Access PeopleHR Reviews & Product Details

I would say the biggest underlying benefit is that you can use it a one single space to manage the whole employee life cycle which is what we are really trying to establish and I would say it is fairly user friendly for employees and managers. We have really started to utilise the Logbook function to try and move our processes to PeoplHR and we do like how you can automate reminders etc so instead of relying on a spreadsheet that you have to manually update, we have found that we can create spreadsheets that auto update but then we can send email reminders directly to managers for things like long service, birthdays, return to work reminders, review reminders etc.. We have linked it to our own nexus database so we can show data in the way the business needs it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We do find it a bit clunky sometimes, it would be helpful if the creation of the back end process were a bit more user friendly for example, how to set up ripples, it has taken quite a long time for us to work it out ourselves and how much we can get out of it. The system can be a bit slow sometimes and the amount of error messages can vary and cause a bit of frustration. It would be so helpful if a lot more of it was a bit more customizable i.e. the fields that employees need to fill in on their detail, what the planners look like, how the work patterns can be edited etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a team leader, having access to the planner is a major function for me. It lets me plan the weekly rota effectively around annual leave and appointments. It also helps me manage the impact of other departments on us, especially if they’re short-staffed. I am unsure of the amount we pay, so I find this question hard, but the facilities we have access to and what it does for the company is massive and so I am sure it is worth the money! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There isn’t much I dislike, although it can sometimes be a little slow. I also wish that when selecting 1-2-1 notes, for example, it would keep your previous choice selected. That way, instead of defaulting to 1-2-1 2025 (which I haven’t clicked on since 2025), it would automatically choose 2026. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Access PeopleHR is that it makes employee-related information easier to access without having to rely on long email chains or separate files. From an assistant financial accountant perspective, this is useful because HR information often links to finance work, especially around payroll, absence, starters, leavers, and employee changes.

I like that holiday records, employee documents, and basic employment details can be kept in one place, which makes it easier to check information when supporting payroll reviews or month-end checks. The self-service feature is also helpful because employees can request leave or update details themselves, reducing the need for manual follow-up.

For me, the biggest benefit is that it gives better visibility over people-related data, so when finance needs to check headcount, absence, payroll-related changes, or supporting documents, the information is easier to find and more organised. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about Access PeopleHR is that some parts of the system can take time to get used to, especially when looking for older employee records, documents, or specific changes. The information is there, but the navigation is not always as clear as it could be.

From a finance point of view, I would also like reporting and exports to be a bit more flexible. When checking payroll-related information, absence records, starters and leavers, or employee changes, I sometimes need the data in a cleaner format so it can be reviewed in Excel or compared with finance records.

The system works well for everyday HR tasks, but for finance checks and reconciliations, some extra manual review is still needed to make sure the information is complete and matches payroll or accounting records. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Being able to store all documents as well as managing annual leave in one place. As an admin the system is easy to use and very quick to add a new employee. Compared to other software we have found Access PeopleHR very cost effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some employee have found the app difficult to use, for example using the clocking in / out function. We have found the app doesn't always work well for I Phone users. Some employees wish to access all functions via the app, but some documents are difficult to view so a PC is then needed. When we have had issues support has always tried to help Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about PeopleHR is how simple and intuitive it is to use, whilst still offering powerful functionality. It has become our central source of truth for employee data, giving managers and employees easy access to the information they need without relying on HR for every query. The automation of workflows, electronic document management (particularly the e-signature function) and seamless integration with Paycircle and the LMS have significantly reduced administration and duplicate data entry. It has freed up the HR team to focus on supporting the business strategically rather than spending time on manual processes. The reporting functionality also provides valuable insights, helping us make informed people decisions with confidence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Whilst PeopleHR meets the majority of our needs, there are a few areas that could be improved. The reporting functionality, whilst useful, can sometimes be restrictive when creating more complex or bespoke reports, requiring additional manipulation outside the system. Some workflows and customisation options could also offer greater flexibility to better accommodate unique business processes. Finally, although the system is intuitive overall, there are occasional areas where navigation could be more streamlined, reducing the number of clicks needed to complete common tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Access PeopleHR helps me solve a few key problems. It centralizes leave tracking, so I’m not chasing spreadsheets or emails just to figure out who’s off and when. Having a bird’s-eye view of the whole team’s leave calendar lets me plan workloads and coverage more accurately, and spot scheduling conflicts before they happen. It also reduces the back-and-forth that comes with manually approving and logging leave requests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area that could be improved is the UI/UX — some menus and workflows aren't as intuitive as they could be, which adds a slight learning curve for new users. I've also noticed occasional lag when loading reports or navigating between modules during busier periods. On the support side, response times for onboarding queries could be faster, especially when setting up more complex leave policies. None of these are dealbreakers, but addressing them would make day-to-day use smoother." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to use for employers and employees combined. Employee's can access their documents easily with the ability to put them in folders. The calendar is clear and is easy for both the employee and employer to book sickness and holiday. Creating and setting up new employee's is super easy and I like the fact you can have multiple 'reports too' for seniority which means that if an employee submits a holiday request, I get sent a request as well as their line manager so I can manage absence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Wish there was more support for payroll for commission-based companies. It would also be good if you could get a quick overview of who was sick each month as this would help for payroll processing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Access PeopleHR is how easy it is to use. Having employee records, holidays, absence and other key HR information all in one place makes managing HR much more efficient. I particularly value how quick it is to find information and keep records up to date, which saves me a lot of time in my day-to-day role. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main thing I’d like to see is a little more flexibility and customisation in some areas. Occasionally, certain processes can take a few more steps than I’d expect, and having more options to tailor the system to our organisation would be helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the Ripple functionality in Access PeopleHR because it automates repetitive processes and ensures key dates like probation end dates are adhered to. It also streamlines processes such as onboarding, providing a consistent experience for new starters. I appreciate the employee self-service feature as it reduces the day-to-day workload for our HR team by allowing employees to update their own information and request holidays. Finally, I find the reporting and analytics dashboard valuable for reviewing data, turning information into metrics and trends that support strategic decision making. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While the Ripple functionality in Access PeopleHR is valuable, it can be confusing to set up. Additionally, you can't run ripples on leavers or past employees - only active ones - which is a limitation, as managing employee data continues even after someone leaves the organisation. Introducing a data retention module would be helpful for HR compliance, allowing HR teams to define retention periods and trigger actions like deletion or review. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Really easy to manage leave across teams and the whole organisations, saves so much time for our small charity with only a tiny amount of dedicated HR resource. It replaced endless forms and spreadsheets for us, and keeps all of our staff info and data in one place. Pretty good, it's definitely saving us time and energy, and the benefits are kind of cyclical, i.e. around quarterly reporting or annual performance review periods. Can't imagine running our HR function without this or something very similar. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing really, the simple features are easy to use, but if you invest a bit of time into the reporting function you can get much more out of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.