Zellis Group Acquires Hastee to Enhance HR Offerings

Deal News | Jun 16, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision Zellis Group

Zellis Group, a UK-based provider of AI-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits solutions, has acquired Hastee, a platform focused on financial wellbeing. This strategic move expands Zellis Group's offerings by integrating earned wage access, financial education, and money management tools into its suite of services. The acquisition aims to enhance employee wellbeing, which is increasingly seen as crucial for productivity and talent retention. Both Zellis and Hastee anticipate that their combined capabilities will deliver immediate value to customers and foster accelerated growth.

Sectors

  • Human Resources and Payroll Services
  • Financial Technology (FinTech)

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Zellis Group is headquartered in Bristol, England, and is a key player in the UK's HR and payroll services market.

Industry

  • Human Resources and Payroll Services – Zellis Group offers HR, workforce management, payroll, and benefits solutions, thus falling under this industry.
  • Financial Technology (FinTech) – Hastee, the acquired company, provides financial wellbeing platforms and services, representing the FinTech industry.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Zellis GroupAcquirerCompanyA leading provider of AI-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits solutions.
    HasteeTarget CompanyCompanyA financial wellbeing platform that empowers employees with financial tools such as earned wage access.
    John PetterCEOPersonCEO of Zellis Group, commenting on the strategic importance of the acquisition.
    Jaime JiménezCEOPersonCEO of Hastee, noting the complementary strengths resulting from the acquisition.
    Victoria MelvilleContact PersonPersonContact for the press release at Melville Communications.