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Real-time payroll

Turn payroll from a monthly chore to a simple daily task.

Say hello to MHR's real-time payroll system – the ultimate game-changer for your payroll needs. With the first true real-time payroll engine, People First has transformed the calculations behind payday. Buckle up. Let's discover how we can revolutionise your business operations together.

We can help you:

  • Manage risk and compliance: Stay aligned with legislation and eliminate the risk of human error, all thanks to our 99.999% accuracy rate.
  • Reduce payroll cut-offs: No need to rush around to reach cut-offs. Everything updates in real time. The work is done for you.
  • Eliminate interruptions: New starters? Salary changes? Overtime requests? Keep things running like clockwork with smooth real-time payroll processing.
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Stay ahead of the curve

Knowledge is power. With real-time payroll software, you gain access to live insights that keep you ahead of the competition. Identify recurring errors and track trends. Make key decisions effectively. Provide your team with the right tools, always.

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Support financial wellbeing

Financial wellbeing is more than just a payslip. Provide employees with transparent payroll insights for a full understanding of the figures, from overtime and expenses to tax and salary sacrifice. Boil down deductions and benefits so employees know exactly where their money is going, reducing the number of queries your payroll teams face.

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Keep HR moving

Don't let payroll cut-offs stop your HR teams from working. Real-time payroll allows HR to continue making changes and avoid backlogs. New starters can get paid in the month they start. Leavers can still be processed without making retrospective changes in the following pay period. It really gives everyone time back! 

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The calculations behind payday done right

Thousands of real-time calculations make payday a hundred times better

Be adaptable to every unexpected change. Use real-time insights to aid your decision-making.

Reduce payroll errors

Accuracy is the engine behind effective payroll management and real-time reporting. Eliminate errors and ensure your employees receive exactly what they worked for. Last-minute changes? No problem. Make quick adjustments without disruptions.

Clarity and confidence

We provide detailed, interactive payslips for greater visibility. Outlined earnings, deductions and net pay. Confusion reduced, no questions asked. Employees can view their payroll information anytime, anywhere.

Ease the pressures of payday

People First allows payroll professionals to remove the huge peaks in demand that come from traditional payroll. Ensure your data is always at your fingertips and address changes as they're identified. 

Stress-free compliance

Our real-time payroll software is regularly updated to ensure compliance with the latest UK legislation. Avoid the risk of fines for inaccurate FPS without lifting a finger. It's payroll done right.

Support financial wellbeing

With an up-to-date view of pay, broken down by gross salary, sacrifice schemes, tax and overtime, employees can understand variances in their pay to make better financial decisions.

Actionable intelligence

Get a bird's-eye view of your payroll operations with customisable dashboards that display live data. Monitor key metrics, track trends and make informed decisions. Identify potential issues before they arise.

Explore the companywide benefits of real-time payroll in People First

Real-time payroll FAQs

What is real-time payroll?

The superhero of payroll systems. The slick, sophisticated cousin of traditional payroll processing. Instead of an abrupt cut-off period and manually triggering calculations, a real-time payroll system runs the data to ensure employee records are visible immediately.

Why is real-time payroll different?

Real-time payroll provides greater visibility of real-time finances. Our solutions process salary calculations, tax withholdings and deductions instantaneously, as new information comes in. Unrivalled transparency. Complete accuracy. Enhanced compliance.

Do all payroll systems use real-time processing?

No. While real-time payroll is the cutting-edge trendsetter in the HR world, not everyone's payroll system has made the leap just yet. Traditional systems require a set cut-off date to allow for initial calculations to be made, locking out any users from making changes. Not with MHR. With us, payday is just like any other day.

Will I still have traditional cut-off dates?

Traditional cut-off dates halfway through the month are a thing of the past. With real-time payroll there is still a cut-off date, however, it's just later and shorter than regular payroll. Seamless, real-time payroll management is our bread and butter. MHR's state-of-the-art software eliminates the need for fixed processing dates. You get what you need when you need it. You'll nail payday.

Do I have to wait for payroll to be run to see my payslip?

No. The calculations are continuous. Your payslip updates in real-time. Greater visibility of what you're earning, as you earn it. A live feed of your financial status, helping to improve your financial decisions and well-being.

What size of organisation does real-time payroll benefit?

Our People First Payroll is scalable, working for both small businesses and large enterprises. We aim to decentralise core processes, empowering employees to build the resilience needed for organisations to thrive.

For SMEs, payroll is streamlined and administrative tasks are reduced. For larger organisations, accuracy, compliance and transparency are elevated. Payday is a hundred times better.

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