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HR software that makes work flow
People First is our all-in-one HR software designed to simplify people processes. With less admin and more insight, HR teams become high‑performing units, driving smarter decisions across your organisation.
Trusted by 1,400+ organisations
AI-enabled HR systems that are people-first
Onboarding and recruitment
Our HR software solutions take a people-centric approach to onboarding and recruitment. We handle the administrative side with sophisticated AI and automation, so you can focus on making all-important connections.
Robust workforce management
Integrate remote work and clocking-in hardware so that TOIL, time and attendance are all fed directly into payroll, improving pay accuracy. Keep scheduling simple, even as you handle complex working patterns across multiple locations.
Use real-time data to plan shifts and accommodate your employees' circumstances. Boost financial wellbeing and give everyone complete certainty over where they're needed and when.
Digital learning solutions
A culture of learning. The key to upskilling, reskilling and empowering your employees to take professional development into their own hands. Our digital learning solutions help to simplify and supercharge the process of learning and development.
Effective talent management
Attract and retain the best minds to stay competitive. Progress through the employee lifecycle with our AI-enabled HR resource management systems, ensuring engagement at every stage. Use real-time data to stay on top of the latest developments and create meaningful relationships. Use sentiment analysis to get a real sense of how your employees are feeling on the grand scale, and summarise any check-in notes to focus on conversations, not administration.
Enhance your employee experience
Put employee experience at the centre of your people strategy. Don't leave it to chance. News feeds, polls, communities, recognitions, AI-enhanced check-ins. Our HR software and its innovative features drive engagement and help create a happier, more productive workforce.
People First
Your people are the beating heart of your business, and People First gives you the power to prioritise them. From building communities, to managing check-ins to enabling employee self-service, People First supports and evolves your HR team to make a huge impact on your organisation.
Streamline your HR processes using our AI-powered software
Engage your HR team
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Practical people development
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Our LXP centralises learning into one manageable place and puts every employee at the centre of their own development. Unlock your potential with People First LXP.
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Flexible access
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Consistency matters. Our cloud-based HR and payroll platform can be accessed anywhere, on any device.
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Accurate insights and reporting
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Leverage the science of reporting with our specialised tools. Identify trends and improve visibility so you can make more informed decisions.
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Adding the human touch
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Embrace two-way communication between employees and managers to create a more personable working environment. Check-ins and personal goals drive empowerment at work.
“For anyone in the education sector looking to implement a HR solution, I would contact MHR who will work with you to give you the solution you are looking for.”
“I was made to feel so welcome by MHR colleagues and representatives, a great foundation for building successful relationships.”
Great people + employee experience = peak performance
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HR software FAQs
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What is HR management software?
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HR management software systems allow you to manage and optimise basic human resource tasks digitally. Automation lets your teams put their energy into larger, more pressing concepts.
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What does HR software do?
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Online HR software from MHR enhances your people management abilities while reducing time spent on admin tasks. Enjoy automatic holiday approvals and easier payroll processing, all while receiving data for informed decisions.
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Why do I need HR software?
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If you want to reduce admin time, cloud HR software is a no-brainer. From global organisations to small-scale SMEs across the UK and Ireland, we've helped over 1,000 customers refine their HR processes. The result? More engaged employees and easier performance tracking. It's a formula you simply can't ignore.
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Why use our HR software solutions?
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The right HR software helps professionals get into the zone to get work done. Smart technology and automation take time-consuming tasks and paperwork out of the equation.
Our HR software provides oversight on payroll, recruitment, attendance, people management and more in one place. Arrange a demo today to see what we can do for your organisation.
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What accreditations do you have?
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Compliance is central to everything we do. All our systems are accredited to the highest standards.
Data security is something we take seriously. We are fully certified against SOC2, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards, and we're members of Cyber Essentials Plus. The main takeaway? You can trust our innovative HR software without question.
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How much does your HR management software cost?
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The size of your organisation and the configurations you choose will dictate the cost of your cloud-based human resource management system.
The software's scientific principles maximise ROI, improving accuracy and avoiding manual tasks.
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How can our HR software support your sector?
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Since the 1980s, we’ve been providing tools to efficiently support workers through the full employee cycle. Over 1,000 organisations across the UK and Ireland, within various sectors have chosen a more systematic approach to their HR processes.
With a 98% customer retention rate, we're tried and tested. We've streamlined HR and payroll in schools and assisted global bodies with their HR systems and processes. Join the likes of Trailfinders, Admiral, Nottingham Trent University, Hugh James and Companies House by letting us help you take your HR to the next level.
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How do HR platforms transform the employee experience?
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Our smart HR systems keep the day-to-day job stimulating by automating and digitising processes. Employees can focus on learning and development, management or supporting roles instead of manual data tasks. They also drive improvements in organisational culture, with a range of community, collaboration and recognition features.