BrightPay includes a powerful employer-level search function that helps you quickly locate employees and other records, which is especially useful for larger employers.

Where to find the search box

The search box is located in the black bar at the top right of the employer screen, just to the left of the icons for:

• Ask – The Payroll Centre 
• Notifications 
• Help 
• Settings

What you can search for

You can use this search box to find records by entering a word, phrase, or partial value. For example:

• Employee first name
• Employee surname
• National Insurance (NI) number
• Department name

As you type, BrightPay automatically filters and displays any matching records.

How the multi-search works

1. Click into the search box in the top right of the employer screen. 
2. Start typing a name, NI number or department. 
3. A list of matching records will appear as you type. 
   • Entering only the first few characters is enough; all records containing those characters will be shown.
4. Click on the required employee or record in the list.

You will be taken directly into the employee’s record, where you can view, edit or update details, without having to scroll through the full employee list.