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Best HRIS and core HR software in United Kingdom (2026)

61 tools compared from sourced facts: what each covers, where it works, company size and the HR systems it connects to. 1 are AI agents. No paid placement.

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What HRIS and core HR software does

An HRIS (core HR system, sometimes called employee central) is the system of record for employee data: profiles, job and pay details, the org chart and employee self-service. Most other HR tools read employee data from it.

Top 20 of 61 HRIS and core HR software tools in United Kingdom

  1. 1

    Deel

    Global payroll, EOR, contractors and HRIS

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    Any size
    Integrations listed
    10

    Full listingDeel alternatives

  2. 2

    HiBob

    HR platform for modern mid-size companies (Bob)

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    20–5,000 employees
    Integrations listed
    25

    Full listingHiBob alternativesDeel vs HiBob

  3. 3

    Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM

    Oracle's HCM suite covering core HR, talent, payroll and absence

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    1,000–any employees
    Integrations listed
    19

    Full listingOracle Fusion Cloud HCM alternativesDeel vs Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM

  4. 4

    Personio

    All-in-one HR software for European SMEs

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany +13
    Company size
    20–5,000 employees
    Integrations listed
    22

    Full listingPersonio alternativesDeel vs Personio

  5. 5

    Rippling

    HR, IT and finance on one platform, with global payroll

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    20–5,000 employees
    Integrations listed
    17

    Full listingRippling alternativesDeel vs Rippling

  6. 6

    SAP SuccessFactors

    SAP's cloud HCM suite: Employee Central, talent and learning

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    1,000–any employees
    Integrations listed
    35

    Full listingSAP SuccessFactors alternativesDeel vs SAP SuccessFactors

  7. 7

    Workday HCM

    Enterprise HCM: core HR, talent, learning and workforce planning

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    1,000–any employees
    Integrations listed
    65

    Full listingWorkday HCM alternativesDeel vs Workday HCM

  8. 8

    Employment Hero

    HR, payroll and benefits for SMEs in Australia, NZ, UK and Asia

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Singapore +1
    Company size
    20–5,000 employees
    Integrations listed
    3

    Full listingEmployment Hero alternativesDeel vs Employment Hero

  9. 9

    Factorial

    HR software for SMEs: time off, time tracking, documents and reviews

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    1–500 employees
    Integrations listed
    3

    Full listingFactorial alternativesDeel vs Factorial

  10. 10

    CharlieHR

    HR software built to be your first HR hire

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    United Kingdom
    Company size
    1–any employees
    Integrations listed
    9

    Full listingCharlieHR alternativesDeel vs CharlieHR

  11. 11

    PeopleForce

    All-in-one HR platform for managing your company's talents, time, performance and culture.

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    1–any employees
    Integrations listed
    13

    Full listingPeopleForce alternativesDeel vs PeopleForce

  12. 12

    Kenjo

    HR software for European SMEs with frontline teams

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany +13
    Company size
    1–500 employees
    Integrations listed
    1

    Full listingKenjo alternativesDeel vs Kenjo

  13. 13

    Sage People

    Global cloud HR for mid-size multinational companies

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    20–5,000 employees
    Integrations listed
    1

    Full listingSage People alternativesDeel vs Sage People

  14. 14

    Zoho People

    HR software from Zoho: records, attendance, leave and performance

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    Any size
    Integrations listed
    1

    Full listingZoho People alternativesDeel vs Zoho People

  15. 15

    Cezanne HR

    Cloud HR for mid-size organisations in the UK and Europe

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany +13
    Company size
    20–5,000 employees
    Integrations listed
    0

    Full listingCezanne HR alternativesDeel vs Cezanne HR

  16. 16

    Ciphr

    HR, payroll, recruitment and learning for UK organisations

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    United Kingdom
    Company size
    20–5,000 employees
    Integrations listed
    0

    Full listingCiphr alternativesDeel vs Ciphr

  17. 17

    ELMO

    HR, payroll and learning for Australian and NZ organisations

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
    Company size
    20–5,000 employees
    Integrations listed
    0

    Full listingELMO alternativesDeel vs ELMO

  18. 18

    isolved

    isolved People Cloud: HR, payroll, benefits and talent management in one AI-assisted platform

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    Any size
    Integrations listed
    1

    Full listingisolved alternativesDeel vs isolved

  19. 19

    MHR iTrent

    HR and payroll for large UK organisations

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    United Kingdom, Ireland
    Company size
    1,000–any employees
    Integrations listed
    0

    Full listingMHR iTrent alternativesDeel vs MHR iTrent

  20. 20

    Paycom

    HR and payroll software in a single database, with employees entering and managing their own data

    Covers
    Employee records, Org chart, Employee self-service
    Works in
    Global
    Company size
    Any size
    Integrations listed
    0

    Full listingPaycom alternativesDeel vs Paycom

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How to choose HRIS and core HR software

HRIS and core HR software by country

India (63)United States (58)United Arab Emirates (51)Saudi Arabia (49)Singapore (51)Australia (49)Canada (46)Germany (49)France (49)Netherlands (50)Ireland (49)Mexico (49)Brazil (48)South Africa (44)Nigeria (46)Kenya (46)Philippines (48)Malaysia (51)Indonesia (49)New Zealand (49)Spain (51)Egypt (45)Japan (45)

Frequently asked questions

What is HRIS and core HR software?

An HRIS (core HR system, sometimes called employee central) is the system of record for employee data: profiles, job and pay details, the org chart and employee self-service. Most other HR tools read employee data from it.

Which HRIS and core HR software tools work in United Kingdom?

hrstack lists 61 HRIS and core HR software tools that work in United Kingdom. Top of the list by coverage and known connections: Deel, HiBob and Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM. Each listing shows its sources.

How is this list ordered?

By how much of the category each tool covers, then how many other HR systems it is known to connect to, then whether the vendor confirmed its listing. No vendor pays for placement. For a ranking based on your company, use the free stack builder.

How do I choose HRIS and core HR software in United Kingdom?

Check: works in every country where you employ people, including local fields and documents; employee self-service on web and mobile; connections to the payroll, recruiting and time tools you plan to use.

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