If you run a business in Singapore, managing HR tasks like payroll, leave, and claims manually can quickly become a time sink. That’s where Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) come in handy.
Whether you’re a startup or SME in Singapore, the right HRMS can help you save time, stay compliant with IRAS, and simplify admin work by automating most of the processes. But with so many options in the market, it’s hard to tell which one actually suits your business.
Here’s a breakdown of 5 of the HRMS platforms in Singapore so you can figure out which one’s worth investing in. For the purpose of this article, we will be comparing NeuHR, Talenox, Swingvy, HReasilyPro, and CarbonateHR.
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All 5 platforms support local statutory payroll requirements like CPF and IRAS AIS submissions, but they each offer different levels of depth.
If you’re a smaller company with few employees and relatively simple processes, Talenox takes care of the basics with automated tax and payroll calculations, payslip emailing, and multiple payment batches. It’s a solid choice if you’re looking for something straightforward.
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When it comes to payroll, NeuHR is the most feature-rich. It allows custom payday dates, detailed payslip previews, audit logs, and integrates with both Xero and DBS Bank. If you need to track a range of pay items and view historical changes, this one has all the bells and whistles.
Swingvy adds more automation with CPF calculations, multiple payroll runs, and pre-built reports. It’s designed for efficiency with fast digital payslip generation and streamlined bank file creation.
Businesses dealing with different employment types or recurring changes may find HReasilyPro useful. The software supports bulk uploads of payroll data, integrates with Xero and QuickBooks, and allows for personalised processing.
Finally, CarbonateHR ticks off the essentials: payslip history, editable payslips, and compliance. It’s more bare-bones compared to the others but still gets the job done for smaller teams.
Claims management can be painful if you’re still handling everything over email and spreadsheets. Among these 5, NeuHR, Swingvy, HReasilyPro, and CarbonateHR offer some form of claims handling. Talenox doesn’t offer claims support, so keep that in mind if reimbursements are a regular part of your HR process.
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NeuHR provides comprehensive options: endorsement and approval flows, GST inclusion, and a full claims history. There’s also support for uploading documents to go paperless and avoid messy handling of physical receipts.
For global companies with multi-national teams Swingvy is ideal, as it supports multi-currency claims and has custom policies and approval workflows.
HReasilyPro lets you set pre-approvals, time limits, and custom claim caps – useful if you want tighter controls over how and when claims are submitted.
CarbonateHR has basic but functional tools: employees can upload receipts, view pending requests, and settle or decline claims within the system.
All 5 systems come with leave tracking, but the level of customisation varies.
Talenox has basic leave customisation and integrates with calendars like Google. It calculates deductions and lets you reflect balances directly in payslips.
Companies with structured leave policies will apreciate Swingvy’s automated leave system which supports annual accrual milestones, automatic proration, and multi-level approval flows.
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NeuHR stands out with a wide range of features: unlimited leave types, proration rules, AM/PM leave, supporting documents, and an approval dashboard. Employees get a summary of their leave balance while managers also get calendar integration showing which members are away.
While HReasilyPro includes the standard leave types, the HRMS also lets you build custom entitlement formulas such as automatically assigning an extra day of entitled leave for every employee that has completed another year. There’s also off-in-lieu support and flexible approval reassignment.
CarbonateHR focuses on avoiding leave clashes and includes notifications, auto-quotas, and an approval system. It’s more lightweight compared to the others.
Besides payroll, leave, and attendance, NeuHR and CarbonateHR also come with additional performance appraisal systems. Swingvy and Talenox don’t currently offer appraisal modules, while HReasilyPro also skips this feature.
CarbonateHR keeps things simple with scheduling and templating, ideal for companies doing light reviews a few times a year.
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NeuHR provides detailed tools like department-specific templates, goal settings, and self-assessments. It’s suitable for companies with structured performance cycles and various departments with differing job positions.
If employee records and internal announcements are part of your workflow, NeuHR has one of the most extensive information management features: file uploads, circulars, emergency contact storage, and even disaster recovery logs.
Cost is a big factor, especially for smaller businesses. Here’s a quick breakdown:
If you’re bootstrapped, NeuHR and Talenox offer the lowest entry points. But if you need advanced features like rostering or claim control, HReasilyPro and CarbonateHR might justify the higher price with more comprehensive modules.
HReasilyPro and CarbonateHR are PSG Grant eligible. This can help subsidise up to 50%-70% of the costs, depending on your company’s eligibility. If you’re considering a larger rollout or onboarding a bigger team, this grant can take a big chunk off your bill.
The other platforms – NeuHR, Talenox, and Swingvy – aren’t listed as PSG-supported solutions, so you’ll be footing the bill out-of-pocket.
Here’s a quick summary:
| HRMS | Best for | Standout features |
| NeuHR | SMEs needing full-suite HRMS | Deep payroll & appraisal tools |
| Talenox | Startups on a budget | Scalable pricing model |
| Swingvy | Growing teams needing automation | Mobile attendance + multi-run payroll |
| HReasilyPro | Teams with complex needs | PSG support + tight module integrations |
| CarbonateHR | Service industries | Facial recognition attendance & rostering |
Ultimately, your choice depends on what features matter most – whether it’s payroll accuracy, easy leave management, or employee evaluations. Whichever platform you go with, investing in a good HRMS can make your operations smoother and more compliant.
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