About MHR

Founded in 1984 in the UK, MHR has always had big ideas about the world of work. Developing software for organizations across the UK and earning the Royal Warrant didn’t go far enough.

Now we’re looking at building HCM for the global workforce. See where our story so far has led us, and where we’re going next.

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MHR: The timeline

1984

John Mills founds Midland Software Ltd, a business aiming to provide the best in payroll and HR technology.

1985

The Delphi product is launched.

1991

The company moves to a new HQ in Ruddington Hall in Nottinghamshire. The area remains our home to this day.

1996

The first Trent product was developed.

2003

Midland Software purchased the Britannia House site.

2006

Midland Software rebrands to become MidlandHR.

2009

iTrent was developed.

2016

MidlandHR now becomes MHR Global to reflect the global reach of our expertise.

2017

People First product launched.

2018

MHR offers an industry-first automated payroll service.

2020

Renovations to MHR headquarters totalling more than £7 million are completed, providing our staff with everything they need to excel.

2021

Jessica Mills, John's daughter, is appointed Chairman of MHR, ensuring our status as an independent family-run business for generations to come.

2021

People First is revamped, making it an employee-centric platform that is entirely cloud-hosted and built with a mobile-first design.

2021

MHR International is the only organization to currently hold a Royal Warrant for Supply of Payroll and HR Systems.

2022

People-First real-time payroll is launched.

2023

Mere Campus, Mere Way opened - MHR's new HQ.

2023

MHR wins CIPP Product of the Year.

2024

MHR earns recognition as one of the UK's Best Places to Work from The Sunday Times.

2025

MHR is once again named one of the UK's Best Places to Work.

2026

MHR secures its third consecutive Best Places to Work recognition from The Sunday Times.

We are proud to

Build teams that last

20% of our employees have been with us for over 10 years. That’s because we create an environment where employees grow. For you, that means consistent results and relationships that matter.

Earn customer loyalty

With a 98% customer loyalty rating, we deliver results that you can count on. Great customer service, improved efficiencies, and onboarding that sets you up for long-term success, not just short-term gains.

Reinvest for the future

We reinvest 24% of our turnover back into our systems. That means we can focus on creating cutting-edge technology without compromising on stability for our customers.

Our values

Innovation: We’ve been industry leaders since 1984. At every step, we’re putting people first and developing solutions that make the world of work easy. Plus, we research, design and build our products in-house, helping us create products we can be truly proud of.
Collaboration: We want to create environments where everyone can work together to create their best possible work. We also work closely with other businesses to create effective partnerships that deliver great-value integrations for our customers.
Sustainability: Our three pillars of people, planet and profit ensure we create a business that will be sustainable for years to come. As a family-owned business, we’re not beholden to stakeholders, so we can manage our growth and maintain a healthy ecosystem of profit.
Trust: With a customer loyalty rate of 98%, our customers trust us to deliver great products they can rely on. Plus, 20% of our employees have over ten years of service with us, because they trust us to create an environment where they can grow.

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Our approach

We believe technology should work for people, not the other way around. That's why we create solutions that make work simpler, more connected, and more meaningful.

By putting people at the center of every decision, we help organizations improve productivity, support engagement, and achieve lasting success.

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Company Design Principles

At MHR, great user experiences start with thoughtful design. Our principles guide every decision we make, helping us create solutions that are useful, intuitive, and enjoyable to use.

From clear language and clean interfaces to seamless performance across desktop and mobile devices, we focus on making People First accessible, efficient, and easy for everyone.

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Committed to accessibility

Our goal is to ensure our products comply with WCAG 2.2 AA standards. But shouldn't that be the baseline?

At MHR, our commitment goes beyond compliance. Driven by our accessibility champions, we raise awareness, provide guidance, stay ahead of legislative changes, and keep accessibility at the heart of everything we develop.

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Why MHR

Choosing the right partner matters.

See how MHR combines industry expertise, powerful solutions, and exceptional customer support to help organizations simplify work and drive lasting results.

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Our customers

Added flexibility. Reliable consistency. Real ROI.

Hundreds of businesses, in both the private and public sectors, have benefited from our products and services.

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Service and support

We do more than deliver software.

We work closely with our customers to help them achieve their goals, providing expert guidance, responsive support, and ongoing advice throughout their journey with MHR.