Software Directory

HRIS, HCMs and payroll platforms come in all shapes and sizes, so choosing the right system for your needs usually means taking on a lot of extra research. Instead, use the filters below to help discover which software providers match your requirements and create a shortlist.

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activpayroll

activpayroll’s payroll processing is segment-agnostic, with a customer base that covers local charities to global multinationals ...

Platform:

Payroll

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
10000+
1000-4999
500-999
5000-9999

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

All Sectors

Advanced

Advanced People Management is a HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Rostering, e-recruitment, Access Control, Talent & performance ...

Platform:

All in One
HR
Payroll

Headcount:

250-499
500-999
1000-4999

Countries:
UK Ireland USA Canada Australia
Sectors:

Professional Services
Manufacturing
Retail
Leisure & Hospitality
Healthcare
Non Profit
Financial Services
Legal

BambooHR

BambooHR is all-in-one HR software for small and medium businesses and the people who work in them.

Platform:

All in One
HR
Payroll

Headcount:

250-499
500-999

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

All Sectors
Healthcare
Construction
Technology
Education

Benifex

Benifex is famous for putting wellbeing at the centre of the employee experience.

Platform:

Benefits

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

All Sectors
Engineering

Bizimply

Bizimply simplifies workforce management for multisite hospitality and retail companies, optimising the entire people journey, with an ...

Platform:

Workforce Management
HR

Headcount:

250-499
500-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

Retail
Leisure & Hospitality

Breathe

Intuitive HR software tailored for small businesses, simplifying employee management, leave tracking, and performance reviews.

Platform:

HR
Mobile App

Headcount:

0-249

Countries:
UK Australia
Sectors:

All Sectors

BrightHR

Cloud-based HR management solutions, focusing on absence management, employee records, and health & safety compliance

Platform:

HR

Headcount:

0-249
250-499

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

Cezanne

Delivers flexible HR software for mid-sized businesses, covering areas like core HR, recruitment, performance, and learning management.

Platform:

All in One

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999
1000-4999

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

All Sectors
Professional Services
Non Profit
Education
Media & Entertainment

Cintra (CintralQ)

Specialises in payroll and HR solutions, ensuring compliance and efficiency in payroll processing and workforce management.

Platform:

HR
Payroll

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999

Countries:
UK
Sectors:

Education
Non Profit
Public Sector
Insurance
Retail
Leisure & Hospitality

Ciphr

Provides comprehensive HR software solutions, including people management, payroll, recruitment, and learning platforms.

Platform:

HR
Payroll

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

All Sectors

Cloudpay

Your global payroll, fully managed, unified on one platform

Platform:

Payroll

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

All Sectors

Dayforce

Dayforce is a global human capital management company that helps organisations of all sizes adapt, evolve, and win in the future of ...

Platform:

All in One
HR
Payroll
Workforce Management

Headcount:

500-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
EMEA UK Germany Global
Sectors:

Leisure & Hospitality
Financial Services
All Sectors
Supply Chain & Logistics
Healthcare
Construction
Retail
Manufacturing
Engineering
Transport

deel

Deel is the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies and streamlines every aspect of managing an international workforce—from ...

Platform:

Payroll
HR

Headcount:

500-999
250-499
1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

elementsuite

Offers modular HR software solutions, focusing on employee engagement, workforce management, and compliance.

Platform:

HR

Headcount:

1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
UK Europe Ireland
Sectors:

Retail
Leisure & Hospitality
Manufacturing
Financial Services
Construction
Professional Services

employment hero

Integrates HR, payroll, and benefits, providing tools for employee management, recruitment, and performance.

Platform:

HR

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999
1000-4999

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

Construction
Manufacturing
Retail
Leisure & Hospitality
Healthcare

Evalu8

Specialises in performance management software, aiding businesses in employee evaluations and development planning.

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

All Sectors

Exelsys

Provides cloud-based HR solutions, covering talent management, time and attendance, and payroll integration.

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

250-499
500-999
1000-4999

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

Factorial

Offers HR software for small and medium businesses, focusing on time tracking, document management, and employee onboarding.

Platform:

All in One

Headcount:

0-249
250-499

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

Manufacturing
Leisure & Hospitality
Financial Services
Healthcare
Retail

harri

Tailored for the hospitality industry, it provides workforce management solutions, including hiring, scheduling, and communication ...

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

250-499
500-999
1000-4999
5000-9999

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

Retail
Leisure & Hospitality

hastee

Allows employees to access earned wages before payday, promoting financial well-being and flexibility.

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

500-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
UK Spain Europe
Sectors:

All Sectors

healthboxhr

Combines HR management with health and wellness tracking, aiming to improve employee well-being and organisational health.

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

500-999

Countries:
UK Europe USA Canada Australia
Sectors:

All Sectors
Retail
Supply Chain & Logistics

HiBob

A consumer-lead user experience for your employees, Hibob is a people management platform that helps fast-growing companies bring out ...

Platform:

All in One
HR
Payroll

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999
1000-4999

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

Financial Services
All Sectors
Technology
Media & Entertainment
Professional Services

HR Locker

Provides HR management software for SMEs, covering time management, recruitment, and performance.

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

250-499

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

Humanforce

Specialises in workforce management solutions, particularly for shift-based industries, offering scheduling, time tracking, and ...

Platform:

Saas
HR

Headcount:

500-999
1000-4999
5000-9999

Countries:
Global
Sectors:

Leisure & Hospitality
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Retail
Media & Entertainment

iipay

Offers global payroll solutions, ensuring compliance and efficiency in multinational payroll processing.

Platform:

Best of Breed
Payroll

Headcount:

500-999

Countries:
EMEA APAC USA UK Europe
Sectors:

Manufacturing
Financial Services
Retail
Technology
Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals

IRIS Cascade

Provides HR and payroll software, focusing on flexibility and scalability for growing businesses.

Platform:

Saas
All in One

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999
1000-4999

Countries:
Global
Sectors:

All Sectors

MHR iTrent

Offers integrated HR and payroll solutions, catering to complex organisational needs with comprehensive functionalities.

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

250-499
500-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
Global
Sectors:

All Sectors

MHR People First

Delivers cloud-based HR software emphasising employee engagement, performance, and well-being.

Platform:

Saas
All in One

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
USA UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

Moorepay

Specialises in payroll and HR solutions for UK businesses, ensuring compliance and streamlined processes.

Platform:

Saas
Payroll

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999

Countries:
Global
Sectors:

All Sectors

Natural HR

Provides cloud-based HR software for mid-sized businesses, covering core HR functions, recruitment, and performance management.

Platform:

All in One
Saas

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999
1000-4999

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

All Sectors

Oracle Cloud HCM

Offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based HR applications, including talent management, workforce management, and payroll.

Platform:

All in One
Saas

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

All Sectors
Retail
Education
Professional Services
Non Profit
Legal
Financial Services
Banking
Healthcare
Media & Entertainment
Technology

paiyroll®

Provides payroll solutions focusing on accuracy, compliance, and user-friendly interfaces.

Platform:

Saas
Payroll

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999
1000-4999

Countries:
UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

Papaya Global

Global workforce management solution for every worker everywhere. Consolidated & automated payroll processing with 100% accuracy and ...

Platform:

HR
Payroll
Workforce Management
Saas

Headcount:

250-499
500-999
1000-4999
5000-9999

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

PayEscape

Offers online payroll and HR services, focusing on compliance and ease of use for UK businesses.

Platform:

Payroll

Headcount:

0-249
250-499
500-999
1000-4999

Countries:
UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

PayFit

Provides payroll and HR management solutions, automating processes for small and medium-sized businesses.

Platform:

Saas
Payroll

Headcount:

0-249
250-499

Countries:
UK France Germany
Sectors:

All Sectors
Technology
Financial Services

PeopleXD

Offers comprehensive HR and payroll solutions, focusing on user experience and process automation.​

Platform:

All in One
Saas

Headcount:

5000-9999
1000-4999
10000+
500-999

Countries:
Ireland Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

Personio

Provides all-in-one HR software for SMEs, covering recruitment, employee management, and payroll.

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

1000-4999
250-499
500-999
0-249

Countries:
Europe
Sectors:

All Sectors

Recruitive

Specializes in recruitment software and services, streamlining the hiring process from job posting to onboarding.

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

5000-9999
1000-4999
250-499
500-999
0-249

Countries:
UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

rotaready

Offers workforce management solutions, focusing on scheduling, time tracking, and payroll integration for hospitality and retail ...

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

5000-9999
1000-4999
250-499
500-999
0-249

Countries:
UK Ireland
Sectors:

Leisure & Hospitality
Retail

Safeguard Global (Global Unity)

Provides global payroll and workforce management solutions, ensuring compliance and scalability for multinational organizations.

Platform:

Saas
Payroll

Headcount:

5000-9999
1000-4999
10000+
250-499
500-999
0-249

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

Manufacturing
Engineering
Technology
Retail
Leisure & Hospitality

Sage

Offers accounting, payroll, and payment systems, supporting businesses with financial and HR management solutions. ​

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

1000-4999
250-499
500-999
0-249

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

SAP SuccessFactors

Provides cloud-based HR solutions, including talent management, core HR, and analytics, catering to enterprises worldwide.

Platform:

All in One
Saas

Headcount:

5000-9999
1000-4999
10000+
500-999

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

SD Worx

Offers payroll and HR services, focusing on compliance, efficiency, and employee experience across Europe.

Platform:

All in One
Saas
On Premise
Hosted

Headcount:

5000-9999
1000-4999
10000+
250-499
500-999

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

Shopworks

Specializes in workforce management software for retail and hospitality, offering scheduling, attendance, and compliance tools.​

Platform:

Hosted
Saas

Headcount:

5000-9999
1000-4999
10000+
250-499
500-999

Countries:
UK Global
Sectors:

Healthcare
All Sectors
Leisure & Hospitality
Retail

Skeeled

Provides recruitment software focusing on AI-driven candidate screening and management.

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

1000-4999
250-499
500-999
0-249

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

Teamtailor

Offers recruitment and employer branding software, enhancing candidate experience and hiring processes.

Platform:

ATS
Saas

Headcount:

1000-4999
250-499
500-999
0-249

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

Wagestream

Wagestream empowers employees with financial well-being tools like earned wage access, savings, and financial education, helping ...

Platform:

Mobile App
Saas
Payroll

Headcount:

1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+
250-499
500-999
0-249

Countries:
Global USA UK Canada Australia Spain New Zealand
Sectors:

Retail
Leisure & Hospitality
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Construction

Winningtemp

Winningtemp delivers AI-driven employee engagement and performance insights, helping organizations boost morale, reduce turnover, and ...

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

1000-4999
250-499
500-999
0-249

Countries:
Global UK
Sectors:

All Sectors

XCD

XCD offers cloud-based HR and payroll software built on the Salesforce platform, streamlining core HR functions, recruitment, and ...

Platform:

All in One
Saas

Headcount:

5000-9999
1000-4999
250-499
500-999
0-249

Countries:
UK
Sectors:

All Sectors
Professional Services
Financial Services
Retail
Pharmaceuticals
Non Profit
Public Sector
Education

Zalaris PeopleHub

Zalaris PeopleHub provides outsourced HR and payroll services through a scalable cloud platform, supporting multinational ...

Platform:

All in One
Saas

Headcount:

1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
Global Norway Sweden Germany France Ireland Poland India UK Baltics Spain Australia
Sectors:

All Sectors
Financial Services
Retail
IT & Telecomms

Zellis HCM Cloud

Zellis HCM Cloud delivers comprehensive HR and payroll solutions designed for complex, large-scale organizations, combining ...

Platform:

Saas

Headcount:

1000-4999
5000-9999
10000+

Countries:
Ireland UK
Sectors:

Retail
All Sectors
Manufacturing
Supply Chain & Logistics
Public Sector

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