Plumm vs Employment Hero: Which HR & Payroll Platform Is Better for Modern Teams?

Yes. Plumm is a strong alternative to Employment Hero for teams that want HR, payroll workflows, hiring, onboarding, learning, performance management and employee wellbeing connected in one platform. Employment Hero may suit SMEs looking for a broad employment management platform, while Plumm is built for teams that want a focused HR platform with wellbeing built in.

The main difference is product focus and fit. Employment Hero may be strong for core HR admin and absence in small UK teams, while Plumm is designed as an all-in-one HR platform covering HRIS, payroll workflows, hiring, onboarding, learning, performance and wellbeing.

Yes. Onboarding is available through Plumm’s built-in workflows, documents, tasks and eSignatures. Hiring is available through Plumm’s hiring module, helping teams connect candidate management and onboarding in one platform.

Yes. Plumm offers learning support through its LMS module, helping teams manage onboarding, compliance, manager training and employee development.

Yes. Plumm includes wellbeing tools, content, AI guidance and support pathways inside the platform. One-to-one therapy and coaching can be made available through Plumm’s wellbeing support options, depending on the customer’s package.

Plumm can provide access to therapy and coaching through its wellbeing support options, but one-to-one sessions depend on the customer’s package and are not automatically included for every plan.

Often, yes. Plumm is designed to help teams reduce fragmented tools by bringing HR, payroll workflows, hiring, onboarding, learning, performance, documents, time off, engagement and wellbeing into one connected platform.

Both can serve growing UK teams. Plumm may be a better fit once a team needs HR, payroll workflows, hiring, learning and performance connected, rather than running them as separate tools alongside HR admin.