BrightHR Features

Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete workflows.

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.

Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems.

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Track 401(k) participant contributions and employer match

Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred

Request, track, and manage time off requests and vacation time

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features

Online portal where employees can access and track their own information

A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks

Centralized storage for employee data, records, and performance metrics

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Assess skills, outcomes and results using preset metrics and averages

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Peer/teammate feedback and review on individual's performance

Generative AI models can create personalized recommendations for users based on their preferences and behavior.

Manages compensation such as salary, bonus, and benefits processes, aligning with policies

Evaluation process that provides feedback on an employee's job performance

Document completed by employee to assist with career and personal development to reach short term and long term goals

An individual's evaluation of his or her own strengths, weaknesses, and skills

Observe employees over a period of time to gain an understanding of their abilities to perform certain tasks

Create, fill out, and send performance reviews to individual employees

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Track employee/learner's progression through training programs

Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository

Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval

Uses AI to condense large amounts of text, audio, or video data into a coherent form

Catalog, manage, and develop employee skill sets

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Acknowledge and reward employees for reaching specific goals and/or for exemplary performance

Process of familiarizing new clients, stakeholders or employees with the company, a new location, or a service

Process of enhancing skills & experiences for continuous professional growth & advancement

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity

Tools to improve and measure employee satisfaction and involvement

Facilitate training materials that help employees grow and progress in their positions

Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows

Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity

Centralized storage for employee data, records, and performance metrics

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Automatically create and distribute W-2/1099 tax forms to employees.

Pay employees in multiple countries using correct currencies and correct tax deduction amounts

Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Gateway through which employees can access the system

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Import and export data to and from software applications

Pay employees in multiple states with correct tax deduction amounts in each

Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval

Track tax-related transactions, tax remittance and tax reporting for various groups of employees and contractors

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO)

Alter the layout and content of reports

SaaS, web-based, online deployment

Delegate payroll processing to third party vendors

Attaching relevant receipts or supporting documents to submit expenses for reimbursement

Manage and handle various international currencies

Software specialized for corporate use

AI-based platform which conducts a conversation via auditory or textual methods

Generate, file and review 1099 tax forms for IRS (Internal Revenue Service)

Automatic update of information / software

Track and manage employee's work hours to improve payroll accuracy

Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data

Process of familiarizing new employees with the company, their position, and responsibilities

Software's ability to perform similar action on multiple similar files simultaneously

Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.

Software specialized for accountants and accounting firms

Software specialized for certified public accountants (financial advisors) who help outside entities reach financial goals

Manage and support multiple locations

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Designed for small businesses

Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows

Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity

Access the system via a mobile application

Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction

Track and manage sick leave time

Manage and record overtime hours for hourly employees

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO)

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Assign working shifts or tasks to employees based on their availability

Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository

Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals

Track employee time off under the family and medical leave act (FMLA)

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

Import and export data to and from software applications

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups

Request, track, and manage time off requests and vacation time

Facial or other physical recognition to confirm identity

Track employees' arrival and departure timings for payroll purposes

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Alter the layout and content of reports

Measure time to completion or hours worked for projects

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Manage and track employee attendance

Manage and support multiple locations

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Ensure employees can only clock in and out during certain times.

Digitally sign online documents

Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications

Virtual perimeter for a real-world geographic area

Predict labor requirements based on past and present data/trends

Online portal where employees can access and track their own information

Track and measure time worked for employees

Clock in and out online or with a card

Automate recording of time to reduce human error

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Gaining access to confidential health documents and information

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Report and update incidents related to health or workplace injuries that occur on a job or en route to a job site

Manage updates to member's immunization records and track individual allergies

Schedule appointments via a calendar

Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository

Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation

Checklist to confirm the incident and response.

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction

Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Ensure that quality requirements and standards are met across production processes

Notifications via mobile devices

Track and manage the scheduling of tasks

Import and export data to and from software applications

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases

Store and organize documents in a centralized system

Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Notifying as a warning or reminder of a potential or imminent hazard

Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals

Alter the layout and content of reports

Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Receive data and information in real time

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Initiate collection and analysis of known risks

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Graphical representation of data

Active reporting of data and metrics

Analyze circumstances of an accident and implementing corrective actions for future prevention

Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity

Find and manage potential candidates and their applications and resumes through the recruiting life cycle

Track and manage employee's work hours to improve payroll accuracy

Predict future data based on historical data sets

Facilitate training materials that help employees grow and progress in their positions

Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository

Tools to improve and measure employee satisfaction and involvement

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

Track and manage sick leave time

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Access the system via a mobile application

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Process of familiarizing new clients, stakeholders or employees with the company, a new location, or a service

Alter the layout and content of reports

Tools for collecting comprehensive feedback on an employee from peers, subordinates, and manager

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Planning, tracking and developing internal talent for future key position filling

Import and export data to and from software applications

Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval

Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success

Closing out contracts by reviewing contract/project completion, finalizing payments, and ensuring terms and compliance as been achieved

Centralized storage for employee data, records, and performance metrics

Software that is accessible through the cloud with an active internet connection

Tools that allow employees to request/schedule time off

Retains historical performance review data or integrates with third-party applications where historical data can be maintained.

Alter the layout and content of reports

Receive data and information in real time

Capture and manage health information for all employees.

Apply ergonomics standards to improve work conditions.

Define and manage health programs including clinical visits and immunizations.

Manage the risk of exposure to hazardous agents such as toxins.

Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.

Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes.

Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government.

Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

Collects continuous feedback for employees; facilitates recording and storage of ongoing notes about each individual’s performance.

Facilitates check-ins or 1-on-1 meetings between managers and employees, including managing agendas, action items, or notes.

Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance.

Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success

Tools for collecting comprehensive feedback on an employee from peers, subordinates, and manager

Establish measurable goals and objectives and track their progress over a specific period of time

Manages high-level company priorities or Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and aligns them with employee goals.

Find important content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc.

Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise.

Tools that help in scheduling and shift creation and management.

Tools that manage vacation, holidays, absences, breaks, and overtime.

Manage employee's eligibility for paid and unpaid leave based on criteria including vacation, sick time and more.

Grant access to select features and data based on the users' role, both internally and externally.

Provides employees self service access and managers a centralized view.

Ability to manage employee information.

Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Track the amount of time spent on a job or task

Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently

Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management

Track and manage employee time-off, vacation, and sick leave requests

Create, manage and track all task activities and progression

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information.

Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments

Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role

Allows employees to set and manage work or career related goals

Record employee's benefit plans and selections throughout career progression

Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management

Tools to find, assess, and hire suitable candidates for a job within an organization

Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar

Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems

Track and manage employee time-off, vacation, and sick leave requests

Manages compensation such as salary, bonus, and benefits processes, aligning with policies

Track employee/learner's progression through training programs

Track the amount of time spent on a job or task

Integrate with Talent Managment software to better track learners progress and training sessions

Tracking, calculating, and paying commissions and earnings to employees

Identify work hazards by job, location, and type of work.

Allow users to conduct safety drills to prepare for real life situations.

Provide workflows to create, approve, and process claims.

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Manage the treatment plan and coordination between care providers and patients with special health care needs

Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Manage and track all disruptions and incidents

Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location

Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws

Work on a set of tasks related to a particular charge, patient, legal issue or any other complex entity or process

Track and manage inspections for worksites, vehicles, and/or equipment to remain compliant with industry standards

Involves selling of insurance solutions, managing policies, handling claims & assessing risk and coverage

Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply

Create, manage and track all task activities and progression

Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks

Track employee/learner's progression through training programs

Create, store, and manage records of employee training, acknowledging understanding of processes, regulations, or safety standards

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Analytical and reporting tools that provide visibility into labor cost and enable data-driven decisions.

Labor data collection options include web, mobile, and hardware.

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Receive data and information in real time

Active reporting of data and metrics

View and track payroll metrics including tax liabilities, pay rates, working hours, deductions and more

Enforce federal, state, and organization regulations.

Monitor and maintain compliance.

Provide integrations with payroll software.

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Track employee/learner's progression through training programs

Allows employees to set and manage work or career related goals

Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service

Detailed plan including steps, milestones, assignments, and timeline needed to complete a project, strategy or goal

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Use a dashboard to view benefits that are selected by employees or offered by employers

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service

Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems

Tools to find, assess, and hire suitable candidates for a job within an organization

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Track employee/learner's progression through training programs

Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar

Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks

Create orientation programs for new employees or students

Create, manage and track all task activities and progression

Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management

Managing service requests, incidents, IT issues & support with a ticketing system

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Create, share, and manage the distribution of job descriptions/duties

Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests

Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features

Create and manage internal campaigns to improve company culture or business strategy.

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Enable students, customers or employees to engage with each other in a particular space online or offline

Manage and track employee referrals for open job positions

Build, track, and maintain relationships with candidates

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat

Manage advertising space and its sales within your network or publication

Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates

Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps

Manage and track all job information and associated tasks

Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions

Track the progress of long term goals, campaigns, and opportunities, for sales, projects, business ventures etc.

Create, save, and store files

Manage and track all job information and associated tasks

Manage and store data in a database

Manages compensation such as salary, bonus, and benefits processes, aligning with policies

Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks

Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management

Catalog, manage, and develop employee skill sets

Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Create, share, and manage the distribution of job descriptions/duties

Create, share, and manage the distribution of job descriptions/duties

Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks

Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

View and track payroll metrics including tax liabilities, pay rates, working hours, deductions and more

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.

Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.

Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.

View and track payroll metrics including tax liabilities, pay rates, working hours, deductions and more

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Manages compensation such as salary, bonus, and benefits processes, aligning with policies

Track the amount of time spent on a job or task

Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems

Record employee's benefit plans and selections throughout career progression

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Monitoring, analysis, and projection of the movement of cash into and out of a business over a specific period

Organizing a group of people to accomplish a task

Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization

Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events

Determine what amounts employees should contribute towards their benefits from each paycheck

Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks

Manage compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by an employee, client or another party

Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws

Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database

Track and manage employee time-off, vacation, and sick leave requests

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Plan, pay and track business related expenses.

Deliver learning materials for health and safety training.

Manage certifications to comply with regulations and standards.

Provide best practices that employees can use to prevent accidents.

Manages talent pool to ensure key indivduals are being prepared for key roles.

Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers.

Follow the progression of a task associated with performance reviews

Provides real-time feedback and assessments on employee performance, skills, and accomplishments

Find and manage potential candidates and their applications and resumes through the recruiting life cycle

Include templates for multiple types of health and safety inspections.

Provide workflows to assign tasks for audit and inspections.

Investigate and take action at root cause or error in processes to prevent recurring issues

Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.

Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.

Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.

Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.

Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.

Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks.

Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver.

Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms.

Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.

Allow employees to allocate a fixed portion or percentage of their paycheck each pay period into designated accounts.

Provides robust sharing options for communication with employees.

Provides users with a pre-built library of useable HR compliance content.

Generate Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) reports.

Analyze incidents to determine the root cause and avoid future problems.

Maintain records necessary for compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration requirements

Enforces guidelines set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to remain legally compliant

Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance

Maintain records necessary for compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration requirements

Generate heat maps to identify where high risk activities are taking place

Analyze data from documents such as inspection reports to identify recurring risks

Analyze IoT data from multiple locations for health and safety purposes

Analyze live or recorded videos to identify potential safety issues and historical trends

Identify potential safety issues and estimate their severity and urgency

Provide real-time monitoring of workplace activities and use AI/ML to identify unsafe acts

Gain insights into the health of employees, equipment, registered instances or any other organizational asset to check their status