HR & payroll software for education
MHR brings HR, payroll and finance together in one integrated platform, helping schools, multi-academy trusts, colleges and universities reduce administration, gain greater organisational visibility, ensure compliance and accelerate digital transformation with confidence.
Who we support
Multi-academy trusts
Manage multiple academies through a single connected platform that integrates with leading MIS solutions such as Arbor and Bromcom. Standardise processes, improve governance and gain real-time visibility.
Further education
We support 60% of further education colleges with integrated HR, payroll and finance software. Simplify reporting, manage complex payroll and improve the overall employee experience.
Higher education
As a UCISA community member, MHR is a trusted partner to more than 70 higher education institutions, providing integrated HR, payroll and finance software that streamlines operations and supports HESA compliance.
Independent schools
Simplify HR and payroll processes across individual schools and school groups with integrated workflows and connectivity, helping school leaders reduce administration and focus on delivering exceptional education.
100+ independent schools
1000+ academies & MATs
1,800+ educational institutions
Everything schools, trusts and universities need in one platform
Recruitment & retention
Attract, hire and retain exceptional talent with dedicated recruitment, onboarding and employee experience tools. Strengthen your employer brand, support safeguarding processes and create engaging experiences that help employees succeed from day one.
Simplified payroll
Manage complex education payroll with confidence. Automate calculations, reduce manual processing and ensure staff are paid accurately and on time, every time. Employees can securely access payslips, update personal details and complete other HR tasks through self-service tools.
Compliance & workforce planning
Stay ahead of changing legislation and policy requirements. MHR helps education organisations improve compliance, manage risk and plan their workforce with confidence.
Data management
Bring workforce, payroll and financial data together in one secure platform. Eliminate duplicate data, improve reporting accuracy and give leaders the insights they need to make informed decisions.
Integrations
MHR integrates with leading education and business applications to reduce duplicate data, streamline administration and improve operational efficiency. Connect your most important systems to create a seamless flow of information across your organisation.
Reporting & analytics
Access real-time reporting and actionable insights across HR, payroll and finance. Track key metrics, monitor workforce trends and make faster, evidence-based decisions that support long-term organisational success.
Education FAQs
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Managing separate systems can create inefficiencies, duplicate data and limit visibility. An integrated platform brings people, payroll and financial information together in one place, improving collaboration, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency across the organisation.
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By automating routine tasks such as absence management, payroll processing, employee record updates and reporting, education organisations can significantly reduce manual administration. This gives HR, finance and leadership teams more time to focus on strategic priorities, staff development and improving educational outcomes.
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MHR helps organisations maintain accurate records, automate key processes and improve visibility across HR and payroll operations. This reduces risk, strengthens governance and supports compliance with employment, payroll and regulatory requirements.
Our software is designed to support compliance with the following education sector frameworks and reporting requirements:
- SCR (Single Central Record): Providing a centralised, secure database tracking for statutory pre-appointment and safeguarding checks required in the education sector.
- TPS (Teachers' Pension Scheme): Fully supports processing, automated calculations, and regular contributions/returns (including MDC/MCR submissions).
- LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme): Built-in configuration for local government pension scheme management and support staff contributions.
- USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme): Supported out-of-the-box for higher education sector institutions.
- HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency): Provides dedicated data collection and field functionality for mandatory annual HE returns.
- SWC (School Workforce Census): Integrates data collection tools to streamline Department for Education (DfE) statutory returns.
- FEWDC (Further Education Workforce Data Collection): Supports the collection and management of workforce data required for Further Education providers, helping streamline annual sector reporting and workforce analytics submissions.
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Yes. MHR integrates with a wide range of business, finance and education systems, helping organisations create a connected technology ecosystem. This reduces data duplication, improves accuracy and streamlines processes across the organisation.
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Implementation timelines vary depending on the size and complexity of the organisation. MHR works in partnership with customers throughout the process, ensuring a structured implementation that minimises disruption while helping teams realise value as quickly as possible.
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Retention starts with creating a positive employee experience. MHR helps organisations improve recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, performance management and employee engagement, providing the tools needed to attract, develop and retain top talent.