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Time-saving HR software for the retail industry
Effective retail workforce management and planning is one of the biggest HR challenges facing small retail businesses. But with HR software these processes can be simplified!
- Keep shop floors fully staffed with smart absence management tools
- Build fair, conflict free employee schedules for every store
- Cut out paperwork with simple, unlimited digital document storage
- Track staff time accurately with an easy-to-use clocking in app

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Software designed for small businesses like yours
From local bakeries to corner shops. Not only is our HR software simple to use, but the system offers a range of HR tools ideal for managing teams:
- Employee scheduling software for easy rota planning
- Staff lateness, sickness, and holiday tracking
- A modern clocking in and out app to record employee working hours
- HR document storage in the cloud for secure, easy access for all users

Streamline retail workforce management
With HR software, you can improve your operations by streamlining your HR processes. Reducing the physical and hidden costs of managing a team of retail workers.
- Centralise HR processes and documentation
- Access HR software from anywhere, on any device
- Assign training and shifts by sending staff notifications
- Set reminders for upcoming tasks to stay HR compliant year-round

Say goodbye to manual employee timesheets
No matter what you're selling, retail businesses with teams of all sizes can use our clocking in and out app to record working hours and track staff start and finish times.
It's the ideal way to keep on top of who is on the shop floor and when.
- Staff can clock in using a QR code or with geofencing tech!
- Self-serve functionality with desktop and mobile access
- Keep up-to-date working time records for HR compliance
- Generate detailed reports to support future employee scheduling

Why do retailers choose BrightHR?
Streamline recruitment and onboarding for new starters
Deal with a high volume of job applications and stay compliant with employment laws as you onboard new retail workers.
Manage employee scheduling with automated rota planning
Reduce conflicts and fill open shifts in a flash with automated employee scheduling. Generate rotas in seconds to keep your shop floor running with a full team of staff.
Cut HR costs and reduce admin errors
With everything from staffing to compliance handled more efficiently, you free up time, reduce stress, and stay focused on growing in a competitive market.
Ensure safety compliance at store level with BrightSafe
Combine HR software with our health and safety software for total management of employment law and health and safety compliance.
- Reduce shop floor accidents and near misses
- Report slips, trips, falls and more with accident reporting
- Store H&S documentation covering all store safety procedures
- Get expert advice from the H&S experts on your side

Effective payroll solutions for retailers
Effective payroll and HR processes help retail teams cut down on admin, support compliance, and keep stores running smoothly.
- Bring payroll and HR data together in one place
- Improve accuracy with digital employee records
- Track employee hours easily for smoother payroll runs
- Give managers quick access to staff information when they need it

Join 120,000+ UK businesses that trust BrightHR
Join 120,000+ UK businesses that trust BrightHR







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