Breathe HR Software (Core Platform)

Save time and costs with easy-to-use HR software

by Breathe · HRIS & Core HR

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Executive Summary

Breathe is cloud-based HR software that brings employee records, leave and absence, documents, performance management and reporting into one system. It is designed for organisations with 1 to 250 employees, and add-on modules such as Recruitment, Rota, Time & Attendance, Learn and Expenses can be switched on as a business grows. Employees use self-service for their own leave requests and records, and an API plus a marketplace connect Breathe to tools such as Xero, Microsoft Outlook and Hireful. Breathe also has an AI assistant, currently in early access, that answers employee questions from a company's own policies.

Use Cases

  • Keeping employee records, contracts and documents in one secure place.
  • Managing holiday requests, sickness absence and leave balances.
  • Sending contracts for e-signature and getting new starters set up.
  • Running one-to-ones, appraisals and goals for a team.
  • Reporting on HR data such as absence and engagement trends.
  • Connecting HR data to other tools such as Xero payroll and Outlook calendars.

Features

Visibility

  • Clearer Visibility on People: Spot employees who may be at risk of burnout with clearer visibility into absence patterns and remaining leave.
  • Assess the performance of your job postings: Track the applicant journey from application to shortlist

Technical Specifications

Deployment
SaaS
API Available
Yes

Integrations

  • Outlook
  • Xero Payroll
  • Hireful ATS
  • Microsoft Outlook

Security & Compliance

Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 42001

Encryption: HTTPS encryption in transit; backups stored using encryption

Pricing

Model
Subscription priced per business by employee-count band (not per user), with optional paid add-ons
Starting Price
From £24 per month per business (Micro, 1-10 people), excl. VAT; Starter £44, Regular £99, Pro £175, Premium £419, Plus £579
Target Customer
SMB
Contract Type
Monthly or annual subscription, no long-term contract
Free Trial
Yes, 14 days (no credit card required)

About Breathe

Breathe is a UK-based, cloud-based HR software platform designed for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to manage their people and HR processes. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for employee data, leave and absence management, performance tracking, recruitment, and e-learning.

Founded: 2012 · Headquarters: Horsham, United Kingdom · Employees: 51-200 · Subsidiary

Verified sources

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