HR & payroll software for local government
MHR provides HR, payroll and people management together in one integrated platform, helping councils streamline operations, strengthen budgetary control, improve workforce visibility and accelerate digital transformation.
Who we support
English local authorities
With devolution deals and local government reorganisation reshaping structures across the country, MHR helps English councils standardise HR and payroll processes, manage LGPS obligations with confidence and consolidate systems, whether operating alone or through a merger.
Welsh local authorities
MHR supports Welsh local authorities such as Newport City Council in meeting Welsh Language Standards, often across large rural areas and with bilingual workforces. We help you build the insights needed to improve workforce planning, reporting and sustainable service delivery.
Scottish local authorities
Scotland's 32 councils operate within a distinct legislative landscape, from SJC terms and conditions to the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme. MHR helps Scottish local authorities automate complex payroll, strengthen governance and give leaders real-time visibility of workforce costs across every service area.
Northern Irish local authorities
Northern Ireland's 11 councils operate within distinct frameworks, including NILGOSC pension arrangements and NJC-aligned pay structures. MHR helps automate payroll, improve workforce visibility and simplify compliance, so teams can focus on delivering essential community services.
Everything your council needs in one platform
Complex public sector payroll
Local government payroll is complex, with diverse employment types, contracts, allowances and pension schemes to manage, including teachers pension schemes. Automate payroll processing, reduce administration and provide employees with secure self-service access while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, every time.
Recruitment & retention
Attracting and retaining talent is a growing challenge for councils. With dedicated recruitment, onboarding and employee experience tools, MHR helps strengthen your employer brand and create engaging employee experiences that help people succeed from day one.
Data management
Disconnected data can make reporting and decision-making difficult. Bring workforce, payroll and financial data together in one secure UK-hosted platform to reduce duplicate data, improve reporting accuracy and give leaders the insights they need to make informed decisions.
Integrations
Legacy systems can create inefficiencies and data silos. Connect your finance systems and other critical applications to enable seamless information sharing, support shared service arrangements and improve operational efficiency across your council.
Reporting & analytics
With increasing pressure on budgets and resources, access to accurate data is essential. Use real-time reporting and insights across HR, payroll and finance to support informed decisions, monitor workforce costs and demonstrate value for money.
Compliance & workforce planning
Stay ahead of changing legislation, policy requirements and workforce demands. MHR automatically applies legislative changes to help councils maintain compliance, strengthen governance, protect employee data and build workforce plans that support long-term organisational goals.
Government and public sector FAQs
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By automating routine tasks such as absence management, payroll processing, employee record updates and reporting, local authorities can significantly reduce manual administration. This gives HR, finance and leadership teams more time to focus on strategic priorities, workforce development and improving services for residents.
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Managing separate systems creates inefficiencies, duplicate data and limited visibility, and makes it harder to demonstrate efficient budgetary control. An integrated platform brings people, payroll and financial information together in one place, improving collaboration, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency across the council.
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Yes. MHR is designed to support complex organisational structures, including shared service arrangements, combined authorities and councils merging as part of local government reorganisation. Centralised reporting and standardised processes provide greater visibility and control, while allowing individual services to maintain operational flexibility.
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Yes. MHR pays over 70% of local government employees and is built to handle the sector's complexity, including multiple employment types and contracts, term-time working, multi-post employees, allowances and enhancements, and Local Government Pension Scheme requirements across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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MHR offers cloud hosting via state-of-the-art, UK-based data centres, using a closed network with no shared infrastructure between third parties. Combined with certified security and our status as a Crown Commercial Service-approved supplier, this gives councils complete confidence that their data is secure.
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Yes. MHR integrates with a wide range of business, finance and public sector systems, helping councils 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 authority. MHR works in partnership with customers throughout the process, ensuring a structured implementation that minimises disruption to payroll and services while helping teams realise value as quickly as possible.
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MHR helps councils maintain accurate records, automate key processes and improve visibility across HR and payroll operations. Legislative changes are applied automatically, reducing risk, strengthening governance and supporting compliance with employment, payroll, pension and regulatory requirements.