Integrated HR and payroll software and services for UK businesses
Individually, HR and payroll keep your business running. Together, they transform it. Free yourself up to focus on the work that has to work by bringing your HR and payroll into one connected platform.
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1 in 6
UK workers paid via IRIS
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300,000+
employers use IRIS HCM
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1M+
employees managed via IRIS
Transform the employee lifecycle
One connected platform for the entire employee lifecycle
Great businesses are built by great employees. But managing your people is complex, especially if your systems are disconnected.
Integrated HR and payroll software connects every stage of the employee lifecycle in one place.
Data flows automatically between teams, repetitive admin fades into the background and you get a single, trusted view of every employee, empowering you to deliver the best possible employee experience.
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Connected HR and payroll data
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Accurate payroll, every time
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Seamless employee experience
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Less admin, more time for people
HR and payroll features
The benefits of HR and payroll software integration
Connected HR and payroll
Our connected HR and payroll ecosystem
Manage your people
Tackle talent retention, keep up with compliance and handle every aspect of HR management with our range of industry-leading tools.
Explore your options and find your ideal IRIS HR solution.
Pay employees
Cut back on admin, streamline payroll processing and shake off compliance anxiety.
From specialist payroll software to managed payroll services, we have HMRC-recognised solutions to meet the needs of any business.
Attract and recruit talent
Recruitment made easier with smarter candidate sourcing, automated hiring workflows and empowered decision-making.
Manage all stages of your hiring process effortlessly with our applicant tracking system (ATS) and cutting-edge recruitment tools.
Extend your offering
Go beyond core HR and payroll with our marketplace of trusted partners, including employee benefits, learning, performance and time & attendance.
Each one integrates seamlessly with IRIS HR and payroll, so you can build the exact ecosystem your business needs, all connected around one source of truth.
Want to learn more? Book a demo
See our integrated HR and payroll software in action.
Book a demo and one of our experts will walk you through how integrating HR and payroll in one connected platform can transform the way you work.
- See how the integration works for you
- Get answers tailored to your business
- Explore pricing and next steps
What our customers say
“It was quite an easy choice when comparing it to other systems on the market, and the benefits that come with an integrated HR and payroll system just made sense for us.”
“With IRIS Cascade, we are definitely more efficient, better connected and we’ve got the confidence that comes with a platform that’s tried and tested across our industry.”
"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."
Frequently asked questions
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For most businesses, integrating HR and payroll into one system is absolutely worth it.
Separate systems mean the same data is entered twice, changes don't always sync and every handover between teams adds delay and risk.
Integrated HR and payroll software shares employee data automatically, ensuring:
- Pay is accurate
- Admin drops
- Leaders get a connected view of the workforce
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Yes, well-designed integrated HR and payroll software connects to your finance, ERP and wider systems.
With integration, payroll data automatically flows into your general ledger and employee changes sync automatically without manual re-keying.
This matters most where payroll is owned by finance, as connected data means a faster, cleaner month-end, accurate cost reporting and fewer reconciliation errors.
IRIS connects HR and payroll with leading finance and accounting systems, so your people and financial data stay aligned.
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Yes, you can move to integrated HR and payroll software without losing data or missing a pay run, providing the migration is planned properly.
Dedicated support is often the biggest factor in a smooth switch.
Modern systems, such as what IRIS offers, support structured data export and secure transfer.
Additionally, we will map your existing data, run parallel pay runs where needed and help manage the transition to minimise disruption.
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Implementation timelines depend on your:
- Size
- Business complexity
- How many systems you're consolidating
However, a structured rollout is often far quicker than most expect.
Straightforward deployments can go live in a matter of weeks, while larger, multi-entity or global businesses take longer and are typically phased.
The key to a successful implementation process is a clear migration plan and a provider that supports you through the entire process rather than leaving you to configure it alone.
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Integrated HR and payroll are usually priced per employee, per month, so the cost scales with headcount.
The total cost also depends on the features you need, the complexity of your payroll and whether you choose software your team runs or a managed service.