HR software that streamlines your people management

Everything you need to manage your HR processes and staff all in one place

  • Stay fully staffed with absence management tools
  • Create conflict-free shifts and rosters with ease
  • Go paperless with unlimited document storage
  • Simplify time-tracking with our clocking-in app
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So, what is HR software?

HR software is a human resources solution that combines several systems and processes into an all-in-one HR platform. Designed to help small and large businesses manage their employees and data.

You may have heard it called an HR system, an HRIS system, or HR management software. Some people even get techy and call it a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) or Human Capital Management (HCM) software.

At BrightHR, we keep it simple. Our cloud-based HR software lets you manage employee data, absence, staff holidays, shifts and rosters, expenses, and training—all in one secure and user-friendly digital platform.

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A Guide to HR Software

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Your guide to choosing the right HR software

The right HR software can become the backbone of your business. But there’s lots to consider when choosing your provider.

From a handy checklist of the features you need to look for, to the risks that software can help you avoid, our Guide to HR Software covers it all.

Explore the HR tools included in our HR software

Stay fully staffed with our user-friendly absence management software. Get instant notifications and a central hub to keep track.

Access all the HR and employment documents you need in your pocket. Enjoy unlimited document storage space. Upload, store, and view documents in seconds.

Create, assign, and edit shifts and rosters with ease across ANY working pattern. Plus enjoy flexibility with our new open shifts feature.

Manage staff annual leave requests with ease using our holiday planner. Avoid clashes and staff shortages with easy to understand reports.

Better manage staff productivity with easy to use clocking in software, so you know who's working and who's not.

Reward employees' extra working hours with our award-winning overtime tracker. Approve or decline requests in real time with certainty about hours worked.

BrightExchange: Included in all our HR software packages

Cut your advertising costs. Reach 1 million+ potential customers on our free online marketplace.

Gain FREE employee perks and money-saving deals that keep your staff engaged.

  • Create and publish unlimited ads in minutes
  • Attract and retain staff with thousands of offers
  • Drive up your sales in our global community
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HR Software FAQs

Q. QuestionWhat does HR software include?

BrightHR’s software gives you end-to-end tools that removes the HR admin burden from your people management. This includes tools like roster management, time tracking, absence management, expense tracking, document storage and payroll reporting. But with BrightHR we also include other features such as an online advertising marketplace and employee perks platform, a learning management system, e-learning and chat tools to access expert HR advice helping you stay compliant.

Q. QuestionDo I have to purchase all features?

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Q. QuestionWhat is the cost of your HR Software?

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