SAMpeople is a cloud-based human resources (HR) system designed specifically for schools and multi-academy trusts in the UK. It centralizes all aspects of staff management, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, absence tracking, case management, performance, compliance, and payroll. SAMpeople integrates seamlessly with Arbor MIS, ensuring staff data is always accurate and up-to-date across systems. The platform provides a mobile-friendly employee portal for self-service, automated workflows for HR processes, and tools for policy management and compliance monitoring. With built-in best-practice workflows, document management, and reporting, SAMpeople helps schools and trusts streamline HR administration, improve data accuracy, and support staff engagement and development. The system also offers expert HR support and advice, and includes modules for recruitment (SAMpeople Recruit) and payroll (SAMpeople Payroll).

Key Features

Centralized HR Management All staff data, contracts, absences, and compliance in one place.

• Manage multiple contracts, dual roles, and key dates
• Track absence and sickness patterns
• Store and manage documents securely

Recruitment and Onboarding End-to-end recruitment and onboarding process.

• Advertise roles, manage applications, and onboard new hires
• Safer Recruitment checks and compliance
• Seamless integration with SAMpeople HR

Employee Self-Service Portal Empowers staff to manage their own HR tasks.

• Request leave, update personal details, access documents
• Mobile-friendly interface for easy access

Case and Performance Management Track HR cases, objectives, and staff development.

• Record and manage HR cases and interventions
• Monitor performance targets and CPD activities

Policy and Compliance Automation Automate policy management and ensure compliance.

• Build and align policies and processes
• Automated reminders and alerts for follow-ups

Payroll Integration Integrated payroll management for schools and trusts.

• Payroll processing and monitoring
• Data sync with HR and recruitment modules

MIS Integration Syncs with Arbor MIS for unified staff and student data.

• Real-time data updates between systems
• Reduces double entry and improves accuracy

Benefits

Streamlined HR Administration Reduces manual work and paperwork for HR teams.

• Automates repetitive tasks and workflows
• Centralizes all HR information

Improved Data Accuracy and Compliance Ensures up-to-date and compliant staff records.

• Automated compliance monitoring and reporting
• Reduces risk of errors and missed deadlines

Enhanced Staff Engagement and Support Empowers staff and improves communication.

• Self-service tools for employees
• Transparent processes and easy access to information

Scalable for Schools and Trusts Supports growth without increasing HR headcount.

• Consistent processes across multiple schools
• Modular system adapts to organizational needs