Zelt
All-in-one HR Software from the UK
Zelt is a modern, all-in-one HR platform that unifies HR, payroll, benefits, time off, performance, scheduling, payments, app access, and device management in a single system. Built and hosted in the UK with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certifications, Zelt offers 99.99% uptime and GDPR-compliant data handling. It’s designed for small and mid-sized teams seeking a connected, easy-to-use HR and payroll solution.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
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Hosting
SSO integrations with Google, Okta, and Azure; role-based/granular permissions; secure onboarding without email data collection; audit trails available (Pro: 30 days, Core: none). Device security, including encryption, remote lock/wipe, loss mode, auto-lock, OS updates, and remote software installation. Control over data residency available; specific regions: upon request.
Retention & deletion
Personal data that Zelt processes on behalf of customers is deleted within 30 days after the agreement ends, unless the customer has requested its return in writing beforehand. Retention required by law remains an exception.
Integrated compliance and traceability. UK payroll with HMRC integration; GCC WPS exports; support for South African payroll data.
Feature Scope
Core HR (People): Employee system of record; document database; configurable onboarding/offboarding workflows; time off management with custom policies, pro-rating and approvals; attendance tracking and clock-in; team calendar; task management; contract execution; custom profile fields; custom permission groups; custom approval rules; custom styling; API access; data residency control; audit trails (Core: none, Pro: 30-day logs); limits in Core typically 3 policies/templates/workflows vs Unlimited in Pro. Payroll & Money: Native payroll integrated with HR data; automates pro-rating, paid/unpaid absences, attendance and benefits into pay; manager and employee visibility into payruns and payslips; UK end-to-end payroll with HMRC integration; exports/handling for GCC WPS and South African payroll data; pension sync; accounting sync; expenses, contractor payments, benefits, payouts; Core limits on expense types/benefit policies/invoice types (3) vs Unlimited in Pro. Time Off: Custom leave/attendance policies, automated approvals, team calendar, international public holiday calendars; integrations with Google Calendar, Outlook, Slack. Performance & Engagement (Growth): Engagement surveys with templates, question library, heatmaps; performance reviews with customizable forms and 360 feedback; goals; Core limits 3 reviews/surveys/goals vs Unlimited in Pro. IT & Assets (Tech): Asset register and handover tracking; device management (password policies, autolock, encryption, iCloud/OneDrive sync); device security (remote lock/wipe, lost mode, location history); provisioning (OS update management, remote software install); Apps directory, access management, automated on/offboarding, group management, app insights/KPIs; Core caps of 5 enrolled devices and 5 connected apps vs Unlimited in Pro. Reporting & Analytics: Custom reporting across any field; unified datasets; AI Reports to build reports in natural language; works in isolation and does not train on customer data. Security: SSO integrations (Google, Okta, Azure); role-based/granular permissions; secure onboarding that avoids email-based data collection; audit trails; device encryption and remote security controls; data residency control. Compliance: Built-in compliance and traceability; ISO 27001 certified; HMRC integration; GCC WPS exports. Integrations: HMRC; pensions and accounting tools; Google, Outlook, Slack; ATS and talent platforms (Workable, Greenhouse, Lever, Teamtailor, Screenloop); global payroll/EOR platforms (Deel, Oyster, Remote); Google Workspace; API access. Employee experience: Self-service web and mobile apps, available in multiple languages.
Pricing hints: Plans: Core (basic access) and Pro (upgrade by module). Site headline: “Starting From £5 Per Month” (GBP). Core includes feature caps (e.g., 3 policies/templates/workflows) and no audit trails; Pro lifts limits (Unlimited) and adds 30‑day audit trails. Minimum seats: 20 on both Core and Pro. Pro is sales-quoted. Sources: https://zelt.app/pricing/
Security hints: Enterprise security with SSO (Google, Okta, Azure), role-based/granular permissions, secure onboarding (no email data collection), full audit trails (Pro: 30 days), device encryption and remote lock/wipe, data residency control. ISO 27001 certified. Sources: https://zelt.app/products/hr-software/, https://zelt.app/products/payroll/, https://zelt.app/pricing/
Compliance hints: Built-in compliance and traceability; HMRC integration for UK payroll; GCC WPS exports; supports South African payroll data. ISO 27001 certified. Sources: https://zelt.app/products/payroll/, https://zelt.app/products/hr-software/
Implementation hints: Configurable and intuitive setup; automated onboarding flows; ATS integrations can auto-create hires and trigger onboarding; unified data reduces manual migrations between tools. Sources: https://zelt.app/products/hr-software/, https://zelt.app/blog/integration-for-workable/
Support hints: Sales-led for Pro (Talk to sales) and demos; Knowledge Center available. Sources: https://zelt.app/pricing/, site navigation references to Knowledge Center across pages.
Integration hints: Calendars and comms: Google, Outlook, Slack. Payroll/regulatory: HMRC; pension and accounting tools. Global payroll/EOR: Deel, Oyster, Remote. ATS/Talent: Workable, Greenhouse, Lever, Teamtailor, Screenloop. Google Workspace. API access available. Sources: https://zelt.app/products/time-off/, https://zelt.app/products/payroll/, https://zelt.app/blog/integration-for-workable/, https://zelt.app/blog/integration-for-screenloop/, https://zelt.app/pricing/
- Drag-and-drop rota building with smart shortcuts; reusable templates; multi-location scheduling with granular/role-based permissions; conflict detection and resolution (double bookings/overlaps) (https://zelt.app/products/scheduling-rota-software/; https://zelt.app/blog/zelt-schedule-management/)
- Native visibility of leave/absence within the schedule; team calendar; automatic alerts for gaps, swaps, no-shows, and overtime; instant notifications (https://zelt.app/products/scheduling-rota-software/; https://zelt.app/blog/zelt-schedule-management/)
- Time and attendance: clock in/out; align scheduled vs. actual hours; optional GPS verification; late/early flags; adherence/variance reporting
- Pay rules automation: overtime, breaks, absence premiums; contracted-hours balancing/coverage guidance; timesheet approval workflows; validated hours flow directly into payroll (https://zelt.app/products/scheduling-rota-software/; https://zelt.app/blog/zelt-schedule-management/)
- Compliance rules: enforce working-time, rest, and pay policies; insights into labour costs, coverage, and utilisation
- Embedded in HRIS: single system of record; native HR and payroll sync; eliminates duplicate entry (https://zelt.app/products/scheduling-rota-software/; https://zelt.app/blog/zelt-schedule-management/)
- Security controls: SSO integrations (Google, Okta, Azure), fine-grained permissions, audit trails, secure data collection (no email), ISO 27001 certified
- Platform/IT options: API access and data residency control available on People module; audit trails (per plan)
- Global payroll ecosystem: HMRC integrations (UK), GCC WPS exports, South African payroll data; integrations with pensions and accounting tools; optional integrations with global payroll/EOR providers (Deel, Oyster, Remote)
- Broader integrations via Zelt Apps: Workable ATS integration (plus Greenhouse, Slack, Google Workspace mentioned) and public API for partners (https://zelt.app/blog/integration-for-workable/; https://zelt.app/legal/partners/)
Pricing hints: Site headline: Simple plans starting from £5 per month (GBP). Core plan provides basic access to all modules; Pro is upgrade-by-module via sales. Minimum seats typically 20 across modules. People module includes options like API access and data residency control; other modules (Money, Tech, Growth) have usage limits on Core and unlimited on Pro; quotes required for Pro tiers. Exact scheduling/rota pricing not itemised; talk to sales for advanced needs.
Security hints: Enterprise-grade security noted: SSO integrations with Google, Okta, Azure; fine-grained permission controls; full audit trails; secure collection of sensitive info (not over email); ISO 27001 certified. Scheduling also offers optional GPS verification for clock-ins. Data residency control and API access available per plan. Encryption referenced in device management context; (https://zelt.app/products/payroll/; https://zelt.app/pricing/; https://zelt.app/blog/zelt-schedule-management/)
Compliance hints: Built-in enforcement of working-time, rest, and pay policies in scheduling. Payroll supports local compliance with UK HMRC integrations, GCC WPS exports, and South African payroll data. ISO 27001 certification stated. (https://zelt.app/products/scheduling-rota-software/; https://zelt.app/products/payroll/)
Implementation hints: Existing Zelt customers can create a new Schedule and select 'Rota' type; set up shift templates, allocate, publish, and connect attendance to payroll. Employees can clock in/out via web/mobile; approvers verify timesheets and pay rules before payroll. New customers are encouraged to book a demo.
Support hints: Knowledge Center resources and product tours available; option to book a demo. (https://zelt.app/blog/zelt-schedule-management/; https://zelt.app/legal/partners/)
Integration hints: Native HRIS and payroll sync within Zelt; HMRC integration (UK); GCC WPS exports; South African payroll data; pensions and accounting tool integrations. Global payroll/EOR integrations with Deel, Oyster, Remote. ATS and workplace app integrations via Zelt Apps (e.g., Workable, Greenhouse, Slack, Google Workspace). Public API available for partners/integrations. (https://zelt.app/products/payroll/; https://zelt.app/blog/integration-for-workable/; https://zelt.app/legal/partners/)
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee records
- Document management
- Workflows
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Multi-country
- Roles & permissions
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Offboarding
- Offboarding checklists
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Time Tracking
- Clock in/out
- Timesheets
- Overtime rules
Payroll
- Gross-to-net
- Payslips
- Tax/reporting
- Benefits/deductions
Performance
- Reviews
- 360 feedback
- Goals/OKRs
Analytics
- Custom reports
- Dashboards
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Integrations
- Okta integration
- Azure AD integration
- Slack integration
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Administration
- Custom fields
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Recruiting & ATS
- E-signature
Compliance
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
Benefits
- Benefits enrollment
Pricing Model
Per employee
Plans: Core and Pro. Website headline: “Starting From £5 Per Month” (GBP). Core has feature limits (e.g. 3 policies/templates/workflows, 5 devices and 5 apps) and no audit trails; Pro removes those limits (unlimited) and adds 30-day audit logs. Minimum seats: 20 on both plans. Pro is sales-led and can be upgraded by module. Scheduling/rota pricing: on request.
Implementation
Configurable, intuitive setup with automated onboarding flows. ATS integrations (e.g., Workable) can create settings and trigger onboarding. Consistent data reduces the need for manual migrations.
Support
Email · Cat · Help Center
Knowledge Center and product tours are available; demos can be scheduled. The Pro version is sales-led (contact sales).
Integrations
HMRC
PayrollUK payroll integration
Pension providers (various)
PayrollPension sync; specific providers not named
Accounting tools (various)
OtherAccounting sync; specific systems not named
Google Calendar
OtherTeam calendar and time off visibility
Microsoft Outlook Calendar
OtherTeam calendar and time off visibility
Slack
OtherNotifications and time off/attendance integrations
Workable
ATSATS integration; can auto-create hires and trigger onboarding
Greenhouse
ATSATS Integration
Lever
ATSATS Integration
Teamtailor
ATSATS Integration
Screenloop
ATSTalent/interview intelligence; integrated as an ATS/talent platform
Deel
PayrollGlobal payroll/EOR integration
Oyster
PayrollGlobal payroll/EOR integration
Remote
PayrollGlobal payroll/EOR integration
Google Workspace
SSOSSO integration
Okta
SSOSSO integration
Azure AD
SSOSSO integration
API
APIPublic API access
GCC WPS
OtherPayroll export support
South Africa payroll export
OtherPayroll export support
SSO integration (Google/Google Workspace IdP)
South African payroll data
PayrollData exports/support for South Africa
Pensions providers (various)
PayrollIntegrations with pensions schemes
Public API
APIFor partners and custom integrations
Zelt Apps
OtherIntegration ecosystem/marketplace for connectors
Google Workspace / Google SSO
SSOSSO; also used for account provisioning during onboarding
Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID)
SSOSSO (SAML/OIDC)
HMRC (UK)
PayrollUK payroll submissions and compliance
Xero
AccountingAccounting integration (strong signal via Xero App Store rating)
UK Pension Providers
PayrollSouth Africa Payroll Data/Exports
PayrollSupport for South African payroll data/exports
Zelt API
APIProgrammatic access; listed under People module
Zelt Payroll
PayrollNative payroll integration; approved absences sync to payroll (e.g., unpaid leave/statutory pay).
Google Workspace (SSO)
SSOSAML SSO via Google.
Microsoft Outlook/Calendar
OtherCalendar sync for time-off visibility.
Zoom
OtherPart of broader app ecosystem.
Intercom
OtherPart of broader app ecosystem.
HubSpot
OtherCRM; part of broader app ecosystem.
QuickBooks
OtherAccounting/finance; part of broader app ecosystem.
Notion
OtherKnowledge/work management; part of broader app ecosystem.
