10 Top Free HR Tools Designed For Growing Companies

To keep up with changing times, HR managers need to get work done efficiently. Technology has become an indispensable tool for HR. The role of HR professionals has moved from backend administration to frontline strategic function - a critical factor in every company's growth. There are a plethora of free HR tools online that help save time and energy.

We have compiled a list of top 10 free human resource management software that will help HR managers pave the way into becoming a modern HR champion – a better practitioner, a smarter leader and a more valuable partner to the company. Many of these tools offer a free trial period and a paid premium version. 

1. Workbright

Workbright is a remote free HR software that offers hassle-free employee onboarding and ensures a reduced administrative pile. This application lets employees fill in all their information via their mobile devices. The key features include a self-onboarding portal, user-friendly interface, fingertip signature, API integration and automated reminders.

2. Zoho People

Zoho People is designed for growing companies. An all-in-one cloud-based online HR software, it helps customize automated workflow. Its key features include onboarding, scheduling, built-in clock-in/out system, user-friendly interface along with performance management and advanced analytics.

3. Namely

Namely is a customizable cloud-based solution that simplifies HR processes by offering end-to-end coverage. It offers a centralized platform ensuring limited access to sensitive HR information. The key features include custom profiles, organization charts, HR document storage, social news feed option, calendar and user friendly.

4. Zenefit

Zenefit is a fairly popular cloud-based mobile app that provides the latest HR management tips and tricks. It is user-friendly, flexible and offers an array of features suitable to different needs. Zenefit has a centralized platform that lets employees update their information remotely. Its key features include health benefit management, onboarding, compliance and automated payroll.

5. Clear Company

Clear Company offers talent recruitment and other crucial aspects of HR management. Its mission is to increase onboarding effectiveness and provide real-time performance insight. Clear Company helps HR managers function more strategically within the company. The key features include goal setting, performance management, sourcing and recruiting, and strategic management.

6. Orange HRM

Orange HRM is one of the most cost-effective human resource management (HRM) software. It offers free HR tools that are feature-rich, flexible and intuitive for growing companies. The premium version of this software is backed with specialized experts to manage effective HRM. 

7. Keka

Keka is a SaaS (software as a service) employee experience platform. Recently it was awarded as the ‘best payroll software’ in India by World HRD Congress. Keka is a suite of tools that combines HR, payroll, ATS (applicant tracking system) and performance management all-in-one. The key features include attendance management, talent management, payroll service and timesheet software. It is designed to resolve HR related problems in a systematic manner.

8. Pocket HRMS

As the name suggests Pocket HRMS can up HR operations. This is a cloud-based online HR and payroll software that can be operated across all devices. It also allows employees to access and update their information remotely. The key features include hassle-free payroll processing, onboarding, clocking in/out, simplified HR operations and a robust API.

9. enableHR

enableHR is a cloud-based software that aims to simplify the struggles of HR management with ease. Every feature in this software can be customized to specific preferences, from onboarding to managing performance reports. enableHR is designed to help push boundaries to becoming an efficient HR to focus on the growth of the company and manage people. The key features include onboarding, hiring, payroll processing, managing talent and reporting.

10. Peakon

Peakon is an analytics platform that allows HR managers to create a highly productive work environment. This platform not only prompts employees with questions and feedback, but also determines which team performs well. This aspect boosts employee performance that can result in better company revenue. Peakon identifies problem areas and resolves them. The software is available in 20 languages. The key features include real-time performance analytics, goal setting, and benchmarking.

To sum it up

As this article in the Harvard Business Review states, tech is transforming HR. The key to becoming a modern HR champion requires an arsenal of effective HR tools. Which of these free hr  software tools are you going to start with?