Yes. Our cloud HR software is specifically designed for mid-sized and growing UK organisations that need configurable workflows, robust reporting and scalable infrastructure.
HR software that gives you back control
One connected suite. Built to make work work.
Most HR software promises simplicity and quietly adds work. Another system to update. Another export to reconcile. Another query that bounces between three different systems before someone gets an answer.
Ciphr cloud HR software is built the other way round. One record for every employee, connected to payroll, recruitment, learning and benefits, so you’re confident the information you act on is true. Ask a question and the AI assistant answers from your live data, not a guess stitched together from old exports.

One system, not six tabs
Onboarding, absence, performance, analytics: all in the same HR system, all reading the same data. Change an employee's hours and payroll sees it. Approve a leaver and benefits update automatically. No spreadsheet caught in between.
It's also why you can ask the AI assistant who's off next Friday, or how much holiday someone has left, and get a straight answer instead of waiting for a report to run.
That's the difference between cloud HR software that connects and HR software that just sits next to everything else.
The connected suite is what makes the AI useful
Ciphr's AI works because it sits on top of one connected data set: it's not a chatbot bolted onto old systems. Our AI assistant is live today, answering questions from real, current HR data. Its abilities are set to expand in coming months, with more capability on our development roadmap.
Live now:
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AI assistant: includes holiday booking and policy search
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AI form summarisation
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AI-powered coaching (through MyTeamBuilder)
"They have an effective module for everything we need in one package, which just works much better than having 6 different systems as we did previously. Each of them has all the customisation options we need to make the system work really well for our processes. The new core UI makes it really easy to see everything in one place, and employees rarely need help finding what the need. The payroll integration works really well and saves us upkeeping two different sets of employment data."
Nick | Nov 2025
Head of people, UK
Built in the UK, for UK HR and payroll teams
Ciphr is a UK company, built for UK employment law, UK payroll cycles and UK statutory reporting from the ground up. It's not a global platform adapted for the UK afterwards.
Your data is held under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act, with UK-based teams who understand what changes to HMRC deadlines or an Acas Codes of Practice means for your work.
Reporting you can stand behind
When the CFO asks for headcount, cost, or turnover by department, you shouldn't have to chase three system owners to get a clean answer. With Ciphr, the report you pull is the report that matches payroll, because it's the same data underneath.
Ask the AI assistant the same question and you'll get the same answer, not a different one, because it reads your live data.
This is HR amplified
One connected suite. Built to make work, work. For HR directors who need a system that holds up under scrutiny, and CFOs who need numbers they don't have to double-check, Ciphr HR software, with it's in-built AI assistant, gives both more control over complexity, not more of it.
Self-service that removes work
Employees book leave, and find policies without raising a ticket. That's fewer interruptions in your day and a system people trust enough to use without being told to.
It's also why an employee can ask the AI assistant about their holiday balance, last pay rise, or pension contributions, and get an answer on the spot. No ticket required.
"This has been a game changer for us! It is like having a super organised HR assistant that never takes any breaks. Everything is clear, easy and our employees are loving it too and have said how fabulous it is! It has certainly made HR at ATPI fresh again.
"I really like how user friendly Ciphr is. It has made our processes so much quicker and easier. Everything feels streamlined and accessible, which makes a huge difference day to day."
Amanda | Aug 2025
UK head of HR and talent
Clear pricing. No surprises
HR software from £5 per user per month (minimum user numbers apply – see example pricing here).
We know you need what you need – nothing more, nothing less. And we’ll scope your requirements properly. So you get the right solution, not a bloated one.
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Implementation is part of the product, not an afterthought
We don't had you a login and leave you to work out how to use the system. Ciphr's implementation is a structured, supported process: your data migrated properly, your workflows configured to match how your organisation works, and a named team guiding you through go-live and beyond rather than just a help centre link.
"Our consultant helped us with data collection and migration, which was quite an overwhelming task. He was really patient with us and kept making sure we understood what needed to happen and how the system could work.
"Our project manager was fantastic, too. She gave us great recommendations about taking a phased approach to implementation."
Built for UK mid-market HR. A system that grows with you
Ciphr is designed for organisations with real HR and payroll complexity (multiple sites, shift patterns, statutory reporting) but without the budget or appetite for years-long enterprise system rollouts. It's an HR platform UK teams can implement without a transformation project.
FAQ: HR software
Yes. Ciphr integrates with third-party payroll providers and offers a fully integrated HR and payroll solution if you’re ready to unify your systems.
Yes. Ciphr is ISO 27001 certified, GDPR-aligned, and designed around UK compliance requirements, with role-based permissions and secure data hosting.
Training is provided through the Ciphr Academy, a 24/7 resource which offers on-demand eLearning resources, videos, help guides, structured learning journeys, and user-friendly in-app guidance. Ongoing customer support is available to maximise system value.
We offer personalised, no-obligation demos tailored to your requirements. Our software is configured around your organisation, so a demo provides a more accurate experience than a generic trial.
HR software is a digital platform, usually cloud-based, designed to centralise, manage, and protect your people data. Modern human resources software supports people through the entire employee lifecycle. From recruitment to payroll, the HR system handles key tasks and should be the single source of truth for people data in your organisation.
HR software operates as a secure, cloud-based hub that integrates various business functions into one interface. Automated workflows are key; for example, when an employee requests annual leave, the system instantly checks their remaining balance and notifies their manager for approval. Because it is cloud-hosted, all updates are automatically deployed to ensure your HR system remains compliant, safe and secure.
Online HR software is an important element for any modern people strategy, and helps to shift the HR department from "admin-heavy" to "value-add." It is essential for:
- Compliance: Ensuring you meet GDPR and UK employment law requirements through secure data handling and automated document tracking and case management
- Integration: A robust HR system bridges the gap between disjointed business functions. By linking with payroll, pension providers, and time-tracking tools, it creates a unified ecosystem where data flows automatically, eliminating the need for manual file transfers and redundant data entry
- Data-driven decision making: HR systems transform raw employee information into strategic intelligence. With real-time reporting, you can monitor key metrics like staff turnover, absence trends, and diversity data, allowing leadership to make informed decisions based on facts rather than intuition
With a structured, expert-led approach, you can go live with cloud HR software, including central HR and employee self-service, in as little as 7 weeks. Some plug-and-play systems might offer "instant" access, but a configured HR system ensures the software is tailored to your unique workflows and can scale with your organisation.
The Ciphr implementation journey follows a proven five-step process to maintain momentum:
- Initiate: We hold a kick-off meeting, deploy your base system, and agree on a finalised project plan
- Discover: Our experts run discovery sessions to understand your specific requirements, documenting them in a Functional Requirements Document (FRD)
- Realise: This is the collaborative build phase. We import your data, configure your system, and provide on-demand tutorials via our training Academy
- Validate: We provide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts to help you test the system and validate your data, building confidence before launch
- Deploy: We support your final go-live preparations and hand you over to our customer experience team for ongoing success
To keep your project on track, we recommend a phased rollout. Launch central HR first and then add modules like payroll or recruitment to protect your BAU operations while ensuring high user adoption.
Online HR software can deliver significant financial savings by eliminating the hidden costs of manual processes.
- Reduces admin burden: Automation frees your HR team from repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on talent retention and engagement
- Eliminates payroll errors: Integration between HR and payroll ensures data is only entered once, preventing costly overpayments or tax inaccuracies
- Curbs recruitment spend: By streamlining the hiring process and building internal talent pools, you reduce reliance on expensive third-party recruitment agencies
- Minimises absence costs: Accurate tracking helps identify problematic absence patterns early, reducing the impact of lost productivity on your bottom line
Yes. Ciphr AI's assistant sits on top of your connected HR data, so it answers real questions, not generic ones. Live now: an AI assistant that answers from real HR data, AI form summarisation, and AI-powered coaching through MyTeamBuilder. More is on the roadmap, and we'll say so when it ships, not before.
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