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What are the benefits of a HR self service portal?
HR self service software helps your employees, and ultimately the entire business, become more self-sufficient. If your business is growing and you have an abundance of HR administrative tasks, then you need to ensure your people and managers have the necessary tools in place. With a HR self service software, you’ll have the confidence that your data is secure, your employees are connected and your company is compliant. And that’s just the start! Here are the top benefits of a HR self-service software:
- Boost employee engagement and reduce staff turnover
- Reduce HR admin and save time
- Minimise risk and data errors
- Be HR compliant
- Increase employee wellbeing
HR Self Service Software Key Features
Integrate self service with your other software systems
We’ve teamed up with some of the most popular HR and business applications to help you automate even more routine tasks, making HR even faster and easier. Browse our integrations directory below, to discover which systems connect with People HR.
What does HR self service software do?
HR self service software provides your employees with the power to oversee their own HR data, manage their holiday and sickness requests, and conduct simple HR tasks by themselves. A self service portal in your business will save time, reduce errors and ensure compliance from day one.


Mobile HR self service access from anywhere
The People HR mobile app gives your employees an easy HR self service experience from anywhere. Whether your people are working remotely, on the front line or out on the road, they can carry out HR tasks such as requesting leave, accessing and updating their HR and personal information.
The app has been designed to maximise the self-service experience for your employees whilst enabling you to get the HR tasks you need done.
Consistent onboarding, every time
HR self service helps manage your vacancies and potential candidates from one place. Candidates can apply for your job vacancy, carry out a video interview and upon getting the job, commence their onboarding – all from their personal device. And with eSignatures, they can sign the relevant documentation such as contracts and Right to Work without the need of paper, printers and scanners.
In our effortless HR self service portal, your new starter can receive friendly welcome emails and notifications to guide them through their induction. Including automatically sending a welcome pack, questionnaire, policy documentation, a video tour of your office, as well as reminders about those all important tasks such as inputting their bank and emergency contact details.


Automate and interact with your HR tasks
Ripple® is the name of our trademarked workflow management software which is an integral part of employee and HR self service. Using Ripple®, you can delegate tasks to others automatically. Whether they need to update their details, check their holiday entitlement or upload vital documentation. This allows you to spend less time on HR admin and more time on the day job.
For effective business automation, Ripple® can be used in two ways:
1. Automated ripple® - which as the name suggests, runs set HR tasks in the background without you having to do anything; and
2. Interactive ripple® – which gives your people a fully interactive digital experience when onboarding, offboarding and going through a change in circumstances i.e. a promotion or joining a new team.
Stay on top of HR compliance with self service software
HR compliance is an ongoing concern for all businesses, with GDPR rules and ever changing data regulations always on the horizon. With People HR self service software, you’ll never miss a vital step in your HR processes again, ensuring your business is fully compliant. With our self-service HR software, you’ll also have:
- Control over employee & admin access to sensitive records
- A full audit trail of changes
- Easy creation of employee forms
- Confidence in our data security credentials


Engage your people with employee self service software
Employee engagement is an essential part of employee retention and wellbeing, and using a HR self service portal can ensure that both your people and HR are fully engaged. Using People HR automated Ripple® tasks, you can ensure that your people are scheduling regular blocks of annual leave to prevent burnout and holiday hoarding. You can also keep your teams up to date and feeling part of the business with push notifications regarding business news, policy changes, and by showing employee recognition with People HR’s employee appreciation tool, Thanks.
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HR self service FAQs
HR self service software is a digital or online tool that allows employees to complete their own HR tasks, update data and read company information of their own volition. Not only will this reduce time spent by HR on minor employee tasks, but it will improve employee engagement and reduce errors across HR processes.
An employee HR self service portal is an online, cloud-based HR portal that gives your employees access to their HR and payroll data. With a self-service HR portal, employees can request holidays, view policies, edit their details, and check their pay online. With our mobile app, the portal can be accessed from anywhere as long as they have an internet connection. Find out more about What Is Employee Self Service (ESS) & How Does It Work?.
Once you’ve done your research on HR self service software, it’s time to get started with implementation. If you’ve decided that People HR software is the best for your business, our 14 day free trial is the crucial first step in assessing what size software and price you need. The best part is that there’s nothing to download, nothing to install and you’ll have our experts on hand to help when you have a question
The cost of HR software varies greatly, depending on your business sizes and specific needs. It’s important to do your research to find the package that best suits you. At People HR, we believe in transparent pricing, which you can view on our HR software pricing page. You never have to pay for users or functionality you don’t need, and you can scale up or down when needed. Not only that, you can start with a 14 day free trial to see if it’s the right choice for you, first.
The adoption of HR self-service may require a period of adjustment for some businesses. Common problems include – a poorly trained team, a lack of engagement and an increased risk of error. However, these issues can be mitigated when you partner with a reputable HR software provider who provides adequate training and support. Read more on overcoming problems with HR self service.
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