Ultimate Payroll and HR

24 Jun 2024
Unleashing the Power of openHR
Unleashing the Power of openHR
openHR is more than just software—it’s a game-changer for businesses in South Africa. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, openHR empowers you to streamline your HR processes, enhance compliance, and boost employee satisfaction. Let’s explore its remarkable features:

Unlimited Users and Permissions
 
Assign different permissions to various functions effortlessly.
 
Manage your entire team with ease.
 
Company Portfolio Management
 
Manage multiple companies seamlessly.
 
Switch between portfolios quickly.
 
Rich Employee Profiles
 
Capture demographics, clothing sizes, and more.
 
Get an advanced overview of payroll, HR, and compliance.
 
Customisable Payslips
 
Generate unlimited payslips per employee.
 
Add personalised messages at the bottom.
 
Audit Trail and Document Notes
 
Track user actions with an audit trail.
 
Add notes to documents for clarity.
 
Clothing Report
 
Simplify staff uniform procurement.
 
Employee Reviews
 
Use the default template or create your own.
 
Advance Forms (Employee Loans)
 
Generate forms with ease.
 
Automatically update payslips with the deductions.
 
Built-in Disciplinary Code
 
Customise disciplinary policies.
 
Manage employee transgressions efficiently.
 
Leave Management
 
Create advanced leave types.
 
Easily manage leave applications.
 
EMP201 Reporting
 
Automatically add prior adjustments to the new report.
 
Avoid penalties and interest.
 
Flexible Payslip Generation
 
Generate payslips for any period.
 
UIF Submission
 
Submit UIF figures effortlessly.
 
Year-to-Date Reports
 
Accurate year-to-date information.
 
Need a prior financial year? No need to jump through hoops to load the prior financial year profile, just select the year dropdown in the report.
 
Confirmation of Employment, Addresses and Certificates of Service
 
One-click generation from employee profiles.
 
Manual UI19 Form
 
Comply with Department of Labour standards.
 
IRP5 Generation
 
Quick and easy after August and February.
 
Speed and Efficiency
 
No slow roll-overs—process the next period seamlessly.
 
Employee Permits Management
 
Manage passports, visas, licenses, and more.
 
Tax Directives
 
Automatically calculate taxes based on SARS directives.
 
Expense Claims Tracking
 
Stay within budget effortlessly.
 
Employee Extension List
 
Reception-friendly access.
 
Jobs Manager
 
Define responsibilities easily.
 
Employee Surveys
 
Boost satisfaction and productivity.
 
Training Tracking
 
Keep tabs on training expenses and results.
 
Comprehensive Reports
 
Cover every aspect of your HR data.
 
Data Security
 
Your information is encrypted and safe.
 
Responsive Support
 
Reach us via WhatsApp, Facebook, X, or email.
 
No call centre delays—get quick responses. 

With openHR, you’re not just managing HR and payroll—you’re revolutionising it. Say hello to efficiency. Use openHR for free and experience the future of HR and payroll!
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