Integrated HR and Payroll Software for UK Organisations

HR software

Payroll

Analytics

Benefits

Learning

Employee self-service

Absence management

Performance reviews

Mobile HR software

Configurable and automated workflows

UK compliance tools

Employee relations & case management

Configurable branding

Award-winning payroll software

Ciphr Payroll was named Software Product of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Annual Excellence Awards 2025

It's part of the same suite as Ciphr HR software, so a change made in one flows through to the other in real time. No manual sync required.

AI that works because the data behind it is connected

Ask a question and the AI assistant answers from your own live Ciphr HR data, not a copy of it, and only shows what your permissions allow. It delivers real insight because the suite underneath it is connected.

“Now that everything is in one place and much, much more connected, it gives us more time to focus on our people.

"Anything that gives HR more time to focus on our people gets a huge thumbs up from me, and that’s exactly what Ciphr does.”

Amanda Killick

UK head of HR and talent, ATPI

“There is an effective module for everything we need in one package, which just works much better than having six different systems.

"The payroll integration works really well and saves us maintaing two different sets of data.”

Nick M

Head of people, non-profit

Award-winning payroll software

CIPP's Software of the Year 2025

1,000+ UK customers

And a 90.8% rolling-year customer satisfaction score

4.2/5 rated on Capterra

Across 50+ reviews (ease of use 4.3/5, customer service 4.4/5)

Accreditations you can trust

ISO 27001 and Cyber Essential Plus accredited

What matters	Ciphr	Global-first platforms	Legacy UK providers
Integration and data
Native HR and payroll in one system	HR and payroll built together. One data set, no manual sync required	Payroll typically via third-party integration or add-on	Available but often separate products sold as a bundle
Real-time HR to payroll data flow	Pause/resume sync gives payroll teams full control	Integration-dependent; data lag common	Varies by implementation and product version
Single source of truth for people data	One integrated record across HR, payroll, learning, recruitment and benefits boosts data accuracy and security	Depends how many modules are connected	Data fragmentation risk where products are separate
UK focus and compliance
Built for UK compliance	UK-only. RTW checks, GDPR controls, HMRC-compliant payroll, UK-hosted data	Global platform adapted for UK. Compliance features vary	UK-focused, though depth varies by product
UK-based support and implementation	Dedicated UK team for implementation, onboarding and ongoing support	Support often routed offshore or via chatbot	UK support available but resource levels vary
ISO 27001 certified, UK data hosting	Ciphr is ISO 27001 certified. The core HR and payroll platform is hosted in UK data centres	Security certifications vary. Data residency often outside UK	Some hold relevant certifications
AI and analytics
AI built into the platform (not bolted on)	AI that answers from your live, permissioned HR data, because the suite behind it is connected	AI features present but often limited to basic assistant	Roadmap items for many; full AI capability limited
Reporting and analytics for the board	Real-time dashboards. Built-in analytics across all modules. AI has access to data in line with user permissions	Reporting available but may require data export or third-party tools, especially for AI analysis	Analytics capability varies significantly by product
Breadth and suitability of platform
Full suite: HR, payroll, recruitment, learning, benefits	All five, natively integrated, from one UK provider	Core HR strong; payroll and learning often delivered via partners	Payroll strong; HR capability and UX can lag
Scales from 200 to 2,000 employees	Designed specifically for UK mid-size organisations. Configurable as you grow. Modern user experience (UK)	Often better suited to smaller orgs or global enterprise; mid-market and regional needs can feel underserved	Some skew toward larger enterprise; can be over-engineered for SME needs. UX can feel dated

UK-based organisation

200-2000 employees

UK compliance requirements

Integrated HR and payroll suite

Easy to use system

Expert implementation and technical support

Configurable system that grows with you

Intelligent analytics and insights

AI tools that can see your connected data

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One suite, no silos: HR and payroll software built for UK needs

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Trusted by 1,400 UK organisations, including:

One suite. No separate systems to reconcile

All the tools you need, in one place

Award-winning payroll software

AI that works because the data behind it is connected

Proof, not promises

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