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HR, payroll and finance software for education

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A platform backed by over 1,500 educational institutions.

MHR makes an impact in the education sector. From universities to schools, colleges and multi-academy trusts (MATs), our award-winning platform reshapes your processes and enables change, turning your team into a proactive and strategic institution. 

Supporting over 1,500 educational organisations and 75,000 employees, we are a trusted provider in the sector for all HR, payroll and finance needs. 

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Award-winning systems built for education

Simplify complex payroll 

Accurate payroll and pension management is critical for any institution, but more so in education. With multiple roles, term-time employees and numerous pension schemes, management can be time-consuming and complex. But it doesn’t have to be. 

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Work smarter. Not harder. 

Allow staff members to view payslips, update their details easily, and self-service their HR needs with real-time payroll. The time and cost savings mean your HR team can focus on more important tasks.

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Integrated finance data 

Integrate your people and financial data to simplify your finance admin. From salary modelling of multiple position employees, to creating a clear audit trail for reporting, Finance from MHR supports your strategic planning.

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We support over 70 of the UK's Higher Education institutions. Discover why.

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Integrated data platform

Centralised data and integration with your existing MIS systems means you can be confident your data management will flow.

Essential compliance

Automatically comply with all mandatory legislation changes and statutory requirements that are tailored to the needs of your educational establishment. 

Effective recruitment

With definable workflows, you can perfect your HR recruitment process to ensure you can attract the best talent and create a culture that supports your learning goals.

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Flexibility and adaptability

Getting the right HR, payroll and finance systems that are good value for money and will adapt as you grow is essential, allowing you to focus on teaching. 

“We've had a very pragmatic, honest, trustful relationship with MHR over the years. We don't stay with organisations for this length of time unless there's something good happening.”

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“MHR is at the forefront of this compared to our previous supplier. I can't speak highly enough about it. It's constantly being updated and keeping in line with trend.”

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“The recruitment module has enabled us to receive applications online and brought us into the twenty-first century in terms of recruitment. Their service cloud is a valuable source of information, support and help. MHR is committed to evolving the product in a way that is beneficial to customers and users.”

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“iTrent, to me, is incredibly good value for money. It helps any school or any independent foundation like us to be innovative and forward thinking. I would absolutely recommend iTrent.”

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Leigh Academies Trust

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Oldham College

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Education FAQs

Why is it important to invest in HR, payroll and finance software?

So many HR, payroll and finance systems for education rely heavily on manual entry and paper forms. This massively slows down the entire system and leaves your results riddled with errors, making it difficult for HR teams to stay ahead of the curve. Investing in the right software prevents all of that, letting you think more strategically.

How secure is my data with MHR’s education payroll software?

Because it’s based on the cloud, it’s incredibly easy to keep our software up-to-date with the latest security requirements. We also make use of multi-factor authentication and user behaviour analytics for even more protection.

Is MHR’s education HR, payroll and finance software suitable for my organisation?

We’ve provided support to over 1,500 educational institutions. Our integrated HR and payroll platform is recognised as being a perfect fit for education HR services, because it’s so flexible to the unique needs of educational institutions.

Can I book a demo?

Absolutely. Our team will help you to find the right solution for your educational needs. Book one today.

What is HR and payroll software for schools?

Educational providers have some very complex pay and HR requirements, with many employees having multiple roles or different pensions to a typical employee. HR and payroll software for schools should take all this into account, while also offering good value for money. 

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