PeopleHR
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Cloud Based HR Platform for UK Businesses
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Features
45 features across 17 categories
AI(3)
AI-driven HR software experience with cutting edge AI and powerful people analytics across the entire HCM suite
Intelligent AI Feed to help drive action on critical HR tasks
AI-powered HR assistant that instantly answers HR queries, revolutionizes task speed, and delegates routine admin
Analytics(2)
People insights at the click of a button with analytics and benchmarking against industry peers
Advanced analytics and reporting at granular level with premium insights
Automation(1)
Create customizable and automated workflows that automate tasks, save time, and enhance team collaboration
Benefits(1)
Boost wellbeing, create culture of recognition, and enhance engagement through benefits management
Communication(1)
Drive adoption, engagement, and digital culture through communication features
Core HR(8)
Manage planned and unplanned absence with tracking and trend analysis
Categorize and store documents digitally with employee and company document storage
Add signatures and dates to employee contracts and other documents
Streamlined employee onboarding process
Digitise and manage employee records digitally
Allow employees to access and edit their own personal records and manage routine tasks
Employee self-service and access to HR features on Android and iOS devices
Employee appraisal software that improves engagement and manages employee performance
Engagement(3)
Create custom surveys and forms tailored to specific business needs
Out of the box surveys and forms ready to use from day 1
Employee reward and recognition features to boost engagement and retention
Integration(1)
Open APIs allowing connection with other solutions and platforms
Learning(4)
Access learning content with library of 3000+ topics and high-quality courses
Record and report on employee training activities
Access to learning courses including health and safety, mental health, workplace skills, and cyber security topics
Platform to publish and manage learning content with in-built CMS and reporting
Payroll(6)
Automatically run payroll with streamlined processes
Fully managed payroll services where the company runs payroll for you
Enable employees to request payment on demand
Standalone or integrated payroll software with unlimited pay elements and HMRC compliance
Manage pension enrolment automatically
Employee self-serve portal for payroll access and management
Recruitment(1)
Find talented people easily by attracting talent, sharing vacancies, and identifying candidates who fit culture
Reporting(3)
Build custom reports for payroll and HR data analysis
Out-of-the-box analytics accessible for everyone regardless of data experience level
Generate explosive graphical HR reports presenting vital HR information to drive positive action
Security(1)
Single sign-on capability for streamlined access management
Support(6)
Round-the-clock customer support available
Access to a dedicated payroll expert for managed payroll services
Library of articles and videos for self-service support
Expert implementation support with proven 4-step HR System Implementation Process
Expert trainer services available online or in-person to maximize platform usage
Access to helpful webinars and advisory services
Time Tracking(2)
Easily manage shifts and timesheets with rotating work patterns
Monitor, record, and report on clock in and out events and job assignments with real-time automation
UI/UX(1)
Personalized dashboard showing frequent actions and features relevant to the user
Pricing
Starter
- ✓HR essentials
- ✓Digitise employee records
- ✓Document Management
- ✓Absence tracking
- ✓Mobile App
- ✓AI powered HR assistant (Copilot)
- ✓Personalised dashboard
- ✓Inclusive learning library
- ✓Employee self-service
- ✓Absence Management
- ✓Employee Communication
- ✓Predefined surveys and forms
Core
- ✓Everything in Starter
- ✓Employee onboarding
- ✓Expenses management
- ✓E-Signatures
- ✓Employee Communication tools
- ✓Reward and Recognition platform
- ✓Essential analytics
Pro
- ✓Everything in Core
- ✓Employee performance management
- ✓Timesheets
- ✓Custom Survey Builder
Elite+
- ✓Everything in Pro
- ✓Customisable and automated workflows
- ✓Automated processes
- ✓Advanced analytics
Payroll SaaS - Core
- ✓Standalone cloud-based Payroll Software
- ✓Unlimited pay elements
- ✓HMRC compliant
- ✓Auto-run payroll
- ✓Pension enrolment
- ✓Reporting
- ✓Access Evo
- ✓Employee self-serve portal
- ✓24x7 support
- ✓Single sign on
Payroll SaaS - Pro
- ✓Standalone cloud-based Payroll Software
- ✓Unlimited pay elements
- ✓HMRC compliant
- ✓Pension enrolment
- ✓Reporting
- ✓Auto-run payroll
- ✓Access Evo
- ✓Employee self-serve portal
- ✓24x7 support
- ✓Single sign on
- ✓Custom report builder
- ✓On-demand pay
Payroll SaaS - Elite+
- ✓Standalone cloud-based Payroll Software
- ✓Unlimited pay elements
- ✓HMRC compliant
- ✓Auto-run payroll
- ✓Pension enrolment
- ✓Reporting
- ✓Access Evo
- ✓Employee self-serve portal
- ✓24x7 support
- ✓Single sign on
- ✓Custom report builder
- ✓On-demand pay
- ✓Expense management
Payroll Managed - Core
- ✓Complete managed payroll services
- ✓Unlimited pay elements
- ✓HMRC compliance & submission
- ✓Auto-run payroll
- ✓Pension enrolment
- ✓Reporting
- ✓Access Evo
- ✓Employee self-serve portal
- ✓24x7 support
- ✓Single sign on
- ✓Dedicated payroll expert
Core+
- ✓Everything in HR Software Core
- ✓Everything in Payroll SaaS
- ✓Employee reward & discounts
- ✓People analytics standard
- ✓Access Evo
- ✓Easy upgrade to payroll managed
Pro+
- ✓Everything in HR Software Pro
- ✓Everything in Payroll SaaS
- ✓Employee reward & discounts
- ✓People analytics standard
- ✓Access Evo
- ✓Employee performance
- ✓Access learning content Explore
- ✓Easy upgrade to payroll managed
Ultimate+
- ✓Everything in HR Software Elite+
- ✓Everything in Payroll SaaS
- ✓Employee reward & discounts
- ✓People analytics premium
- ✓Access Evo
- ✓Employee performance
- ✓Access learning content Explore
- ✓On-demand pay
- ✓Easy upgrade to payroll managed
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 45 features at very easy complexity.
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Buying PeopleHR saves ~$35,880 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 45 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
15 known integrations