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PurelyHR

Core HR software
Time tracking software
Absence management software
Time & attendance software
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  1. Public sector and nonprofit organizations
  2. Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
  3. Real estate and property management

What is PurelyHR

PurelyHR is a cloud-based HR add-on focused on tracking employee leave and related time-off workflows. It is used by small and mid-sized organizations to manage vacation, sick leave, and other absence types with approval routing and balances. The product is modular, with optional components for time tracking and employee information management, and it commonly integrates with payroll or HR systems rather than replacing them.

pros

Purpose-built leave management

PurelyHR centers on absence requests, approvals, accruals/balances, and visibility into who is out and when. This focus can reduce process complexity compared with broader HR suites when the primary need is leave tracking. It supports multiple leave types and policies, which helps organizations standardize time-off rules across teams.

Modular HR add-on approach

The product is structured as separate modules (e.g., leave, time tracking, employee management), allowing organizations to adopt only what they need. This can fit teams that already run payroll and core HR elsewhere and want a lighter-weight layer for time-off and time capture. The modular design also helps phased rollouts by department or location.

Employee self-service workflows

Employees can submit requests and view balances, while managers can approve or decline with an auditable workflow. Self-service reduces HR administrative effort for routine leave changes and status questions. Centralized records improve consistency versus email- or spreadsheet-based tracking.

cons

Limited enterprise HR depth

Compared with full HR platforms, PurelyHR typically provides less coverage for advanced HR functions such as complex compensation planning, extensive talent management, or deep HR analytics. Organizations seeking an all-in-one HRIS may still need additional systems. This can increase integration and reporting effort across tools.

Integrations vary by stack

Because it often complements existing payroll/HR systems, the overall experience depends on available integrations and how data is synchronized. Some organizations may need manual imports/exports or custom work to align employee records, departments, and pay rules. This can create duplicated administration if integrations are not configured end-to-end.

Time & attendance may be basic

For organizations with complex time & attendance requirements (e.g., advanced scheduling, union rules, multi-rate overtime, or device-based clocking), the time tracking capabilities may not be sufficient on their own. Teams with strict compliance or high-volume hourly workforces may require a more specialized time & attendance system. This can lead to parallel tools for time capture and leave.

Plan & Pricing

Pricing model: Modular subscription — price charged per active employee per module. Staff module is required; other modules are optional add-ons: Time-Off, Time-Clock, Time-Sheet, Warnings, Performance, Talent. Billing: Monthly or Annual (10% savings when paid annually). Discounts: 15% discount for nonprofit organizations (can be combined with the 10% annual discount). What’s included in subscription: Email & phone support, maintenance, reference materials, complimentary onboarding upon upgrade, no setup fees; administrators do not count towards active user count. How to get exact pricing: The official site does not publish fixed per-user prices on the public pages; PurelyHR provides written/interactive quotes (instant quote) on the Pricing page or by contacting support for a tailored quote.

Notes: Exact per-user/module dollar amounts were not listed on the vendor website pages accessed; pricing is calculated based on chosen modules and active user count.

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PurelyHR
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https://purelyhr.com/

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