BrioHR Product Updates - Mar 2026, Week 1 | New Features and Enhancements

Introduction

At BrioHR, we are committed to continuously enhancing the user experience. We listen to valuable feedback from our clients to deliver new features, improvements, and system enhancements.

This article provides a summary of all BrioHR product updates released on Week 1 of March 2026.

Time Attendance Module Update

Import Clock-In & Clock-Out Data via API & SFTP

We have introduced two ways to automate your Time Attendance clock-in and clock-out data directly into BrioHR:

• SFTP Integration: Securely transfer attendance files, and BrioHR will sync them into the BrioHR Time Attendance module. 

• API Integration: Establish a connection between your attendance API and BrioHR to enable instant data updates. 

Get Started with Integration:

• • How to set up the Time Attendance Module for Integration

  • Guide: Importing data via SFTP

  • Guide: Importing data via API

Payroll Malaysia Updates

New Bank File Supported for Salary Payments

We’ve added support for a major bank to help you automate your payment process. You can now generate bank files for salary disbursement directly from BrioHR for:

• Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (MY): How to Generate Bank File for Payroll Payment

Default Overtime Payroll Item Type

To support clearer payroll categorisation, default Overtime payroll items can be organised under the relevant type directly in your Payroll Settings.

You can define whether your default Overtime payroll items are treated as Fixed Remuneration or Additional Remuneration. This configuration is essential for aligning with your organization's specific tax processing standards.

What you need to know

We have implemented this setting to provide more granular control over payroll item types:

• For Existing Accounts: Your settings have been maintained as Additional Remuneration. No changes will occur unless you manually update them.

• For New Accounts/Payroll Centers (Effective 6th March 2026): Default Overtime Payroll Item Type for all newly created payroll centers will have the Fixed Remuneration type set as default.

How to Verify or Update Your Settings

If you wish to review or adjust this configuration, please follow these steps:

1. Navigate to HR Lounge > Payroll Module.

2. Go to Settings > General tab.

3. Scroll to the Calculation section to find "Set default Overtime item as."

4. Select your preferred type and click Save.

Note: This setting is specific to each payroll center. If you have multiple centers, please ensure each one is configured according to your requirements. Changes will apply to future and ongoing cycles (refresh any open payroll cycles to see the update).

Refer to the article below for more guidance:

• Setting Default Overtime Payroll Items as Fixed or Additional Remuneration

Quick FAQ

• "What if I use Custom Payroll Items?" If you use custom OT items instead of BrioHR defaults, this specific configuration won't change them. 

• "How do I check my current status?" Head to Payroll > Settings > Payroll Items and search for "Overtime." The Type column will show whether they are currently classified as Fixed or Additional Remuneration.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email us at support@briohr.com.