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CharlieHR

HR software for UK small businesses covering onboarding, time off, and performance reviews

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CharlieHR is HR software for UK small businesses, designed to centralise employee records and automate routine people administration. It covers onboarding, leave management, performance reviews, engagement surveys, perks and benefits, e-signature, document storage, reporting and integrations, helping teams move away from manual spreadsheets and scattered records.

Core capabilities include one-click onboarding with customisable flows and checklists, leave tracking with calendar integrations, review cycles with 360-degree feedback, engagement polls, and reporting on headcount, retention and time off. Integrations include Xero, PayCaptain, Workable and Papershift, alongside Slack and calendar sync. Optional add-ons include Charlie Recruit, an ATS with interview scheduling, blind hiring and scorecards, and Charlie Grow, an HR advisory service with an AI assistant and CIPD-qualified advisors.

The platform is aimed at founders, CEOs, managing directors, operations managers and HR professionals at small UK companies. It offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, and includes perks and benefits at no additional cost with a subscription.

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