payroll tax laws. These laws can be complicated and subject to change, which can make it challenging for businesses to stay on top of their obligations.
Yes, Employment Hero’s payroll software is designed to be compliant with UK payroll laws and tax regulations. It is HMRC-recognised and RTI (Real Time Information)-compliant, automating the calculation and reporting of PAYE (Income Tax) and National Insurance (NI) deductions. It also handles other statutory payments and deductions such as pensions, Attachment of Earnings Orders, Salary Sacrifice Schemes, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), and various forms of Parental Pay (e.g., SMP).
Yes, Employment Hero’s payroll can run payroll for both full-time and part-time employees. You can easily manage full-time equivalent (FTE) settings for employees, and the system automatically calculates part-time employees’ FTE and pro-rata salaries based on your input of pay and work hours.
Yes, Employment Hero’s payroll software, when combined with Rota Management and Time & Attendance features available with HR modules, is suitable for shift workers. It allows managers to schedule and manage rotas and shifts, configure rules for overtime and allowances, automatically notify employees of their shifts, and integrate with timesheets to ensure accurate payroll processing for shift-based work.
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for payroll system implementation. Our dedicated Implementation Consultants work closely with you to gather information, create and deliver training, and offer ongoing support. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and successful implementation, and to help you master best practices.
We offer a wide range of integrations to connect with your existing systems, particularly for accounting, payment, workforce management, and HR software. Some of our key integrations include Xero, Freshbooks, FreeAgent, Telleroo, Square, Slack, Google Workspace Account and Microsoft 365 Account. Find out more on our integrations page.
Yes, our cloud-based payroll software is incredibly well-suited for small businesses in the UK. We’ve designed it to streamline payroll management, automate compliance, and simplify HR processes, all of which are huge benefits for smaller organisations. Many find our comprehensive features and support a strong asset for small and medium-sized businesses.
Yes, our payroll solution is 100% cloud-based. This means you can access it from anywhere with an internet connection. Plus, you’ll always have the latest features and security enhancements, as updates are continuously delivered without the need for manual installations. Your data is also securely stored in the cloud.
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