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An all-in-one HR management system designed to streamline core human resources processes, from onboarding and attendance tracking to performance management and employee self-service for businesses of all sizes.

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Zoho People is a cloud-based human resource management information system (HRIS) that helps businesses manage their entire employee lifecycle from a centralized platform. It serves HR managers, administrators, and employees by automating tasks like onboarding, attendance, time tracking, and leave management. The platform's unique value proposition lies in its deep integration within the broader Zoho ecosystem, allowing for seamless data flow between HR, finance, and other business functions. Its extensive customization capabilities enable organizations to tailor workflows, forms, and modules to fit their specific operational needs precisely. By centralizing all employee data and providing powerful self-service portals, Zoho People empowers both HR teams and the general workforce to operate more efficiently.

Pros

  • Deep integration with the extensive Zoho ecosystem (CRM, Books, Projects, Payroll).
  • Highly customizable forms, workflows, and modules to adapt to specific business processes.
  • Comprehensive feature set that covers the entire employee lifecycle from hire to retire.
  • Affordable, transparent per-user pricing model that scales with company growth.
  • Robust employee self-service portal that reduces administrative workload on HR teams.
  • Includes a capable free tier for up to 5 users.

Cons

  • The user interface can feel less modern and intuitive compared to newer competitors.
  • Initial setup and customization can be complex and time-consuming for non-technical users.
  • Mobile app functionality is less comprehensive than the full desktop version.
  • Customer support response times can be slow for users on lower-tier or free plans.

Key features

  • Employee Onboarding & Offboarding Automation
  • Time and Attendance Management
  • Leave Management System
  • Performance Management (KRA, Goals, 360-degree feedback)
  • Employee Self-Service Portal
  • Case Management / HR Helpdesk
  • Advanced HR Analytics and Reports
  • Customizable HR Forms and Workflows

Integrations

Zoho CRMZoho BooksZoho RecruitZoho PayrollGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft 365QuickBooksSlackJiraZapier

Target audience

Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprise departments seeking to centralize and automate their human resources operations, from HR administrators to individual employees.

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Active Users

100M+ users (Zoho Suite)

Founded

1996

Headquarters

Chennai, India

Pricing Tiers

Free

Up to 5 users. Includes Employee Database Management, HR Files Management, and Leave Management.

Free

Essential HR

Includes everything in Free, plus Time & Attendance Management, HR Policies, and Basic Workflows.

$1.50/user/mo

Premium

Includes everything in Essential HR, plus Performance Management (KRAs & Goals), Shift Scheduling, and key Zoho integrations.

$3/user/mo

Enterprise

Includes everything in Premium, plus Cases (HR Helpdesk), 360-degree Feedback, and Learning Management System (LMS).

$5/user/mo

People Plus

A bundled HR platform including Zoho People, Recruit, Cliq, Expense, Connect, and Payroll.

$10/user/mo

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