--- description: Review of HR Hero Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: HR Hero | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Compliance Software](/directory/4363/compliance/software) > [HR Hero](/software/269761/hr-hero) # HR Hero Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/269761/hr-hero Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/269761/hr-hero?page=2) > HR Hero is a cloud-based HR software that gives you a complete view of employees across locations and departments. It enables users to handle administrative functions for multiple employees at the same time. HR Hero enables businesses to create employee handbooks while maintaining compliance with various federal and state laws. Organizations can use automated risk assessments and an employee classification tool to track Fair Labor Standards Act regulations. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 66 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 66 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: BLR - **Founded**: 2004 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact BLR for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English, Spanish - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Alerts/Escalation - Approval Process Control - Audit Management - Calendar Management - Compliance Management - Compliance Tracking - Customisable Branding - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - Document Management - Employee Database - HR Management - Learning & Development - Policy Management - Recruitment Management - Reporting/Analytics - Risk Management - Surveys & Feedback ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Compliance Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4363/compliance/software) ## Related Categories - [Compliance Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4363/compliance/software) - [Human Resources Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4198/hr/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Overall, though, the benefits and breadth of content make it a highly useful tool for our team. > > We’ve had an overall very positive experience with HR Hero. The platform provides a comprehensive set of tools and resources that make it much easier to manage HR responsibilities across multiple states. In particular, the ability to access up-to-date, state-specific guidance and handbooks has been incredibly valuable in helping us stay compliant and consistent in our practices. The content is practical, well-structured, and easy to apply to real-world situations, which has saved our team significant time and effort. While there are occasional minor performance lags when navigating between screens, they have not outweighed the overall benefits. HR Hero has proven to be a reliable and efficient resource that supports our day-to-day HR operations. ----- ### "Very comprehensive from a compliance standpoint" — 4.0/5 > **Rachel** | *18 March 2026* | Professional Training & Coaching | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: HR Hero is the most comprehensive and updated HR compliance source that I have found. While it is expensive for my small business, it is so valuable\! The compliance advice is extremely detailed, up-to-date, and the digests about what is changing and when is so helpful. > > **Cons**: As a consultant that uses HR Hero in a way that most users probably don't utilize it, it is expensive for the way we use it (getting compliance updates, occasional exemption reports for workplaces) but I trust the source so much that I deal with the cost. > > Recent platform updates have made it easier to use than the previous iteration. I have been most satisfied with the exemption report tool as well as the support from employment lawyers on getting tough questions answered. ----- ### "New Comer" — 3.0/5 > **Katherine** | *3 July 2023* | Renewables & Environment | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really cannot give an honest answer to these questions before I am just starting to set up my account > > **Cons**: Same as above. Not enough experience with product to comment > > Presentation was very friendly and relateable ----- ### "Highly Recommend" — 5.0/5 > **Michelle** | *18 November 2025* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is a great value for the money. It is very easy to use, and I find the information being provided is easy to understand and very helpful > > **Cons**: I do not have any concerns with the system or how it functions. I would highly recommend to other HR professionals. > > I have used the job descriptions, legal guidance and much more. the value it truly great for everything that is available. ----- ### "Helps keeps us in compliance" — 5.0/5 > **Christina** | *1 November 2021* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like the state by state chart builder feature. As a multi-state employer this allows me to keep up with changing laws in the various states and ensure we are compliant. The webinars and training are invaluable to me and my team. Their up to date content on COVID-19 has helped us navigate the pandemic in this unprecedented time, too. > > **Cons**: Policy templates and documents would be a helpful addition to the handbook builder, but overall we can generally find the information and news we need to provide guidance to our leaders and our HR team. > > As stated above, we are a multi-state employer and we implemented HR Hero to help us keep up with the myriad of laws and regulations governing our workplaces. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/269761/hr-hero?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/269761/hr-hero) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data