SHRM Employee Handbook Builder
SHRM Employee Handbook Builder is a browser-based service for creating and maintaining customized employee handbooks.
What SHRM Employee Handbook Builder is
SHRM Employee Handbook Builder is a browser-based service for creating and maintaining customized employee handbooks. Its pre-populated policies are vetted by employment law firm Jackson Lewis and cover federal guidance, all 50 states, and applicable city-specific policies. During an annual subscription, users receive alerts about state and federal law changes, and the handbook is automatically updated. Employers can add a logo and custom policies, then adjust fields, watermarks, headers, and footers. After purchase, a short FMLA interview determines applicable policies and provides policy language. Employees use a custom link and login to view the online handbook, while employers can print copies; professional printing costs extra. The cloud builder works from computers, tablets, and smart devices with internet access. Users cannot import outside handbook language, but may amend or replace provided language after reviewing provisions. Each subscription covers one legal entity. The Premium Employee Handbook Builder costs $499 a year, billed annually.
Good
- Policies cover all 50 states and federal updates
- Automatic alerts and handbook updates
- Custom logo, policies, fields, and watermarks
- Browser access across computers and smart devices
- Online employee access plus printable copies
Watch out
- No free plan or free trial
- One legal entity per subscription
- Cannot import outside handbook language
- Professional printing costs extra
Who it suits
This service suits employers creating one organization’s handbook with U.S. federal, state, and applicable city policies. It is not intended for independent consultants serving multiple client organizations.
Verdict
SHRM’s builder combines prepared compliance policies with customization and ongoing updates. Confirm the single-entity scope and inability to import outside language before subscribing.
Plans and prices
From SHRM Employee Handbook Builder's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Employee Handbook Builder | $499 a year | All 50 states and federal updates · One legal entity per subscription · annual subscription |
The facts
Each one read from SHRM Employee Handbook Builder's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access
- The cloud-based, browser-accessible builder works from any computer with an internet connection, including tablets and smart devices.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Audience and entity limit
- Each subscription is valid for one legal entity, and SHRM says the product is not suitable for independent consultants creating handbooks for multiple client organizations.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can add a company logo and custom policies, and customize fields, watermarks, headers, and footers.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Employee access
- Employees can access the online handbook through a custom link and login, and employers can also print copies.checked 3 Oct 2026
- FMLA interview
- After purchase, users complete a short online interview about FMLA to determine applicable policies and receive policy language.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Import limitation
- Users cannot import outside handbook language, but can amend or replace the provided language after reviewing each provision.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product page describes browser-based handbook access and does not state any integrations.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Policy content
- Its pre-populated policies are vetted by employment law firm Jackson Lewis and reflect federal and state workplace compliance guidance.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Printing
- Professional printing services are available at an additional cost.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The builder creates and maintains customized employee handbooks with digital and printer-friendly access.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- SHRM says the handbook is hosted on secured servers and can be accessed privately and securely online.checked 3 Oct 2026
- State coverage
- The platform includes policies for all 50 states, federal updates, and applicable city-specific policies.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Updates
- Subscribers receive alerts about state and federal law changes during the annual subscription term, and the handbook is automatically updated.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1948checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C. area, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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