Simple HR software. Thoughtfully designed.
More time for people.
Managing people should be about people, not paperwork.
Meet Pernie, straightforward HR software being developed to make everyday people management easier for small businesses and the consultants who support them.
Keep important information organised, simplify routine administration and create more time for the work that really matters.
Preparing for early access in 2027.
- Simple to understand.
- Practical to use.
- Designed around people.
HR shouldn’t take up all your time.
People management comes with plenty of responsibilities.
Employee records, holiday requests, absence, documentation, important dates and everyday administration all need attention.
For smaller employers, these tasks can compete with running the business.
For independent HR consultants, managing the same activities across several clients can become particularly time consuming.
We think there’s a simpler way.
Pernie is being developed to make routine HR administration easier, so employers and professionals can concentrate on supporting people.
Everyday HR, made easier.
Pernie is designed to bring essential people management activities together in one straightforward platform.
Employee information
Keep important employee details and records organised and accessible to authorised users.
Holiday and absence
Make it easier to manage leave requests, track absences and maintain clear records.
Documents and records
Keep each person's record complete, with a link to where their employment documents are kept.
Starters and leavers
Support the administrative activities involved when employees join or leave a business.
Reminders and approvals
Keep track of routine tasks, important dates and actions requiring attention.
Reporting and oversight
Make everyday HR information easier to review and understand.
The initial release will focus on essential functionality. Availability of individual features will be confirmed before early access.
Register for early accessFor independent HR consultants and outsourced HR practices
Grow your practice, not your workload.
Your clients rely on you for sound advice, practical support and professional judgement.
They don’t engage you to spend unnecessary hours navigating spreadsheets, chasing paperwork or managing disconnected systems.
Pernie is being developed with the needs of HR consultants in mind. The aim is to bring client administration together, simplify everyday processes and give you greater visibility across the businesses you support.
More clients. Less admin. Better advice.
Manage your clients more efficiently
Work towards a clearer overview of your clients' essential HR activities, without repeatedly switching between disconnected systems.
Reduce routine administration
Spend less time on repetitive activities and more time delivering the advice and support your clients value.
Strengthen client relationships
Use straightforward HR processes and better organisation to support a consistent, professional service.
Build recurring income
Explore a partnership programme designed to reward consultants who introduce suitable businesses to Pernie.
Grow with confidence
Develop your consultancy knowing that the tools supporting your clients are designed to be practical, accessible and responsibly managed.
A partnership built around professional value.
We’re developing Pernie with input from experienced HR professionals. Our ambition is to create software that consultants genuinely want to use and feel confident recommending. That means listening, understanding how you work and focusing development on the capabilities that will make the greatest difference.
For small businesses and growing employers
People management made simple.
Running a business means looking after customers, employees and countless daily responsibilities.
HR administration shouldn’t be harder than it needs to be.
Pernie is designed to give smaller employers a straightforward way to manage everyday people information and processes.
Whether you’re employing your first few people or managing a growing team, the aim is to help you stay organised and confident about routine HR administration.
Less complexity. More clarity.
- Keep employee information organised.
- Manage holiday and absence more easily.
- Stay on top of important dates and routine tasks.
- Support your employees with clearer processes.
- Work alongside an external HR consultant when you need professional guidance.
And if your business grows or you establish an internal HR function, Pernie is intended to continue working for you.
Register your business’s interestFor businesses with internal HR teams
More time for people. Less time on process.
Good HR teams make a difference to the organisations and people they support.
But administration, disconnected information and repetitive processes can compete with higher value work.
Pernie’s longer term development will focus on helping HR professionals manage routine responsibilities more efficiently, with clearer information, practical workflows and appropriate controls.
Pernie is initially being developed for smaller employers and outsourced HR consultants. Additional capabilities for established HR teams will be considered as the platform develops.
Tell us what your HR team needsSimple by design. Responsible by nature.
We believe good technology should make people’s lives easier. Not introduce unnecessary complexity. Not replace the judgement of experienced professionals. And not make promises it cannot demonstrate.
That’s why Pernie is being developed around four straightforward principles.
Plain
HR software should be easy to understand, with clear language and straightforward processes.
Careful
Employee information is sensitive. Protecting it and using it appropriately must be central to the way the platform is developed and operated.
Useful
Every feature should have a purpose and make a meaningful difference to the people using it.
Honest
We believe in demonstrating what software can do, rather than making claims that go beyond the evidence.
More time for people. It’s why we’re building Pernie.
For businesses that take their responsibilities seriously
Good people management is part of good business.
- People first
- Privacy and security
- Honest claims
- Clear governance
How a business treats its people matters. So does how it chooses its suppliers and uses technology.
Pernie is being developed with a commitment to responsible business practices, clear governance, appropriate information security and thoughtful software design.
We believe technology should support better ways of working, respect confidential information and help organisations focus on their people.
Our longer term ambition includes exploring ways to make workforce related information easier for responsible employers to organise and report on.
For B Corps, purpose led businesses and other organisations with strong commitments to their employees, we believe this approach matters.
Discover our approachEarly access
Help shape a better way to manage HR.
We’re preparing Pernie for its first customers and would welcome interest from businesses and HR professionals who share our belief that people management should be simpler.
We’re particularly interested in hearing from:
- Independent HR consultants and outsourced HR practices.
- Small employers looking for a straightforward HR system.
- Businesses reviewing their current HR administration.
- Purpose led organisations seeking a responsible software supplier.
Early participants may have the opportunity to preview the platform, provide feedback and help shape its future development.
Early access will be offered to selected organisations once the necessary product, security and operational checks have been completed.
Let’s make people management simpler.
Tell us a little about your organisation and we’ll be in touch about Pernie.
Frequently asked questions.
What is Pernie?
Pernie is a cloud based HR software platform being developed to simplify everyday people management for smaller employers and the HR professionals who support them.
Who is Pernie designed for?
Our initial focus is on small employers, independent HR consultants and outsourced HR practices. We also intend to explore additional capabilities for growing businesses with their own HR teams.
Can HR consultants use Pernie with more than one client?
That's a central part of the product proposition. Pernie is being designed to enable authorised consultants to work across multiple client organisations, while keeping each employer's records appropriately separated.
The full functionality will be confirmed before early access.
Can I use Pernie without an HR consultant?
Yes. Pernie is intended to work as a standalone HR system for employers. Working with an external HR consultant will be optional.
What happens if I change HR consultant?
The intention is that each employer retains its organisational account and can continue using Pernie independently. Access permissions can then be adjusted to reflect its current consultancy arrangements.
Is Pernie suitable for a small business?
Yes. Small employers are one of our primary target audiences. Pernie is being developed around the everyday HR responsibilities that smaller organisations need to manage.
Is Pernie available now?
Pernie is in development and preparing for early access. We're currently inviting expressions of interest from suitable businesses and HR consultants.
How much will Pernie cost?
We're developing a straightforward subscription model based on employee numbers, with clear pricing and no unnecessary complexity.
Final pricing and any introductory arrangements will be confirmed before early access.
Will Pernie replace my existing HR system?
That will depend on the features your organisation currently uses and what you need from a replacement.
We recommend reviewing essential requirements and migration arrangements before deciding whether Pernie is suitable.
How will Pernie protect employee information?
Protecting confidential employee information is a fundamental requirement of the product.
Before handling live employee records, Pernie must complete appropriate technical, data protection and security assurance checks, including assessment of access controls and separation between client organisations.
Further details of the implemented controls will be provided before early access.
Does Pernie include AI?
AI functionality is not planned for the initial release.
We intend to explore useful, responsibly governed assistance in future, particularly where it could reduce routine administration for HR consultants and employers.
Professional judgement and appropriate human oversight will remain important.
Can I become a Pernie partner?
We're developing a partner proposition for independent HR consultants and outsourced HR practices.
It is intended to offer practical software benefits alongside an opportunity to earn recurring income from suitable client introductions.
You can register your interest now.
Is Pernie a B Corp?
Pernie is a software product, not a separately certified B Corporation.
It is being developed within Mackman Ltd. Information about the relationship with Mackman's B Corp certification will be provided once the appropriate brand usage has been confirmed with B Lab.
When will Pernie launch?
We're working towards early customer access in spring 2027, subject to product readiness, security assurance and operational requirements.
You can register your interest to receive relevant updates.
Less time managing HR. More time for people.
Discover how Pernie could make everyday people management easier for your business or consultancy.
Simple HR software for small employers and the consultants who support them.