Find the right payroll software for you
If you do want to run payroll with software but not quite sure what you need, the best place to start is by asking yourself are you an employer of the people you’re paying or a payroll bureau?
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employer Cloud Payroll Software
Discover the power of cloud payroll software and our full range of SaaS payroll products.
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bureau Payroll Bureau Software
Browse our full range of professional payroll software designed to help payroll bureax with more complex requirements.
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employer Free Payroll Software
Check out our free payroll software perfect for businesses with up to 8 employees.
What is Payroll Software?
Payroll software is a tool used by employers and payroll bureau companies to pay wages and manage pay details and employee benefits. As the majority of employees are paid directly to their bank account, a payroll system does the heavy lifting ensuring a timely and pain-free payday.
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Payroll software is also referred to as a payroll system
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Payroll software can vary from traditional desktop solutions to cloud-based options
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Payroll software traditional payroll software is installed and manually maintained on a computer
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Payroll software cloud payroll is web-based (online) and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection
The benefits of using Payroll Software?
Gone are the days of manually working out an employee’s wage and stuffing cash into brown envelopes. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of doing the wages after a long week or month you’ll know all too well of the stress it can bring. Payroll software is designed to automate everything from calculating pay to paying wages on time, everytime.
- saves valuable time and reduces the risk of errors
- can integrate with other software to gain further efficiencies
- better reporting and collaboration
- able to handle even the most complex of payroll
Types of Software for Payroll
Here you’ll find a comprehensive list of the types of software and tools for payroll. You’ll find out-of-the-box software that covers most business scenarios, as well as specific payroll software for particular business types and tasks.
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Payroll Software for Employers
Whatever the size of your workforce, payroll software makes it easier to pay your employees and saves time.
Look for software that is compliant with both Automatic Enrolment and RTI legislation.
Your professional payroll software should give you the ability to make multiple payments and deductions, and in-depth reporting functionality; key to understanding your employee data and making continual business improvements.
Staffology Payroll
IRIS Payroll Business
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Payroll Bureau Software
As a specialist in providing payroll services for other businesses, bureaux need payroll bureau software they can rely on. Your software should be compliant with UK data protection legislation, RTI and Automatic Enrolment.
Look for software that helps with specialist payroll requirements such as LGPS, Teachers’ Pension, CIS, and expatriate payrolls. Other important features to consider include simple payslip distribution, customisable access levels, and support.
Our payroll software for bureaux provides all of the above to help you run and grow your business. Discover all of our Payroll Bureau products now.
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Payroll Software for Small Businesses
If you employ less than 10 employees, then you’ll want to consider payroll software designed for small businesses. There are many benefits to using a system specific to your business size. One benefit is setup and implementation which is far easier and quicker with payroll software for small businesses. Another benefit is around cost, which is far less than comprehensive tools with features that you’ll never use.
Our small business payroll software boasts all the essential tools to help you pay your people. Visit our sister company Staffology Payroll for our cloud offering or check out our full range of payroll products for SMBs.
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Payroll Software for SMBs
Businesses with around 10-250 employees will require a more robust payroll system.
When choosing payroll software for a small to medium-sized business think about the additional complexities of pay details and benefits.
Another important feature is automation. With a larger workforce comes higher volumes of payroll tasks. Time-saving automation functions can really improve productivity, and consider options that can integrate with your other business software such as accounting software.
Cloud-based payroll software can be a powerful tool for SMBs and having an employee self-service function can boost productivity even further.
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Payroll Software for Larger Organisations
When the number of employees within a business exceed approximately 250, the complexities evolve on to a whole new level. As a large business you’ll require payroll software that can keep you compliant with RTI, Automatic Enrolment and data security, as well as streamline payroll processes.
Consider features such as employee self-service and automation to help reduce workload. Integration with other business software is a must for capitalising on efficiencies, and comprehensive reporting can help improve business decisions.
For fully-compliant payroll software that meets all your reporting and compliance needs.
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Cloud Payroll Software
Businesses of all sizes are switching to cloud-based solutions. With cloud payroll software being web-based, it means payroll teams can access it from anywhere with an internet connection. Cloud software is also referred to as online payroll software or SaaS (Software as a Service).
With the rise in remote working, cloud payroll systems are becoming increasingly popular with employers.
Discover our range of cloud payroll products or find out more about the benefits of web-based payroll.
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Payroll and HR Integration
Payroll and Human Resources go hand-in-hand within a business. Many business can make huge savings in efficiency when choosing HR and Payroll software which integrate with one another. Look for payroll software that integrate with multiple brands (not just its own) and other systems such as accounting.
Whilst Payroll software and HR systems can be separate, integrated payroll and HR systems allows common data to be shared, re-keying of data and potential for errors is mitigated, and cost are reduced.
Discover our full range of payroll and HR products now.
Not sure which plan is right for you?
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Featured Guide
Have you considered going cloud-based with your payroll?
Whether you want to fine-tune your payroll bureau service or improve the way employees are paid in your company, the right payroll software might just be cloud-based.
To help you decide, we’ve created this free cloud payroll software guide. Download it now to learn about:
- Cloud payroll software reviewed
- How cloud fits in with your payroll obligations
- Choosing a cloud payroll provider
- The future of cloud payroll
- Cloud payroll software solutions.
Additional considerations when choosing payroll software?
If you’re an employer, accountant or payroll provider looking for the best payroll system it’s important to think long term. Are you going to need to scale with growth or downsize with greater efficiencies. You may also have nuances associated with your payroll and can benefit from specialist payroll software tailored to your area. Some businesses will require specialist payroll software for specific needs. Other tools include.
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We offer specialist payroll solutions for most UK sectors including healthcare, education, construction (CIS) and accountants.
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Our payroll software can help you pay expatriates, provide earnings on demand or distribute payslips through an online portal
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Our wide range of payroll systems can also help with faster payments, holiday pay and even remote payroll entry
Payroll Products for SMBs
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Cloud payroll software for SMBs
Staffology Payroll, our cloud-based payroll software. Streamlines core payroll processes to save you time and money. Choose only the functionality that you need.
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All-in-one payroll bureau software
A powerful payroll system designed for both payroll bureaux and mid-sized organisations with more complex payroll requirements. This all-in-one solution is ideal for processing just one employee’s payroll or 2500, or offer a comprehensive bureau solution.
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Small business payroll software
IRIS Payroll Business is a powerful, user-friendly, and affordable payroll software ideal for UK businesses with up to 100 employees..
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Free Payroll Software for SMBs
A simple and easy way to manage your payroll for companies with fewer than 10 employees. IRIS Payroll Basics is free payroll software, which is RTI-compliant and automatic..
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Payroll Software for Accountancy
A streamlined, comprehensive approach to payroll software. Manage everything from processing payroll and employee payslips to workplace pensions in a couple of clicks..
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Industry Trusted Payroll Software
With an unprecedented 40 years of development, IRIS Payrite can meet the needs to the most demanding customer no matter how left field. Tried and tested implementation processes.
Payroll Products for Large Businesses
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Cloud payroll software for large businesses
Staffology Payroll, our cloud-based payroll software. Streamlines core payroll processes to save you time and money. Choose only the functionality that you need.
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All-in-one payroll bureau software
A powerful payroll system designed for both payroll bureaux and mid-sized organisations with more complex payroll requirements. This all-in-one solution is ideal for processing just one employee’s payroll or 2500, or offer a comprehensive bureau solution.
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Industry Trusted Payroll Software
With an unprecedented 40 years of development, IRIS Payrite can meet the needs to the most demanding customer no matter how left field. Tried and tested implementation processes.
Integrated Payroll and HR Products
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Integrated HR & Payroll Software
Staffology HR & Payroll, our cloud-based HCM software. Streamlines core payroll processes to save you time and money. Choose only the functionality that you need.
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Market-Leading HR Customization
IRIS Cascade HRi is here to help with a flexible solution that covers everything from core HR functionality to integrated HR and payroll, recruitment, training, and talent management.
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Cascade Payroll Software Addition
Use our integrated Payroll Module to simplify the complexities of payroll and reduce the time spent on admin, enabling you to focus on improving company culture.
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