# Best Education HR Software - Page 7 *By [Emma Stein](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/emma-stein)* Education HR (human resources) software helps HR departments at educational institutions manage and automate the core tasks involved with managing their employees, including recordkeeping, recording time and attendance, and processing payroll. While similar to general-purpose [HR software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr), Education HR software products have features specifically designed to meet the unique HR needs of schools, colleges and universities. Educational institutions use Education HR software to manage the processes involved with running an organization that might have hundreds or thousands of employees. These tools help streamline tasks from throughout the employee lifecycle, including improving employee recruiting and onboarding, streamlining attendance management, automating payroll. Some products include features to manage teacher evaluations and professional development activities. HR administrators use Education HR software to manage employees from an institutional level, while individual teachers and staff members use it to accomplish job-related tasks like requesting time off or submitting timesheets for payroll. Education HR software often integrates with other tools that educational institutions use to manage finances and business processes, such as Education ERP suites and Education Finance and Accounting Software. Some also integrate with [Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/student-information-systems-sis) so employee changes are reflected in both systems. To qualify for inclusion in the Education HR Software category, a product must: - Be specifically designed to manage HR processes for educational institutions - Manage relevant employee data - Securely store and maintain employee records and documentation - Manage one or more of the following core HR functions: employee attendance, time off requests, payroll, evaluations, recruiting ## G2 Grid® for Education HR Software ![G2 Grid® for Education HR Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-hr/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=43154&focus%5B%5D=6837&focus%5B%5D=24990&focus%5B%5D=153641&focus%5B%5D=7055&focus%5B%5D=33519&focus%5B%5D=4546&focus%5B%5D=100994) Highlighted products: Watermark Faculty Success, Jenzabar One, Oracle Higher Education Cloud, ExtensisHR, Tyler School ERP Pro, Teachmint, NEOGOV Talent Management Suite, and Frontline Absence & Time. Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-hr/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=watermark-watermark-faculty-success&focus%5B%5D=jenzabar-one&focus%5B%5D=oracle-higher-education-cloud&focus%5B%5D=extensishr-extensishr&focus%5B%5D=tyler-school-erp-pro&focus%5B%5D=teachmint-g2&focus%5B%5D=neogov-talent-management-suite&focus%5B%5D=frontline-absence-time) ## How Many Education HR Software Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 119 ### Category Stats (Jul 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.12/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings - **Top Trending Product**: ExtensisHR (+0.37%) - Among all products in this category, ExtensisHR recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month *Last updated: July 15, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank Education HR Software Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 1,000+ Authentic Reviews - 119+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which Education HR Software Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [Watermark Faculty Success](https://www.g2.com/products/watermark-watermark-faculty-success/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [Frontline Insights Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/frontline-insights-platform/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [Teachmint](https://www.g2.com/products/teachmint-g2/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [Frontline Central](https://www.g2.com/products/frontline-central/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [Teachmint](https://www.g2.com/products/teachmint-g2/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### Couchbase Couchbase’s operational data platform for AI is a scalable foundation for enterprise operational, analytical, mobile and AI workloads that replaces legacy infrastructure and data services. 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[Education ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-erp) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to Education HR Software? - [K-12 Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/k-12-student-information-systems) - [Education ERP Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-erp-suites) - [Education Finance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-finance-software)