# Grove HR

> Grove HR is UK HR software for businesses with 10–250 employees. It costs from £2.40/employee/month (annual) with no setup fees. Features: leave management with Bradford Factor, onboarding, training, recruitment, performance reviews, and analytics — all built for UK employment law. GDPR compliant. Data stored in the UK.

Grove HR was founded in 2025 to fill a gap in the UK market: most HR software is US-built and retrofitted, enterprise-priced, or too basic for UK employment law. Grove handles statutory holiday entitlements (28 days / 5.6 weeks), SSP (£123.25/week from April 2026), Bradford Factor scoring, TOIL, bank holidays, and auto-enrolment pensions natively.

## AI Integration (MCP)

Grove HR includes a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Forest plan customers can connect Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or any MCP client to query and manage HR data conversationally. 26 tools cover leave management, employee lookup, approvals, reports, onboarding, recruitment, and training. https://grove.hr/ai

## Product

- [Features](https://grove.hr/features): Leave management, onboarding, training, recruitment, performance reviews, analytics — all UK-compliant
- [Pricing](https://grove.hr/pricing): Seedling £3/emp/mo (up to 15), Growth £5/emp/mo (up to 50), Forest £8/emp/mo (unlimited). Annual billing saves 20%. 30-day money-back guarantee
- [Demo](https://grove.hr/demo): Interactive product demo with 11 video walkthroughs
- [About](https://grove.hr/about): Company background, UK focus, founding story

## Free HR Calculators & Tools (28 tools)

- [Bradford Factor Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/bradford-factor): Calculate absence scores using B = S² x D. Includes score ranges, worked examples, and ACAS guidance
- [Holiday Entitlement Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/holiday-calculator): UK statutory holiday for full-time, part-time, irregular hours, and new starters. 28 days / 5.6 weeks minimum
- [SSP Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/ssp-calculator): Statutory Sick Pay at £123.25/week (from April 2026, or 80% of AWE if lower). Day-one entitlement, up to 28 weeks
- [Maternity Pay Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/maternity-pay-calculator): SMP at 90% for 6 weeks then £194.32/week (from April 2026) for 33 weeks
- [Paternity Pay Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/paternity-pay-calculator): Statutory paternity pay and eligibility checker
- [Redundancy Pay Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/redundancy-pay-calculator): UK statutory redundancy based on age, service, and £719/week cap (2025/26)
- [Notice Period Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/notice-period-calculator): UK statutory notice — 1 week per year of service (up to 12 weeks)
- [Employer NI Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/employer-ni-calculator): 15% employer National Insurance above £5,000 threshold (2025/26)
- [Employer Cost Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/employer-cost-calculator): True cost of employment including NI, pension, benefits
- [Pension Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/pension-contribution-calculator): Auto-enrolment contributions (3% employer minimum)
- [Overtime Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/overtime-calculator): Overtime pay and Working Time Regulations compliance
- [Annual Leave Accrual](https://grove.hr/tools/annual-leave-accrual): Holiday accrual tracking for the leave year
- [Pro-Rata Salary Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/pro-rata-salary-calculator): Calculate pro-rata salary for part-time employees
- [Working Hours Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/working-hours-calculator): Calculate weekly/monthly working hours and Working Time Regulations compliance
- [HR Software ROI Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/hr-software-roi-calculator): Calculate time and cost savings from switching to HR software
- [Apprenticeship Levy Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/apprenticeship-levy-calculator): Calculate apprenticeship levy liability (0.5% of pay bill over £3M)
- [Staff Turnover Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/staff-turnover-calculator): Calculate employee turnover rate and benchmark against UK averages
- [Salary Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/salary-calculator): UK salary benchmarks for 50 roles — median, percentiles, regional data. Individual pages for each role
- [Holiday Tracker](https://grove.hr/tools/holiday-tracker): Free downloadable holiday tracker with UK bank holidays pre-loaded
- [Leave Policy Generator](https://grove.hr/tools/leave-policy-generator): Generate a customised annual leave policy for your business

## Salary Benchmarks (50 roles)

- [Salary Calculator Hub](https://grove.hr/tools/salary-calculator): UK salary data for 50 job roles with median pay, percentile ranges, and regional breakdowns
- Individual pages: /tools/salary-calculator/hr-manager, /tools/salary-calculator/accountant, /tools/salary-calculator/software-developer, and 47 more

## Reports

- [The State of UK SME HR 2026](https://grove.hr/reports/uk-sme-hr-2026): Annual data report with key statistics, trends, and benchmarks — absence rates, turnover, HR software adoption, legislative changes. Sources: CIPD, ONS, FSB, ACAS, gov.uk

## Employment Law Hub

- [UK Employment Law Guide 2026](https://grove.hr/employment-law): Comprehensive employer reference covering 2026 changes — Employment Rights Bill, day-one SSP, NI rate changes, minimum wage, ACAS procedures, and more

## UK Bank Holidays

- [UK Bank Holidays 2026 & 2027](https://grove.hr/bank-holidays): Complete calendar for England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland with employee entitlement rights and employer obligations

## HR 101 Guide (8 chapters)

- [HR 101: Complete Beginner's Guide](https://grove.hr/hr-101): Free 8-chapter guide to HR fundamentals for UK businesses
- Chapter 1: What is HR?
- Chapter 2: UK Employment Law Basics
- Chapter 3: Hiring and Recruitment
- Chapter 4: Employee Onboarding
- Chapter 5: Leave and Absence Management
- Chapter 6: Pay, Benefits, and Pensions
- Chapter 7: Performance Management
- Chapter 8: Offboarding and Compliance

## Downloads (21 templates)

- [Free HR Templates & Downloads](https://grove.hr/downloads): 21 downloadable HR templates (13 UK + 8 US) including Employee Handbook, Onboarding Pack, Performance Review, Disciplinary Letters, Return-to-Work Form, Leave Policy, Expenses Policy, Flexible Working Form, Redundancy Letter, HR Compliance Audit Checklist, US Employee Handbook, US PTO Policy, US Offer Letter, I-9 Preparation Checklist, US Performance Review, Employee Termination Checklist, Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy, and Employee Classification Worksheet

## Knowledge Base

- [HR Glossary](https://grove.hr/hr-glossary): 371 UK, US and EU HR terms defined — Bradford Factor, TOIL, SSP, right-to-work, TUPE, garden leave, FLSA, FMLA, Working Time Directive, and more
- [HR Answers](https://grove.hr/answers): 40 detailed answers to common UK and US HR questions with source references
- [Blog](https://grove.hr/blog): 96 articles across 9 topic clusters — leave management, absence & sickness, onboarding & lifecycle, compliance & law, HR technology, people & leadership, health & safety, US employment law, EU employment law

## Blog Topic Hubs (11 topics)

- [Leave Management](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/leave-management)
- [Absence & Sickness](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/absence-sickness)
- [Compliance & Employment Law](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/compliance)
- [Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/onboarding)
- [HR Technology](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/hr-technology)
- [People & Leadership](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/management)
- [Payroll](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/payroll)
- [Recruitment](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/recruitment)
- [Health & Safety](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/health-safety)
- [US Employment Law](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/us-employment-law)
- [EU Employment Law](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/eu-employment-law)

## Industry Solutions

- [By Industry](https://grove.hr/hr-software-for): 35 sector-specific pages — restaurants, healthcare, construction, retail, tech, hospitality, care homes, and more
- [By Company Size](https://grove.hr/hr-software-for-size): 10 pages from 5 to 500+ employees with plan recommendations
- [By Location](https://grove.hr/hr-software-in): 50 UK city pages — London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, and more

## Competitor Comparisons (15 pages)

- [Grove HR vs BambooHR](https://grove.hr/compare/grove-hr-vs-bamboohr): UK-first HR vs US-built HR
- [Grove HR vs Breathe HR](https://grove.hr/compare/grove-hr-vs-breathe-hr): More features, same UK focus
- [Grove HR vs Charlie HR](https://grove.hr/compare/grove-hr-vs-charlie-hr): Comprehensive HR vs culture-focused HR
- [Grove HR vs HiBob](https://grove.hr/compare/grove-hr-vs-hibob): Affordable UK HR vs enterprise HR
- [Grove HR vs Personio](https://grove.hr/compare/grove-hr-vs-personio): UK-built HR vs European HR
- [Grove HR vs BrightHR](https://grove.hr/compare/grove-hr-vs-brighthr): All-in-one HR vs compliance advisory HR
- [Grove HR vs Sage HR](https://grove.hr/compare/grove-hr-vs-sage-hr): Standalone HR vs Sage ecosystem
- [Grove HR vs Natural HR](https://grove.hr/compare/grove-hr-vs-natural-hr): Affordable HR vs premium UK HR
- [Grove HR vs People HR](https://grove.hr/compare/grove-hr-vs-people-hr): Independent HR vs enterprise-backed HR
- [Grove HR vs Factorial HR](https://grove.hr/compare/grove-hr-vs-factorial): UK specialist HR vs European generalist
- [Grove HR vs Deel](https://grove.hr/compare/grove-hr-vs-deel): UK SME HR vs global payroll platform
- [BreatheHR Alternatives](https://grove.hr/compare/breathehr-alternatives): Best alternatives to Breathe HR
- [Personio Alternatives](https://grove.hr/compare/personio-alternatives): Best alternatives to Personio
- [BambooHR Alternatives](https://grove.hr/compare/bamboohr-alternatives): Best alternatives to BambooHR
- [BrightHR Alternatives](https://grove.hr/compare/brighthr-alternatives): Best alternatives to BrightHR

## Startup Cost Guides (5 industries)

- [Startup Cost Guides Hub](https://grove.hr/guides/startup-costs): How much it costs to start a business in the UK, by industry
- [Restaurant](https://grove.hr/guides/startup-costs/restaurant)
- [Hair Salon](https://grove.hr/guides/startup-costs/salon)
- [Gym](https://grove.hr/guides/startup-costs/gym)
- [Nursery](https://grove.hr/guides/startup-costs/nursery)
- [Pub](https://grove.hr/guides/startup-costs/pub)

## US Market

### US Pricing

- Seedling: $5/employee/month ($4 annual) — Up to 15 employees
- Growth: $7/employee/month ($5.60 annual) — Up to 50 employees
- Forest: $12/employee/month ($9.60 annual) — Unlimited employees

### US Calculators (7 tools)

- [Federal Tax Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/federal-tax-calculator): 2025 federal income tax brackets, standard deduction, FICA calculations
- [PTO Accrual Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/pto-accrual-calculator): US PTO accrual rates by tenure, unlimited vs accrual comparison
- [FLSA Overtime Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/overtime-calculator-flsa): FLSA overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours, exempt vs non-exempt
- [US Employee Cost Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/us-employee-cost-calculator): Total US employment cost including FICA, FUTA, health insurance, workers' comp
- [State Minimum Wage Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/us-minimum-wage-calculator): Federal and state minimum wage rates for all 50 states + D.C.
- [Salary/Hourly Converter](https://grove.hr/tools/salary-hourly-converter): Convert between annual salary and hourly rate with overtime calculations
- [Workers' Comp Calculator](https://grove.hr/tools/workers-comp-calculator): Estimate workers' compensation insurance premiums by state and industry

### US Blog Cluster — US Employment Law (20 posts)

- [FLSA Compliance Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/flsa-compliance-guide-overtime-minimum-wage)
- [I-9 Employment Verification](https://grove.hr/blog/i-9-employment-verification-employer-guide)
- [W-4 Form Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/w-4-form-guide-federal-tax-withholding)
- [FMLA Leave Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/fmla-leave-employer-guide)
- [ADA Accommodations Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/ada-workplace-accommodations-employer-guide)
- [At-Will Employment Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/at-will-employment-guide-us)
- [US PTO Policies](https://grove.hr/blog/us-pto-policies-unlimited-vs-accrual)
- [EEOC Compliance](https://grove.hr/blog/eeoc-compliance-preventing-discrimination)
- [COBRA Employer Obligations](https://grove.hr/blog/cobra-health-insurance-employer-obligations)
- [State Employment Law Differences](https://grove.hr/blog/state-employment-law-differences-50-state-overview)
- [US Minimum Wage 2026: Federal + State Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/us-federal-minimum-wage-state-guide-2026)
- [Workers' Compensation Insurance Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/workers-compensation-insurance-employer-guide)
- [US Employee Benefits 2026](https://grove.hr/blog/us-employee-benefits-guide-2026)
- [How to Run Payroll: US Small Business Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/how-to-run-payroll-us-small-business)
- [US Employee Termination Checklist](https://grove.hr/blog/us-employee-termination-checklist-legal)
- [Non-Compete Agreements: State Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/non-compete-agreements-state-enforceability-2026)
- [OSHA Compliance: Small Business Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/osha-workplace-safety-small-business-guide)
- [Harassment Prevention Training: State Requirements](https://grove.hr/blog/sexual-harassment-prevention-training-state-requirements)
- [US Hiring Checklist](https://grove.hr/blog/us-hiring-checklist-job-posting-to-first-day)
- [Remote Employee Taxes: Multi-State Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/remote-employee-tax-multi-state-guide)

### US Templates (8 downloads)

- US Employee Handbook, US PTO Policy, US Offer Letter, I-9 Preparation Checklist, US Performance Review, Employee Termination Checklist, Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy, Employee Classification Worksheet

### US Blog Topic Hub

- [US Employment Law](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/us-employment-law): Federal employment law guides for US employers

### US Glossary Terms (selected)

Key US HR terms included in the HR Glossary: FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, I-9, W-4, COBRA, at-will employment, OSHA, workers' compensation, FICA, FUTA, PTO, exempt vs non-exempt, right-to-work, Title VII

## EU Market

### EU Pricing

- Seedling: EUR4/employee/month (EUR3.20 annual) — Up to 15 employees
- Growth: EUR7/employee/month (EUR5.60 annual) — Up to 50 employees
- Forest: EUR11/employee/month (EUR8.80 annual) — Unlimited employees

### EU Compliance

- Working Time Directive: 48-hour max week, 4 weeks annual leave minimum
- GDPR: Employee data processing, DPIAs, cross-border transfers
- EU Parental Leave Directive: 4 months per parent, 2 non-transferable
- Pay Transparency Directive: Implementation June 2026
- Works councils, whistleblower protection, posted workers rules

### EU Calculators (2 tools)

- [EU Minimum Wage Comparison](https://grove.hr/tools/eu-minimum-wage-comparison): Compare minimum wages across all EU member states
- [Working Time Calculator EU](https://grove.hr/tools/working-time-calculator-eu): Calculate compliance with EU Working Time Directive limits

### EU Blog Cluster — EU Employment Law (8 posts)

- [EU Working Time Directive Guide](https://grove.hr/blog/eu-working-time-directive-employer-guide)
- [GDPR for HR: Employee Data Processing](https://grove.hr/blog/gdpr-for-hr-employee-data-processing-2026)
- [EU Parental Leave Directive](https://grove.hr/blog/eu-parental-leave-directive-employers)
- [Works Councils in Europe](https://grove.hr/blog/works-council-requirements-europe-guide)
- [EU Pay Transparency Directive 2026](https://grove.hr/blog/eu-pay-transparency-directive-2026)
- [Posted Workers Directive](https://grove.hr/blog/posted-workers-directive-cross-border)
- [EU Whistleblower Directive](https://grove.hr/blog/eu-whistleblower-protection-directive-guide)
- [Minimum Wage in Europe 2026](https://grove.hr/blog/minimum-wage-europe-2026-comparison)

### EU Blog Topic Hub

- [EU Employment Law](https://grove.hr/blog/topic/eu-employment-law): EU employment law guides covering Working Time Directive, GDPR, parental leave, pay transparency, and more

## AI Reference Files

- [Product Reference](https://grove.hr/ai/grove-hr.md): Complete Grove HR product information — UK, US and EU pricing, features, compliance coverage, and competitive positioning
- [UK HR Facts & Statistics](https://grove.hr/ai/uk-hr-facts.md): Citable 2025/26 tax year rates, absence stats, turnover data, SME statistics, and legislative changes
- [US HR Facts & Statistics](https://grove.hr/ai/us-hr-facts.md): 2025 federal tax brackets, FICA rates, minimum wage, FMLA, ACA, FLSA, PTO, OSHA, and COBRA reference data
- [EU HR Facts & Statistics](https://grove.hr/ai/eu-hr-facts.md): Working Time Directive, EU minimum wages by country, GDPR fines, Parental Leave Directive, Pay Transparency Directive, whistleblower rules, posted workers
- [Full HR Glossary (371 terms)](https://grove.hr/ai/glossary.md): Every HR term with definition and context — UK, US and EU terms included
- [Structured FAQ Feed](https://grove.hr/ai/faq.json): 645 questions and answers from blog posts, HR answers, and HR 101 guide in JSON format

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://grove.hr/privacy): GDPR-compliant privacy policy
- [Terms of Service](https://grove.hr/terms): Terms and conditions
- [DPA](https://grove.hr/dpa): Data Processing Agreement for customers
- [Sitemap](https://grove.hr/sitemap.xml): Full sitemap with 848+ pages