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by Natasha K. A. Wiebusch<\/strong>, JD<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What capabilities do you need in your HR compliance software<\/a>? An employment law guide? State-by-state guidance? Do you need policy templates?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The questions may never end, especially with all that HR software can offer. Today, it might feel like there are literally too many options to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key is to evaluate your software options carefully and holistically. This article provides detailed guidance on how to do just that. Learn how to evaluate HR compliance software and choose the best one for your organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is HR compliance software?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HR compliance software provides tools and resources to help HR teams ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. It streamlines compliance-related HR processes and reduces legal risks associated with employment practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced compliance software can automate tasks, like reviewing handbook policies, drafting documents and completing compliance research. Some can also provide recommendations unique to the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compliance software’s role in HR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally, the purpose of HR compliance software is to reduce the risks of noncompliance with employment laws and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of advances in data and automation, however, its role has transformed in recent years. Now, instead of acting solely as a resource, HR compliance software has become a partner to HR professionals. Beyond providing resources, these partners automate certain tasks, provide detailed insights, and in some cases, offer recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies now typically customise software to meet an employer’s unique needs. For this reason, professionals often refer to them as HR compliance solutions or HR compliance software solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, traditional software tools provided pay leaders with resources teaching them how to identify and remove pay discrimination. Advanced pay analytics software, on the other hand, automates this process. It ingests employee data, identifies pay inequities and allows the user to model interventions, such as pay adjustments. Some provide a combination of resources and automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to acting as a compliance management partner, HR compliance software supports strategic HR initiatives. For example, an employee handbook management system can offer recommended policies in addition to flagging missing required policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who uses HR compliance software?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Typically, and organisation\u2019s HR operations managers, compliance specialists and in-house counsel use HR compliance software. Depending on their role, they may use certain features more than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of software is also essential to HR consultants, who generally provide a variety of HR services to their clients that require some level of compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of HR compliance software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today, there are many different types of HR compliance software with varying capabilities and functions. The following are some of the most common functions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n