HERA
Many companies run HR on a patchwork: one tool for payroll, another for attendance, a spreadsheet for records, and email for everything else. An all-in-one HR system replaces that patchwork with a single place for your people data.
What an all-in-one HR system does
An all-in-one HR system centralizes employee data, automates payroll, and tracks time and attendance. The same data then feeds everything else, so nothing is typed twice.
What is usually inside
In HERA, the system covers eight areas:
- Payroll, with payslips, deductions, and reports
- Time and attendance, with live work status and leave
- Workforce management and rostering, for shift schedules
- Employee records, with documents and self service
- Asset management, to track equipment issued to employees
- Benefits, linked to payroll deductions
- Compliance, with local rules and audit-ready records
- Socials, a company feed for updates and team news
The main benefits
- One source of truth. Everyone sees the same employee data.
- No retyping. Approved hours go straight into pay, which means fewer errors.
- Fewer tools to manage. One login and one place to learn.
- Better reports. Costs, attendance, and headcount in one view.
- Easier for employees. They open payslips and request leave themselves.
What to watch out for
Not every all-in-one system is truly all-in-one. Some charge extra for each module, so the price grows as you add features. Others need an admin or a consultant to set up and run. Before you buy, ask what is included, who sets it up, and what support costs.
All-in-one versus separate tools
Some companies prefer one specialist tool for each task. That can work, but it comes with a cost. Every extra tool means another login, another bill, and another place where data can go out of date.
- Separate tools: more choice per task, but data must be moved between them.
- All-in-one: one set of data, one login, and one support team, so there is less to maintain.
A simple cost example
Say you have 50 employees. At HERA's early access price of US$7 per user per month, that is US$350 a month. Rostering and asset management are already included, so you do not add another bill for scheduling or equipment tracking. Your own numbers will differ, so ask for a quote based on your headcount and the modules you need.
Signs you have outgrown your current setup
- You retype the same numbers into two or three places
- Payroll takes days because data arrives late
- You cannot tell who holds which equipment
- Managers keep their own shift spreadsheets
- Reports take hours to put together
- You manage people in more than one country and tools do not match
How to choose between all-in-one systems
- Is every module part of one system, or are some add-ons from other vendors?
- Which modules are included in the price?
- Can you remove modules you do not need to lower the cost?
- Does the vendor customize the setup to your company?
- Is real support included, such as setup help and technical assistance?
What a good rollout looks like
- Plan. List your departments, pay rules, and approval steps.
- Move your data. Bring in employee records from your current files or system.
- Train your team. Show managers and employees the parts they will use.
- Go live. Run your first pay cycle with support beside you.
Is an all-in-one HR system affordable?
It can be. With one system, you pay for one tool instead of several. HERA's early access pricing is US$7 per user per month, with every module included.
Who needs one?
Any team that is tired of retyping data. HERA works for small, medium, and large businesses, and for global teams across the Philippines, USA, Australia, and Singapore.
How to get started
- List the HR tasks you do today and the tools you use.
- Pick the system that covers most of them in one place.
- Ask for a demo with your own data.
- Choose a vendor that helps you set up and answers questions.
Frequently asked questions
What is an all-in-one HR system?
It is software that keeps payroll, attendance, employee records, and other HR tools in one place, so data is entered once and shared everywhere.
Is an all-in-one HR system better than separate tools?
For most teams, yes, because it cuts retyping and mistakes and gives you one place for reports. The key is to check that it is truly one system and not extra fees for each part.
Does HERA offer early access?
Yes. HERA is in early access. Book a demo and our team will show it with your departments and pay rules.
Book a HERA demo
Tell us about your team and we will show HERA with your departments and pay rules.