HR and payroll for large businesses

Enterprise HR and payroll software for large UK businesses  

When you employ across multiple sites and entities, accuracy, compliance and security are non-negotiable.

IRIS enterprise HR and payroll software connects every people process, built for large UK businesses of 1,000+ employees. That’s why 300,000+ employers trust IRIS to manage over one million employees.

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Built for large businesses 

Is IRIS HR and payroll right for your organisation? 

  • Multi-site or multi-entity organisations 

    If you manage people across multiple locations, entities and pay cycles, IRIS gives you one connected, configurable platform. 

  • Modernising or consolidating systems

    Are you replacing legacy systems or consolidating after growth or acquisition? IRIS brings HR and payroll into one modern platform.

  • Running complex, high-volume payroll 

    Running payroll for thousands of employees across multiple entities and pay cycles? IRIS handles that complexity accurately, every time. 

Enterprise HR and payroll challenges

The HR and payroll challenges facing large businesses 

  • The HR and payroll compliance landscape is changing fast, and keeping pace shouldn’t rely on manual checks and crossed fingers.

    IRIS enterprise software updates in real time to meet the latest legislation, giving large businesses the tools to manage whatever comes their way.

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  • For large businesses, a single data breach or security failure carries enormous financial, legal and reputational repercussions.

    As threats intensify, you need a trusted partner that can keep you safe.

    IRIS enterprise software has built-in security features, from Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and data encryption to Single Sign-On (SSO) and user controls, not to mention we hold ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and Cyber Essentials certifications.

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  • Keeping pace with workplace change is no small task, from fundamental shifts caused by the Employment Rights Act to the shifting demands of a modern workforce.

    IRIS enterprise software is designed to help you meet new requirements, providing you with the tools to adjust your processes as things change.

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  • As you grow, the systems that once worked start to strain under the weight of more people, sites and complexity.

    IRIS scales with you, connecting HR and payroll together in one configurable platform built for large businesses, so you can manage the full employee lifecycle.

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  • When workforce data is scattered across systems and entities, HR and finance leaders struggle to get one reliable view.

    IRIS brings your workforce data together, giving CHROs and CFOs accurate analytics and reporting to help them make confident, board-ready decisions.

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Enterprise-grade HR and payroll 

Connected HR and payroll software for large UK businesses 

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End-to-end HR and payroll software

Our all-in-one enterprise-grade employee management software empowers you to recruit, pay and manage all your people from one integrated system.

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Cloud payroll software built to scale

Take the complexity out of your payroll with our cloud-based software that simplifies processes and supports compliance.

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Outsourced payroll you can trust

Offload the challenges of payroll and gain compliance confidence with our payroll outsourcing service, led by CIPP-accredited payroll experts using industry-leading software.

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Go deeper with trusted partners 

Extend IRIS through the HR Marketplace, a curated ecosystem of trusted partners for specialist needs like performance management, engagement and analytics.

What our customers say 

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Norwich City Football Club 
Paul Cunningham | Head of Payroll 

“The biggest difference for HR is visibility. Everything is in the system now, on mobile or desktop. Instead of digging through spreadsheets, it’s all there, whenever you need it.” 

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Sarah Waddington | Head of HR

“I highly recommend IRIS Cascade and IRIS Recruitment. Both systems have empowered us to take full control of our HR and recruitment processes, delivering a significant positive impact on the business.”

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Clare Smithson | Head of HR

“IRIS Recruitment Services has helped us move from fragmented recruitment to a more consistent, cost-effective model.”

Related resources

HR and payroll resources for large businesses  

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Yes, IRIS HR and payroll software is built for enterprise organisations managing large, complex workforces across multiple sites and entities.

IRIS brings HR and payroll together in one platform, giving you a single, accurate view of your workforce and the flexibility to scale as you grow.

IRIS payroll is designed to handle complex payroll, including:

  • Multiple entities
  • Varied pay cycles
  • Changing legislation
  • High volumes

You can choose cloud payroll software you run in-house with Staffology Payroll, or a fully managed service led by CIPP-accredited experts with IRIS Payroll Services.

IRIS software is automatically updated for the latest UK payroll and HR legislation, including PAYE, auto-enrolment and HMRC requirements, so you stay compliant as rules change without manual intervention.

Yes, IRIS integrates with your wider systems so you can bring everything together without replacing tools that already work well for you. 

IRIS supports workforces of every size.

Over 300,000 employers already use IRIS to manage more than 1 million employees.

The platforms are built to handle high volumes and multiple entities without performance trade-offs, so they scale as your headcount grows.

Take the complexity out of managing your workforce 

Whether you’re ready to transform HR and payroll with IRIS or you’re still exploring your options, our large business team will help you find the right fit. 

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