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Access PeopleXD Evo
HR Case Management Software That Keeps Every Case on Track
From a routine employee query to a formal employment tribunal risk, one place to handle every HR case with compliance built in from the start.
Part of the Access PeopleXD suite, available to organisations already on Access Evo in the near future.
Our HR platform is trusted by 800+ UK and Ireland organisations with 500+ employees
What is HR case management software?
HR case management software gives HR teams a structured, auditable system for handling every type of employee case. This covers day-to-day queries and absence concerns through to formal grievances, disciplinaries, and whistleblowing reports. Instead of managing cases across email threads, spreadsheets, and shared drives, everything lives in one place: tracked, compliant, and confidential.
A purpose-built HR case management system replaces manual processes with guided workflows, automated reminders, and a full audit trail. Nothing slips through the cracks and your organisation stays protected.
The hidden cost of manual case management
Workplace conflict is more common than most organisations realise. 44% of working-age adults in Great Britain experienced conflict at work in the last 12 months (Acas), the highest level ever recorded. Most of it is manageable when it is caught early and handled consistently. Without a structured system, it rarely is.
Queries pile up
Without a structured system, employee queries land in inboxes and stay there. SLAs slip. Employees lose confidence in HR.
Compliance deadlines slip
ACAS timelines, Employment Rights Act obligations, and grievance handling requirements are easy to miss when cases are tracked manually.
Legal exposure grows
Inconsistent handling, missing documentation, and no audit trail create real tribunal risk. This becomes more acute as whistleblowing legislation tightens.
HR case management software built for employee relations
Manual HR case management is a hidden cost most teams cannot afford. Queries pile up, compliance deadlines slip, and inconsistent handling creates legal exposure. Without a structured, confidential reporting route, sensitive concerns go unheard or surface at the worst possible time.
A self-service knowledge base deflects routine queries before they become cases. Pre-built employee relations workflows guide HR teams through every stage of a formal process. And confidentiality controls ensure only the right people see the right information, with a full audit trail throughout.
- Multiple ER case types: Covering the full range of employee relations scenarios, ready to use from day one
- Guided stage-by-stage workflows: Every case type comes with a structured process so nothing is missed
- Significant query deflection: Self-service knowledge base reduces the volume of cases reaching HR teams
Every component works together to reduce admin, protect compliance, and give HR full visibility.
Three layers of employee relations case management
HR Ticketing
Day-to-day volume handled properly. Cases are routed to the right team, tracked against SLAs, and nothing is missed. HR gets full visibility of what is open, overdue, or escalating without chasing emails.
Employee Relations
Where compliance lives. Pre-built workflows for disciplinary, grievance, flexible working, and more, with ACAS timeline tracking, automatic letter generation, confidentiality controls, and a full audit trail throughout.
Key features of a strong HR case management system
- Pre-built ER case types: disciplinary, grievance, whistleblowing, flexible working, and more
- Guided stage-by-stage workflows: a structured process for every case type so nothing is missed and every action is documented
- ACAS timeline tracking: built-in compliance with ACAS codes of practice and Employment Rights Act obligations
- Anonymous safe-space reporting: a confidential channel for sensitive concerns, now a key criterion in procurement tenders
- Confidentiality controls: only the right people see the right cases, with a full audit trail throughout
- Automatic letter and document generation: standard correspondence produced from within the workflow, no manual drafting required
- SLA tracking and escalation alerts: deadlines flagged before they are missed, not after
- Mobile accessible: available on any device, so managers and HR teams can act wherever they are
- Single vendor, single contract: no integration overhead, no third-party risk
- Full audit trail: every action logged and timestamped, ready for tribunal or regulatory review
Discover how Access Case Management helps large organisations standardise HR processes, reduce risk and improve case resolution. Book your demo today.
Case analytics that surface risk before it escalates
HR teams may only spot a problem once it has already surfaced; however, case management analytics surfaces that risk by showing HR leaders a live view of what is happening across the organisation. Patterns become visible early and action can be taken before a situation escalates.
- Real-time dashboards and trend reporting: Spot patterns, track hotspots, and measure case resolution performance across teams, locations, and case types. No manual reporting required.
- Risk identification across the organisation: Identify repeat issues, team-level trends, and compliance gaps before they escalate. Surface the insight HR leaders need to act early, not reactively.
Why this matters: Acas puts the total cost of workplace conflict to UK employers at £28.5 billion a year. Much of that cost is driven by cases that were not caught early enough. Analytics change that.
Why HR case management matters more than ever
The regulatory environment is shifting with single employment tribunal claims rose 39% in 2025/26 compared to the year before (Gov UK), and the Employment Rights Act 2025 widens who can bring a claim and extends the time they have to do it. Whistleblowing legislation is raising the bar on confidentiality and audit requirements.
At the same time, most HR teams are still managing cases on spreadsheets, email threads, or tools built for IT service desks rather than employee relations.
"Nobody goes into this profession because they love spreadsheets. Most of us got into HR because we care about people - about getting things right for them, about being trusted to handle the moments that matter."
Verity O’Brien, Senior HR Business Partner, The Access Group, The Employee Relations Reset
The Employee Relations Reset
New research on why informal case management breaks down at scale – and what to do about it.
Explore the pressures, risks and practical steps HR leaders are navigating, including:
- Managing growing caseloads without increasing risk
- Preparing for the Employment Rights Act 2025
- Where AI helps – and where employees still want a human deciding
- Building consistency with clear audit trails
- Understanding sector-specific risks across retail, hospitality and manufacturing
HR case management software as part of a complete HR and payroll suite
Purpose-built HR case management software sits within a broader suite covering the full employee lifecycle. Payroll, rota scheduling, absence management, talent, and case management all connect through the same platform, the same data model, and the same permissions. Insight flows across the whole organisation, not just within a single module.
Workforce Management
Scheduling, absence, and time, connected to the same data as case management.
Talent Management
Recruitment, onboarding, and performance, part of the same platform story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HR case management?
HR case management is the process of logging, tracking, and resolving employee-related issues in a structured and auditable way. This includes routine HR queries and absence concerns through to formal disciplinary proceedings, grievances, and whistleblowing reports. A dedicated HR case management system replaces ad hoc email and spreadsheet tracking with guided workflows, SLA monitoring, and a complete audit trail.
What is the difference between HR case management software and a general ticketing tool?
General ticketing tools such as Jira or ServiceNow are designed for IT service desks. They lack the employment law context, ACAS workflow guidance, confidentiality controls, and ER-specific case types that HR teams need. Purpose-built HR case management software is designed around the employee relations lifecycle, with compliance built in rather than configured manually.
What types of cases does the system handle?
HR case management software covers the full range of employee relations scenarios, including disciplinary, grievance, flexible working, and whistleblowing. Each case type comes with a guided workflow and ACAS timeline tracking built in.
How does anonymous reporting work?
A dedicated safe-space reporting channel allows employees to raise sensitive concerns confidentially. Confidentiality controls ensure only authorised HR personnel can access specific cases, with a full audit trail maintained throughout to meet the requirements of current and forthcoming whistleblowing legislation.
When will the software be available?
Access HR case management software is coming soon. It is currently in an Early Access Programme with a select group of customers. Contact us to find out more.
Who is this software designed for?
It is designed for HR teams and employee relations specialists in medium to large organisations who need a structured, compliant, and confidential way to manage the full range of employee cases, from routine queries through to formal proceedings.