HCM software to modernise HR, payroll and workforce operations
Whether you're replacing legacy systems, improving workforce visibility or preparing for future growth, ADP's HCM platform helps bring payroll, HR, workforce management and talent processes together in one place.
Is your current HR technology helping or hindering growth?
Technology that once met the needs of the organisation can become a barrier as requirements evolve. A need for change often emerges when data becomes harder to maintain, reporting takes longer and new business initiatives introduce additional complexity.
Common signs include:
- Employee, payroll and workforce information is stored in different systems
- Reporting relies on manually consolidating information from multiple sources
- Organisational growth is creating additional administrative complexity
- Existing HR technology limits visibility and decision-making
- New locations, acquisitions or workforce changes are difficult to support
- Leadership teams want more reliable workforce insights
Modern HCM platforms help organisations move beyond fragmented, on-premise environments and create a stronger foundation for people, cost and growth decisions.
Why organisations move to cloud-based HCM
Cloud HCM platforms help organisations modernise HR and payroll operations without the limitations often associated with legacy systems. Rather than relying on locally hosted technology, organisations can access new capabilities, updates and reporting tools through a platform designed to evolve with changing business requirements.
Reduce technology overhead
Respond to change more easily
Improve access to information
Create a foundation for future innovation
Where modern HCM delivers the greatest impact
Cloud HCM platforms do more than replace HR systems. They help organisations improve decision-making, strengthen workforce operations and create more consistent experiences across payroll, HR and talent processes.
Create more consistency across HR
Manage employee information, workflows and day-to-day HR activities through a more structured foundation.
- Maintain a consistent employee record
- Reduce manual administration
- Improve visibility across HR processes
Pay people accurately and confidently
Help payroll teams reduce complexity, improve visibility and maintain confidence in every payroll cycle.
- Connect payroll with employee data
- Reduce manual processes
- Improve payroll reporting and oversight
Attract, develop and retain employees
Support recruitment, onboarding, development and performance through more connected talent processes.
- Create better employee journeys
- Support employee development
- Improve workforce retention
Improve staff visibility and operational control
Support staffing, scheduling and workforce planning with better visibility into workforce activity.
- Improve workforce planning
- Support day-to-day operations
- Gain workforce insights
“For those seeking a new payroll and HR solution, I would highly recommend ADP iHCM and ADP's RTI. In fact, I can highly recommend both the systems and the people.”
- Geoff Hughes CIPD IOSH, Human Resources Director Enigma-IS
Enigma-IS simplifies payroll and HR with ADP iHCM
Features to support the full employee lifecycle
Workforce management is closely connected to other areas of HR and payroll. ADP provides solutions that work together to support workforce operations, employee data and workforce planning.
Use connected HR, payroll, time and talent data to understand workforce trends, retention, mobility and longer-term planning needs.
Protect sensitive employee and payroll data with role-based access, encryption, audit tracking and secure integrations built into HCM processes.
Build compliance into HR and payroll processes, helping teams reduce manual checks, maintain consistent standards and improve visibility across compliance activities.
Connect ADP with payroll, HR, finance, ERP and other business systems through integrations and marketplace solutions that reduce manual data movement.
Use AI-enabled insights and support to help teams reduce friction, improve decisions and keep human oversight in place.
Meet the platform behind ADP HCM
ADP iHCM helps organisations bring together employee information, payroll, workforce management, reporting and talent processes through a single platform designed to support both day-to-day operations and long-term business priorities.
Organisations use ADP iHCM to:
- Create a single source of employee and payroll information
- Improve visibility across HR, payroll and workforce operations
- Reduce reliance on disconnected systems and manual reporting
- Support organisational growth, change and workforce planning
- Access payroll, HR and workforce insights through one platform
Rather than adding more systems as requirements evolve, organisations can build on a platform designed to support changing business needs over time.
How modern HCM supports different parts of the organisation
HR leaders
Reduce the time spent managing systems and administration while improving visibility across employee data, talent processes and workforce trends.
Payroll and finance teams
Bring payroll, employee and workforce information closer together to help improve accuracy, reporting and visibility into people-related costs.
Business leaders
Access the information needed to support organisational growth, workforce planning and business performance.
Employees and managers
Give employees and managers easier access to information, self-service tools and day-to-day workforce processes.
Why organisations choose ADP's approach to HCM
Create a single source of employee information
Reduce reliance on duplicate records and manual updates by maintaining employee information through a shared platform.
Support decisions with real-time visibility
Access reporting, analytics and workforce insights that help leaders make more informed decisions about people, costs and organisational priorities.
Improve the employee experience
Give employees and managers easier access to information, self-service tools and workforce processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
Build for future change
Support organisational growth, acquisitions, international expansion and evolving workforce requirements without rebuilding your HR technology foundation.
Choose the level of support you need
Combine HCM software with payroll, HR and outsourcing services to reduce internal workload and access additional expertise when needed.
“You can now incorporate information into a variety of reports and make data-based decisions. This means you can actually start enjoying things, which allows you to shift your focus.”
- Minne Polhuis, Delivery Manager, Strategic Projects, ERESM
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Talent solutions
Support recruitment, onboarding, development and retention through connected talent acquisition and talent management solutions.
Workforce management
Help ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time through solutions for scheduling, attendance and workforce insights.
HR outsourcing
Help ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time through solutions for scheduling, attendance and workforce insights.
FAQs
What is human capital management (HCM)?
Human capital management (HCM) refers to the systems, processes and technologies organisations use to manage employees throughout the employee lifecycle, including payroll, HR, workforce management, talent and workforce planning. For a detailed explanation, see What is Human Capital Management?.
When should an organisation move to an HCM platform?
Many organisations review their HCM strategy when HR and payroll data is spread across multiple systems, reporting becomes increasingly manual, workforce visibility is limited or existing technology struggles to support growth, acquisitions or organisational change.
How is an HCM platform different from HR software?
HR software typically focuses on employee records, HR administration and employee processes. An HCM platform takes a broader approach by bringing together payroll, HR, workforce management, talent and analytics capabilities to support wider business and workforce decisions.
Will an HCM platform integrate with our existing systems?
Yes. Many organisations continue using existing business systems while modernising HR and payroll technology. ADP supports integrations across payroll, HR, finance and other business applications through APIs, partner integrations and marketplace solutions.
Can an HCM platform support international growth?
Yes. Many organisations use HCM platforms to create greater consistency as they expand into new locations, integrate acquisitions or support employees across multiple countries. A modern HCM platform can help standardise processes while maintaining visibility across the organisation.
Do we need to replace all of our HR and payroll systems at once?
Not necessarily. Many organisations modernise in stages, starting with a specific area such as payroll, HR administration or workforce management and expanding over time. A phased approach often helps reduce disruption while creating a foundation for future change.
Getting started with ADP
Setting up your HCM solution doesn’t need to be complex. Here’s how it works:
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Tell us how your HR & payroll operations work today
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We'll design the right setup for your business
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Move to ADP with guided onboarding
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