HR and payroll software for small businesses (SMEs)
Solve your HR and payroll problems today with People First
A platform that puts you in control
People First HR and payroll software for small businesses gives you everything you need to create a high-performing team that’ll help you make a real impact in your industry.
- Streamline daily HR and payroll tasks with robust automation and interconnected data
- Stay compliant with the latest legislation thanks to regular updates overseen by our experts
- Get up and running quickly thanks to your own dedicated support team who’ll help you maximise your ROI
- Flexible plans to suit any budget and goals- both in the short term and into the future
Why choose People First?
Simplify your processes
People First automates and refines a huge range of manual HR and payroll processes for small businesses. Save hours on each task, juggle fewer plates, and put your focus where it can make a real impact instead. Democratise employee data and empower them to self-serve updates by updating their own key information securely while remaining GDPR compliant.
Empowering your team from before day one
People First makes recruitment and onboarding a snap, without adding more admin to your plate. Give new hires all the information they need, customised to their roles so they’ll hit the ground running, soothing those first-day nerves, and use AI-enhanced check ins to guide their development.
Get your people paid on time, every time
People First Payroll is powered by a revolutionary real-time engine that gives everyone time back. Organisations waste up to 75 hours per pay cycle fixing errors. By swapping to real-time you can move from reactive to proactive planning for your small business.
Making your world of work, easier
MHR has been at the cutting-edge of HR, payroll and finance for more than 40 years – we empower people to do their best work – which means you can be the best for your customers. With a simple 12-month plan, have full visibility of your subscription without the worry of hidden costs.
Simplify your ways of working with People First
Small businesses like yours need a unique perspective.
HR software for small businesses FAQs
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From construction firms to care providers, we partner with small businesses in all sectors. Over 1,400 of them, in fact. In short, if you want to save time and please your people by automating HR processes, our software is for you.
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People First is hosted on Microsoft Azure to provide security, resilience and stability – using Single-Sign On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) technology, helping you secure personal data.
State-of-the-art data centres are at your defence for peace of mind and compliance. We are fully certified against SOC2, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards. Plus, our payroll software is recognised by BACS, HMRC, the Payroll Quality Partnership and the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals.
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We use the Stripe payment gateway – Stripe accepts a wide variety of payment methods, including major credit and debit cards.
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You can purchase People First for under 100 employees on a 12-month contract, providing you with the flexibility your growing business needs.
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You can upgrade your package at any time, whether you want to add an optional module or increase the number of users, simply contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss your options with you.
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Yes – at the end of your 12-month term, you have the flexibility to amend your package, whether this is optional modules or the number of users.
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Yes. People First can be accessed wherever you are, on a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile phone – with apps you can download via Google’s Play Store or Apple’s App Store.
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Customising People First is easy. You can upload your company logo and choose from preset colour themes to ensure the platform remains accessible for all users.
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Inventive. Accredited. Experienced. We've been helping businesses unlock the power of their people for over 40 years.
We do this through market-leading HR management systems for small businesses and beyond. Our People First platform flexes around your needs, making it a great choice for growth. We're always innovating too, investing 24% of our turnover into research and development every year.
Discover more about us, and download a brochure to learn how we can help you transform your business.
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Our team are happy to help. Please send your query to peoplefirstonboardingsupport@mhrglobal.com
