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PeopleXD Evo

Payroll software for medium and large businesses

Payroll software built for medium and large organisations with complex payroll requirements.

PeopleXD Evo payroll software helps HR and payroll teams deliver accurate, compliant payroll at scale - across the UK and Ireland.

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For organisations with 500+ employees. UK & Ireland payroll specialists.

Built for complex payroll at scale

Running payroll for a large organisation is rarely simple. Multiple pay groups, variable pay, complex holiday rules, and changing legislation all increase the risk of error.

Enterprise-ready payroll software designed for organisations with 500+ employees, supporting complexity as standard:

Multiple pay groups, contracts, and appointments
Variable pay, overtime, allowances, and enhancements
Distributed and hybrid workforces
Payroll accuracy that scales with headcount

This is payroll that scales with your organisation, without compromising accuracy or control.

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Payroll software with built-in compliance and accuracy

Payroll compliance is essential, and mistakes can be expensive for large employers.

As a cloud payroll software solution, PeopleXD Evo ensures your payroll is always up to date with the latest legislation - without manual intervention or costly upgrades.

Our payroll solutions combine deep legislative expertise with continuous product innovation, helping you stay compliant today and ready for what’s next.

Enhanced Holiday Pay - Legislative-compliant holiday pay calculations with automated validation for complex scenarios, including variable pay and multiple appointments.
Automatic legislative updates - Stay compliant with evolving UK and Ireland regulations without manual intervention.
Future-ready payroll - Built as part of the PeopleXD Evo AI-connected HR and payroll platform, supporting continuous innovation.
UK & Ireland expertise - Over 40 years of payroll heritage, designed for local requirements — not adapted from overseas systems.

Payroll software integrated with HR, time and absence

Payroll doesn’t operate in isolation. Errors often start earlier - in absence, holiday, or contract changes - long before pay is calculated.

Our payroll software for large businesses integrates seamlessly with HR, time, and absence management, creating a single source of truth across the employee lifecycle.

Example use case: absence and holiday pay

Absence and holiday data is captured in HR
Approved data flows automatically into payroll
Holiday Pay calculations are applied correctly
Validation checks flag anomalies before payroll is finalised

The result: fewer errors, less manual intervention, and confidence that employees are paid correctly every time.

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Payroll software that delivers insight

Payroll software should do more than process pay.

PeopleXD Evo enterprise-ready payroll software provides:

Real-time payroll reporting
Labour cost visibility across teams and locations
Payroll data aligned with wider people analytics

This enables HR and Finance teams to understand payroll costs, trends, and risks — supporting better decision-making across the organisation.

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Payroll software features to handle complexity

Enterprise-ready payroll software must do more than process pay. It must handle complexity, maintain compliance, and reduce operational risk - consistently and at scale.

PeopleXD Evo payroll software includes a comprehensive set of payroll features designed specifically for medium and large organisations.

Core payroll processing

Robust payroll processing capabilities designed to support complex workforce structures.

Accurate gross-to-net payroll calculations
Support for multiple pay frequencies and pay groups
Variable pay including overtime, allowances, and enhancements
Starters, leavers, and mid-period payroll changes
Retro pay and backdated adjustments
Multi-appointment and multi-contract employees

This ensures payroll remains accurate and controlled as your organisation grows.

Compliance and statutory payroll features

Built-in compliance capabilities that help organisations stay aligned with UK and Ireland legislation.

Holiday Pay with legislative-compliant calculations
Automatic inclusion of variable pay elements where required
Statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP and ShPP
RTI submissions to HMRC
Pension auto-enrolment assessment, enrolment, and reporting
PAYE, National Insurance, student loans and attachments of earnings
Revenue-recognised Irish payroll with Auto-Enrolment 2026 readiness
Automatic legislative updates to reflect regulatory change

These features help reduce compliance risk and remove reliance on manual workarounds.

Employee and manager experience

Payroll features that improve visibility, reduce queries, and support self-service at scale.

Digital payslips and year-end documents
Secure employee self-service access
Native mobile app for employees and managers
Manager approvals and payroll-related requests
Reduced payroll queries through transparent access to pay information

This improves efficiency for payroll teams while delivering a better experience for employees.

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Trust & Expertise

Organisations choose our payroll software not just for functionality, but for trust, expertise, and long-term partnership.

Over 40 years of UK & Ireland payroll expertise
99.9% net pay accuracy with automated validation
CIPP-accredited managed payroll services
UK-based support with defined response SLAs
Ready for Irish Auto-Enrolment 2026
Fully integrated with the PeopleXD Evo HR suite

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Security & accuracy

Payroll is one of the most business-critical processes in your organisation - and failure is not an option. Our payroll software is designed with security, resilience, and continuity at their core.

Role-based access controls and audit trails
Secure handling of sensitive payroll data
Automated validation to prevent errors before pay runs
Reliable, resilient systems that support payroll continuity

This ensures your payroll operation remains stable, secure, and audit-ready.

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A better payroll experience

Efficient payroll matters but so does the employee experience. Our Integrated payroll software improves both sides of the equation.

Digital payslips available anytime
Native mobile app for employees and managers
Reduced payroll queries through self-service access
Greater transparency and trust in pay outcomes

Clear, accessible payroll information reduces friction and frees your HR and payroll teams to focus on higher-value work.

Recognised, accredited, and trusted

Our payroll solutions are backed by recognised industry accreditations and independent analyst recognition, giving you confidence in both technology and service delivery.

From compliance standards to product leadership, our credentials reflect a long-term commitment to excellence in UK and Ireland payroll.

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Leon Foster Hill - Senior Human Resources Business Partner Cineworld

"It has allowed us to fundamentally improve our payroll processing – with better visibility and flexibility each month than we have ever had, and payroll accuracy has been sustained above SLAs".

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Payroll Software FAQs

How does payroll software integrate with HR systems?

Payroll software integrates with HR systems to share employee data such as contracts, absence, holiday, and pay changes. This reduces manual data entry, improves accuracy, and ensures payroll calculations reflect the latest approved information across the organisation.

Is your payroll solution compliant with UK and Ireland legislation?

Yes. Our payroll solutions are designed specifically for UK and Ireland requirements, with automatic legislative updates to ensure ongoing compliance. This includes readiness for upcoming regulatory changes without manual intervention.

What does payroll software do?

Payroll software helps HR and payroll teams manage, maintain, and automate payments such as salaries to their employees all in one place - cutting out the need for spreadsheets and manual checking of data.

Reporting features - from net to gross comparison reports to warning messages by percentage pay increases - ensure greater levels of accuracy and accountability, while the automation of manual tasks means payroll and associated tasks are delivered on time.

More advanced payroll software includes self-serve functionality for employees to access their online payslips whenever they like, via any device. It will also integrate with your other HR software and solutions to provide a smooth flow of data, reducing the need for manual uploads and mismatching data in different systems.

With cloud-based payroll software like Access Payroll or PeopleXD Payroll, your systems will automatically update, meaning you’re always using the latest technology, with no costly and time-consuming manual updates.

Should you integrate payroll management solutions with HR software?

Integrating your payroll management solutions with your HR software can help drive greater efficiencies, and provide joined-up data and more accurate reporting whilst reducing errors and duplication. Whether you’re looking to integrate your payroll with an existing HR system, or looking for an all-in-one system, we have the solution to fit.

Our powerful HR and payroll software PeopleXD Evo is a scalable end-to-end solution that fully integrates all aspects of your HR – from Payroll to People Management, Workforce Management, Talent, Digital Learning and Recruitment. As a unified platform, reporting and analytics are delivered in real-time helping to support strategic planning.

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How easy is it to switch payroll solutions software?

Switching payroll providers is a breeze. We offer expert data migration services, minimising the need for manual input. Our cloud-based solutions integrate seamlessly with existing business systems. With careful planning between our implementation experts and your in-house team, together we can work through a smooth transition period. We’ll provide comprehensive training on your new hr payroll management system to ensure a smooth and efficient switch.