AWARD-WINNING CLOUD PAYROLL

Payroll software trusted by HR professionals

Your people rely on you to pay them accurately and on time. Our award-winning, cloud-based HR payroll software simplifies processes and upholds data integrity to get the job done, every time. Your data is securely hosted in AWS, and stored in the UK

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Award-winning payroll software 

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

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HR AND PAYROLL SOFTWARE THAT FITS YOU

Get payroll peace of mind

Ciphr payroll is proudly designed by payroll people, for payroll people. Make your pay run less stressful and pay on time with Ciphr’s standalone payroll software and integrated HR and payroll system. It’s set up to maintain accuracy so you can focus on adding real value.

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UK PAYROLL SOFTWARE THAT SIMPLIFIES REPORTING

Report, export and relax

Ciphr’s in-built suite of payroll reports include Bacs listing, audit reports, and cost journal exports. Integrate our payroll software and HR software for ultimate ease and maximum impact.

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HR & PAYROLL SOFTWARE THAT TICKS ALL THE BOXES

Accredited, recognised and on the money

RTI compliant, HMRC recognised and fully accredited. Trust us to stay compliant with legislation while you focus on keeping your payroll up to date

"I have always received great customer service and [felt] my needs and concerns were being listened to. Implementation of the payroll system was very well supported and was launched on time. System setting are fairly easy to navigate and use once trained. Good value for money."

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Tired of complex payroll?

Choose a safe pair of payroll hands

Our payroll software is powerful, reliable, scalable and supported by a team of payroll professionals. So someone is always on hand when you need them.

How does Ciphr offer payroll peace of mind?

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RTI and HMRC compliant

Trust us to stay compliant with legislation for accurate payroll reporting

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Seamless HR-payroll data integration

Data entered into our HR software is passed directly to payroll

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Pensions auto enrolment enabled

Fully automated. Configured to meet all your pension provider and schemes needs

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Integrates with third-party apps

Such as time and attendance, improving speed and accuracy

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Real-time calculations

Reflects pay changes instantly without batch processing

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Automatic cost centre splits

Split labour costs across departments or entities

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Backpay auto calculations

Automate backdated pay adjustments

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Suite of reports

Including audit reports, cost journal export and Bacs listing report

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Online payslips

Online payslips, P60s, P11Ds, and P45s. Give employees access anytime, anywhere

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Download tax notices direct from HMRC

No need to manually re-key data. Our software will fetch this for you directly from HMRC

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Payrolling benefits in kind (BIK)

Calculates BIK in real time within payroll

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Average holiday pay calculations

Automates average holiday pay based on relevant criteria

"[It] has truly transformed the way we manage our payroll operations. Its ease of use and seamless integration with our Coople platform have made it an invaluable tool for our team. What once was a time-consuming weekly task has now become a smooth, efficient process – saving us countless hours on our agency payrolls. [It’s] been a game-changer for our business, and we couldn’t be happier with the results."

Prasanna Ijam, Payroll & Billing Manager, Coople (UK) Ltd

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API-LED PAYROLL

Connected systems for a connected experience

Let us do the heavy lifting. Our API-led payroll solution allows data to be continually transmitted from another system, giving you the most up-to-date data and a connected experience. Since every feature is delivered via the API, you’ll have access to all workings of the system, all the time. 

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A PAYROLL EXPERIENCE YOU’LL WANT MORE OF

Easy to navigate for new and experienced users

Intuitive user experience and workflows designed by people who know payroll. Enjoy real-time updates, and comprehensive reporting for enhanced efficiency. Instantly see the status of your payroll and any outstanding tasks required to complete your pay run. 

"We have been very impressed with its efficiency and how user friendly it is. The previous software we used was challenging because of the time it took to process our payroll and the inefficiency of what it could offer in the way of reporting. We have future plans to utilise the APIs with our in-house software, which will mean we will have live payslips available for all colleagues. The support we have received in transferring our software has been excellent and the ongoing support is always fast and efficient. We would highly recommend Ciphr Payroll."

Sarah Chambers, Payroll Manager, Home From Home Care

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HR AND PAYROLL. BETTER TOGETHER

Smart, seamless, instant: integrated HR and payroll for Ciphr users

Our real-time cloud software integration eliminates manual work and surprises. Use Ciphr's HR and payroll software together to speed up, simplify and strengthen the security of your processes. Our HR and payroll integration is built with control and flexibility in mind, and helps you solve common payroll problems.

 

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READY, SET, GO

Swift implementation for everyone

Pre-configured tools for easy, hassle-free deployment. Take advantage of fast onboarding with automation tools and a ‘test-in-live"’ feature for smooth transitions.

Our commitment to delivering an outstanding payroll experience was highlighted in our CIPP Software Product of the Year award. Judges praised our “structured and client-focused implementation approach”, supported by evidence and testimonials, which “clearly focused on addressing key payroll challenges” for the industry.

Payroll in minutes. Peace of mind for days. 

Payroll solutions your leadership team will love

Why the C-suite picks our payroll

Your central hub, not another silo. Our API-led platform is built to connect. Get a single, unified ecosystem, all supported by our CIPP-accredited UK experts

Finance leaders choose Ciphr

Connect seamlessly with your finance systems. Our real-time engine provides accurate, instant data for better forecasting and reporting. No more manual reconciliation

IT leaders love Ciphr

Reduce your tech burden. As a true-cloud, API-led platform with best-in-class security and SSO, we integrate securely and maintain ourselves, freeing up your IT resources

Key features and benefits: Ciphr payroll software

Feature Why it matters How it benefits you
Real-time calculations  See pay changes instantly, no waiting  Pay employees correctly, every time
Seamless HR integration  Two-way sync with Ciphr HR Eliminate rekeying and reduce errors
Pension auto-enrolment  Configured for UK pension schemes and compliance  Easy regulatory compliance 
Automated backpay and holiday  Adjusts automatically for backdated pay and average holiday calculations  Save admin time and avoid mistakes 
Flexible cost centre splits  Allocate costs across departments/entities effortlessly  Clear, accurate finance reporting 
Secure employee self-service  Instant access to payslips, P60s, P11Ds, and P45s online for every employee  Improve engagement and reduce HR queries 
Direct HMRC access  Download tax notices direct from HMRC — no manual entry  Reduce risk and speed up payroll runs 
Suite of custom reports  Audit, Bacs, cost journal exports, and analytics at your fingertips  Make smarter decisions and stay ready for audits 
Third-party app integration  Connects with time and attendance, ATS, and more  Streamlined payroll process, accurate data everywhere 

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Put your people front and centre

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