RootHR
RootHR is a cloud-based platform for UK employers that combines HR management, workforce operations and UKVI compliance.
What RootHR is
RootHR is a cloud-based platform for UK employers that combines HR management, workforce operations and UKVI compliance. Its HR functions include employee records, onboarding, attendance, leave, rota planning, recruitment, performance management and document management. UKVI tools cover Right to Work checks, eVisa monitoring, sponsor licence management, expiry alerts and compliance dashboards. The mobile app provides access to the employee directory, attendance, documents and compliance alerts, and supports leave approval. The platform also lists employee self-service, role-based permissions and an audit log. Root HR describes its service as secure and cloud-based and links to a Cyber Essentials certificate. Plans include standard support; Business Plus lists 24/7 priority support and a dedicated account manager. Enterprise adds a dedicated server environment, dedicated mobile app, custom workflows and integrations, without naming third-party services. Root HR advertises free onboarding, no setup fees and UK-based support. Business Starter costs £120 billed yearly, with a £14/month option, and the first month is £0; prices exclude VAT. A 30-day trial is listed.
Good
- Combines HR administration and UKVI compliance tools.
- Mobile app supports attendance and leave approval.
- Includes role-based permissions and an audit log.
- Free onboarding and no setup fees are advertised.
- A 30-day trial is listed.
Watch out
- There is no free plan.
- Business Starter is limited to 15 employees.
- Listed prices exclude VAT.
Who it suits
RootHR is designed for UK businesses, including healthcare, care homes, hospitality, retail, construction and professional services. It may suit employers combining staff administration with UKVI checks and workforce planning.
Verdict
RootHR covers employee administration, workforce operations and UKVI tasks in one platform. Check the employee limits and billing options for the plan that fits your organization.
Plans and prices
From RootHR's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Business Starter | £10,120 | up to 15 employees · extra employee £10/year (yearly) or £1.50/month · first month £0 · excludes VAT · £120 billed yearly; monthly option £14/month |
| Business Standard | £49,588 | up to 50 employees · extra employee £10/year (yearly) or £1.50/month · first month £0 · excludes VAT · £588 billed yearly; monthly option £59/month |
| Business Plus | — | up to 100 employees · extra employee £10/year (yearly) or £1.50/month · first month £0 · excludes VAT · £1,068 billed yearly; monthly option £99/month |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | customised for organisation, workforce and operational requirements · dedicated mobile app and server environment |
The facts
Each one read from RootHR's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company location
- The site lists its address as 1SB Southgate House, Basildon, United Kingdom, SS14 1BN.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Company name
- The site identifies the product and company as Root HR; it does not state a founding year on the opened About page.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Basildon, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Compliance
- UKVI tools include Right to Work checks, eVisa monitoring, sponsor licence management, expiry alerts and compliance dashboards.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Enterprise hosting
- The Enterprise plan includes a dedicated server environment and a dedicated mobile application.checked 7 Oct 2026
- HR features
- The platform includes employee records, onboarding, attendance, leave, rota planning, recruitment, performance management and document management.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Enterprise plan lists custom workflows and integrations; the page does not name specific third-party integrations.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Root HR combines HR management, workforce operations and UKVI compliance in a cloud-based platform for UK employers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- Root HR describes its platform as secure and cloud-based and links to a Cyber Essentials certificate.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Setup
- Root HR advertises no setup fees, free onboarding and UK-based support.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing page includes standard support in all plans and lists 24/7 priority support and a dedicated account manager for Business Plus.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- Root HR says it is designed for UK businesses across healthcare, care homes, hospitality, retail, construction, professional services and other industries.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Mobile app
- The mobile app provides employee directory access, attendance, documents, compliance alerts and leave approval.checked 7 Oct 2026
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