The HR software for leave tracking, time tracking, and people management.

Automate PTO requests, track attendance, and centralize employee records, so you can spend less time on admin and more time growing your team.

• No credit card needed • Free unlimited support • Free setup

Employee management dashboard in PurelyHR showing leave balances, PTO requests, performance reviews and HR analytics

Thousands of HR teams across North America rely on PurelyHR to manage leave, PTO, and their people, effortlessly.

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A customizable HR solution

Run HR without the spreadsheets and manual work

Start with the essentials and add more as your team grows. No bloated software. No paying for features you don’t use.

PurelyHR Staff module for employee records management, onboarding and workforce administration

Staff

Centralize employee records and onboard new hires

Employee directory in PurelyHR Staff module showing employee records, departments and office locations
PurelyHR Time-Off module for employee leave management, vacation tracking and PTO requests

Time-Off

Approve time-off requests in one click

PurelyHR leave management calendar displaying employee vacation time, PTO requests and absence schedules
PurelyHR Time Clock module for employee time tracking, clock in and clock out management

Time Clock

Track attendance and worked time

Employee time clock dashboard in PurelyHR displaying active work hours, break tracking and shift management
PurelyHR Performance module for employee performance reviews, goal tracking and feedback management

Performance

Run consistent, meaningful performance reviews

Employee performance review dashboard in PurelyHR displaying review schedules, due dates and performance evaluation tracking
PurelyHR Warnings module for employee documentation, disciplinary tracking and workplace incident records

Warnings

Document incidents and ensure consistent follow-through

Employee warning details in PurelyHR displaying workplace documentation, incident tracking and pending employee signature
PurelyHR Timesheet module for employee timesheet tracking, work hours reporting and payroll preparation

Timesheet

Track time on projects, clients, and tasks for accurate billing

PurelyHR timesheet software displaying employee work hours, weekly totals, paid leave and unpaid leave tracking
PurelyHR Talent module for certification tracking, employee training records and compliance management

Talent

Never miss a certification expiry or renewal deadline

Employee training and certification tracking dashboard in PurelyHR showing qualifications in progress and learning management records
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PTO & Leave Management

Take a break from leave management

PurelyHR is the leave management software that automates the entire cycle, from
accruals to approvals, so your HR team can focus on people, not paperwork

Approve leave requests from anywhere

Approve requests from email with the click of a button. PurelyHR ensures that you never miss a time-off request.

Employee vacation request dashboard in PurelyHR displaying PTO details, leave status and absence management information

Spend less time on time off

Submit and approve PTO in a few clicks. Save hours a week on leave management.

Employee leave approval workflow in PurelyHR with manager controls for approving, rejecting or editing time-off requests

Prevent scheduling conflicts

Set leave request limits to make sure you always have the right coverage during busy periods.

Customizable time-off policies

Create custom time-off types and policies that match your organization’s unique needs.

Automate PTO policy changes

Policy renewals, accrual resets, and balance rollovers happen automatically. No manual year-end updates.

Always know who’s available

See exactly who’s off and when, so you can avoid overlaps and make sure you always have enough coverage.

Employee absence calendar in PurelyHR displaying scheduled vacation time and leave management records
Employee absence calendar in PurelyHR displaying scheduled vacation time and leave management records

Always know who’s available

See exactly who’s off and when, so you can avoid overlaps and make sure you always have enough coverage.

Adapts to your needs

Built for the way you actually work

Whether you’re a one-person HR team or managing a growing workforce across
departments, PurelyHR makes HR easier from day one.

PurelyHR for small business owners & office managers

  • Replace spreadsheets and manual tracking in minutes.
  • Give employees self-serve access to their own info.
  • Get set up in days, not months.
  • Start with the essentials and grow at your own pace.

PurelyHR for HR managers and HR teams

  • Handle complex leave policies without the complexity.

  • Manage leave and attendance across multiple offices and departments.

  • Set up workflows that match how your organization runs.

  • Roll out on your timeline with free dedicated onboarding support.

PurelyHR for operations and branch managers

  • Track attendance, availability, and time worked across locations.

  • Enforce consistent leave policies across departments.

  • Reduce compliance risks with documented tracking.

  • See who’s in, who’s out, and where the gaps are.

HR software for SMBs

Your industry. Your rules. Our support.

From non-profits managing volunteers to professional services firms tracking billable hours,
PurelyHR is built to handle the HR needs specific to your industry.

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Nonprofit

Manage staff and volunteers without the administrative overhead.

HR software for technology companies managing employee time off, workforce operations and distributed teams

Technology

Remote-friendly PTO and attendance tools for fast-moving teams.

Workforce management software for schools, colleges and universities managing employee leave, attendance and HR processes

Education

Track leave and attendance on academic schedules, not calendar-year defaults.

Employee leave management software for professional services organizations managing PTO tracking, absence planning and time off requests

Professional services

Accurate timesheets and approvals that keep client projects on track.

Workforce management software for healthcare providers supporting employee scheduling, time off tracking and HR compliance

Healthcare

Track credentials, manage shift-based attendance, and stay compliant.

HR software for construction companies managing employee scheduling, time tracking and workforce operations across job sites

Construction

Track crew hours, certifications, and on-site attendance across job sites.

Workforce management software for manufacturers supporting shift scheduling, employee time tracking and leave management

Manufacturing

Track worked hours, overtime, and shift-based attendance for production teams.

The best leave & attendance tracking system for SMBs

Loved by users. Proven by experts.

Award-winning time tracking and leave management software for SMBs.
Rated 4.5+ stars across G2, Capterra, and Software Advice

PurelyHR awarded the G2 Best Relationship award for delivering exceptional customer support and small business HR software
PurelyHR recognized as a G2 High Performer in Canada for HR and workforce management software
PurelyHR recognized by G2 with the highest User Adoption award for small business HR software
PurelyHR recognized by G2 with the Most Implementable award for HR and workforce management software
PurelyHR recognized with a G2 Users Love Us milestone award for outstanding customer satisfaction and user reviews
PurelyHR recognized by G2 with the Easiest to Use award for small business HR software
PurelyHR recognized by G2 with the Best Usability award for small business HR software
PurelyHR awarded the Best Relationship award for delivering exceptional customer support and small business HR software
PurelyHR recognized as a G2 High Performer for HR software and leave management solutions
PurelyHR recognized as a Software Advice FrontRunners 2026 leader for HR and workforce management software
PurelyHR recognized on the Capterra Shortlist 2026 for HR and leave management software
PurelyHR recognized as a GetApp Category Leaders award winner for HR and workforce management software
Capterra 4.5 star rating recognizing PurelyHR for customer satisfaction, ease of use and leave management software
Software Advice 4.5 star rating recognizing PurelyHR for customer satisfaction, ease of use and HR software performance
GetApp user reviews rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars recognizing PurelyHR for customer satisfaction and Leave management software usability
G2 rating of 4.5 stars from 283 customer reviews recognizing PurelyHR for HR software, leave management and workforce management

See how PurelyHR helps you streamline your unique time & attendance tracking needs

Save time and money, prevent burnout, and simplify your employee time tracking

Why users love us

Hear more about us from our customers

Incredible customization options and world-class customer service! Our staff love the ability to see the entire calendar and our managers love the ability to approve via email and get live updates on current balances.

Brittany P, Managing Director of Operations

PurelyHR is a time saver! Convenient, easy to understand, user-friendly, and many customization options all at your fingertips. Definitely worth the cost for our non-profit organization.

Jennifer S, Program Coordinator

Excellent software & customer service is outstanding. The software is extremely easy to use and easy to set- up. Would recommend over ANY higher priced software on the market and I’ve used several!

Allison M, VP Finance & HR

PurelyHR does everything our old software couldn’t and for half the price! It’s easily customizable for each employee and for your whole company.

Caitlin J, Executive Assistant

We just needed a basic system that was easy to set up and easy to use. PurelyHR was one of the few companies that met our criteria. Would highly recommend!

Elisa C, Office Manager

We had a great experience. The support team was very helpful with getting us started and walking me through.

Terry W, Finance Director

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Still have questions about PurelyHR?

Common questions about our time tracking, leave management, and HR software.

PurelyHR’s PTO tracker includes automated accruals, balance renewals, time-off request approvals, and a shared leave calendar for full team visibility. Employees can submit requests in a few clicks, and managers can approve directly from email or within the PTO tracker dashboard. The tracker supports unlimited leave types (vacation, sick, personal, parental, and custom categories), prorated balances, carryover rules, banked time, and length-of-service policies that automatically adjust entitlements based on tenure. It also syncs with Google, Outlook, and Apple calendars so your whole team stays on the same page. Reporting tools let you export detailed PTO summaries for payroll and compliance.

PurelyHR simplifies leave management for small businesses by automating the entire process, from time-off requests and approvals to accruals and policy renewals. Instead of tracking leave in spreadsheets, employees submit requests through a self-serve portal, managers approve in one click, and balances update automatically. You can create unlimited leave types and set policies that match your specific rules, including accrual schedules, carryover limits, and blackout periods. PurelyHR was purpose-built for SMBs, so setup takes hours rather than weeks, and every plan includes free unlimited support by phone, email, and video to help you get started.

PurelyHR simplifies vacation tracking by replacing manual spreadsheets with automated PTO balances, instant request approvals, and a real-time shared calendar. Employees see their available vacation balance at a glance and can request time off from their self-serve portal or mobile device. Managers receive notifications and can approve or decline directly from their email inbox without logging in. Accruals, renewals, and carryovers are calculated automatically, eliminating manual year-end updates. The shared leave calendar shows who’s off and when, helping prevent scheduling overlaps and ensuring you always have the right coverage.

Yes. PurelyHR lets you create unlimited time-off types and configure policies that match exactly how your organization works. You can set up vacation, sick leave, personal days, parental leave, work-from-home, and any custom categories your team needs. Each policy can have its own accrual rules (annual, monthly, per pay period, or custom), renewal dates, carryover limits, and length-of-service adjustments that automatically update entitlements as employees reach tenure milestones. You can also assign different policies to different departments, offices, or individual employees.

Yes. Every PurelyHR plan includes free unlimited support by phone, email, and video, with no tiered support packages or extra fees. You also get free onboarding and setup assistance to help you configure your account, import employee data, and go live. There are no implementation fees, no hidden costs, and no chatbots. You talk to real people who know the product. This applies to all customers regardless of plan size or number of modules.

PurelyHR protects your employee data with SOC 2 Type 2 accredited data centers, ISO 27001 certification, PCI DSS 3.2 compliance, and GDPR compliance. All data is encrypted in transit using TLS and pseudo-anonymized at rest. Access to PurelyHR’s infrastructure requires secure connection. The platform undergoes regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing by trusted third-party vendors, and critical patches are applied on a priority basis. PurelyHR also conducts background screening for all employees and reviews access permissions. PurelyHR hosts all data on servers located in Canada, supporting PIPEDA requirements for Canadian businesses.

PurelyHR pricing is per employee per month (paid monthly) or per employee per month (paid annually, with a 10% discount). You only pay for the modules you use. The Staff module is required as your core HR platform, and you can add Time-Off, Time-Clock, Time-Sheet, Performance, Warnings, and Talent based on your needs. There are no setup fees, no implementation charges, and no hidden costs. Nonprofit organizations receive an additional 15% discount. A free 21-day trial with full access to all modules is available with no credit card required.

Most businesses are fully set up on PurelyHR within hours to a few days, not weeks or months. The platform is designed for fast implementation with an intuitive admin interface and a guided setup checklist that walks you through each step. You can start your free trial and begin configuring your account immediately. Every plan includes free onboarding assistance where a member of the PurelyHR team will help you configure your policies, import employee data, and get your team live. No dedicated IT resources or HR expertise required.

Yes. PurelyHR works on any smartphone or tablet, including iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Employees and managers can log in from their mobile browser (Safari, Chrome, and others) to request time off, check balances, see who’s away, clock in and out, and approve requests on the go. Managers can also approve leave requests straight from their email with one tap. For app-like access, you can add PurelyHR to your home screen in a few seconds, with no download and no storage space used.

Your data is secure with us

We are committed to your data security

SOC 2 compliant HR software with security controls designed to protect employee data and business information
ISO 27001 certified HR software with secure information security management and data protection practices

Ready to give your team the HR experience they deserve?

Set up takes minutes. Support is always free. And your first 21 days are on us.

No credit card required. Cancel anytime. Free onboarding support included.