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One employee portal, one login for quick, easy access
Unit4 employee self-service software
Give your people one HR self-service portal for everything: booking holidays, checking payslips, and approving timesheets. No more juggling multiple systems or chasing HR for routine questions.
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Just for you
Tailored to each user’s role & responsibilities
Clear and intuitive
Actions and updates all at your fingertips
Explore the key capabilities of your ESS portal
Plan and request absences
View your absence balances at a glance, plan time off, and submit leave requests in just a few clicks. With real-time balance tracking and a clear calendar overview, you always know exactly where you stand before booking your next break.
Streamline timesheet and absence management
Your people can submit timesheets and absence requests through the self-service portal, and managers can quickly approve, reject, or send them back for amendment.
Access your payroll information
Pay, tax, deductions, and bonuses matter to every employee. That's why we've made it easy to access your payslips right from the self-service homepage. No more checking your bank account to see if you've been paid. One click shows the date it hit your account.
Stay on top of your to-dos
Forget hefty to-do lists. Access all your notifications right from your employee portal homepage. Keep track of everything without missing a beat and mark items as read once completed. It's that simple.
Manage your tasks
The employee self-service homepage gives you a simple, efficient way to manage absence and timesheet tasks from your PC or mobile. Everything in one place, easy to find and even easier to get done.
Implement compensation planning changes with confidence
Tight integration with Unit4 Salary Review ensures salary adjustments and spot awards are handled efficiently and accurately. Managers notify the payroll team, the right process kicks off, and errors stay to a minimum.
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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. Unit4's employee self-service software 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 about employee self-service software
What is employee self-service software?
Employee self-service software gives your people direct access to everyday HR tasks through a single portal. Instead of contacting HR for routine requests, employees can view payslips, book leave, submit timesheets, and update personal details on their own. This frees your HR team to focus on strategic work while giving employees a faster, more satisfying experience.
What features should you look for in an ESS portal?
A strong ESS portal should include absence management, timesheet submission, payslip access, task notifications, and mobile access. Integration with payroll and core HR keeps data consistent and cuts down on manual admin. Look for a solution that brings all of these into a single login so your people don't need to jump between systems.
How does an HR self-service portal benefit your organization?
An HR self-service portal reduces the administrative load on your HR team, freeing them to focus on people strategy rather than paperwork. It also improves the employee experience by putting routine tasks at everyone's fingertips, cutting wait times, and removing friction from day-to-day processes. The result is a more engaged workforce and a more productive HR function.
Can Unit4's employee portal software work on mobile devices?
Yes. Unit4's employee self-service portal works on both desktop and mobile, so your people can manage tasks like timesheet submissions, leave requests, and notification management wherever they are.
Core HR management
Give your teams a strong, flexible and reliable core HR system that delivers exceptional employee experience and helps your organization navigate change.
Talent Management
Harness people-focused talent management to equip managers and teams with the right tools to boost productivity, engagement, and growth.
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.
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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