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It's automated UK payroll software. But smarter.

Streamline your payroll processes by harnessing the power of a fully integrated HR and payroll software platform combined with expert support and advice.

Automate preparation, auto-check information, and run insightful reports—all from one place.
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End-to-end intelligent payroll

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Next-level payroll automation

Reduce manual entry and handover errors with centralised employee data. Get pre-payroll automatically consolidated from records, documents, schedules, time off requests, and more.
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HMRC-recognised & RTI-compliant

Comply with all UK payroll regulations. Reports are directly submitted to HMRC including FPS, EPS and P11D(b). Get expert support from qualified professionals, bringing software and services together.
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Painless post-payroll and insights

Automatically post payslips, payroll journals to general ledgers, and sync pension payments. Create budget report and salary distribution benchmarks to better manage headcount cost.

Payroll like you didn't think was possible

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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.

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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.

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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 journal to the general ledger.

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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.

HMRC Reporting Summary

Safeguard payroll compliance with confidence

Employment Hero is HMRC-recognised software, simplifying your RTI reporting process as essential documents are automatically submitted, including pensions, FPS, EPS and P11D(b), directly to HMRC. Plus, you can run payroll reports any time for a quick submission of your National Insurance data and PAYE and work with your payroll partner for recurring or new payroll needs.

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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.

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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 Swag, our employee app, or via their Employment Hero account. Past employees can also self-serve important information and documents like P45, pay details, and employment history via their Hero Passport.

Hear what our clients have to say

G2 Payroll Awards Duo

Award-winning payroll software

Our award-winning payroll management software is recognised globally for providing outstanding product and customer experience.

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.

Payroll software FAQs

Payroll software helps businesses automate their payroll processes. This includes tasks like payroll processing, 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.

 

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