HR Software Built for UK Employment Law
From PAYE and RTI to auto-enrolment pensions, IR35, and UK GDPR — Space HR automates every British statutory requirement so your team stays compliant without the complexity.
Full UK Statutory Compliance, Automated
Space HR is pre-configured for HMRC requirements, UK employment law, and GDPR obligations — so your HR team stays protected, always.
PAYE & RTI
Full PAYE computation, NI calculations, and HMRC Real Time Information submissions on every payroll run.
Auto-Enrolment Pensions
Eligibility assessment, enrolment, contribution files for Nest/NOW:Pensions/Scottish Widows, and re-enrolment every 3 years.
IR35 Off-Payroll
CEST-guided status assessment, determination logging, and correct payroll treatment for inside/outside IR35 engagements.
UK GDPR Compliance
UK-based data residency, SAR workflows, retention schedules, and ICO breach notification tooling.
Statutory Leave (SMP/SSP/SPP)
All statutory payment types automated — including HMRC reclaim calculations for eligible small employers.
AI Workforce Analytics
Attrition forecasting, diversity & inclusion reporting, and skills gap analysis tailored for UK talent markets.
UK Employment Law Coverage
| Regulation / Act | Space HR Feature | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PAYE / RTI (HMRC) | FPS/EPS submission, NI tables, tax code management | ✅ Automated |
| Auto-Enrolment (Pensions Act 2008) | Eligibility assessment, enrolment, contributions, re-enrolment | ✅ Automated |
| IR35 Off-Payroll Working Rules | CEST workflow, determination logs, payroll treatment flag | ✅ Automated |
| Statutory Maternity/Paternity/Sick Pay | SMP, SSP, SPP, ShPP calculations and HMRC reclaim | ✅ Automated |
| Working Time Regulations 1998 | 28-day leave entitlement, rest break tracking, opt-out register | ✅ Automated |
| UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018 | UK-based hosting, SAR workflow, retention policies, audit trail | ✅ Certified |
| Equality Act 2010 | Pay gap reporting, diversity analytics, D&I dashboards | ✅ Included |
| National Minimum Wage Act | NMW/NLW threshold checks by age band on every payroll run | ✅ Automated |
| Employment Rights Act 1996 | Contract storage, notice period rules, redundancy calculation | ✅ Included |
Built for UK Businesses of Every Size
Professional Services
Multi-entity payroll, partner drawings, IR35 contractor management, and bonus scheme automation.
Retail & Hospitality
Rota management, zero-hours contract tracking, holiday accrual on variable pay, and tip compliance.
Tech & Scale-ups
EMI scheme tracking, remote-first workforce tools, and global payroll for UK-headquartered teams.
Financial Services
FCA-regulated employee tracking, senior managers regime records, and PRA conduct rule compliance.
Public Sector & NHS
Agenda for Change pay bands, Superannuation scheme integration, and IR35 public-body rules.
Healthcare & Social Care
CQC-required staff records, DBS check tracking, mandatory training registers, and bank staff management.
Frequently Asked Questions — United Kingdom
Yes. Space HR processes PAYE calculations, National Insurance contributions (employee and employer), and submits Full Payment Submissions (FPS) and Employer Payment Summaries (EPS) to HMRC via RTI on each payroll run — fully automated.
Space HR automatically assesses workers against auto-enrolment eligibility criteria each pay period, enrolls qualifying employees into your nominated pension scheme, calculates minimum contributions (employee 5%, employer 3% under current legislation), and generates contribution files for major providers including Nest, NOW:Pensions, and Scottish Widows.
Yes. Space HR includes an IR35 status assessment workflow that captures worker details and engagement criteria, logs determinations per CEST guidelines, and applies the correct payroll treatment (inside vs outside IR35) to protect your business from HMRC liability.
Absolutely. Space HR is deployed on UK-based servers with ISO 27001-certified infrastructure. Employee data is processed under lawful basis documentation, with built-in subject access request (SAR) workflows, data retention policies, and audit logs — fully aligned with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Yes. Space HR automates Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP), Shared Parental Pay (ShPP), and the 28-day annual leave entitlement under the Working Time Regulations — including reclaiming applicable amounts from HMRC.
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