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What is BrightHR?

British company BrightHR offers a human resources platform which helps replace paper documents with edocuments and contains features for managing employee scheduling and ROTA, sick leave and tardiness, vacation and holiday shift planning, as well as providing employment law legal…

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Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.brighthr.com/pricing

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $4.50
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Product Demos

Bright Exchange | BrightHR

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Introducing the BrightHR App

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The BrightBase Library | BrightHR

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Staff Holiday Planner | BrightHR

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Shift & Rota Planner | BrightHR

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Call in HR back up from the pros, 24/7 | BrightHR

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Features

Human Resource Management

Organizing, tracking and providing instant access to critical employee data, job profiles, transfers, promotions, and benefits information.

7
Avg 7.9

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

7
Avg 8.1

Leave and Attendance Management

Streamlines communication between HR and employees and facilitates efficient management of employee leave including requisitions, approvals, balance calculation, and annual carry-forward.

8.9
Avg 8.2

Employee Self Service

Employee portal allowing employees to view and update their personal information.

8.5
Avg 8.2

HR Reporting

Pre-built and custom reports, and integration with external data.

9
Avg 7.6

Performance Management

Performance management is the process of ensuring employees meet pre-determined objectives and goals through regular check-ins and appraisals.

8
Avg 8.0

Recruiting / ATS

Recruiting or Applicant Tracking Software is software used to manage the recruitment process electronically by handling job postings, applicant status, resume management, etc.

7
Avg 7.7
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Product Details

What is BrightHR?

BrightHR is HR used to manage staff, and that also allows businesses to manage staff holidays, overtime, sickness, and lateness in a click, and on the go with mobile apps.

BrightHR is a digital HR manager, assisting companies with all aspects of people management. The software aims to give employers HR technology that’s easy to use, and advice that’s clear, practical, and jargon-free. The platform also includes a library of document templates that help companies to perfect their policies.

BrightHR also aims to provide end-to-end management support, from the initial talent search to helping manage employees and handling difficult decisions. Staff have access to Bright Wellbeing & Counselling, with a 24/7, 365 confidential & compassionate helpline for employees to speak to experienced in-house counsellors.

BrightSafe helps ensure compliance with compliance with regulations. Users can create and manage risk assessments, record any accidents in the workplace, carry out investigations and access a range of CPD and RoSPA accredited e-learning courses.

Bright Exchange offers discounts to an audience of over 1 million consumers.

And BrightAdvice gives a direct line to a team of qualified employment law experts ready to help when needed, and offers a guaranteed support network for even the trickiest HR issues.


BrightHR Features

Human Resource Management Features

  • Supported: Employment history
  • Supported: Job profiles and administration
  • Supported: Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
  • Supported: Benefits information
  • Supported: Organization and location management
  • Supported: Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)

Payroll Management Features

  • Supported: Pay calculation
  • Supported: Support for external payroll vendors
  • Supported: Salary revision and increment management
  • Supported: Reimbursement management

Leave and Attendance Management Features

  • Supported: Approval workflow
  • Supported: Email notifications
  • Supported: Balance details
  • Supported: Travel absence management
  • Supported: Annual carry-forward and encashment

Employee Self Service Features

  • Supported: Employee login
  • Supported: View and generate pay and benefit information
  • Supported: Update personal information
  • Supported: Request time off
  • Supported: View company policy documentation
  • Supported: View company news and information

HR Reporting Features

  • Supported: Pre-built reports

Performance Management Features

  • Supported: Review reminders
  • Supported: Multiple review frequency

Onboarding Features

  • Supported: New hire portal
  • Supported: Manager tracking tools

Recruiting / ATS Features

  • Supported: Job Requisition Management
  • Supported: Applicant Tracking
  • Supported: Notifications and Alerts

Additional Features

  • Supported: Absence Management
  • Supported: Attendance Management
  • Supported: Clocking In and Out System
  • Supported: Document Storage
  • Supported: Time & Attendance Tracking
  • Supported: Sick Leave tracking
  • Supported: Employee Self Service
  • Supported: Expense Management

BrightHR Screenshots

Screenshot of BrightHR dashboardScreenshot of BrightHR LightningScreenshot of Bright ExchangeScreenshot of BrightSafeScreenshot of BrightBaseScreenshot of PoP by BrightHR

BrightHR Videos

Call in HR back up from the pros, 24/7 | BrightHR
Mark is an Operations Director and BrightHR user. Mark explains how BrightHR improves his business.
Jess and Mark from Hotel Football have found BrightHR Wellbeing and Counselling to be a valuable feature that supports their staff through any issues at home or in the workplace.

BrightHR Competitors

BrightHR Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android
Supported CountriesUK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

British company BrightHR offers a human resources platform which helps replace paper documents with edocuments and contains features for managing employee scheduling and ROTA, sick leave and tardiness, vacation and holiday shift planning, as well as providing employment law legal advice.

BrightHR starts at $4.5.

BambooHR, Access PeopleHR, and Breathe are common alternatives for BrightHR.

Reviewers rate Approval workflow and Balance details and Update personal information highest, with a score of 8.8.

The most common users of BrightHR are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Reviews

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Bright people use BrightHR

Rating: 9 out of 10
June 30, 2022
RR
Vetted Review
Verified User
We adopted BrightHR to assist in managing HR issues (via Croner) and ensure our staff followed correct procedures and processes. We wanted the structured support the platform offers to guide us and provide a simple, attractive, easy-to-use platform for all staff so that they would engage and benefit. Onboarding from Samuel was brilliant - he was helpful, witty, and knowledgeable. I toyed around with the platform and added some data, so he could tailor his presentation and answer my seemingly obscure questions without batting an eyelid - very impressive.
  • Document handling
  • Employee data display
  • Probably leave administration (though we have to decide whether to adopt that)
Cons
  • Ability to handle things on team by team basis rather than individuals (BrightSafe)
  • Encourage admin by a specific admin account rather than the account of a 'user'
It seems appropriate for SMBs who are often without specific HR personnel.
  • Contract and handbook handling
Human Resource Management
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Leave and Attendance Management (2)
N/A
N/A
Approval workflow
N/A
N/A
Balance details
N/A
N/A
Employee Self Service (2)
N/A
N/A
Update personal information
N/A
N/A
View company policy documentation
N/A
N/A
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
HR Reporting
N/A
N/A
Integration with other HR capabilities
N/A
N/A
Performance Management
N/A
N/A
Succession Planning
N/A
N/A
Onboarding
N/A
N/A
Performance and Goals
N/A
N/A
Recruiting / ATS
N/A
N/A
  • Too early to say but I expect it will be welcomed by staff

Great product and service!

Rating: 8 out of 10
March 17, 2022
PM
Vetted Review
Verified User
BrightHR
1 year of experience
We use BrightHR to retain accurate and up-to-date staff HR records. Also, we take advantage of the BrightHR helpline to address input and processing queries. For example, we have just discussed an annual leave entitlement query for a member of staff who works irregular shifts.
  • When a query has been dealt with via the helpline an email confirming the outcome is often issued which is great for reference at any time.
  • The system is easy to use and the screens are clutter free.
  • The support service offered is easy to access and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Cons
  • Direct-dial telephone numbers rather than going through the Peninsula helpline numbers.
  • Setting up annual leave profiles often needs the assistance of a Bright HR representative when staff works quirky shifts. Providing examples of how to set the system up in user guides may help to set the system upright the first time.
For a new part of our business, we have input staff details on Bright HR. There have been times when calls have been made to the helpline for guidance. It does not take long to get to know the staff you are speaking to. In relation to the query addressed with a team member today the service was excellent. Matthew has a great depth of knowledge of the system and works through the shift and annual leave calculations at the click of a finger. Thank you Mathew for your support, you are a star!
  • Easy to use and peace of mind that information/data is stored securely.
  • Using the helpline builds system knowledge and stimulates the thought process to consider different ways of doing things.
  • Peninsula and Bright HR create a one-stop approach the providing a professional HR service.
Human Resource Management
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Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Leave and Attendance Management (2)
40%
4.0
Approval workflow
80%
8.0
Balance details
N/A
N/A
Employee Self Service (2)
80%
8.0
Update personal information
80%
8.0
View company policy documentation
80%
8.0
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
HR Reporting
N/A
N/A
Integration with other HR capabilities
N/A
N/A
Performance Management
N/A
N/A
Succession Planning
N/A
N/A
Onboarding
N/A
N/A
Performance and Goals
N/A
N/A
Recruiting / ATS
N/A
N/A
  • Improved efficiency and effectiveness - moved from 4 to 2 systems.
  • Staff owning and managing their own information and data.
  • A great means of checking the alignment of information and data with our scheduling system.

Supportive and Friendly / Client visit

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 25, 2022
LD
Vetted Review
Verified User
Our business uses BrightHR for Time and Attendance of our employees within a very busy childcare centre. Gareth has given us fantastic training on the BrightHR system in-house. He has made us all feel extremely comfortable around the use of this package and could not have been more supportive and pleasant as a trainer as we bombarded him with all our questions. I would very much recommend Gareth to any company wishing to put the BrightHR System in place as you will be guaranteed continued support from him and his company. The software seems like it will be very easy to use going forward and will make life easier day to day for us.
  • Training.
  • User-friendly.
  • Secure.
Cons
  • Irish Location site for BrightHR would be fantastic.
On a scale of 1 to 10 I would give BrightHR a ten. Fantastic company.
  • Security.
  • User friendly.
Human Resource Management
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N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Leave and Attendance Management (2)
90%
9.0
Approval workflow
90%
9.0
Balance details
90%
9.0
Employee Self Service (2)
100%
10.0
Update personal information
100%
10.0
View company policy documentation
100%
10.0
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
HR Reporting
N/A
N/A
Integration with other HR capabilities
N/A
N/A
Performance Management
N/A
N/A
Succession Planning
N/A
N/A
Onboarding
N/A
N/A
Performance and Goals
N/A
N/A
Recruiting / ATS
N/A
N/A
  • Cuts down on paper.

BrightHR for growing IT company

Rating: 10 out of 10
September 05, 2022
Vetted Review
Verified User
We have adopted BrightHR as our new software package for managing all things HR. I recently completed an onboarding session and this was extremely informative. The follow-up has been great as well. I feel comfortable that I can now deploy the features I need from BrightHR to support my staff.
  • employee records management
  • calendar integration
  • documents management
Cons
  • dedicated managed dashboard
From what I have seen BrightHR provides all of the necessary functions to support a small business and its staff. It is simple to use and the app makes booking leave very simple for everyone.
  • absence tracking
  • reporting
  • ease of use
Human Resource Management
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Leave and Attendance Management (2)
90%
9.0
Approval workflow
90%
9.0
Balance details
90%
9.0
Employee Self Service (2)
90%
9.0
Update personal information
90%
9.0
View company policy documentation
90%
9.0
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
HR Reporting
N/A
N/A
Integration with other HR capabilities
N/A
N/A
Performance Management
N/A
N/A
Succession Planning
N/A
N/A
Onboarding
N/A
N/A
Performance and Goals
N/A
N/A
Recruiting / ATS
N/A
N/A
  • time saving
  • Breathe
The BrightHR user interface is cleaner than that of BreatheHR and addition of the mobile app was a key driver for making the switch.
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