Grove HR
Onboarding software
Core HR software
Time & attendance software
Recruiting software
Talent acquisition suites software
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- Quality of support
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What is Grove HR
Grove HR is a cloud-based HR platform that centralizes employee records and common HR workflows for small and mid-sized organizations. It typically supports HR operations such as onboarding, time-off and attendance tracking, and basic recruiting workflows. The product focuses on providing an integrated HR system of record with employee self-service and manager workflows rather than point solutions for a single HR function.
Unified employee data hub
Grove HR consolidates employee profiles, organizational structure, and HR documents into a single system of record. This reduces reliance on spreadsheets and disconnected tools for core HR administration. Centralized data can also support downstream workflows such as onboarding tasks and time-off approvals.
Built-in onboarding workflows
The platform includes onboarding features such as task checklists and assignment of responsibilities to HR, managers, and new hires. This helps standardize the steps required to bring employees onboard and track completion status. It can reduce manual follow-ups compared with using general-purpose document tools or knowledge bases.
Time-off and attendance tracking
Grove HR provides time-off management and attendance-related tracking within the same HR environment. Keeping leave balances, requests, and approvals in the HR system simplifies reporting and policy enforcement. This can be operationally simpler than using a separate time tool that requires ongoing data synchronization.
Limited enterprise HR depth
Compared with larger HR suites, Grove HR may not cover advanced requirements such as complex global payroll, deep benefits administration, or highly configurable HR analytics. Organizations with multi-country compliance needs often require specialized modules or additional systems. This can increase integration and process complexity as the company scales.
Recruiting may be basic
While it supports recruiting-related workflows, it may not match dedicated talent acquisition suites in areas like advanced sourcing, campaign management, or sophisticated interview scheduling and scorecards. Teams with high-volume hiring or complex pipelines may find gaps. They may need to pair it with a specialized applicant tracking system.
Integration ecosystem uncertainty
The breadth and maturity of prebuilt integrations can be a constraint if the organization relies on many third-party systems (identity, payroll, finance, collaboration, or document management). If key connectors are missing, implementation may require custom workarounds or manual processes. This can affect time-to-value and ongoing administration.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price (monthly billing) | Price (annual billing, 20% discount) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedling | £3.00 per employee / month | £2.40 per employee / month (billed annually) | Up to 15 employees; Core HR, Leave Management, Basic Reports, Employee Directory, Email Support, Onboarding Workflows, Training Management, Advanced Analytics, Performance Reviews, Custom Integrations; minimum 5 employees. |
| Growth | £5.00 per employee / month | £4.00 per employee / month (billed annually) | Up to 50 employees; Everything in Seedling plus Advanced Reports, Priority Support; minimum 5 employees. |
| Forest | £8.00 per employee / month | £6.40 per employee / month (billed annually) | Unlimited employees; Everything in Growth plus Custom Reports, Dedicated Account Manager; minimum 5 employees. |
