# Ciphr (Ciphr)

> UK HR, HCM and payroll software vendor for medium and large organisations; ECI-backed HR systems group.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.ciphr.com
- **Headquarters:** Reading, United Kingdom
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Founded:** 1982
- **Founder:** Chris Berry
- **Employees:** 201-500
- **Categories:** HCM, Payroll

## Overview
Ciphr is a UK specialist provider of cloud HR, HCM, payroll, recruitment and learning software for medium and large organisations, headquartered in Reading and founded in 1982. The ECI Partners-backed Ciphr Group serves 1,400+ organisations and has expanded through acquisitions including Marshalls (Ciphr eLearning, 2023), Shape Payroll (2024) and employee-benefits platform Avantus (November 2024).

## Leadership
- Sion Lewis — ceo ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/sion-lewis))
- Chris Berry — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/chris-berry))

## Sources
- [Ciphr — official website](https://www.ciphr.com/hubfs/ciphr-logo-deep-blue.svg) — official

## FAQ
**What does Ciphr do?**

UK HR, HCM and payroll software vendor for medium and large organisations; ECI-backed HR systems group.

**Where is Ciphr headquartered?**

Ciphr is headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom.

**When was Ciphr founded?**

Ciphr was founded in 1982.

**Who founded Ciphr?**

Ciphr was founded by Chris Berry.

**Who is the CEO of Ciphr?**

Sion Lewis leads Ciphr as CEO.

**How many employees does Ciphr have?**

Ciphr has 201-500 employees.

**What kind of HR technology is Ciphr?**

Ciphr is categorized under HCM, Payroll on DHRMap.

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