Managing human resources (HR) tasks such as time off, scheduling, and employee records can overwhelm businesses. Ensuring employee wellbeing and mental health support adds to the complexity. BrightHR offers a streamlined solution. Easily manage staff operations and access mental health support, integrating seamlessly with top applications.

BrightHR Specifications

Employee Information Management

Recruitment and Applicant Tracking

Performance Management

Attendance and Time Tracking

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What Is BrightHR?

Overview

BrightHR is a leading HR and health and safety (H&S) software platform dedicated to transforming people management. The simple-to-use software allows businesses to manage staff holidays, overtime, sickness, and lateness with just a click or handy mobile apps. It provides end-to-end management support, from initial talent search to managing employees and handling difficult decisions.  

What Is BrightHR Best For?

The software is well known for its employee assistance program (EAP). This feature sets BrightHR apart from its competitors in the HR software market. The EAP is a part of BrightHR’s BrightWellbeing and Counseling service, which aims to boost employee morale, increase productivity, and reduce staff sickness via 24/7 mental health support.  

BrightHR Pricing

The BrightHR cost varies according to your company’s size and needs. Interested customers can get personalized BrightHR pricing quotes.

BrightHR Integrations

The platform integrates with several third-party applications, including:  

  • Zapier
  • Xero
  • HubSpot
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Slack
  • Mailchimp

How Does BrightHR Work?

Here's how you can navigate the dashboard and make use of the software's features:  

  • Login to access the software dashboard, which displays key HR metrics
  • Use the navigation bar to explore various modules, including ‘Employees,’ ‘Time Off,’ ‘Scheduling,’ and more
  • Add new employees or manage existing ones under the ‘Employees’ tab
  • Efficiently manage employee time off requests through the ‘Time Off’ section
  • Utilize the ‘Scheduling’ feature to create and manage employee shifts effortlessly
  • Access the ‘Reports’ section to generate insights on attendance, leave, and other HR data
  • Utilize the ‘Documents’ feature for seamless document management and sharing
  • Leverage the ‘Settings’ option to customize account preferences and permissions
  • Utilize the ‘Support’ section for any assistance or queries regarding the software
Schedule a free BrightHR demo to learn more about the software.

Who Is BrightHR For?

The platform has been making life easier for employers since 2015. With its range of innovative software solutions, BrightHR provides HR, H&S, and business support to over 100,000 businesses globally. It is used in the following industries and sectors:  

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Automotive
  • Design
  • Construction

Is BrightHR Right For You?

Are you looking for an HR solution that streamlines your processes and prioritizes employee well-being? If so, BrightHR might be the perfect fit for your organization. Keeping your staff safe is important. BrightSafe is the perfect way to ensure you stay compliant with regulations without any difficulty. The software enables you to create and manage assessments, record workplace accidents, and carry out investigations.  

Moreover, you also get free access to Bright Exchange. Here, you can list your business and offer exclusive discounts to an audience of over one million+ businesses and their staff completely for free. Your staff will also get access to tons of special offers. Plus, you’ll have BrightAdvice, which gives you a direct line to a team of fully qualified experts who are ready to help whenever you need it.  

Still unsure if BrightHR is the right fit for your organization? Contact us at (661) 384-7070, and our team will help you analyze whether the software can fulfill your company’s requirements.

BrightHR Pricing Plans

The platform offers customizable pricing plans based on your organization’s user requirements.  

BrightHR Features

With the Turbo Talent Navigator, you can build your perfect team using the job listing creator and applicant manager. Once employees are hired, the platform helps employers plan their rotas, run their payroll reports, and track their sick leave and holidays, all in the easy-to-use people management software.

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Businesses can export payroll-ready data directly from the platform. Simplify the payroll process by automatically calculating hours worked, including overtime, and easily handle complex pay rules. The software reduces the time and effort required to prepare payroll, minimizes errors, and ensures employees are paid accurately and timely.

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The platform enables employees to log and track their expenses digitally, eliminating the need for paper receipts. Managers can review and approve expenses directly in the app. BrightHR streamlines the expense management process, making it faster and more efficient, and provides a clear audit trail for financial compliance.

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Organizations can acknowledge and reward employees’ achievements and contributions with this functionality. This feature helps foster a positive work culture, boost employee morale, and increase employee engagement and productivity.

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The platform offers unlimited cloud storage for HR documents, so you can ditch the filing cabinets and be confident that you have everything saved in one place. It ensures that businesses stay organized, maintain compliance with HR regulations, and protect sensitive employee data.

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Pros and Cons of BrightHR

Pros

  • Simplifies HR tasks like employee onboarding and time-off management
  • Intuitive interface makes it simple to navigate through different modules
  • Convenient mobile apps allow managing HR tasks on the go
  • Generates insightful reports on attendance, leave, and other HR metrics

Cons

  • Customization options can be improved as per some BrightHR reviews
  • Requires some time for users to fully grasp all the features

BrightHR Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8

25 Review(s)

Rating Distribution

5

star

(21)

4

star

(2)

3

star

(2)

2

star

1

star

April 2024

Industry leading HR software

Anonymous

Not Specified

Ease of use

9

Value for money

10

Customer Support

9

Functionality

9

Pros

The app offers a lot of features, especially for tracking employees.

Cons

This software is somewhat pricey compared to others.

January 2024

Simple interface, easy to use

Anonymous

Not Specified

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Pros

It's simple and smooth for both office and field staff. The app functions well.

Cons

Other than customer support, we found it to be a decent system.

August 2023

Data & money held hostage

Anonymous

Not Specified

Ease of use

8

Value for money

5

Customer Support

3

Functionality

6

Pros

The app is simple and does what I need it to do, mainly recording annual leave and sending reminders.

Cons

The aggressive sales tactics were frustrating. I didn't appreciate the pushy sales approach or the threats that followed, which they eventually carried out.

Frequently Asked Questions

BrightHR is in the early stages of building a public API that will provide easy access to HR data.