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What is Access PeopleHR
Access PeopleHR is a cloud-based HR system designed for small and mid-sized organizations to manage employee records and HR processes. It supports core HR functions such as employee data management, absence tracking, document storage, and self-service workflows, with optional modules for recruiting and performance reviews. The product is typically used by HR teams that want a single system of record for people data with configurable forms and approvals.
Strong core HR recordkeeping
PeopleHR provides centralized employee profiles, document management, and configurable fields to maintain a system of record. It supports common HR workflows such as onboarding tasks, policy acknowledgements, and approvals. Employee and manager self-service reduces HR administrative workload for routine updates and requests.
Built-in absence and time tracking
The platform includes leave/absence management with balances, requests, and approvals. It supports tracking of time-related data that HR teams commonly need for reporting and downstream payroll processes. These capabilities help standardize attendance-related processes without requiring a separate point solution for basic needs.
Modular HR suite approach
PeopleHR offers modules that extend beyond core HR, including applicant tracking and performance review functionality. This allows organizations to start with core HR and add capabilities as requirements mature. A single vendor for multiple HR processes can simplify administration and user access compared with stitching together multiple tools.
Payroll coverage varies by region
Payroll is not uniformly available as a native, full-featured capability across all countries and may rely on integrations or separate products depending on location. Organizations with complex payroll requirements should validate supported geographies, statutory features, and reporting. This can add implementation effort when compared with suites that provide broad multi-country payroll out of the box.
Limited enterprise-scale capabilities
The product is primarily positioned for SMB and mid-market use cases rather than large enterprise HR operating models. Advanced needs such as complex security models, highly granular role design, or extensive global process standardization may require workarounds. Organizations with large headcount or multi-entity complexity should confirm scalability and governance fit.
Talent features are foundational
Recruiting and performance management capabilities are typically adequate for standard workflows but may be less deep than specialized tools for structured competency models, advanced analytics, or complex hiring pipelines. Reporting and configuration for talent processes can be more limited than platforms built primarily for talent management. Teams with mature talent programs may need complementary systems.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (HR Software) | From £3 per employee/month | HR essentials: digitise employee records, document management, absence tracking, mobile app, AI HR assistant, personalised dashboard, inclusive learning library. Free 14-day trial listed. |
| Core (HR Software) | From £5.50 per employee/month | Everything in Starter plus employee onboarding, expenses management, e-signatures, employee communication tools, reward & recognition platform, essential analytics. Free 14-day trial listed. |
| Pro (HR Software) | From £8 per employee/month | Everything in Core plus employee performance management, timesheets, custom survey builder. Pricing page shows “Contact us” for buying. |
| Elite+ (HR Software) | From £9.50 per employee/month | Everything in Pro plus customisable & automated workflows, automated processes, advanced analytics. Pricing page shows “Contact us” for buying. |
| Payroll SaaS - Core (Self-service payroll) | From £3 per employee/month | Standalone cloud payroll: unlimited pay elements, HMRC compliant, auto-run payroll, pension enrolment, reporting, Access Evo, employee self-serve portal, 24x7 support, SSO. |
| Payroll SaaS - Pro (Self-service payroll) | Contact us | Adds custom report builder, on-demand pay and additional payroll features. |
| Payroll SaaS - Elite+ (Self-service payroll) | Contact us | Adds on-demand pay, expense management and advanced payroll capabilities. |
| Payroll Managed - Core (Fully managed payroll) | From £5 per employee/month | Fully managed payroll services: HMRC compliance & submission, auto-run payroll, pension enrolment, reporting, dedicated payroll expert, 24x7 support. |
| Core+ (HR + Payroll bundle) | From £7 per employee/month | Everything in HR Core + Payroll SaaS features, employee rewards & discounts, people analytics (standard), Access Evo. Free 14-day trial listed. |
| Pro+ (HR + Payroll bundle) | From £9.50 per employee/month | Everything in HR Pro + Payroll SaaS features, rewards & discounts, people analytics (standard), employee performance, Access learning content. Free 14-day trial listed. |
| Ultimate+ (HR + Payroll bundle) | From £11 per employee/month | Everything in HR Elite+ + Payroll SaaS features, people analytics premium, Access Evo, on-demand pay. Pricing page shows “Choose package.” |
Notes: All prices on the official pricing page are presented as "From" amounts and are expressed in GBP per employee per month. Several tiers display a "Free 14 day trial" badge on the pricing page (no credit card required per FAQ). Some payroll/pro tiers show "Contact us" for purchase.
Seller details
The Access Group
Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
1991
Private
https://www.theaccessgroup.com/
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