Smarter Succession Planning
With the right tools and strategies in place, organizations can identify, develop and retain their top talent – while maintaining stability during times of change. Look to the future with Unit4.
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Core HR Software that puts your people first
Bring all your employee data into one place and automate the processes that matter most. Unit4 core HR software simplifies everything from onboarding to offboarding, with built-in absence management and an employee self-service portal that takes the load off HR.
Your foundation for a smarter HR management system
Your workforce, working patterns, and the skills you need are constantly shifting. Unit4 Human Capital Management (HCM) gives you a flexible, reliable core HR foundation to stay ahead of that change, consolidate your people data in one system, and deliver an exceptional employee experience from hire to retire.
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Key capabilities
Get a complete picture with Employee Management
Manage your global workforce from one place. With a single employee record across the entire Unit4 platform, you can register and maintain all your people's details, from personal information to engagement levels, competencies, and performance. Source the key insights and reports you need to support your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ambitions and requirements, all from one core HR system.
Automate and report on absences
Unit4 absence management software gives managers and employees an intuitive way to request and approve time off. HR can easily record, monitor, and report on any type of employee absence within a fully integrated HR management system. Real-time insights help you spot trends and take action before small issues become big ones.
Simplify expenses
With Unit4 Expense Management, simplify the job of registering, approving, calculating, and paying travel expenses on a variety of devices with digital assistant Wanda. Save time and cost so your employees can focus on the work that matters.
Manage complex employment scenarios
Created for people-centric organizations, Unit4 core HR software supports employees working in multiple concurrent roles, all conveniently assigned to one employment record. No duplicate data, no confusion.
Elevate your approach to compensation planning
Unit4 Salary Review enables you to manage pay and rewards by planning, allocating, and communicating compensation decisions effectively. Fair, transparent employee rewards boost satisfaction and retention across your organization.
Look to the future with Succession Planning
Ensure organizational continuity and increase talent retention:
- Identify key positions and missing successors
- Determine the skills and qualifications required
- Use competency and performance data to assess readiness
- Seek feedback on shortlisted candidates
- Determine and monitor development for successors
How Unit4 core HR software creates a better way to work
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One record – get a complete understanding of your people with a single employee record that captures data across the entire Unit4 platform.
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Fully integrated – capture data from engagement to payroll and performance and gain insights to navigate change with a fully integrated HR management system.
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Valuable insights – use data on absence, employee churn, competencies and diversity, equity and inclusion to gain a full picture of your workforce and take proactive action.
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Workflow approval – different teams: different approval flows. With Unit4 core HR software you can configure different workflows for specific processes and teams.
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Employee self-service portal – cloud HR management gives your employees autonomy to update and manage their personal information with ease, while reducing the admin burden on HR.
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Concurrent roles – created for people-centric organizations, Unit4 Core HR supports employees with several different positions and differing pay levels, with multiple reporting options.
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Document management – upload employee documents such as contracts, visas, work permits, or medical certificates in one place and easily administer them.
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Flexible competencies – Unit4 Core HR provides a full library of competencies, which can be customized, grouped and rated for employees.
Trusted worldwide by organizations that serve people
“Unit4 is making the council smarter and more agile. By automating and streamlining processes in the cloud, as well as introducing self-service, Southampton City Council can direct more resources to front-line services."
Helpful resources
eBook
Unit4 Human Capital Management
Explore how Unit4’s cloud HCM solutions can help engage your people and bring even greater value to your organization.
Analyst report
Fosway: 2025 9-Grid™ for Cloud HR
Unit4 is rated as a trusted provider and “Core Challenger”, for our capabilities, market performance and total cost of ownership.
Blog
Discover Why Unit4 HCM Is a Top Choice in the Constellation ShortListTM
Find how our unified HR and Finance delivers a platform that empowers mid-market organizations to connect people and performance.
Executive brief
Data-driven HCM, people-centered outcomes
Turn people insights into action and create an employee experience that will attract and retain the talent needed to achieve your organizational goals – all with Unit4 HCM.
Blog
Why buying ERP with HCM modules from one provider is the smart choice
Discover how combined solutions – like Unit4’s – can boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance data accuracy for your organization.
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Empower your people strategy with modern HR software
Changing workforce expectations and evolving business models are putting Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) at the heart of organizational success. Core HR capabilities are complemented by the rest of the Unit4 HCM suite, giving you the tools to modernize HR operations, enhance talent engagement, and align workforce planning with strategic goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is core HR software and why does it matter?
Core HR software is the foundational system that manages essential employee data and processes across the full employment lifecycle. It typically covers employee records, absence tracking, organizational structures, and compliance reporting. For HR leaders, it provides a single, reliable source of truth for all people-related data, replacing fragmented spreadsheets and disconnected systems.
How does an employee self-service portal reduce HR workload?
An employee self-service portal lets staff update personal details, request time off, view payslips, and manage expenses on their own. This removes routine admin tasks from HR's plate, freeing the team to focus on strategic work like workforce planning, engagement, and retention.
What should I look for in absence management software?
Look for intuitive request and approval workflows, real-time reporting on absence trends, and tight integration with your payroll and HR systems. The best absence management software gives both managers and employees a clear, simple experience while surfacing the data HR needs to spot patterns early.
Can Unit4 core HR software handle employees in multiple roles?
Yes. Unit4 core HR software is built for people-centric organizations where employees often hold concurrent positions. All roles, with their different pay levels and reporting lines, are managed within a single employment record for accuracy and simplicity.
How does Unit4 Core HR fit within the broader HCM suite?
Core HR is the foundation of the Unit4 HCM suite. It connects directly with Payroll Management, Talent Management, People Planning and Analytics, and Employee Self-Service, so your people data flows consistently across every HR process without duplicate entry or disconnected systems.
Payroll Management
Gain a time-saving, self-driving payroll management system to increase your teams' agility, simplify processes, cut manual input and reduce the risk of errors.
Talent Management
Harness people-focused talent management to equip managers and teams with the right tools to boost productivity, engagement, and growth.
Employee self-service (ESS)
Empower your people with a self-service HCM homepage that meets all their needs – from holidays and payslips to managerial actions, like approving timesheets.
People planning & analytics
Make better-informed decisions by bringing together workforce planning, analytics, financial budgeting and operational business planning in a single view.
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