HR software for large businesses

Empower your workforce with connected HR, payroll benefits, and workforce management. People First gives enterprises and large organizations the tools, data, and insights they need to manage people effectively at scale, securely.

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Trusted by 1,400+ global organizations

Manage your growing, complex workforce with ease

Operate at scale

Automate complex processes and standardise ways of working across teams, departments and locations.

Turn data into decisions

Give leaders trusted workforce data and insights to manage costs, identify trends and make informed decisions.

Stay in control

Bring HR, payroll and workforce management together for greater visibility and consistency across your organization.

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Managing people at scale

Large organizations have more moving parts to manage. Multiple teams, locations, and workforce requirements can make it difficult to maintain consistent processes, control costs and get a clear view of your people. When your systems aren't connected, you face:

No centralized source of employee data
Admin tasks slowing teams down
Inconsistent processes across teams or locations
Limited visibility into your growing workforce
Disconnected employee experiences

Unify your HR systems

People First brings your people, processes and data together in one connected platform, giving you greater control and visibility across your organization. Simplify complex operations and create a consistent experience for your people at scale.

Create one source of truth for employee data
Automate complex workflows and processes
Standardise processes across teams and locations
Gain real-time workforce insights
Deliver consistent employee experiences

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Discover how People First helps large businesses connect systems, improve visibility and manage people at scale.

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Examples of AI-powered HR features, including natural language search, automated check-in summaries and employee engagement analytics

HR analytics dashboard showing department insights, including employee turnover metrics and a monthly turnover trend chart

Security and compliance certifications including AICPA SOC 2, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 9001/IEC27001 accreditation

Employee check-in software including AI generated check-in summary and completion metrics

HR self-service dashboard showing remaining leave balance, approved absence requests and department information including department name, ID, location and active date

Everything you need in one platform

Bring HR systems together: Disconnected systems slow your people down and make it harder to get a clear view of your organization. Bring HR, payroll and workforce management together in one connected platform, helping information flow more easily across your business.
Reduce duplication, simplify everyday processes and give your teams a consistent experience.
Measure what matters: Workforce data is only valuable when it helps you make better decisions. Access real-time reporting, configurable dashboards and powerful analytics to track headcount, absence and workforce trends across your organization.
Turn complex workforce data into clear, actionable insights that support strategic planning, resource allocation and business performance.
Secure foundations for growth: Connect your existing systems and applications through integrations with ease, creating a single source of truth for your people data. Bring HR, payroll and workforce data together in one place to reduce complexity and support growth.
Backed by SOC 2, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 accreditation, plus WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance, People First delivers a secure, accessible and scalable experience.
Empower & support your people: Deliver a consistent employee experience across every stage of the employee lifecycle. Bring engagement, performance and learning together in one platform, helping you understand workforce sentiment through employee surveys, eNPS and real-time insights.
Support continuous development, enable meaningful performance conversations and give employees the tools to take ownership of their growth, helping you improve engagement, retention and organizational performance at scale.
Manager & employee self-service: Empower managers and employees to access the information and tools they need, when they need them. From updating personal information to approving requests and completing everyday tasks, self-service reduces manual administration and frees up HR teams to focus on more strategic priorities.

Seamless integration with your existing tech stack

Why choose MHR?

40+ years experience

For over 40 years, MHR has helped organizations navigate complex HR, payroll and workforce challenges. That experience gives us a deep understanding of what it takes to manage people effectively at scale.

1,400+ organizations trust us

More than 1,400 organizations trust MHR with their HR, payroll and workforce management, including large organizations with complex and evolving workforce needs.

98% customer retention

Our customers stay with us because we build lasting partnerships. From implementation to ongoing support, our experts work alongside your teams to help you get long-term value from People First.

Can People First support large and complex organizations?

Yes. People First supports organizations with large workforces, multiple teams and locations, and complex organizational structures.

The platform integrates HR, payroll, and workforce management into a single system, helping businesses maintain a consistent view of their people and processes as they grow.

Can People First integrate with our existing technology?

Yes. People First is designed to integrate with your broader technology ecosystem via APIs and integrations.

MHR partners with a range of integration partners and business systems, helping organizations connect HR, payroll, and workforce data with other critical applications. This reduces duplicate data entry, improves data accuracy, and enables information to flow more effectively across the business.

How does People First support enterprise reporting and analytics?

People First provides real-time workforce reporting, dashboards and analytics by bringing HR, payroll and workforce data together on a single platform.

A single source of truth enables organizations to monitor key workforce metrics, identify trends and make informed decisions with accurate, up-to-date information. Custom reporting capabilities help leaders gain greater visibility across their organization and support strategic workforce planning.

How does MHR keep our workforce data secure?

We protect workforce data by providing a secure, cloud-based platform with role-based access controls and robust data management practices.

People First is hosted on Microsoft Azure, and MHR adheres to recognized security standards and accreditations, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, and Cyber Essentials. These measures help organizations maintain confidence that workforce data is managed securely and responsibly.

How does MHR manage enterprise implementation?

MHR uses a structured approach for complex organizations, covering planning, data migration, system configuration, knowledge transfer, and support. Consultants help customers with requirements, data validation, configuration, and adoption, emphasizing People First's long-term value.

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