How NEOGOV HRIS is Different than the Competition

by Mike Tannian on January 09, 2023

HRIS Built for the Public Sector

Managing CoreHR, payroll, benefits, and time & attendance is unnecessarily complicated and time-consuming for many public sector organizations.

Using multiple systems for different processes with technology built for the private sector, public sector HR teams often need to perform significant customizations that make their processes time-consuming, complicated, and error-prone.

NEOGOV HRIS is different. Built for the public sector, NEOGOV HRIS consolidates Core HR, payroll, benefits, and time & attendance in one easy-to-use system. It’s made to handle complex public sector compliance requirements and automate time-consuming employee data management tasks. With NEOGOV HRIS, you can reduce errors, save time, and free up staff to focus on strategic initiatives.

Read on to discover the specific features that make NEOGOV HRIS the right solution for your public sector organization.

What Makes NEOGOV HRIS Different?

One Solution

NEOGOV HRIS provides one record and single point of entry for Core HR, payroll, benefits, and time & attendance. Changes to employee information are updated automatically, eliminating the need for manual updates across multiple systems.

Easy to Use

With a modern interface, a report builder that doesn’t require coding, and automation that lets you “set it and forget it,” NEOGOV HRIS empowers your staff to work more efficiently without requiring specific skills or a steep learning curve.

Seamless Data Sharing

NEOGOV HRIS integrates with NEOGOV’s Insight, Onboard, and eForms solutions. Enjoy seamless data flow between them and streamline your processes for sourcing, attracting, onboarding, and managing employees.

Built for You

NEOGOV HRIS is an out-of-the-box solution that accommodates the complex needs of the public sector. With over 20 years of experience exclusively serving the public sector, you can trust NEOGOV to provide you with solutions that meet your needs.

Minimizes Payroll Errors

Save time while minimizing errors in your payroll processes. With NEOGOV HRIS you can enjoy exception-based payroll processing, allowing you to just focus on fixing errors instead of manually reviewing everything.

HR on the Go

With an employee mobile app, employees can clock in/out, request time off, view pay stubs, and more, from anywhere at any time. NEOGOV HRIS comes with checks and balances allowing HR to control which, if any, self-service updates are available to employees.


"We used to do so much manipulation to pull reports that it could take half an hour to get some of the reports we needed. Now it takes five minutes and does exactly what we need it to do."
-Amanda Swanson, HR Generalist, City of West Fargo, ND

“The ability to customize has been excellent. But it’s not just the software platform. NEOGOV has staff who understand the differences of public sector needs as well. That’s a real advantage compared to the other platforms out there.” 
-Jim Larson, Finance Director, City of West Fargo, ND


Learn More

To learn how we support different members of your organization with our HRIS software please read our article How We Help.

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Mike Tannian

Mike Tannian is the Director of Content Marketing at NEOGOV. With a talented team of writers by his side, he aims to produce content that delivers real value to public sector HR professionals at every stage in the buying journey.

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