What is HR software and how does Activ People HR work?

Activ People HR is a cloud-based HR platform that brings all your people management processes into one system. It helps you manage employee records, absence, performance, training, documents, and more, reducing manual admin and improving efficiency.

What modules are included in Activ People HR?

Activ People HR includes a full suite of HR tools, including absence management, leave approvals, performance management, employee records, timesheets, training and compliance tracking, policies and handbook management, secure employee document workflows, onboarding, and offboarding.

Is Activ People HR an all-in-one HR system?

Yes. Activ People HR is designed as a single platform to manage HR processes from hire to retire, so organisations do not need multiple disconnected systems.

How does HR software save time for HR teams?

Activ People HR automates repetitive tasks such as leave approvals, document workflows, onboarding tasks, and reporting, helping reduce admin and speed up processes significantly.

How does Activ People HR improve decision-making?

The system provides real-time reporting and analytics across absence, performance, and workforce trends, helping managers make informed, data-driven decisions.

Can Activ People HR reduce HR costs?

Yes. By automating manual processes, reducing errors, and improving efficiency, businesses can lower administrative costs and free up HR teams to focus on strategic work.

How does absence management work within the system?

The system tracks all types of leave, including holiday and sickness absence, automates calculations, and provides real-time visibility, helping organisations manage absence more effectively.

Does the software support onboarding and offboarding?

Yes. Activ People HR includes structured onboarding and offboarding workflows to ensure tasks, documents, and compliance steps are completed efficiently.

Can employees manage their own information?

Yes. Employees can use self-service to request leave, update personal details, and access documents, reducing HR workload and improving accuracy.

How does Activ People HR handle employee documents and compliance?

The system securely stores employee documents such as contracts, certifications, and right-to-work checks, helping organisations stay compliant and organised.

Is Activ People HR suitable for small and growing businesses?

Yes. The platform is scalable and can support businesses of all sizes, from small teams to large organisations.

Can the software be configured to suit our business processes?

Yes. Activ People HR is highly configurable, allowing organisations to tailor workflows, policies, and reporting to their needs.

How quickly can we get started with Activ People HR?

Organisations can get started quickly with assisted setup and data imports.

Is Activ People HR secure?

Yes. The platform securely stores employee data in a central system with controlled access, helping organisations meet data protection and compliance requirements.

Can I try Activ People HR before buying?

Yes. You can request a free trial or demo to explore the system and see how it works for your organisation.

What support is available after implementation?

Activ People HR provides ongoing support, guidance, and help resources to ensure organisations get the most value from the system.

What ROI can we expect from HR software?

Activ People HR delivers measurable ROI by reducing admin time, lowering absence, improving compliance, and increasing workforce productivity. Organisations can use the ROI calculator to estimate their potential return.

How does Activ People HR help with compliance and audits?

Activ People HR helps organisations stay audit-ready by ensuring qualifications and certifications are kept up to date, recording employee acknowledgement of policies, and preventing outdated documents from being used. Automated onboarding workflows help ensure required compliance documentation, including Right to Work, proof of ID, qualifications, references, and background screening, is collected, tracked, and securely stored.

What makes Activ People HR different from other HR software?

Activ People HR is built for organisations that need more than basic HR software. It combines powerful functionality with full configurability, allowing organisations to shape the system around their processes. With absence management, onboarding, secure document workflows, and workforce analytics in one platform, it reduces admin, improves visibility, and helps managers make better people decisions.

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HR Software Built for Your Business

Manage employee records, absence, performance, and compliance in one configurable platform. Reduce admin. Improve visibility. Make better people decisions.

Automate repetitive HR tasks to save time and reduce errors
Empower employees with intuitive self-service access to key tools
Store all HR documents securely in one centralised location
Gain actionable insights with real-time HR data and analytics
Designed to fit how your organisation actually works

Trusted by organisations across the UK

“We reduced HR admin by 20% within the first 3 months”

Still managing HR across spreadsheets and systems? – See how Activ People HR brings everything into one place.

Why Businesses Choose Activ People HR

Reduce HR Admin

Automate repetitive tasks like leave approvals, onboarding workflows, and reporting—freeing your HR team to focus on strategic work.
Stay Compliant

Track certifications, manage policy acknowledgements, and ensure all employee documentation is up to date and audit-ready.
Gain Real-Time Insights

Access powerful analytics across absence, performance, and workforce trends to support better decision-making.
Improve Employee Experience

Enable self-service for employees to request leave, update details, and access key documents—anytime, anywhere.

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Absence Management

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How Activ People HR Works

Automate Your Processes

Streamline HR workflows including absence management, onboarding, approvals, and compliance tracking.
Stay Compliant

Track certifications, manage policy acknowledgements, and ensure all employee documentation is up to date and audit-ready.
Manage Your Workforce

Track absence, performance, and employee activity in real time.
Generate Insights

Use built-in reporting and analytics to identify trends, reduce absence, and improve productivity.

Manage all your HR needs with Activ People HR's all-in-one platform.

Simplify your HR tasks with an easy-to-use platform that handles everything from leave management to performance tracking—all in one place.

Absence Management

Keep track of employee data such as holiday, sickness, and other leave types, all in one place.

Performance Management

Spot top performers and areas for improvement to build a high-performing culture.

Policies & Procedures

Ensure compliance across your organisation by centralising policies and procedures.

Time Tracking

Easily monitor attendance, track overtime, and generate accurate timesheets and reduce errors across your company.

Training Records

Update training profiles, and track skills, memberships, certifications, development progress, and employee growth effortlessly.

Employee Documents

Store and access vital employee documents, including references, CVs, identity checks, and payslips.

Who is Activ People HR For?

Activ People HR is ideal for:

Growing businesses that recognise one size does not fit all
Multi-site organisations needing centralised control
Companies requiring strong compliance
Organisations moving away from spreadsheets and manual processes

What Makes Activ People HR Different?

Most HR systems force you to adapt to their processes.

Activ People HR adapts to yours.

Highly configurable workflows and processes
Built to handle real-world HR complexity
Combines ease of use with powerful functionality
Designed to grow with your organisation

The result? A system that fits your business today—and scales with you tomorrow.

Stay Compliant and Audit-Ready

Activ People HR helps you maintain full compliance by:

Keeping qualifications and certifications up to date
Recording employee acknowledgement of policies
Ensuring only the latest policy versions are accessible
Collecting and tracking onboarding documentation including:
- Right to Work
- Proof of ID
- Qualifications
- References
- Background checks

See the ROI of Activ People HR Software

Activ People HR delivers measurable return on investment by:

Reducing administrative workload
Lowering absence levels
Improving compliance
Increasing workforce productivity

Try our ROI calculator to estimate your potential return

Cut costs and free up time with Activ People HR

“Activ People HR has transformed how we manage our workforce—reducing admin time and giving us visibility we never had before.”

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We help 100's of organisations to manage their HR better.

Louise H.

Hospital & Healthcare

Easy to manage my staff absences, toil, annual leave all under one roof...

Verified G2 User

Oil & Energy

Simple and intuitive. Just what you need from HR software.

Verified G2 User

Hospital & Healthcare

Well laid out, Inutuitive, Liked by staff, Can be as complex as you need.

Annie S.

Education

We have been using Activ People HR at our school for a number of years....

Verified G2 User

Transportation & Trucking

I like how easy it is to use and its very user friendly. It is easy to make any relevant changes.

Minimise costly absence errors effortlessly and accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

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