Best HR software for HR managers at midsize companies in the UK

Improve data quality and reporting for HR, payroll, and finance
Save time by cutting manual work and admin overhead
Standardise and control HR processes across multi-site teams

1811 reviews on G2 | 4.5/5

1811 reviews on Capterra | 4.5/5

Modern, fast-growing, global businesses love Bob

What makes HR managers at midsize companies in the UK choose HiBob?

Reliable HR data for reporting

Oviva cut turnover by 10.5 percent with enhanced insights.

Reduce day-to-day HR admin

Extreme Reach achieved 97 percent review participation and reduced manual data entry.

Standardise onboarding and Right-to-work workflows

GoCardless automated onboarding and improved UK processes.

HiBob is recognized as one of the best HR platforms

HiBob’s best features for HR managers

Real-time dashboards and custom reporting

View clear headcount, absence, turnover, and cost trends
Cut down on manual reconciliation across hybrid teams
Provide Finance and leadership with reliable, up-to-date insights

Automated time off tracking

Automate holiday and sick leave requests, approvals, and accruals
Apply UK public holidays and statutory rules at each site
Lessen manual follow-up with managers on absence documentation

Configurable onboarding and lifecycle workflows

Standardise onboarding, RTW checks, and internal moves across all sites
Collect required UK documents consistently using templates
Monitor completion to avoid missing RTW or probation steps

Why HR managers in the UK love HiBob

$54K

Annual savings when using HR automation for time management

+18%

More productivity when employee engagement improves

+23%

Higher profitability when employees are more engaged with the company

How GoCardless’s VP of Operations built a data-driven, people-first culture

The Challenge

GoCardless, a fintech leader in automated bank payments, was frustrated with a cumbersome HR platform that relied on spreadsheets with limited integration. The company required a modern HCM to automate HR processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance the employee experience.

The Solution

To streamline workflows, improve transparency, and centralise data, GoCardless implemented Bob. The team deployed Bob’s Compensation module, automated core HR functions, and connected to key tools to boost efficiency and insight.

The Results

GoCardless created a data-driven, people-first culture with Bob. The Compensation module enabled full pay transparency, boosting retention, trust, and fairness. The company also closed its gender pay gap and increased internal mobility.

One of the challenges of our previous system was a lack of integration with different tools. We wanted a tool with streamlined workflows, a stronger compensation module, and one that enables self-service. So we chose Bob because of its flexibility and the tools it provides, not only for our people team, but also for our managers.

Dora Kocur, VP of Operations and Total Rewards, Go Cardless

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FAQs about HiBob for HR managers in the UK

How does HiBob improve HR data quality for reporting?

HiBob gives you accurate dashboards for headcount, absence, turnover, and cost trends without manual reconciliation. Finance and leadership get reliable insights they can trust, so reporting is faster and decision-making becomes easier. Data from hybrid teams is pulled together in one place, so you’re not chasing spreadsheets.

Can HiBob reduce day-to-day administrative work for HR?

Yes. HiBob automates time-consuming tasks like holiday and sick leave requests, approvals, and accruals. UK public holidays and statutory rules are applied by site, cutting down on manual follow-up with managers. This frees your team to focus on process improvements and higher-value strategic work.

How does HiBob help standardise HR processes across sites?

HiBob lets you set up consistent onboarding, RTW checks, and lifecycle workflows that work the same way at every location. Templates ensure you’re collecting the right UK documents each time, and you can track completion in real time to catch any gaps before they become problems.