HRIS Software
Best HRIS Software for Restaurants
Restaurant HR runs on constant hiring, hourly staff across shifts and locations, and pay that depends on hours and tips recorded elsewhere. The right HRIS onboards new staff from a phone, keeps documents by location, and connects to the time clock and the point of sale.
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Top 6 by LeadChange Scoreof 7 that fit · 1 not scored yet · scored for restaurants (reweighted)
Rippling9.4 out of 10, High confidence
OnPay6.4 out of 10, Medium confidence
Paychex Flex6.2 out of 10, Medium confidence
Paylocity6.1 out of 10, Medium confidence
Paycor4.5 out of 10, Medium confidence
Netchex3.7 out of 10, Medium confidence
isolved People CloudNot scored yet
See the full rankingHighMedium confidence
Our top picks
- Best overall
Highest LeadChange Score here (9.4/10), with 11 of 11 core HRIS capabilities verified.
- Best value
OnPay
by OnPay, LLC
Lowest published list cost at 25 employees ($295/mo) among products scoring at or above the median.
From $120/mo + $7/employee/mo1
LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.
HRIS software for restaurants, ranked
Ranked by LeadChange Score from verified facts; products with too few verified facts are not scored yet and come last. Prices are list prices as published by each vendor.
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Rippling
Rippling suits companies that want HR, payroll, IT and finance on one employee database and are ready to buy each product separately. Payroll for small businesses starts at $8 per user per month plus a $40 base fee.
OnPay
OnPay suits US small businesses that want full-service payroll at one published price: $49 a month plus $6 per worker, with federal, state and local tax filings, W-2s, 1099s, multi-state payroll and unlimited pay runs included. Setup and data migration are free, and support is by phone, chat and email.
Paychex Flex
Paychex Flex suits US small and mid-sized employers that want unlimited payroll runs, automated multi-state tax filing and room to add HR, time tracking and benefits from one vendor. Paychex was founded in 1971 and is a public company.
- Pricing model
- Base fee + per employee5
Paylocity
Paylocity fits US employers that want payroll, HR, time, benefits and finance tools from one vendor, with tax filing in all 50 states. It publishes no prices, so cost depends on headcount, products and a non-refundable implementation fee set in a quote. Most contracts can be canceled on 60 days' notice.
Paycor
Primarily payroll software; HRIS module is secondary
Paycor suits US employers from small businesses to companies with 1,000+ employees that want payroll, HR, time, recruiting and talent tools on one platform with open APIs. Plans run from Basic payroll to Complete + ASO, all priced by quote. It holds SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 attestations and supports single sign-on.
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- Netchex3.7/10 · Medium confidenceNetchex plans and prices
- isolved People CloudNot scored yet (9 of 25 facts verified)What isolved People Cloud costs
LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.
What matters for restaurants
Fast mobile onboarding
Turnover makes every hire's paperwork a repeated cost. New staff should complete tax forms, direct deposit and policy sign-offs on a phone before their first shift.
Records by location
Groups with several restaurants need staff, pay and documents by location, and managers who see only their own team.
Tips and service charges kept apart
Employees must report their cash tips to the employer each month unless they fall under the IRS's small monthly threshold, and service charges added to a bill are wages, not tips. Check how hours, tips and service charges reach payroll.
Teen workers and certificates
Federal rules let 14- and 15-year-olds work only limited hours outside school time. Record ages where your process needs them, and track expiry dates of food-handler and other certificates.
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- Background Check ServicesBackground check services for restaurants
- Benefits AdministrationBenefits administration for restaurants
- COBRA AdministrationCOBRA administration for restaurants
- Compliance TrainingCompliance training for restaurants
- Earned Wage AccessEarned wage access for restaurants
- Employee Engagement SoftwareEmployee engagement software for restaurants
- Employee Recognition SoftwareEmployee recognition software for restaurants
- Employee Scheduling SoftwareEmployee scheduling software for restaurants
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Frequently asked questions
What should an HRIS for restaurants include?
Onboarding that new hires finish on a phone before their first shift, staff records by location, a link to the time clock and the point of sale for hours and tips, and tracking of teen workers' ages and certificate expiry dates. Ask the vendor to show a manager's view of one location.
Can restaurants hire 14- and 15-year-olds?
Yes, within federal limits: they may work outside school hours in non-manufacturing, non-hazardous jobs for limited periods and under set conditions, while 16- and 17-year-olds may work unlimited hours outside hazardous occupations. When federal and state law both apply, the stricter standard must be followed. Recording ages in the HRIS helps managers keep teen schedules inside those limits.
How do restaurants keep track of food handler cards?
Store each card in the employee's record with its issue and expiry dates, and set reminders for the employee and the manager before it lapses. Where your state or county requires a card, the manager can then see who needs a renewal before putting them on the schedule.
What is the best HRIS software for restaurants?
On the LeadChange Score weighted for restaurants, the highest-scoring of the 6 products with a published score are Rippling (9.4/10), OnPay (6.4), and Paychex Flex (6.2).
Which HRIS platforms for restaurants offer a free trial?
OnPay and Rippling list a free trial, according to their vendors: 2 of the 7 products for restaurants.
Which HRIS platforms for restaurants integrate with Employee Navigator?
Employee Navigator, listed by 2 of the 7 HRIS platforms for restaurants: Netchex and Paychex Flex.
Which HRIS platforms for restaurants have a mobile app?
isolved People Cloud, Netchex, Paychex Flex, Paycor, Paylocity, and Rippling confirm a mobile app; 1 of the 7 products for restaurants does not document one.
Which HRIS platforms for restaurants are built for enterprises?
isolved People Cloud, Netchex, Paycor, Paylocity, and Rippling list enterprises among the company sizes they serve.
Which HRIS platforms for restaurants support single sign-on?
Paycor, Paylocity, and Rippling document single sign-on; 4 of the 7 products for restaurants do not.
How we research
This ranking of HRIS software for restaurants reweights the LeadChange Score: capability coverage 35%, pricing transparency & value 15%, integrations & API 10%, security & compliance 15%, fit & support 15%, and data confidence 10%. Only products with a verified fact showing they serve this segment are listed.
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- OnPay onpay.com/payroll/software/costs-pricing“Payroll Essentials $49 base + $6/worker per month” “Get started at just $49 base + $6/worker per month. No hidden fees, ever.”
- Rippling rippling.com/pricing“While most Rippling products are billed on a simple per-employee, per-month basis, some may be charged at (or include) a monthly basis fee.”
- Rippling rippling.com/trust/security“Rippling's SOC 2 Type 2 report covers the trust services categories of Security, Confidentiality, and Availability, and is audited annually.”
- OnPay onpay.com/security“Third-party Certification: OnPay holds third-party auditor certification with the AICPA’s SOC program and is SOC 2 Type II compliant.”
- Paychex paychex.com/payroll/paychex-flex-essentials“Our most affordable option: Only $39/mo. + $5 per employee”
- U.S. SEC (Paylocity Form 10-K) sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1591698/000159169826000069/pcty-20260630.htm“Recurring fees for each client generally include a base fee in addition to a fee based on the number of client employees and the number of products a client uses.”
- Paylocity paylocity.com/company/protecting-our-clients“We engage reputable audit firms who perform annual independent attestations for SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II, which cover controls related to financial reporting, security, confidentiality, and availability.”
- Paycor paycor.com/plans-pricing“Answer a few questions to get a custom price quote if you're a small business or view our mid-market product plans.”
- Paycor paycor.com/compliance-solutions/security“Paycor is accredited by and compliant with GDPR, FinCEN, US Privacy Shield, SOC 1 Type 2, and SOC 2 Type 2 security standards.”