Zelt Payroll
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
- Cyber Essentials
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
UK (AWS EU-London); data residency control options available on plans
Hosting
Enterprise-grade security with SSO integrations (Google, Okta, Azure), fine-grained permissions, full audit trails, secure data collection (no email). Zelt employees do not have in-app access to customer accounts by default.
Retention & deletion
Under the DPA, upon expiry of the subscription term, Zelt will delete Customer Personal Data without an obligation to retain it.
GDPR-compliant operations; audit-ready reporting. Sub-processor list available to customers upon request (per DPA). No public SOC 2 mention.
Feature Scope
Core payroll: Automated calculations for pro-rating, paid/unpaid absences, attendance, benefits, and overtime; multi-country readiness with local compliance support (UK HMRC integrations, GCC WPS exports, South African payroll data); manager pre-run review and change tracking; employee self-serve access to pay data and payslips; centralized, auditable records. Native HRIS sync: HR & Payroll, Time Off, Scheduling, and People data always in sync; pension sync; accounting sync. Hourly/shift support: Custom pay codes, overtime rules, real-time shift tracking, bulk timesheet management. Visibility & reporting: Built-in payroll reports, historical data access, audit trails. Security: SSO with Google, Okta, Azure; fine-grained/role-based permissions; full audit trails; secure collection of sensitive information (not via email); data encrypted and access-controlled; hosted on UK servers; ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certifications. Compliance: GDPR compliant; UK HMRC, GCC WPS; GCC country specifics reported (PIFSS—Kuwait, GOSI—Saudi Arabia, EOSG—UAE); audit-ready reporting. Integrations: HMRC; pensions and accounting tools; EOR/global payroll platforms (Deel, Oyster, Remote); ATS and workplace tools via platform (Workable, Greenhouse, Slack, Google Workspace, Outlook); API access. Platform notes: Multiple languages (web and mobile apps); team calendars and international holidays; data residency control options indicated on pricing.
Pricing hints: Modular pricing: start with Core and upgrade modules (People, Money incl. Payroll, Tech, Growth). Site headline: 'Simple Plans Starting From £5 Per Month' (GBP). Minimum seats commonly 20 for modules; Pro tiers remove Core limits (e.g., '3' to 'Unlimited') and add advanced features. Pro is 'Talk to sales' for quotes.
Security hints: Enterprise-grade security: SSO integrations (Google, Okta, Azure); role-based/fine-grained permissions; full audit trails; secure data collection (no email); encryption and access controls; hosted on UK servers. Certifications: ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials.
Compliance hints: GDPR compliant; ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certified. Payroll-specific compliance support includes UK HMRC integrations, GCC WPS exports, and regional specifics such as PIFSS (Kuwait), GOSI (Saudi Arabia), EOSG (UAE). Audit-ready recordkeeping.
Implementation hints: Built-in onboarding/offboarding workflows; automated data flows from HR to payroll; customer success support and data migration assistance referenced by customers; UULA case shows running compliant multi-country payroll in a single day per month once live.
Support hints: Dedicated customer success; 24/7 support and 99.99% uptime claimed; knowledge center available. Response 'in minutes' marketing claim.
Integration hints: Payroll/finance: HMRC, pensions providers, accounting tools (Xero ecosystem presence indicated by rating). Global payroll/EOR: Deel, Oyster, Remote. HR/ATS and workplace: Workable, Greenhouse, Slack, Google Workspace, Outlook. Platform/API: API access available; data residency control options on plans.
- Bulk, instant, and secure payouts: Initiate multiple transfers to many recipients in one click with no manual data entry, minimizing human error. Real-time or scheduled payments supported.
- Automated salary and HMRC payments: Salary and UK HMRC payments are generated automatically when you run payroll in Zelt; simply authorize with your bank.
- Open Banking to major UK banks: FCA‑approved Open Banking integration into all major UK banks for secure authorization and payment initiation.
- Global contractor payments: Make global contractor payments alongside local salary runs to unify processes across employee and non‑employee payees.
- Usability for admins and employees: Simple approval flows for contractor invoices and expense claims to reduce touch points between payroll and payout.
- Native HRIS/payroll sync: Operates within Zelt’s unified HRIS, leveraging synced people data, timesheets, benefits, and expenses for accurate payouts.
- Security: SSO integrations (Google, Okta, Azure), fine‑grained permissions, audit trails, encrypted data in transit (TLS 1.2, 256‑bit), AWS EU (London) hosting, daily backups, >99.9% uptime, ISO 27001 certification, Cyber Essentials.
- Compliance and locality: Built‑in support for UK payroll/HMRC processes; AWS EU (London) data residency; GDPR‑aligned data handling; Zelt ISO 27001 certified.
- Ecosystem and sync: Pension and accounting sync; integrations to global payroll/EOR (Deel, Oyster, Remote) and to ATS tools (Workable, Greenhouse, Lever, Teamtailor, Screenloop) for smooth onboarding-to-payroll data flow.
Pricing hints: Module-based HRIS pricing with Core plan starting from £5 per user/month; Payments appears included within the Money suite on Core with optional Pro upgrades. Minimum seats indicated as 20 on plan tables. Currency: GBP.
Security hints: Enterprise security measures: SSO (Google, Okta, Azure), role/permission controls, audit trails; data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2, 256‑bit), hosted on AWS EU (London); daily backups; >99.9% uptime; ISO 27001 certification; Cyber Essentials; FCA‑approved Open Banking integration with UK banks.
Compliance hints: GDPR‑aligned practices with ICO registration; UK payroll/HMRC support; Zelt is ISO 27001 certified. Underlying AWS EU (London) region adheres to multiple standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 1/2/3) at the infrastructure level.
Implementation hints: Enable payments by authorizing Open Banking connection to your bank; salary and HMRC payments auto‑generated post‑payroll approval; real‑time or scheduled runs.
Support hints: Zelt provides a Knowledge Center and product tours; contact/sales/demo available.
Integration hints: FCA‑approved Open Banking to major UK banks; UK HMRC; payroll-native sync plus pension and accounting sync; global payroll/EOR integrations with Deel, Oyster, Remote; ATS/HR integrations with Workable, Greenhouse, Lever, Teamtailor, Screenloop; additional ecosystem apps like Google Workspace and Slack mentioned across Zelt’s integration posts.
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee records
- Document management
- Workflows
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Roles & permissions
- Multi-country
- Multi-entity
Payroll
- Gross-to-net
- Payslips
- Tax/reporting
- Benefits/deductions
Time Tracking
- Clock in/out
- Timesheets
- Overtime rules
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Offboarding
- Offboarding checklists
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
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
- MFA
Compliance
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
- DPA available
Performance
- Reviews
- 360 feedback
- Goals/OKRs
Benefits
- Benefits enrollment
Pricing Model
Module-based
Modular pricing: start with Core and upgrade modules (People, Money including Payroll, Tech, Growth). The site headline states “Simple Plans Starting From £5 Per Month” (GBP). Pro tiers say “Talk to sales” for a quote and remove Core limits (for example, from “3” to “Unlimited”). Data residency control is listed in the plans.
Implementation
Built-in onboarding/offboarding workflows and native HR-to-payroll automation reduce setup effort. Once live, monthly runs can be completed quickly (case study).
Support
Email · In-app chat
SLA: Under its terms, Zelt uses commercially reasonable efforts to maintain at least 99.5% monthly availability, excluding scheduled maintenance and force majeure. Email and chat support is provided Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. UK local time; Zelt uses reasonable efforts to respond to support tickets within one business day.
Marketing claims 'respond in minutes'. Email responses targeted within 1–2 days.
Integrations
Open Banking (major UK banks)
OtherFCA-approved payment initiation and bank authorization
HMRC (UK)
OtherAutomated HMRC payments generated with payroll runs
Deel
PayrollGlobal payroll/EOR data sync
Oyster
PayrollGlobal payroll/EOR data sync
Remote
PayrollGlobal payroll/EOR data sync
Greenhouse
ATSATS to HRIS onboarding-to-payroll data flow
Lever
ATSATS to HRIS onboarding-to-payroll data flow
Teamtailor
ATSATS to HRIS onboarding-to-payroll data flow
Okta
SSOSSO provider
Pension sync (UK)
OtherPension provider sync mentioned
Screenloop
ATSATS integration referenced by Zelt
Azure AD
SSOSSO provider
Accounting sync
OtherAccounting system sync mentioned
Workable
ATSATS to HRIS onboarding-to-payroll data flow
Google Workspace
SSOSSO provider
Slack
OtherEcosystem app mentioned across Zelt integrations
