Moorepay

What Moorepay does

Moorepay is a UK-headquartered provider of payroll and HR software and managed services for small and medium-sized enterprises, founded in 1966 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Zellis Group alongside sister brands Zellis (enterprise HCM Cloud) and Benefex (employee benefits and rewards). The company serves SMEs across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland with a horizontal, size-tier segmentation approach, supported by offices in Manchester (headquarters), Farnborough, Sheffield, and Dublin.

Its core platform is a cloud-based, all-in-one HR and payroll system built on Microsoft Azure, with employee data flowing automatically between modules rather than being manually rekeyed into payroll. The platform spans payroll processing (including RTI submissions, Bacs payments, and auto-enrolment pension management), HR administration, employee self-service via mobile app with biometric login, performance management, recruitment, employee engagement, employee benefits and discounts, time and attendance, expense management, and role-based people analytics. Layered on top are managed services — the Payroll Bureau / Outsourcing and Emergency Payroll Services — plus an SRA-regulated employment law and HR advisory practice handling 1,250+ queries per month, and Health & Safety and ERA Consultancy services.

Moorepay makes money primarily through recurring subscriptions on cloud software (payroll and HR, with eight priced add-on modules), recurring managed payroll bureau services, and fixed-fee / per-query HR and employment law professional services. Pricing is custom and quote-based, distributed exclusively through a direct sales-led GTM with inside-sales phone outreach across three UK regional offices, supplemented by a customer-facing HR Hub self-service portal. Key differentiators cited are HMRC Recognised status, CIPP Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, Cyber Essentials, a reported 99.9% payslip accuracy rate, 7,000+ years of collective payroll/HR team experience, and a 'Simple Switch Guarantee' promise.

Name

Moorepay

Legal name

Moorepay Limited

Website

https://moorepay.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Moorepay is a UK-based provider of cloud payroll and HR software, managed payroll bureau services, and employment law advisory to small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK and Ireland, operating as the SMB-focused brand within the Zellis Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payroll & HR Software

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121), Professional Employer Organizations (561330)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Payroll Services (Full-Service Payroll Outsourcing) (BPAAAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB), Human Capital Management (HCM) & Payroll Platforms (HDAEAEAJ), Payroll Outsourcing & Pay Administration (Multi-country/Managed Payroll) (BPACAKAD), Employer Payroll Processing (SMB & Enterprise) (FSAMAKAA)

Keywords

• Payroll software
• HR software
• Payroll outsourcing
• Employment law services
• Pension auto-enrolment

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Payroll Software Subscription: Annual or monthly subscription for access to cloud-based payroll software, typically priced per employee or per business, with software-only customers paying for platform access.
2. Managed Payroll / Payroll Bureau Services: Full-service payroll outsourcing where Moorepay processes payroll on behalf of the client, including data validation, Bacs submissions, RTI reporting, payslip production, and statutory compliance. This is a recurring managed service subscription.
3. HR Software Subscription: Subscription-based access to HR software modules including HR administration, performance management, recruitment, employee engagement, employee benefits, time & attendance, expense management, and people analytics.
4. HR Services and Employment Law Advice: Fixed-fee and per-query HR and employment law advisory services provided by SRA-regulated solicitors and qualified HR consultants, including tribunal representation, document review, and training. Handled over 1,250 queries per month.
5. Add-on Module Subscriptions: Additional subscription fees for optional modules such as Performance Management, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Employee Discounts, Time & Attendance, Expense Management, and People Analytics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Moorepay sells an integrated, cloud-based HR & Payroll software platform (built on Microsoft Azure) for UK and Irish SMEs, with employee data automatically shared across payroll, HR administration, auto-enrolment pensions, performance management, recruitment, employee engagement, benefits, time and attendance, expense management, and people analytics modules. Alongside the software, the company delivers managed payroll bureau/outsourcing services and SRA-regulated employment law advisory services, packaged as standalone or combined offerings purchased via quote-based sales engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Natural HR: Cloud-based HR software provider acquired by Moorepay in 2023 to complement Moorepay's payroll offerings and enable an integrated payroll and HR software suite for SMBs.

Products and services

• Payroll Software Cloud-based payroll software providing automated payroll processing, RTI (Real Time Information) submissions to HMRC, payslip generation, BACS payments, and real-time compliance reporting for UK businesses.
• HR Software Cloud-based human resources management system covering the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding, with self-service capabilities, role-based dashboards, and people analytics for SMEs.
• HR & Payroll Software All-in-one unified platform combining payroll and HR functionalities in a single integrated system with shared data and workflows, built on Microsoft Azure with automatic data flow between modules eliminating manual re-entry.
• Payroll Bureau Service Outsourced payroll processing service where Moorepay manages day-to-day payroll operations including data validation, payroll calculations, BACS payments, payslip distribution, and regulatory reporting on behalf of the client, with a reported 99.9% payslip accuracy rate.
• Payroll Outsourcing Fully managed payroll service where Moorepay takes complete responsibility for payroll operations, compliance, employee payments, and statutory submissions with guaranteed accuracy and on-time delivery under the Simple Switch Guarantee.
• HR Services Expert HR advisory services including employment law consultancy, 24/7 advice line, document review, tribunal representation, and training programmes delivered by SRA-regulated solicitors and qualified HR professionals, handling over 1,250 queries per month.
• Auto-Enrolment Pension Software Automated pension management solution handling employee assessment, enrolment, opt-in and opt-out administration, three-yearly re-enrolment, contribution calculations, pension provider uploads, payment initiation, and compliance reporting for automatic enrolment obligations.
• People Analytics HR analytics and reporting dashboard providing workforce insights on headcount, workforce costs, diversity, attrition, and other employee metrics delivered through role-specific views for executives, HR teams, line managers, and specialists.
• Performance Management Module for setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and tracking employee development and appraisal processes, integrated within the broader HR software platform.
• Recruitment Applicant tracking and recruitment management module covering job posting, candidate management, interview workflows, and onboarding integration within the HR software platform.
• Employee Engagement Tools for pulse surveys, social recognition, and employee feedback collection designed to improve workplace engagement and culture measurement within the HR platform.
• Time & Attendance Time tracking module for monitoring employee working hours, shift patterns, overtime, and attendance records, integrated with payroll calculations within the Moorepay platform.
• Expense Management Module for processing, approving, and reimbursing employee business expenses with automated approval workflows integrated into the HR and payroll platform.
• Employment Rights Act Consultancy Specialist consultancy service advising UK employers on Employment Rights Act day-one rights, absence management, SSP reforms, and related compliance obligations, delivered by Moorepay's employment law and HR specialists.
• Health & Safety Services Health and safety advisory service supporting UK SMEs with workplace compliance, risk assessments, policy development, and ongoing health and safety management.
• Emergency Payroll Services Emergency payroll intervention service designed to take over payroll processing for businesses experiencing payroll failures, provider transitions, or unexpected operational issues requiring immediate support.
• Natural HR Cloud-based HR software offering acquired in March 2023 to complement Moorepay's payroll products and enable an integrated payroll and HR software suite targeted at small and medium-sized businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% payslip accuracy rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Natural HRcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2023Moorepay Limited, part of the Zellis Group, acquired Natural HR, a cloud-based HR software provider, as part of its strategy to build an integrated payroll and HR software suite. The acquisition aims to improve digital workflows and customer experience for SMBs by combining the strengths of both companies.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationMoorepay software is built on and backed by Microsoft Azure cloud technology. Azure provides the underlying cloud infrastructure, security, and reliability for Moorepay's payroll and HR software platform.
• BitSightsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMoorepay's security posture is monitored by BitSight, which provides continuous cybersecurity ratings and monitoring. Moorepay has received an advanced cybersecurity rating by BitSight, used to demonstrate security commitment to customers.
• Zellis GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoorepay is a subsidiary of the Zellis Group, alongside Zellis (core HCM Cloud) and Benefex (employee benefits and rewards). The Zellis Group serves over 1,400 organisations with 5 million employees paid monthly across the UK, Ireland, and India. The group shares marketing contacts between companies within the Zellis family.
• ZelliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZellis is the parent company and core brand within the Zellis Group. It provides the flagship Zellis HCM Cloud product and managed services to enterprise customers. Marketing contacts may be shared between Zellis and Moorepay.
• BenefexsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBenefex is a sister company within the Zellis Group, specialising in employee benefits, reward, recognition, and communications. Marketing contacts may be shared between Benefex and Moorepay for cross-selling purposes. Benefex serves nearly 1 million employees in 140 global organisations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/moorepayhr
• Facebookfacebook.com/Moorepay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moorepay-ltd

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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