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Killarney-based human resources consultancy firm, HR Buddy, has announced a significant expansion with the rollout of a new AI software solution.

The company, which maintains offices in Killarney, Cork, Limerick, and Dublin, aims to help HR managers streamline daily administrative issues, freeing up their time to concentrate on more valuable people management tasks.
The new software, named HR Buddy Manager, is expected to be rolled out to over 2,000 companies in Ireland by the end of 2026.
Designed by HR experts working alongside IT specialists, the platform was created with the goal of making business HR processes as seamless as possible.
HR Buddy Manager uses an AI reader to significantly reduce documentation and endless hours of administration.
Its functions cover several key tasks, including the generation of employee contracts, annual leave management, payroll and overtime data, rostering, clock in/clock out functions with secure Geolocation tracking, document storage, and the generation of mandatory gender pay gap reports.
The system also supports workplace training in areas such as anti-bullying, inclusivity, and dignity.
Commenting on the launch, Founder and MD of HR Buddy, Damien McCarthy, explained that the system arose directly from client needs. “Our most popular services include HR documentation, employment contracts, training programmes, managed HR services and outsourced payroll services. Through delivering these solutions to clients over the past number of years, we identified an opportunity to create a bespoke software system that carries out multiple functions for HR professionals.”
More details on the new software can be found at www.hrbuddy.ie, or a free demo can be requested by emailing info@hrbuddy.ie.