If you're looking for an HRMS that combines payroll, attendance, and employee self-service (ESS), there are several good options available in India.
Some platforms worth considering are:
uKnowva – A comprehensive HRMS covering payroll, attendance, leave management, employee self-service, workflows, performance, recruitment, and HR analytics. It’s a good option for organizations looking for a broader, customizable HR platform.
Keka – Known for its user-friendly interface and strong combination of payroll, attendance, leave management, and employee self-service features.
greytHR – A well-established option, particularly strong in payroll processing, attendance, leave, compliance, and employee self-service.
Zoho People + Zoho Payroll – A good choice for organizations already using the Zoho ecosystem. It provides HR, attendance, leave, payroll, and employee-facing capabilities.
factoHR – Offers payroll, attendance, leave, employee self-service, recruitment, performance management, and other HR functions.
Darwinbox – More suited to mid-sized and larger organisations looking for a broader enterprise HRMS with payroll, workforce management, ESS, and HR automation.
For me, the key things to compare before choosing an HRMS would be:
- Payroll and statutory compliance
- Attendance and biometric integration
- Leave and shift management
- Employee self-service/mobile app
- Workflow automation
- Reporting and analytics
- Ease of implementation
- Customisation and integrations
- Overall pricing and scalability