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Cintra HR & Payroll Services

Cintra HR & Payroll Services

4.0(37 reviews)See reviews ↓·Newcastle upon Tyne

About the company

Cintra HR & Payroll Services is headquartered in Newcastle and has delivered payroll and HR solutions for over 40 years. It is part of the Payroll Software & Services Group (PSSG). Its specialist areas include Payroll Outsourcing, Payroll Software, International Payroll, Cintra Groups, HR Software, and Expenses Software. Payroll outsourcing is delivered by a large team of CIPP qualified payrollers.

The company invests £500,000 in cybersecurity each year, and its support desk answers all calls within a maximum of two hours. Cintra's first client still chooses the company after 40 years. The chief executive is Eric Dunmore; the chief operating officer is Dan Brooker; the chief strategy officer is Ed Hawley; the chief technology officer is James Rowell; and the chief financial officer is Michelle Marinos.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Businesses that outsource their payroll regularly describe the service from this Newcastle upon Tyne provider as removing much of the strain from running monthly wages. A recurring point is the responsiveness of the support team, with queries answered promptly and the assignment of a dedicated contact widely seen as a turning point for smoother operations. Reviewers repeatedly commend the breadth of payroll knowledge available and the readiness of staff to sort out issues as they emerge. Named individuals such as Deryn and Carsten attract particular gratitude for their efficiency and approachability, and colleagues across the wider team are described as enjoyable to deal with.

Users of the Cintra IQ HR and payroll platform call it flexible and easy to navigate, noting clear visibility of individual gross and net earnings, and report that switching over made their payroll procedures more streamlined. The option of wider HR guidance alongside the core payroll function is mentioned as a helpful addition. Feedback often notes that the people involved are knowledgeable, supportive and quick to act, with the software covering HR, payroll and expense management in one place.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Phil Tevlin7 July 2026

Do not use this company! I have asked to leave as they keep increasing their prices and they have tried to charge me an exit fee of £436. even tho I am not in a contract! Absolute conmen, you have been warned!

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Shepa Miah31 July 2025

If you see a previous review from me ignore it as that was when we actually had a dedicated account manager and things were running smoothly and working. Since they’ve gotten rid of the dedicated support cintra has reverted back to the worst payroll company around. The same issues we had when we first had to move over to this sorry company where we get no response for weeks/months or having to do a simple change with a useless exaggerated excel form. Carolyn knight and Amy Dennis the worst. If you have them too seriously consider leaving. I’m now trying to find out how termination works with them so I can secure a new payroll provider. BELIEVE the 1 star reviews! Otherwise you’ll regret it like us

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Andrew Parsons7 March 2025

Cintra offers an outstanding combination of HR Outsource and Payroll Outsource services under one roof, making it a perfect solution for small businesses. Their real-time payroll software is incredibly reliable and ensures accuracy and compliance every step of the way. The seamless integration between HR support and payroll processing simplifies managing employee data, onboarding, and compliance requirements. The expertise and professionalism of the Cintra team are evident in every interaction, providing peace of mind and allowing businesses to focus on growth. If you’re looking for payroll services for small businesses that you can trust, Cintra is an excellent choice!

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Tom Nokes7 March 2025

The team takes so much pride in delivering the highest quality of HR & Payroll SaaS and managed service solutions. The level of expertise across the organisation is exceptional, standing head and shoulders above others in UK outsourced payroll services space.

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chris Burrett7 March 2025

A great company providing best of breed HR software, Payroll Software and expense management; Supported by a fantastic team based in the UK with the head office being located in Newcastle

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Lindsey Bentall11 June 2024

Since moving over to Cintra it has made our payroll procedures very streamlined. The support from joining an with any queries we've had have been dealt with swiftly and efficiently. They have a lot of other resources such as HR advice available. Would definitely recommend them

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Nicky Donner11 June 2024

Deryn and the team at Cintra/Online Payroll provide an excellent level of service and support which takes all the pressure out of providing an efficient payroll service which are hard working staff deserve. Highly recommended. Andrew Donner, Finance Director, RT Swimming Pool Services Limited

Bookkeeping & payroll in Newcastle upon Tyne compared

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Contact
+441914787000www.cintra.co.ukHoults Yard, Maling Exchange, Walker Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2HL
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:30
Tuesday09:00–17:30
Wednesday09:00–17:30
Thursday09:00–17:30
Friday09:00–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed