Human Resources and Payroll Software

Many companies, especially small companies find the administration of their staff – a complex morass of legislation and record keeping- a difficult challenge and one which seriously detracts from getting on with their core business.
One popular option nowadays is to outsource this function and get HR services – especially payroll services undertaken by another company. Others will choose to have a HR Management system used by their own in-house staff. Human Resources software is a huge market and there are increasingly complicated software systems to manage any aspect of staff management, though these are usually available in build-up modules. The software varies from the relatively straightforward compliance software for payroll, attached as a module, usually to the accounts system. Human Resources software will have a range of modules but include the storage of personal details of staff, holiday records and absence records include statutory leave for maternity and paternity, records of any disciplinary records and also skills and training, and performance records. They also offer regularly updated information (usually free for the first year) on employment law.
Anyone trying to get information about prices by searching Google will be sorely confused as there are hundreds of suppliers keeping information very tightly hidden. One straightforward exception is Sage, who offer a HR software package suitable for small businesses which they clearly state as “from £200”.