HR Software for Teams of 15
Fifteen employees is the tipping point where informal HR stops working. You likely have your first manager layer, multiple leave requests competing for the same dates, and enough staff that tracking training and compliance manually becomes unreliable. Grove HR provides the structure your team needs at the price point that makes sense.
Seedling Plan
Core HR features for small teams up to 15 employees
- Leave management with Bradford Factor
- Employee onboarding workflows
- Employee records and documents
- Team calendar and absence tracking
- Employee self-service portal
Challenges at 15 employees
First Management Layer
With team leads or department heads emerging, you need clear reporting lines, delegated leave approval, and consistent policies applied across the business.
Training and Compliance Tracking
Fifteen employees means dozens of certificates, DBS checks, and training records to maintain. Manual tracking in spreadsheets leads to expired credentials and compliance gaps.
Growing Administrative Burden
The volume of leave requests, contract updates, and HR queries starts to consume significant time. The person handling HR needs better tools.
Solutions built for your team size
First Management Layer
Role-based access and manager self-service let team leads approve leave and view their direct reports without needing access to the entire organisation.
Training and Compliance Tracking
Centralised document storage with expiry tracking and automatic reminders ensures no certificate or check lapses unnoticed.
Growing Administrative Burden
Employee self-service for leave requests, personal details, and document access reduces the admin load. Automated workflows handle routine tasks.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Seedling plan enough for 15 employees?
Yes. The Seedling plan supports up to 15 employees with leave management, onboarding, employee records, and Bradford Factor tracking included. If you need performance reviews or recruitment tools, the Growth plan is the next step.
Can I delegate leave approval to managers?
Yes. Grove HR supports role-based access so team leads can approve leave for their direct reports while you maintain oversight of the whole organisation.
How does Grove HR track training and certificates?
Upload training certificates and compliance documents to each employee profile. Set expiry dates and Grove HR sends automatic reminders before they lapse.
When should I upgrade from Seedling to Growth?
Upgrade when you exceed 15 employees or when you need advanced features like performance reviews, recruitment pipelines, or custom reporting. The Growth plan supports up to 50 employees.
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