Purpose-built HR for purpose-driven organizations
Mission-driven doesn’t mean doing it all manually. People First is the modern HCM platform that helps lean nonprofit HR teams simplify complexity, stay compliant and deliver a better experience for every staff member — from seasonal hires to long-time leaders.
Efficiency without the compromise
Manual workarounds, meet your match
Say goodbye to spreadsheets and siloed systems. People First automates repetitive HR tasks — so your team can stay focused on people, not paperwork.
- Automate core nonprofit HR workflows like onboarding, benefits, payroll and compliance
- Eliminate errors and reduce time spent chasing down documents
- Scale processes without adding headcount
Engage everyone, no matter how or where they work
From part-time staff to remote employees, People First helps you deliver a consistent, mobile-friendly experience — without constant hand-holding from HR.
- Self-service tools that actually serve your people wherever they are
- Personalized, trackable onboarding journeys
- Built-in communication tools to reach everyone regardless of location
- Deliver a consistent experience for every nonprofit employee and volunteer, from dispersed staff to seasonal workers
Compliance without the fire drills
Whether you’re dealing with ACA, FMLA or a tangle of state rules, People First keeps your nonprofit HR team audit-ready and aligned with evolving local, state and federal labor regulations.
- Eligibility tracking and real-time alerts
- Centralized audit trails
- Compliance-ready payroll and documentation
Turn data chaos into clarity
When your HR data lives in one place, decisions get faster - and better. People First gives you the insights you need to prove impact and plan for growth.
- Real-time dashboards for staffing, turnover, DEI and more
- Reporting tools built for board meetings and grant cycles
- Data you can actually trust, with no manual cleanup
Hire with heart, grow with confidence
Finding mission-aligned talent on a tight budget is tough. People First helps you hire smarter and invest in the people you already have so they stay with you longer.
- Seamless candidate experience and bias-conscious tools
- Upskilling, training and succession planning tools
- Track performance, certifications and growth in one place
Take the next step towards simpler HR for Nonprofits
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FAQs
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Nonprofit organizations face distinct challenges like managing a mix of staff types — full-time, part-time, seasonal and volunteers - all within tight budget constraints. People First is tailored HR software for nonprofits, built to support mission-driven teams with automation that saves time and ensures consistency across every aspect of the employee lifecycle.
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With nonprofit staff often spread across multiple locations and classified in different ways, staying compliant can be a full-time job on its own. People First simplifies nonprofit HR by automating compliance checks based on roles, jurisdictions and employment types. It keeps your processes audit-ready and your team focused on people, not paperwork.
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HR software for nonprofits needs to be more than functional — it must be intuitive, affordable and mission-aligned. People First helps nonprofit organizations streamline everything from onboarding to payroll with tools that are easy to use and designed for lean teams. Built-in features like mobile self-service and employee sentiment tracking free your staff to focus on impact, not admin.
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Multiple HR tools can slow you down and introduce unnecessary risk. A unified HCM platform like People First brings together HR, payroll, recruitment and performance management into one seamless experience. For nonprofits, that means greater visibility, fewer manual errors and smarter use of limited resources.
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Yes. People First is built to support lean nonprofit HR teams. Whether you’re managing thousands of staff with a lean team or wearing multiple hats on your own with a smaller employee base, our HR software for nonprofits automates daily tasks, keeps your team compliant and improves the employee experience from day one.
