HR software for small businesses

HR tasks shouldn’t slow you down. If you’re spending hours on payroll, compliance, and paperwork, it’s time for a smarter solution.

  • Reduce manual HR tasks and free up hours every week
  • Get round-the clock reliable HR advice to cut out uncertainty
  • Track time, performance and documents effortlessly
  • Empower staff with self-service tools as your business grows
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Save time with small business HR solutions

Running a small business means wearing many hats. But when HR tasks start piling up, they take valuable time away from growing your business.

From managing payroll and absence management to staying compliant with ever-changing employment laws, the admin burden can feel overwhelming.

That’s where HR software comes in.

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Your small business HR headaches—solved

Say goodbye to spreadsheets and endless forms. HR software keeps everything in one place, from employee records to contracts.

Automate calculations, deductions, and payslips so you can run payroll in minutes, not hours.

Stay on top of employment laws with 24/7 HR advice, policy templates, and audit trails to protect your business.

Let employees request leave online while the system automatically calculates remaining balances.

Store contracts, polices, training materials securely with unlimited cloud-based storage. Allowing you to access your documents anytime, anywhere, from any device.

Set goals, track progress, and run performance reviews effortlessly. With fully integrated performance management software.

Small business HR on the go

Running a small business means you’re always on the move—whether you’re meeting clients, managing staff, or handling day-to-day operations.

The last thing you need is to be tied to a desk sorting out HR paperwork.

That’s why our HR software for small businesses comes with an HR app, giving you HR control anytime, anywhere. With the BrightHR app you can:

  • Approve time-off requests in seconds – No more chasing employees for paperwork.
  • Track employee hours instantly – Know who’s working, even when you’re off-site.
  • Access employee records anytime – Quick lookups without digging through files.
  • Stay compliant effortlessly – Hit one button to be connected to an HR expert.

With our small business HR app, you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips.

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Round the clock HR support for your small business

As a small business owner, you know HR issues don’t stick to a 9-to-5 schedule. Whether it’s an unexpected staff issue, or a compliance concern, you need fast, reliable small business HR advice.

With our small business HR solutions, you get 24/7 HR and employment law advice from experts, whenever you need it—so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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Make HR effortless—Start today

You didn’t start your business to manage HR paperwork. Let HR software handle the admin, so you can focus on building your business.

Designed for small businesses like yours

  • Save time and cut costs by freeing up hours every week with smart automation
  • Stay legally compliant with 24/7 access to HR and employment law advice
  • Empower your staff with self-service access to payslips, rotas, and leave requests
  • Scale without the stress thanks to a system that grows with your business
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