Best AI HR & Hiring Tools

Rippling Payroll

Payroll and compliance made automatic

Rippling Payroll automates tax filings, off-cycle runs, and garnishments, integrating directly with HR and time tracking. Global payroll capabilities make it a top choice for remote-first SMBs with international contractors.

• Automated payroll
• Global payroll
• Tax filing

TestGorilla

Pre-employment testing platform

TestGorilla offers 400+ skills tests for pre-employment screening, covering cognitive aptitude, personality, coding, and job-specific skills. Free plan included. Helps SMBs hire objectively based on evidence.

• 400+ skills tests
• Cognitive & personality tests
• Coding assessments

Toggl Hire

Skills-based hiring to find the right people

Toggl Hire uses skills tests and video questions to help SMBs screen candidates before reviewing CVs, reducing bias and saving interview time. The free plan allows 3 active jobs. Strong for roles where skills matter most.

• Skills-based tests
• Video screening
• Candidate pipeline

15Five

Continuous performance management

15Five uses weekly check-ins, OKRs, and 360-degree feedback to improve employee engagement and performance. AI-powered manager coaching nudges managers toward better conversations. Used by people-first SMBs.

• Weekly check-ins
• OKR tracking
• 360-degree reviews

Breezy HR

Modern recruiting software for SMBs

Breezy HR offers a drag-and-drop pipeline for tracking applicants, with AI job description writing, video interviews, and background checks. Free plan for one active job. Popular with SMBs wanting a modern ATS without enterprise pricing.

• AI job description writer
• Video interviews
• Background checks

Personio

HR software for European small businesses

Personio is the leading HR platform for European SMBs, covering recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and performance management with GDPR compliance built in. Strong in German-speaking markets and across the EU.

• GDPR-compliant HR
• Recruiting & ATS
• Payroll (EU)

Lattice

People management for high-performance teams

Lattice provides performance reviews, OKR tracking, employee engagement surveys, and compensation management. AI insights identify top performers and at-risk employees. Popular with SMBs wanting structured people management.

• Performance reviews
• OKR & goal tracking
• Engagement surveys

JazzHR

Powerful ATS designed for SMBs

JazzHR is a purpose-built ATS for small businesses, offering unlimited users, customisable workflows, and AI tools for screening and job descriptions. One of the most affordable full-featured ATS options for growing teams.

• Unlimited user seats
• AI screening questions
• Custom workflows

Factorial HR

All-in-one HR software for SMBs

Factorial HR covers time tracking, leave management, payroll (select countries), performance reviews, and hiring in one affordable platform. It's particularly popular in Europe. AI automates payroll calculations and compliance checks.

• Time & leave management
• Payroll (EU countries)
• Performance reviews

Lever

Modern ATS + CRM for talent teams

Lever combines an ATS with a CRM to help companies manage both active applicants and passive talent pipelines. NurtureBot automates follow-ups with candidates. Suited to SMBs with a dedicated recruiter or talent function.

• ATS + talent CRM
• NurtureBot automation
• DEI analytics

Homebase

Scheduling, time tracking, and HR for hourly teams

Homebase is built for businesses with hourly workers, offering free scheduling, time tracking, hiring, and team messaging. Very popular with restaurants, retail, and service businesses with shift workers. Free plan supports one location.

• Free scheduling
• Time tracking
• Hiring & onboarding