Zoho People

Applicant Tracking

Zoho People’s Applicant Tracking feature manages the entire recruitment process, from posting job openings to tracking candidates and scheduling interviews. It streamlines hiring workflows, enhances candidate evaluation, and helps organizations efficiently identify and onboard the best talent.

Employee Database

The Employee Database serves as a centralized repository for all employee-related information, including personal details, job history, performance records, and training certifications. This feature allows HR professionals easy access to critical data when making informed decisions regarding talent management or compliance reporting. By solving the problem of fragmented information across multiple systems, it enhances operational efficiency and supports strategic HR initiatives.

Employee Lifecycle Management

Employee Lifecycle Management encompasses all stages of an employee's tenure within the organization—from recruitment to retirement. This feature allows HR to track key milestones such as promotions, transfers, and exits while ensuring compliance with company policies throughout each phase. By providing a comprehensive view of each employee's journey, this functionality addresses challenges related to workforce planning and retention strategies by enabling data-driven decision-making.

HR Compliance Management

Zoho People's HR Compliance Management feature ensures that organizations adhere to local labor laws and regulations by automating compliance tracking and reporting processes. It provides timely alerts for regulatory changes that may impact HR policies or practices. By addressing compliance challenges proactively, this feature helps mitigate legal risks associated with non-compliance while promoting ethical business practices.

Onboarding

The Onboarding feature is designed to enhance the new hire experience by providing a structured orientation process that familiarizes them with company policies, culture, and their specific roles. Through automated checklists and task assignments, HR can ensure that new employees complete all necessary paperwork and training efficiently. This feature solves the problem of inconsistent onboarding experiences by standardizing processes across departments, leading to quicker integration and higher retention rates among new hires.

Payroll Management

With Payroll Management, Zoho People automates payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely salary disbursements. The system integrates seamlessly with attendance data to calculate wages based on hours worked, deductions, and benefits. By reducing manual payroll calculations and minimizing errors, this feature addresses a significant pain point for HR departments—ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining employee satisfaction through prompt payments.

Performance Appraisal

The Performance Appraisal feature in Zoho People provides a structured approach to evaluating employee performance through customizable appraisal templates and review cycles. Managers can set specific goals, track progress throughout the review period, and provide feedback directly within the platform. This feature addresses the challenge of subjective performance evaluations by fostering transparency and accountability in performance management processes. It also encourages employee development through constructive feedback and goal alignment.

Recruiting Management

Zoho People’s Recruiting Management feature offers a comprehensive solution for managing the hiring process from job posting to candidate onboarding. It allows HR teams to create job descriptions, manage applications, and communicate with candidates seamlessly. This feature addresses the challenge of talent acquisition by providing tools for evaluating candidates efficiently and ensuring a structured recruitment process. By streamlining workflows and enabling collaboration among hiring managers, organizations can reduce time-to-hire while improving candidate quality.

Time & Attendance Management

The Time & Attendance Management feature simplifies tracking employee attendance patterns through automated clock-in/clock-out functionalities. With real-time insights into attendance trends and reports on absenteeism, organizations can effectively manage workforce productivity. This feature addresses challenges related to time theft or inaccurate attendance reporting by providing reliable data that supports resource allocation decisions.

Time Off Management

The Time Off Management feature simplifies the process of requesting, approving, and tracking employee leave. Employees can easily submit their time-off requests through an intuitive interface, while managers receive automated notifications for approvals. This feature helps organizations maintain adequate staffing levels by providing clear visibility into employee availability. By reducing administrative burden and minimizing errors in leave management, it solves the common issue of miscommunication regarding time off, ultimately enhancing workforce productivity.

Training Management

Zoho People’s Training Management feature streamlines the process of organizing, scheduling, and tracking employee training programs. This functionality enables HR teams to create customized training modules that align with both organizational goals and employee development needs. By automating training schedules and tracking participation and progress, businesses can ensure that their workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to excel in their roles. This feature effectively addresses the challenge of skill gaps within the organization by facilitating continuous learning and development.