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HCM software

HCM software that makes HR more strategic

Automate busywork, minimise compliance risks and run custom reports on Rippling, the number 1-rated HCM platform.

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Today’s leading businesses run on Rippling

The only true all-in-one HCM solution

All-in-one HCM software

Reduce costs and complexity

Run one system for the end-to-end employee lifecycle and for your entire global workforce. We give you tools to support your workforce – whether they’re hourly, salaried or contracted, both at home and abroad.

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Powerful automations

Put your processes on autopilot

Automate routine changes like onboarding and offboarding right out of the box, or build custom automations for your unique needs – no coding required.

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Comprehensive compliance

Minimise your compliance gaps

Stay compliant across all 50 US states and 180+ countries. Rippling automatically flags risks and recommends solutions with alerts covering ever-changing employment laws, training requirements and termination rules.

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On-demand data

Make more strategic decisions

Rippling puts key workforce data at your fingertips. Run real-time reports across HCM products – from recruiting and performance management, to Time & Attendance and scheduling. And with granular permissions, you can easily give the right people access without giving up control.

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Get more from your HCM with Rippling

Streamline HR operations

Automate the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding and every phase in between.

Build custom workflows

Automate compliance training, personalise benefit enrolment reminders and more – all inside Rippling.

Minimise HR requests

Our easy-to-use platform is designed to help employees self-serve and reduce pings to HR.

Simplify work for mobile teams

Let your teams clock in, view schedules, swap shifts, request leave and more – all on the mobile app.

Easily manage employee documents

Store documents securely, automate workflows, and track audit trails from offer letters to P60s.

Scale globally with ease

Manage your entire workforce – whether domestic or international – within our unified HCM platform.

The only all-in-one HCM software without silos

Unlike traditional HCM software, Rippling is powered by a single source of truth. This lets you eliminate manual data entry, flow information seamlessly between apps, and greatly reduce admin overhead and errors.

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Dig in to Rippling’s complete HCM product suite

HR management
HRIS
HR Services
Compliance 360
Remuneration Bands
Documents
Benefits
Benefits Administration
PEO
Brokerage
Flex Benefits
Workplace pension integrations
Workforce management
Time & Attendance
Scheduling
Leave
Leave Management
Mobile app
FAQs
What is human capital management software?

Human capital management (HCM) software is a suite of tools designed to manage the entire employee lifecycle – from hiring and onboarding to payroll, benefits, talent and workforce management. While capabilities vary across providers, modern HCM platforms bring key functions into one system to streamline processes, stay compliant and support business growth.

What’s the difference between ERP and HCM?

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems manage a company’s core business functions like finance, supply chain and manufacturing. HCM software focuses specifically on managing employees – recruiting, HR, payroll, talent and compliance. Some ERPs include HCM modules, but best-in-class HCM systems offer deeper, more specialised functionality.

Is HCM software the same as HRIS?

HCM (Human Capital Management) and HRIS (Human Resource Information System) are often used interchangeably, but they are different. HRIS typically refers to the core system of record for employee data, such as job titles, compensation and reporting structures. HCM includes that core functionality, but goes beyond it, encompassing broader capabilities across HR management, payroll, benefits, compliance, workforce management and talent. In other words, HCM includes HRIS – plus additional tools to help companies manage and develop their workforce more holistically.

What are the benefits of HCM solutions?

The right HCM software can help businesses automate manual work, reduce compliance risk, make better decisions, and improve how they support employees with things like benefits and talent management. By bringing HR, payroll and workforce data into one system, companies can eliminate redundancies, gain clearer insights and create better employee experiences.

How does HCM software improve employee management?

HCM platforms simplify and automate key tasks like onboarding, leave tracking, policy enforcement and performance reviews – so managers and HR teams can focus less on admin and more on supporting their people. And when employee data, processes and policies all live in the same system, companies can move faster, make smarter decisions and deliver a more consistent experience across the board.

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