What are the benefits of cloud HR software?

People management is complex.

From attracting, recruiting and onboarding staff to managing performance and facilitating learning & development (L&D), there’s plenty to do.

However, alongside all these people-focused tasks is an enormous amount of admin, taking time away from what HR professionals do best – working with people.

This is where the need for good HR software arises.

In particular, advancements in cloud HR systems enable professionals to streamline a large portion of their time-consuming, repetitive tasks, freeing them up to focus on more critical work.

If you’re considering investing in cloud HR, here are a few key benefits you should look out for.

Cloud HR software makes it easy to work from anywhere

With HR software in the cloud, you aren’t tied to an office desktop – you can work anywhere with an internet connection!

So, not only does this enable HR professionals to work from home easily, but it also supports you during unforeseen situations.

For example, imagine you urgently need to access some information about an employee, but you have an early morning doctor's appointment.

With cloud-based HR, you can access the system from your home and start your day without the stress of commuting + think about the money you could save on travel costs.

Employees can also greatly benefit from online HR.

Typically, online HR management software comes with customisable employee self-service portals; staff can log in and perform simple tasks like booking annual leave, amending personal information or completing digital timesheets, all from the comfort of their own home.

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Compliance becomes a breeze with the cloud

Keeping track of changing employment laws and legislation can often feel like a full-time job.

However time-consuming, it’s your responsibility as an employer to ensure you are compliant and up to date.

If you need help keeping your HR compliant, HR cloud software is ideal.

When legislation changes, software vendors will remotely update the system to reflect any alterations, keeping your processes watertight.

Additionally, compliance with cemented legislation, such as data protection, becomes far easier.

For example, cloud-based HR management offers an array of features, from custom user permissions to data encryption, meaning you can rest easy knowing your people's data is protected and you're compliant with data protection laws.

Cloud HR software saves you time

Cloud HR software automates a wide range of tasks; for example, when you hire a new employee, you can automate parts of the onboarding process like sending out forms and documents.

What you choose to automate is up to you, but we recommend streamlining the tasks that require minimal human intervention and cause you the most headaches.

Think the boring, time-draining admin.

Staying on top of deadlines and incoming tasks is also easier with cloud-based HR software.

Notifications go straight to your inbox, so you don’t have to add prompts to your work calendar (or resort to using sticky notes!) + the software can also send managers prompts, reminding them to complete their tasks, such as performance reviews and annual leave approval.  

Last but not least, cloud HR software easily integrates with other systems, such as payroll and finance, meaning you don't have to renter information + data entry errors are also minimised.

For example, if an employee’s records change in the HR system – perhaps they’ve moved address or altered the number of hours they work – with integration, it is also instantly reflected in the payroll system.

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Finding the perfect HR software

Cloud HR software has been one of the most fundamental technological shifts in people management, putting the power back in the hands of HR professionals.

Whatever your situation, whether you currently have a dated on-premise HR system or no software at all, hopefully, this blog has showcased the benefits of cloud technology.

For those seeking cloud HR management, we’ve got a range of solutions, perfect for businesses of all sizes.

See our HR software and service options here.