HR software for start-ups and scale-ups that grows as you do

Give your business the best possible start with our easy-to-use software.

As a start-up or scale-up, your growth is our priority. That's why we offer the only HR software designed with your company's needs in mind.

Our on-demand software provides you with all the documentation you need and access to employment relations experts 24/7. With our support, you can expand into new markets quickly and easily, knowing that your HR needs are taken care of.

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Kick-start your business with essential HR tools

As a first-time business owner, managing a team of people might be new. And that’s okay because BrightHR is here to help.

With our smart online system, you can approve staff holidays, log sickness, and plan shifts and rosters in a matter of a few clicks. Plus, with BrightHR’s handy employee profiles, you can store important staff information in one central location.

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Master new HR responsibilities like a boss

There are countless HR tasks that business owners manage. But managing staff absence is one of the most important. If you fail to do it right, you could find yourself regularly short-staffed and struggling to offer a good service to your customers.

That's where BrightHR comes in. Our award-winning HR software, will help you keep a clear record of staff absence, so you can run a smooth and successful start-up.

Get expert software that grows with you

Got big dreams of expanding your business? No problem.

With BrightHR, you don’t have to worry about business costs soaring as soon as you add more people to your team. Because with us, pricing is fixed.

So even if your business grows and staff numbers skyrocket, your monthly BrightHR bill remains the same—that’s our guarantee.

Everything you need in your HR toolkit

Manage staff holidays with ease

Want a simpler way to manage staff holidays than sorting through stacks of paper forms? Over scribbling names on calendars? There's a better way! BrightHR’s industry-leading software makes annual leave a breeze. Use our staff holiday planner to:

  • Get instant notifications of new holiday requests and approve or decline them in a click

  • See any holiday clashes before you approve annual leave, so you’ll never be low on staff

  • Receive automatic and accurate annual leave accrual calculations—even for tricky ones like variable hour contracts

  • Keep on top of holiday management wherever you are, using the free BrightHR mobile app

Keep accurate attendance records

Everyone gets sick, or has a public transport nightmare from time to time. It happens.

But it can become tedious to keep track of your team’s attendance if you’re still using old-school methods. That’s where BrightHR comes in! Its modern online attendance software makes managing your staff absences simple and straightforward.

  • Easily record when an employee is off sick or running late

  • See who’s available to cover and update staff members right away

  • Snap photos of fit notes and self-certification forms and upload them directly on to the system

  • Approve doctor’s appointments, dentist’s appointments, and time off for dependants in a click

Schedule the right team for every shift

Imagine how easy it would be if you could automatically notify your team of new rosters? With BrightHR, you can.

Our smart roster planner makes it quick and easy to create rosters, add shifts, and assign staff. Plus, you can publish rosters online with the tap of a button.

Staff get instant roster notifications with the handy BrightHR mobile app, so you can be confident that your employees always know when they should be working.

And as you can easily copy shifts and duplicate rosters with BrightHR, you won’t have to start from scratch every time—saving you time and in turn, money.

Manage your HR documents online

Say goodbye to overflowing filing cabinets and jam-packed desk drawers. BrightHR’s digital software lets you store and manage all your HR documents online.

It allows you to:

  • Add as many documents as you like, thanks to BrightHR’s unlimited cloud-based storage

  • Store confidential documents safely and securely in a matter of minutes

  • Create folders and set permission levels so junior staff don’t accidentally access private information

  • Check that staff read important company documents with BrightHR’s ‘read receipt’ feature

Get trusted HR support when you need it

Got a head-scratching HR dilemma you don’t know how to fix? Call BrightAdvice.

It’s a 24/7 advice line that gives you fast access to qualified local experts—helping you to resolve HR issues quickly and avoid any costly mistakes.

So, whether you need guidance on employment contracts, annual leave allowances or sick pay, our team of friendly experts are always ready to take your call.

Plus, BrightAdvice comes with its own library of exclusive HR documents, policies and contracts. From written statement of main terms to staff handbooks, it has everything you need to create watertight and compliant HR documents.

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Make health & safety compliance simple

It’s vital that you keep your staff and customers safe at work. But that can be tough if you’re not a health & safety expert.

That’s where BrightSafe comes in. It’s end-to-end health & safety software helps you protect your people and meet local laws.

With features that allow you to:

  • Create risk assessments to health & safety standards with our expert template library

  • Easily record workplace incidents and carry out investigations to reduce future risk

  • Set up safety tasks and get instant notifications of when to carry them out

  • Educate staff with expert e-learning courses that are built into our learning management system

Plus, get expert advice from our health & safety helpline. Call qualified, Local-based experts to get quick answers to all your health & safety questions—24/7.

Promote and grow your business

Want to boost your start-up sales in a few quick clicks? Introducing Bright Exchange. An exclusive online marketplace with unlimited advertising space to reach an entire network of small business owners and their employees.

Simply upload your advert and within seconds, your business will be promoted to over 100,000 businesses all over the world—and put before more than a million potential customers.

Your staff can also use it to access a range of money-saving deals with big names like Hoyts and Built For Athletes, at no extra cost to you or your business.

Great value proposition without the fluff

I use BrightHR software for people management in my business, and it’s a total game-changer. BrightHR software has made our staff management and HR so simple, straightforward and stress-free at a really challenging time for the business. I couldn’t recommend it more, it’s cracking!

Andy Reid MBE

Armed Forces Veteran and Business Owner

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