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HR Software

ASR Cezanne Software Simply Personnel Bond Carval Computing Limited COA Frontier Software ICS Computing Ltd KCS RightSource MidlandHR Networx Northgate HR Patersons Penna Pilat Pyramid – HR Saba Select HR Snowdrop StepStone Symatrix Total Reward Solutions         Softscape Vizual Business Tools plc TeamSpirit Software Limited Youmanage
ASR

ASR is the supplier of award winning HR & Payroll software solutions. Celebrating its 20th year in business, ASR now plays an active and important role in helping HR professionals to improve employee performance, reduce staff, turnover, cut absence and recruitment costs and streamline HR processes. Whether you are a small business, medium or large enterprise ASR is able to provide you with a solution to match all of your needs and requirements.

ASR provides more than just an HR system; it is a powerful business tool.

For more information please contact Steve Knapman on +44 (0)1582 714 800

w: www.asr.co.uk

Cezanne Software

Cezanne Software is a leading supplier of HR Software solutions that help companies better develop, manage, reward and retain their most important asset - their people. Headquartered in the UK, Cezanne Software has over 20 years' experience of working with organisations worldwide including companies as diverse as Vodafone, Philips, Linpac, Inter Continental Hotels Group, Heineken & Renishaw

Cezanne's software takes advantage of web and workflow technologies to streamline and improve the complete HR process.

For more information please contact: Tony Flanagan - +44(0)20 7202 9300

Cezanne Software Ltd
46 Loman Street
London SE1 0EH
http://www.cezannesw.com/
info.uk@cezannesw.com

Simply Personnel

Providing automated HR software and personnel management solutions that do business the way you do business is what Simply Personnel does best. Our affordable, feature-rich modular software has helped hundreds of small-, medium- and large-sized organisations from all industry sectors save time and money by increasing efficiency and communication and ensuring compliance with UK employee legislation. 


Simply Personnel HR software Products and Services

Personnel Management
Training/Development
Recruitment
Web Timesheets/Expenses
Web Time & Attendance
Employee Self Service
Powerful Reporting
Plus free help/support tools

Simply Personnel HR Software  is a full-service organisation based in the UK. For 10 years we've provided personnel management software to customers in the UK and abroad. Throughout that time our focus has remained the same: Understanding customers' current and future needs first then offering solutions that work.

 

Telephone: 0870 145 8270
Contact: Manjit Sindhar
Email:  sales@simplypersonnel.co.uk

Web:  http://www.simplypersonnel.co.uk/

 

Bond

Bond International Software

Bond HR is the specialist HR & Payroll business of Bond International Software a worldwide provider of human capital management software solutions. With a turnover of £30m, Bond has been trading for over 30 years and now has over 1400 customers, with 100,000 users in 40 countries using its solutions.

The Bond product suite (below) can be purchased stand-alone or as a package and has specific additional modules available, including browser based self service for employees and managers, Import and export facilities, dynamic reporting tools and workflow engines.

  • Bond Talent – Online Recruitment solution
  • Bond HR Professional – ‘Out of the box’ HR Solution
  • Bond HR Workforce – Fully customisable HR solution
  • Bond Pay Payrite – Fully featured Payroll solution
  • Bond Pay Bureau –Outsourced Payroll services

Contact : Brian Rumbles
70 - 72 High Street,
Lingfield,
Surrey RH7 6AA
t:
01342 834242
e: hrsales@bond.co.uk
w: www.bondhr.com

Carval Computing Limited

HR Management is no longer about merely keeping a name and address but is a dynamic business function. Systems that provide easy access to information and drive people related processes are needed in the modern work place. Managing employee working patterns, processing payroll and automating personnel management is what Carval do. We use the latest technologies available, with software developed and tested to HMRC Guidelines. Let us help you optimise your workforce, eliminate wasteful hours and widen your profit margins.

Contact: John Cannon
Carval Computing Limited, ITTC Tamar Science Park, Derriford Plymouth, PL6 8BX
t: 01752 764290 f: 01752 764291
e:
sales@carval.co.uk
w:
www.carval.co.uk

COA

COA OpenPeople is the expert HR, Payroll and Time & Attendance division of COA CedarOpenAccounts, providing a range of solutions to help organisations Manage, Measure & Leverage individual and team contributions. With 35 years experience and over 1700 customers, COA provides a flexible solution to payroll processing and employee management for companies ranging in size from 100 up to 20,000 employees. With OpenPeopleä & HR Analyserä, you can maximise the value of your greatest asset - Your employees.

Contact: Paula Richardson
Park House 300
Pavilion Drive
Northampton Business Park
Northampton NN4 7YE
t: +44 (0)8451 60 61 62
e:
marketing@cedaropenaccounts.com
w: www.cedaropenaccounts.com

Frontier Software

Since 1983 Frontier Software has been a leading provider of specialist Human Resource and Payroll systems. Today, more than 1300 clients in a huge range of industries rely on our easy to use and infinitely adaptable products.
chris21 is our integrated HR and Payroll solution and is one of the most successful solutions for human resource management anywhere in the world.

chris21 incorporates Recruitment, Employee/Manager Self-service, Learning & Development, Executive Reporting, Time, Attendance and Rostering.

1 Crompton Court
Attwood Road
Burntwood Business Park
 

Burntwood
WS7 3GJ

t: 0845 370 3210
e: sales@frontiersoftware.com
 
w: www.frontiersoftware.com

ICS Computing Ltd Human Capital Management Solutions including:
  • Outsourced Payroll
  • HR software and services

With the highest percentage of IPPM qualified staff and highest quality accreditations - we really do provide an exceptional service to all clients every month. Data entry, Payslips, Employee Queries, BACS, P11D, statutory returns, end of year processes, data access, reports. Integrated or standalone HR options including E-HR, Self-service, e-Recruitment, training, absence, HR admin. Outstanding customer testimonials since 1967.

Call an expert consultant to discuss your requirements on 01635 580802

ICS Computing Ltd
Wessex House
Oxford Road

Newbury, RG14 1PA
t: 01635 580802
e: info@icscomputing.co.uk
w: www.icscomputing.co.uk

 

KCS RightSource

KCS RightSource is a leading provider of integrated Human Resource, Payroll and Time & Attendance software, as well as Payroll Bureau and Payroll Managed Services. Based in the UK, with over 35 years experience, and an extensive user base, we develop, implement and support applications and services for all sizes of organisation, across a wide variety of industry sectors. In 2006 KCS RightSource was voted “Payroll Software Provider of the Year” by Pay magazine for the sixth consecutive year.

contact: Emma Barrett
Capella Court, Brighton Road, Purley,
Surrey CR8 2PG
t: 020 8660 2444
e:
sales@KCSplc.com
w:
www.kcsrightsource.com

MidlandHR

An independent company founded in 1984 to meet the needs of payroll and people management, MidlandHR has rapidly expanded its product and service portfolio to become a leading provider of human resource management software and services.

Our software, Trent, is a truly integrated HR and Payroll solution and can be implemented in a number of ways to suit your organisation:

  • In-house software
  • Full application outsourcing
  • Varying degrees of Bureau Services
  • Fully-Managed Payroll service with HR applications

t: 0115 945 6000
f: 0115 977 6795
e: marketing@midlandhr.co.uk
w: www.midlandhr.com

Networx

Whether introducing the key benefits of e-recruitment to Small & Medium sized businesses or implementing the high level of technology for high volume or regular recruitment, our flexible solutions meet the needs of every business.

Whilst the quick and easy to install apoint, enables companies to advertise vacancies on their website and receive online applications within a matter of hours, the more comprehensive apoint+ solution provides further functionality such as candidate registration and talent pool, job alerts and agency login.

networx,
The Engine House,
Wharfebank Business Centre,
Ilkley Road, Otley, West Yorkshire, BD21 3DD
t: 01943 467766
e: innovate@networxrecruitment.com
w. www.networxrecruitment.c
 

Northgate HR

With over 30 year’s experience, Northgate HR is a leading supplier of HR & Payroll solutions and services to more than 2500 organisations. Northgate HR’s solutions were developed to provide maximum flexibility and seamless integration and can cater for the diverse requirements of HR, payroll, benefits and pension management across all market sectors. With an unrivalled suite of products combined with unparalleled levels of expertise, Northgate HR can fulfil its vision to provide products that simplify key tasks and deliver direct business benefits to customers, helping them to provide vital human capital information to assist in decision making and management strategy.

Contact: Sally Greene
Boundary Way Hemel Hempstead HP2 7HU
t: 0800 035 0545
e:
hrsolutions@northgate-is.com
w: www.northgate-is.com/hrs

Patersons

Patersons is one of the world’s fastest expanding software as a service companies; focusing on the online delivery of international payroll and HR in 160 countries in over 30 languages. Using our network of partners and state of the art Logon2 technology, Patersons flexible solution delivers:

  • Easy integration with existing HR and Payroll capabilities
  • Real time global reporting
  • A cost effective, quick and efficient online solution
  • A high level of customer service, training and support
  • One system, one contract, globally

Our features include:

  • Global multilingual, multicurrency HR suite
  • Online payroll processing
  • Expatriate Management, Performance management
  • Employee and Managers Self Service
  • E-HR suite
  • Flexible Benefits and Benefits Admin
  • Full business intelligence and reporting suite

Contact: Martin Stockton or Heidi Falconer
Unit 1,
The Woodford Centre
Lysander Way, Old Sarum
Salisbury SP4 6BU
t: 01722 420700
e: martin.stockton@patersons.net or
heidi.falconer@patersons.net
w: www.patersons.net

Penna Our approach to career transition responds to the constantly changing world of work. We build on 30 years of experience but we go far beyond a traditional, standardised approach. We offer a flexible, individually tailored service that helps people identify, select and then perform within their chosen career path.

Penna’s range of in-depth expertise spans the entire employment lifecycle and includes Resourcing, Recruitment Communications, Interim Executive, HR Consulting, Leadership Services and Career Transition.

Penna Career Transition,
55 Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 0EE
t: +44(0)20 7933 8333
f: +44(0)20 7933 8334
e: corporate@penna.com
w: www.penna.com

Pilat Pilat’s powerful software, HR PULSE™, enables us to build best-of-breed web-based applications that can be used as stand alone systems or easily interfaced with large scale HRIS systems, whilst still providing the flexibility and functionality to meet your specific requirements. Applications include:
  • Performance Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Career Management
  • Development Management
  • 360° Assessment
  • Organisational Transition
  • Compensation Review Management

Job Evaluation tools include:

  • GAUGE™ Job Profiling Tool - Job sizing and equal pay issues.
  • GRADE MANAGER™ Software - Grading schemes and pay structures.

Contact: Roger Edwards
29 Hendon Lane,
London, N3 1PZ
t: 020 8343 3433
e:
info@pilat.com
w:
www.pilat.com/europe/

Pyramid – HR Pyramid HR have been a leading supplier of single database HR and Payroll solutions since 1996.

Our HR module comprises of the normal day to day record keeping facilities as expected by any HR department, however with our own built in reporting tool we have the capabilities of analysing, reporting, task prompts and total management of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Emails.

Maximising time efficiently with the reduction of duplication and providing tools to do the necessary reporting ensures there is no better system on the market.

Their contact details are:

Pyramid HR Ltd
Holly Farm Business Park
Honiley
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 1NP
Saba

Saba provides integrated solutions for people management across learning, collaboration, performance, compensation and talent management, enabling customers to align, develop, manage and reward their people. 

Saba’s people management solutions are available on-premise and OnDemand and are used by more than 1,200 organizations and over 17 million end users worldwide. 

To ensure long-term customer success, our global services capabilities and partnerships provide strategic consulting, comprehensive implementation services, and ongoing worldwide support.  

Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Saba has offices across Europe including UK, France and Germany.   

For further information please contact: Sharon Forder
Saba Circa
The Ring
Bracknell
Berks,RG12 1AA 
Tel:  +44 1344 382970
Fax:  +44 1344 382951
Email:  sforder@saba.comwww: 
www.saba.com

 

 

Select HR Select Software is a specialist supplier of innovative Human Resources software. Established in 1996, the company has a broad customer base across the UK with clients in a number of industry sectors including professional firms, media, retail, IT, construction and the public sector. Our solutions help organisations manage the entire employee life cycle from Recruitment through to Employee Development and Payroll.

As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner we are committed to using the latest technology to provide our clients with the best experience and to streamline the processes within their organisations. Our solution also includes online recruitment, self-service and on-line appraisals.

Contact: Dee Caporali, Sales Director
71 New Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent CT1 3DZ
t: 08701 660333 f: 01227 780447
e: sales@selecthr.co.uk
w: www.selecthr.co.uk

 
Snowdrop

Snowdrop provides HR and Payroll software and services that facilitate a proactive and consistent approach to employee development and support. Our software modules operate either as standalone or integrated solutions and encompass recruitment (including online recruitment), personnel records management, payroll, training administration, succession planning and employee self-service (now with online employee benefits). All Snowdrop modules can be linked to leading third party suppliers in a range of key areas, such as time attendance and finance.

Snowdrop's HR and Payroll services address the wide range of HR requirements, from advice on legal essentials and process management, assistance with short-term campaigns and managing sudden growth, to bureau and fully managed Payroll and outsourcing of the entire HR function.

Contact: Ben Ibbotson
number 4 Witan Way, Witney, Oxon. OX28 6FF
t: 01993 862 181
e: info@snowdrop.co.uk
w: www.snowdrop.co.uk

StepStone

StepStone one of the world’s largest providers of on-demand, talent management software solutions and online services enabling organisations to attract, recruit, develop, retain and manage the best available talent.

StepStone’s Total Talent Management Software Solutions comprehensive services enable organisations to manage the entire employee lifecycle, from initial attraction, through online recruitment, on-boarding and post hire performance management.

Thousands of organisations including Aviva, Amey, Royal Bank of Scotland, AXA, British Airways, Xerox and Fiat use StepStone to recruit globally. Founded in Norway in 1996, StepStone was the only European-headquartered vendor recognised as a ‘leader’ by Gartner, Inc’s recent "Magic Quadrant for E-Recruitment Software, 2006” report.

StepStone
Tempus Court
Onslow Street
Guildford
GU1 4SS
t: +44 (0)1483 739462
f: +44 (0)1483 739499
w: www.stepstonesolutions.com

Symatrix

Symatrix is a specialist company, with offices in Leatherhead and Manchester, dedicated to providing HR software solutions built around Oracle's Human Resource Management System. Since our formation in 1999, we have helped transform the HR function of more than 100 organisations, through efficient process automation and better information. Our expertise enables us to deliver teams that are carefully selected for each project, based on their length of experience, business and technical knowledge and ability to give the very best professional advice.

For further information please contact John Brownhill

Symatrix Limited
Wesley House
Bull Hill
Leatherhead
Surrey KT22 7AH
t: 01372 860740
e: John.brownhill@symatrix.com
w: www.symatrix.com

Total Reward Solutions

Total Reward Solutions          

Led by Mark Childs, a former CIPD Vice-President, our systems are built by people with a passion for quality and a commanding understanding of the needs of in-house HR management. We have built the systems we always wanted when we were HR practitioners, including:  

  • HR Information System
  • Total Reward Statements
  • Share Scheme Database
  • On-line Share Statements
  • Global Benefits Database
  • Flexible Benefits Systems 

Contact: Mark Childs
Lakeview Stables
St Clere Estate
Kemsing
Kent, TN15 6NL
t: +44 (0)1732 764144
f: +44 (0)1732 762307
e: mark.childs@totalrewardsolutions.com
w: http://www.totalrewardsolutions.com/

Softscape

Softscape is a leading provider of web-based human capital management (HCM) software products designed to help organisations better manage their people and their business.  Recognised by leading industry experts, Softscape provides integrated software solutions for recruiting, performance, compensation, succession and learning.  Founded in 1995, with offices around the globe, Softscape's customers represent Fortune 500/Global 2000, mid-market and Government organisations including; AstraZeneca, Barclays, GKN, Edcon and the US Department of Homeland Security.

Greenland Court
6 Greenland Place
London, UK NW1 0AP
Main:+44 (0) 207 424 4000
http://www.softscape.com/

 

Vizual Business Tools plc

Vizual Business Tools plc is a leading supplier of HR and payroll solutions, with more than 23,000 users in 26 countries. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with a powerful .NET enterprise solution, Vizual’s reputation is built on web-based technology, fast deployment, client configurability and comprehensive functionality. Established in 1996, Vizual Business Tools’ philosophy remains simple and is taking the company from strength to strength – to provide customers with quality solutions that are easy to use, quick to deploy and offer exceptional ROI.

Contact Eamon Carney-Holland
2 Bromley Road
Beckenham
Kent BR3 5JE
t: 0844 770 0250
f: 0844 770 0255
e:
info@vizual.co.uk
w: www.vizual.co.uk

TeamSpirit Software Limited

TeamSpirit Software Limited a Member of TeamSpirit Holdings Limited, is a leading provider of HR & Payroll software with over 25 years experience and 500+ UK clients. Our TeamSpirit software offers a range of flexible and easy to use modules, which can be fully integrated, operating from a unitary database. TeamSpirit modules include HR (including Absence Management, Learning & Development and Health & Safety), Payroll, Time & Attendance, P11D, Recruitment, WebEnabled Access for Managers and Employee Self Service. In addition a wide range of HR and Payroll Outsourcing options that can be fully integrated with TeamSpirit are available through our sister company Headcount Services Limited.

Contact: Joanne Ward
Warwick House
48 Collingwood Road
Witham
Essex, CM8 2DZ
t: 01376 519413
w:
www.teamspiritsoftware.co.uk
e: sales@teamspiritsoftware.co.uk

Youmanage

Youmanage is the online HR software toolkit for managers. Youmanage delivers all of the tools, data and guidance that line managers and HR users need - in one easy-to-use system.  

The Youmanage service offers: 

  • a suite of modules covering all key people management processes  
  • combining workflow tools, guidance notes, standard HR documentation and a comprehensive employee database  
  • tailored to reflect your own branding, policies and  procedures  
  • a hosted service – meaning easy implementation and low costs

Youmanage enables clients to:

  • improve the effectiveness of line managers
  • improve the competence and productivity of the workforce
  • ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
  • reduce HR administration and support costs 
     

For more details or a live web demonstration contact: 
Grant Strelling
Regal Court,
42 – 44 High St,
Slough,
Berks
SL1 1ELt: 01753 245515
e: grant.strelling@youmanage.com
w: www.youmanage.co.uk