BrightHR

BrightHR: HR, payroll and health & safety software for British SMEs

BrightHR is a people management platform aimed at small and medium-sized businesses in the United Kingdom. It brings together HR tools, a managed payroll service and health and safety solutions in a single system, with the stated goal of simplifying staff administration and reducing repetitive tasks.

HR software

The HR module includes a digital calendar for managing holidays and absences, recording sick leave and lateness, shift and rota planning, time and overtime tracking, performance management with objectives and appraisals, unlimited storage of employment documents, expense tracking, recruitment tools, employee recognition and a specific function for managing redundancies.

Managed payroll and payroll software

BrightHR offers both payroll software for small businesses and an outsourced managed payroll service. The latter is carried out by a CIPP-qualified team that handles gross-to-net calculations, deductions and statutory payments, and acts as a direct liaison with HMRC on behalf of the client. The company highlights that the service includes UK-based payroll specialists, accurate processing each pay period and expert support. The payroll software allows instant calculations and synchronisation of employee and HR data.

24/7 employment law advice

The platform provides access to an employment law advice service available 24 hours a day, with more than 50 qualified employment law specialists. It includes a database of over 11,000 resolved queries with AI-enhanced search, real-time legal updates and a library of documents and templates drafted by experts. It also offers the option to take out HR insurance.

Health and safety

The health and safety module allows risk assessments with over 600 templates compliant with HSE standards, reporting of RIDDOR-reportable incidents and accidents, and access to unlimited CIPD-accredited courses and RoSPA-approved safety training. It is complemented by 24/7 expert advice and e-learning courses that can be assigned to staff. The offering also includes specific tools such as CQC Navigator, Education Navigator and Food Safety.

Additional tools and audiences served

BrightHR makes a set of complementary utilities available to its clients: HR calculators (Bradford Factor, payback calculator, salary, SSP, Statutory Maternity Pay, holiday entitlement), expert guides, webinars, podcast, e-learning courses and resources on the Employment Rights Act. The platform targets businesses of different sizes — from start-ups to organisations with more than 250 employees — and sectors such as construction, healthcare, hospitality, retail, logistics, beauty, charities and local authorities. The company also mentions a marketplace of employee perks and advertising for brands.

International presence

In addition to the United Kingdom, BrightHR operates in Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, according to information on its website.