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BrightHR: HR, Payroll, and Health & Safety Software
- HR and Recruiting
- Payroll
- Start-up businesses
- Small businesses (1-49 employees)
- Medium-sized businesses (50-249 employees)
- Large businesses (250+ employees)
Pricing
Plans start from £16.67 per employee per month for Core HR software, with Enhanced and Full support packages available at higher price points.
At a glance
- Best for
- Start-up businesses, Small businesses (1-49 employees), Medium-sized businesses (50-249 employees), Large businesses (250+ employees)
- Key use cases
- Managing Employee Leave, Payroll Processing, Workplace Safety Compliance, Staff Scheduling, HR Record Keeping
- Integrations
- Zapier, Microsoft Entra ID, Xero, HubSpot
- Official website
- Visit Brighthr official website

How AI is used
BrightHR is a people management platform for businesses ranging from startups to large enterprises. It supports digitizing HR tasks such as leave tracking, rota planning, and document storage, and provides tools for payroll and workplace safety.
The platform is designed for business owners and operations managers who need to maintain compliance with employment law and health and safety regulations. It includes a library of templates and access to expert advice lines to support staff management decisions.
Beyond admin, the software includes payroll tools and a health and safety module with risk assessment templates. Buyers should confirm which service tier they need, as the level of professional advice and wellbeing support varies across the three primary packages.
Interested buyers should confirm if the fixed-term contract options (available in 12, 36, or 60-month lengths) align with their business growth plans.
Key Features
Staff Holiday Planning
A digital calendar for booking, tracking, and approving employee annual leave.
Payroll Software
Tools for processing payroll and generating payroll reports with synchronization to HR data.
Health & Safety Management
Access to over 600 risk assessment templates and tools for reporting workplace accidents and near-misses.
Shift and Rota Management
Tools to create, assign, and publish staff rotas with notifications.
HR Document Storage
Cloud-based storage for confidential HR files with customizable permission levels and read receipts.
BrAInbox AI
An AI-powered tool designed to provide answers to HR and health and safety questions.
Expert Advice Lines
24/7 access to employment law and health and safety specialists for guidance.
Use Cases
Managing Employee Leave
Transitioning from paper forms or spreadsheets to a digital system for requesting and approving holidays.
Payroll Processing
Handling staff pay and supporting HMRC compliance using digital payroll tools.
Workplace Safety Compliance
Conducting risk assessments using templates to support health and safety laws.
Staff Scheduling
Organizing shift patterns and notifying employees of their rotas via a mobile app.
HR Record Keeping
Storing employee contracts and handbooks in a secure digital environment.
Integrations
- Zapier
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Xero
- HubSpot
FAQ
What is included in BrightHR software?
- The platform includes tools for rota management, time tracking, absence management, expense tracking, and document storage, alongside payroll reporting and health and safety templates.
Can I buy the health and safety software separately?
- Yes, BrightHR offers flexible packages where you can choose HR software (BrightHR), health and safety software (BrightSafe), or a combined package.
How much does BrightHR cost?
- Core HR software starts from £16.67 per employee per month, though exact pricing depends on business size and the level of support needed.
Source category: HR & Recruiting
Source subcategory: Payroll
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