Which payroll and HR solution is right for you?
Deciding between HR and payroll providers can make or break an organisation's efficiency. With so many options in the market, it's essential to understand the distinctions and opportunities between two leading solutions: MHR's People First and Zellis's HCM Cloud.
We've broken down key features between the two platforms across the areas that matter the most to help you decide which suits your needs best.
Get a real-time picture of your people and your organisation
MHR
People First is an all-in-one HR and payroll platform, purpose-built to work seamlessly as a unified system within a secure, user-friendly framework. Forget clunky integrations or juggling multiple logins for employees and managers. With People First, everything works together smoothly, minimising distractions and maximising efficiency. This is how modern people management should be.
Key highlights:
- Empowers managers and employees with self-service options, freeing HR teams from hours of administrative tasks.
- Fosters a connected and motivated workforce with tools like check-ins and recognition.
- Leverages AI-driven recommendations and gamification to create personalised development journeys for every employee.
Zellis
Zellis HCM Cloud is a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solution for medium to large enterprises. Despite the platform promoting self-serve functionality, there are still admin overheads for HR and payroll teams.
Key highlights:
- Combination of off-shore and UK-based support
- Payroll accuracy of 99.5% doesn't compare to People First's 99.99+% accuracy
- Admin overheads still present
Payroll accuracy
MHR
- True, real-time payroll processing ensures transparency and immediate error detection
- Accuracy rate of 99.99%+, reducing risks associated with human error and poor data synchronisation
- Fully integrated clock-in functionality ensures accurate time-tracking and streamlined wage calculations
Zellis
- Operates a 'real-time payroll' model
- Strives for high payroll accuracy, aiming for a minimum of 99.5% accuracy
- Time and attendance solution and digital scheduling for clocking in and out
Automation capabilities
MHR
- Strong focus on automation across HR and payroll processes, with features such as time tracking, customised workflows and actionable reporting built into the system
- Workflow automation reduces administrative overheads, saving time and resources
Zellis
- Admin overheads, despite automation for tasks such as onboarding, issuing contracts and data analysis
- Ability to create automated workflows
Over 1,450 customers, from SMEs to large multinational corporations
Customer support
MHR
- Fully UK-based support for fast, region-specific problem resolution
- Tailored customer onboarding and insight-driven recommendations
- Dedicated customer success teams, ensuring clients optimise their systems and maintain high levels of service
Zellis
- Mix of UK and off-shore support
- Multiple points of contact can complicate response times
Industry-specific solutions
MHR
- Tailored features made for challenges specific to your industry
- Workforce management tools fully integrated with bespoke solutions to address talent acquisition and retention issues for each industry
Zellis
- Features to support businesses across various industries
- Focus on compliance, efficiency and employee experience across all industries
Don't just take our word for it...
Simplify your ways of working with People First
“Implementation was seamless. I was completely shocked.”
“People First is essential for keeping everyone up to date with what is going on in the company. We've noticed an increase in employee engagement.”
“People First has streamlined our recruitment process by allowing candidates to book interviews through the system, as opposed to HR going back and forth with candidates via email.”
Cloud-based agility
Loved by 1,450+ organisations
24/7 customer support
Discover People First in Action
Looking to boost efficiency, productivity, and growth while driving real impact? Experience People First with a personalised demo.
- Make smarter decisions, faster: Enable real-time decision-making to optimise your organisation's effectiveness and efficiency.
- Empower your people: Help your teams excel by providing them with the tools to do their best work and make a greater impact.
- Eliminate friction: Enjoy seamless workflows with an integrated platform offering a single source of truth for all your HR processes.
- Achieve faster results and lower costs: With an intuitive interface, rapid adoption, and reduced admin, you'll achieve quicker time to value and save on ownership costs.
Book your free, no-obligation demo today and see the difference for yourself.
