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SmartHR

by SmartHR · Since 1994
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ActiveAvailable globallyCloudOn-premise
Quick facts
VendorSmartHR
Year launched1994
StatusActive
LocationLords office Estate – Block 12 1st floor 276 West Street Centurion, South Africa
Countries servedGlobal
Languages11
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About SmartHR

SmartHR is a human resources management platform from SmartHR that provides comprehensive support for employee management.

SmartHR from the South African site is a complete HR management system built to take the pain out of repetitive administrative work by bringing everything into one place; it aims to automate and streamline core HR tasks like recruitment, onboarding, payroll, leave and time tracking, performance reviews, training, succession planning, document management and reporting so HR teams can spend less time on routine tasks and more on strategic work. The platform emphasizes centralizing people data so there is a single secure source of truth for employee profiles, work history and compliance records, and it offers dashboards and analytics to help leaders see workforce trends and make smarter decisions with real‑time insights. It is designed to be scalable and flexible, so it can support growing teams and evolving processes, with customizable workflows and integrations with other systems to reduce the need for duplicate data entry. The software also focuses on compliance with local labour and reporting requirements and provides tools for people administration across the full employee lifecycle.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Ability to streamline recruitment process leading to faster hiring
  • Efficient employee onboarding system to enhance productivity
  • Real-time performance tracking and evaluation for improved team performance
  • Simplified payroll and benefits management for better employee satisfaction
  • Comprehensive employee database for easy access to important information
Cons
  • Core focus is regional compliance, so global payroll rules outside the local context might need adjustments.
  • Public independent user reviews are fewer compared with larger global HR platforms.
  • Implementation and initial setup may take time for complex organisations.
  • Advanced modules like performance and analytics may require configuration.
  • Best‑fit for mid‑size to larger organisations; smaller firms may find it more than needed.

Features

Key features

All‑in‑One HR and Payroll Platform; Manages employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through payroll, performance and offboarding in a single system.
Customisable Workflows and Compliance Tools; Flexible HR process configuration and built‑in support for local tax, labor and payroll rules.
Time, Attendance and Leave Management; Tracks employee hours, shifts, attendance and leave balances to support scheduling and payroll accuracy.
Analytics and Reporting; Provides real‑time dashboards, compliance reports and HR metrics for decision‑making.
Employee Self‑Service Portal; Enables staff to access personal records, request leave, view payslips and engage with HR tasks.

Additional features

Time & Attendance Tracking; Monitors hours worked, attendance logs, overtime and shift records.
Performance Management; Supports reviews, goals and performance tracking.
Recruitment and Onboarding; Tools to manage job openings, candidate tracking, offers and new hire setup.
Payroll Processing; Automates salary calculations, deductions and payroll cycles.
Core HR Management; Centralised employee profiles and workforce data management.

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
11
Interface languages
15
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianPortugueseDutchRussianChineseJapaneseKorean.

Billing currencies

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