Industry & Workforce Type Guides

Browse Payroll Software by Industry and Workforce Type

Featured Partners

Advertising Disclosure

1Employment Hero

Learn More →On Employment Hero's Website

Best for:UK small businesses wanting HR and payroll in one platform

Pricing:HR from £6, payroll add-on £4 / employee/month

Features:Payroll, core HR, onboarding, employee app

2Xero

Learn More →On Xero's Website

Best for:Small businesses already on Xero accounting

Pricing:From £18 / month, payroll £1.50 per person

Features:Payroll, tax filing, payslips, accounting sync

3PSSG

Learn More →On PSSG's Website

Best for:UK mid-market employers, in-house or outsourced payroll

Pricing:Custom quote

Features:Payroll software, managed payroll, international payroll

4HiBob

Learn More →On HiBob's Website

Best for:Mid-market teams wanting HR and UK payroll together

Pricing:Custom quote

Features:UK payroll, core HR, performance, compensation

Best Payroll Software for Contractor Management

Best Payroll Software for Contractor Management

DeelRemoteGusto

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Global HR and Payroll Software for Distributed Teams

Global HR and Payroll Software for Distributed Teams

RemoteRipplingDeel

Last updated: Aug 27, 2026

Best HR and Payroll Software for Freelancer Management

Best HR and Payroll Software for Freelancer Management

DeelRemoteBlock, Inc.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Best HR and Payroll Software for Healthcare Organizations

Best HR and Payroll Software for Healthcare Organizations

UKGADP Workforce NowPaycor

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Best HR and Payroll Software for Manufacturing and Shift Workers

Best HR and Payroll Software for Manufacturing and Shift Workers

UKGDayforceWorkforce.com

Last updated: Sep 3, 2026

Best Payroll Software for Multi-Store Retail

Best Payroll Software for Multi-Store Retail

RipplingPaylocityADP Workforce Now

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Best HR Software for Hospitality: Rotating Shifts & Tip Management

Best HR Software for Hospitality: Rotating Shifts & Tip Management

Workforce.com7shiftsSpotOn

Last updated: Sep 3, 2026

Best HR Software for Construction Payroll and Job-Site Tracking

Best HR Software for Construction Payroll and Job-Site Tracking

Foundation Software / Payroll4ConstructionLumberGusto + Workyard (or BusyBusy)

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Best Payroll Software for Nonprofits

Best Payroll Software for Nonprofits

OnPayPatriot SoftwareGusto

Last updated: Sep 3, 2026

Best Payroll Software for High-Growth Tech Companies

Best Payroll Software for High-Growth Tech Companies

RipplingDeelRemote

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Best Payroll Software for Distributed Logistics Operations

Best Payroll Software for Distributed Logistics Operations

Axon SoftwareADP Workforce NowPaylocity

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Best Payroll Software for Education Institutions

Best Payroll Software for Education Institutions

PowerSchoolVeracrossTyler Technologies

Last updated: May 26, 2026