Marvin OnumonuCiphr Payroll has been named Software Product of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Annual Excellence Awards 2025.
The platform was also shortlisted for Software Innovation Product of the Year.
Features of Ciphr Payroll include open API integration for data synchronisation, real-time people and pay data, parallel run testing, automated backpay adjustments, customisable payslips, multiple pay run options, payrolling of benefits in kind, compliance tools, audit reporting and 24/7 customer support.
The judges said Ciphr stood out for a “structured and client-focused implementation approach”, adding that it was “clearly focused on addressing key payroll challenges”.
Sion Lewis, CEO at Ciphr, said: “We’re delighted that Ciphr Payroll has been named the CIPP’s Software Product of the Year 2025.
“The judges said this was based not only on the product and its real benefits to our customers, but on our approach to implementation and how we support the businesses that rely on our software and services.
“This is so important, as a great product without a great customer experience is pointless.”
Lewis added: “We want to make the lives of people working in payroll as easy as possible. That’s why Ciphr Payroll is designed by payroll professionals for payroll professionals.
“We pride ourselves on tackling the real problems that payroll professionals face with their payroll technology and legacy systems – such as inefficiencies, lack of automation, poor integration, onerous legislative updates, clunky user experience and reporting gaps.
“This is a fantastic accolade for Ciphr. Thank you to every member of our team who has helped to develop and deliver Ciphr Payroll – you fully deserve this recognition for your hard work and dedication in delivering real value to our customers.”
