Everything you need to know about Zoho People and how PrecisionTech implements and manages People for businesses in Kuhi.
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What is Zoho People?
Zoho People is a cloud-based HRMS (Human Resource Management System) software built by Zoho Corporation (Chennai, India). It provides a complete employee lifecycle management platform — employee database, org chart, leave management, attendance tracking, performance appraisals, onboarding, offboarding, self-service portal, document management, asset tracking, and workflow automation. Zoho People integrates natively with Zoho Payroll (salary processing, statutory compliance), Zoho Recruit (candidate-to-employee flow), and Zoho CRM. Pricing: Free plan for up to 5 employees; Essential ₹210/employee/month; Professional ₹420/employee/month; Enterprise ₹630/employee/month. It is designed for Indian businesses with India-specific compliance (PF, ESI, PT, labour laws) and supports multiple languages.
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How does leave management work in Zoho People?
Zoho People's leave management module handles the complete leave lifecycle. Key features: (1) Leave Types — define CL (Casual Leave), SL (Sick Leave), PL (Privilege Leave), compensatory leave, maternity/paternity, and custom leave types with accrual rules. (2) Leave Balance — automatic balance calculation based on accrual frequency (monthly, yearly), carry-forward rules, and encashment policies. (3) Leave Application — employees apply through the self-service portal or mobile app; managers receive approval requests with one-click approve/reject. (4) Leave Calendar — organisation-wide view of who is on leave, team availability, and conflict detection. (5) Holiday Calendar — define company holidays; leave days falling on holidays are not deducted. (6) Workflow Rules — configure multi-level approvals (e.g., team lead → manager → HR), auto-approval for certain leave types, and notifications. (7) Integration — leave data flows to Zoho Payroll for salary deduction. PrecisionTech configures leave policies, accrual rules, and approval workflows during implementation.
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How does attendance tracking work in Zoho People?
Zoho People supports multiple attendance capture methods: (1) Manual Entry — HR admins enter check-in/check-out times. (2) Biometric Integration — connect to popular biometric devices (Zebra, eSSL, Hikvision, and 50+ others) via Zoho People's device integration; punches sync automatically. (3) Geofencing — employees check in/out from mobile app when within designated office geofence. (4) IP-Based — check-in allowed only from office IP range. (5) Shift Management — define shifts (general, morning, evening, night) with start/end times and overtime rules. (6) Overtime Calculation — automatic overtime computation based on configured rules. (7) Regularisation — employees can request attendance regularisation; managers approve. (8) Reports — attendance summary, late marks, absent days, overtime reports, and export to Excel. Attendance data integrates with Zoho Payroll for salary calculation. PrecisionTech configures biometric device integration, shift definitions, and overtime rules during setup.
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What is the employee self-service portal in Zoho People?
Zoho People's self-service portal empowers employees to manage their own HR data without HR intervention. Employees can: (1) View and update personal information (contact details, emergency contacts, bank account). (2) Apply for leave and track approval status. (3) View leave balance and leave history. (4) Mark attendance (if using geofencing or manual check-in). (5) View payslips and tax documents. (6) Request documents (experience letters, salary certificates). (7) View org chart and team structure. (8) Submit performance self-assessment and goals. (9) Access company policies and handbooks. (10) Request assets (laptop, ID card). The portal reduces HR workload by 40–60% for routine queries. PrecisionTech configures portal access, custom fields, and approval workflows during implementation.
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How does performance management work in Zoho People?
Zoho People's performance module supports goal-setting, appraisal cycles, 360° feedback, and competency assessments. Key features: (1) Goal Setting — employees and managers define OKRs or KPIs with target dates and weights. (2) Appraisal Cycles — configure annual, half-yearly, or quarterly appraisal cycles with stages (self-assessment → manager review → calibration → final rating). (3) Rating Scales — define custom rating scales (1–5, 1–10, or descriptive). (4) 360° Feedback — collect feedback from peers, subordinates, and cross-functional stakeholders. (5) Competency Framework — map roles to competencies; assess employees against competency matrix. (6) Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) — track underperformers with structured PIP workflows. (7) Reports — performance distribution, bell curve, goal completion, and calibration dashboards. (8) Integration — performance ratings can influence increment letters and promotion workflows. PrecisionTech designs appraisal templates, competency frameworks, and calibration processes aligned with your organisation.
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How does onboarding work in Zoho People?
Zoho People's onboarding module streamlines new joiner induction. Features: (1) Onboarding Checklists — create task lists for HR, IT, and department managers (e.g., "Issue laptop", "Assign buddy", "Complete induction training"). (2) Document Collection — new joiners upload documents (ID proof, bank details, educational certificates) through the portal. (3) E-Sign — digital acceptance of offer letter, NDA, and policy documents. (4) Pre-Joining Tasks — assign tasks to new joiners before their joining date (e.g., complete tax declaration, read handbook). (5) Integration with Zoho Recruit — candidates who accept offers flow automatically into Zoho People with all application data. (6) Welcome Emails — automated welcome emails with login credentials and first-day instructions. (7) Progress Tracking — HR sees completion status of all onboarding tasks. PrecisionTech configures onboarding checklists, document templates, and Recruit integration during setup.
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How does offboarding work in Zoho People?
Zoho People's offboarding module manages the employee exit process. Features: (1) Resignation Workflow — employee submits resignation; manager and HR approve; notice period tracked. (2) Exit Checklist — tasks for HR (full and final, experience letter), IT (system access revocation, asset return), and department (knowledge handover). (3) Asset Return — track laptop, ID card, access cards; mark as returned before final settlement. (4) Full and Final — leave encashment, pending salary, and deductions calculated; integrates with Zoho Payroll. (5) Exit Interview — optional exit survey to capture feedback. (6) Access Revocation — checklist item to ensure all system access is disabled. (7) Document Generation — experience letter, relieving letter, and tax documents. (8) Knowledge Transfer — document handover tasks for critical roles. PrecisionTech configures offboarding checklists, asset tracking, and Payroll integration for seamless exit processing.
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What is Zoho People pricing in India (INR)?
Zoho People offers four pricing tiers, all available in INR with GST-compliant invoicing: (1) Free Plan — up to 5 employees, employee database, basic leave, manual attendance, org chart, self-service portal, document management — ideal for very small teams. (2) Essential Plan — ₹210/employee/month (billed annually) — unlimited employees, leave workflows, biometric attendance integration, shift management, timesheets, performance appraisal templates, onboarding/offboarding checklists. (3) Professional Plan — ₹420/employee/month — everything in Essential plus Zoho Payroll integration, Zoho Recruit integration, advanced performance (goals, 360° feedback), custom workflows, asset management, training tracking. (4) Enterprise Plan — ₹630/employee/month — everything in Professional plus Zoho CRM integration, multi-location support, custom modules, API access, advanced reporting. All prices are per employee per month when billed annually; monthly billing is approximately 20% higher. GST applicable. PrecisionTech helps you select the optimal plan based on headcount, feature requirements, and integration needs.
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How does Zoho People integrate with Zoho Payroll?
Zoho People and Zoho Payroll integrate natively for seamless salary processing. Key integration points: (1) Employee Data Sync — employee master data (name, DOJ, department, designation, salary components) flows from People to Payroll; no duplicate data entry. (2) Attendance Integration — present days, absent days, and leave (paid/unpaid) flow from People to Payroll for salary calculation. (3) Leave Deduction — leave without pay (LWP) is automatically calculated and deducted in Payroll. (4) Overtime — overtime hours from People flow to Payroll for overtime pay calculation. (5) Statutory Compliance — PF, ESI, PT, and other deductions use employee data from People. (6) Payslip Access — employees view payslips in the People self-service portal. (7) Increment Letters — salary revisions in Payroll can trigger workflow updates in People. PrecisionTech configures the complete People-Payroll integration, including salary structure mapping, attendance rules, and statutory setup.
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How does Zoho People integrate with Zoho Recruit?
Zoho People and Zoho Recruit integrate to create a seamless candidate-to-employee flow. When a candidate accepts an offer in Zoho Recruit: (1) Candidate Data Migration — personal details, contact info, documents, and application history flow into Zoho People as a new employee record. (2) Onboarding Trigger — the new employee record automatically triggers the onboarding checklist. (3) Document Continuity — documents uploaded during recruitment (resume, certificates) are available in People. (4) Hiring Analytics — track time-to-hire, source effectiveness, and recruitment cost from Recruit; correlate with performance data in People. (5) Requisition Sync — job openings in Recruit can be linked to department headcount in People. PrecisionTech configures field mapping, onboarding triggers, and data validation rules for a smooth Recruit-to-People handoff.
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How does Zoho People compare to Greythr?
Zoho People and Greythr are both Indian HRMS platforms targeting SMBs and mid-market. Key comparisons: (1) Pricing — Greythr starts at ₹4,500/month (up to 50 employees) and scales with add-ons; Zoho People starts free (5 employees) and scales at ₹210–₹630/employee/month — Zoho People is more cost-effective for smaller teams. (2) Ecosystem — Zoho People is part of Zoho One (45+ apps: CRM, Payroll, Recruit, Books, Desk); Greythr is standalone with limited third-party integrations. (3) Payroll — Zoho People integrates with Zoho Payroll (native); Greythr has built-in payroll. (4) Recruitment — Zoho People integrates with Zoho Recruit; Greythr has basic recruitment or third-party integration. (5) Attendance — both support biometric integration; Zoho People supports 50+ devices; Greythr has strong device support. (6) Compliance — both support Indian statutory (PF, ESI, PT); Greythr is known for compliance depth. (7) User Experience — Zoho People has a modern, mobile-first UI; Greythr is functional but denser. For businesses already using Zoho CRM, Recruit, or Payroll, Zoho People offers superior ecosystem integration.
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How does Zoho People compare to Keka?
Zoho People and Keka are both cloud HRMS platforms popular in India. Key comparisons: (1) Pricing — Keka pricing is per-employee with plans starting around ₹6,000/month for small teams; Zoho People starts free (5 employees) and scales at ₹210–₹630/employee/month — Zoho People has a lower entry point. (2) Payroll — Keka has built-in payroll with strong statutory compliance; Zoho People uses separate Zoho Payroll (additional subscription) for payroll. (3) Recruitment — Keka has an ATS module; Zoho People integrates with Zoho Recruit. (4) Ecosystem — Zoho People is part of Zoho One; Keka integrates with accounting, productivity tools, and some Zoho apps. (5) User Experience — Keka is known for a polished, modern UI; Zoho People has improved significantly with recent updates. (6) Attendance — both support biometric and geofencing; comparable device support. (7) Performance — both offer goal-setting, appraisals, 360° feedback; Zoho People's Professional plan has more advanced performance features. Choice depends on payroll preference (built-in vs integrated), ecosystem needs, and budget.
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How does Zoho People compare to Zoho Recruit?
Zoho People and Zoho Recruit serve different stages of the employee lifecycle. Zoho Recruit is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for recruitment — job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, offers. Zoho People is HRMS for post-hire — employee database, leave, attendance, performance, onboarding, offboarding. They integrate: candidates who join in Recruit flow into People. Key distinction: Recruit = hiring; People = employed. Companies typically use both — Recruit for talent acquisition, People for employee management. Zoho One includes both. PrecisionTech implements the full Recruit-to-People flow for seamless candidate-to-employee transition.
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What is the org chart in Zoho People?
Zoho People's org chart displays the organisational hierarchy visually — reporting structure from CEO down to individual contributors. Features: (1) Auto-Generation — org chart builds automatically from employee data (manager field). (2) Interactive — click on any employee to see profile, contact, and direct reports. (3) Multiple Views — tree view, list view, and matrix view (for matrix reporting). (4) Department Filter — view org chart by department or location. (5) Export — export org chart as image or PDF for presentations. (6) Self-Service — employees can view the org chart (with configurable visibility) to understand reporting lines. (7) Bulk Update — import manager changes via CSV for reorganisation. PrecisionTech configures org chart structure, visibility rules, and manager hierarchy during implementation.
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What is shift management in Zoho People?
Shift management in Zoho People allows you to define work schedules for employees — general shift, morning shift, evening shift, night shift, or custom shifts. Key features: (1) Shift Definition — set start time, end time, break duration, and working days. (2) Shift Assignment — assign shifts to employees or groups; support rotating shifts. (3) Overtime Rules — define overtime calculation (e.g., after 8 hours, 1.5× rate). (4) Night Shift Allowance — configure additional allowance for night shifts. (5) Attendance Validation — attendance punches are validated against shift timings; late/early marks calculated. (6) Shift Change Requests — employees can request shift changes; managers approve. (7) Reports — shift-wise attendance, overtime summary, and compliance reports. Essential plan and above include shift management. PrecisionTech configures shifts for manufacturing, BPO, retail, and healthcare organisations.
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What is asset management in Zoho People?
Zoho People's asset management module tracks company assets assigned to employees — laptops, mobiles, ID cards, access cards, and other equipment. Features: (1) Asset Registry — maintain inventory of all company assets with serial numbers, purchase date, and condition. (2) Assignment — assign assets to employees with issue date; track handover. (3) Return Tracking — when employees exit, asset return is part of the offboarding checklist. (4) Asset Requests — employees can request assets (e.g., new laptop); approval workflow. (5) Maintenance — track asset maintenance history and warranty expiry. (6) Depreciation — optional integration with Zoho Books for asset depreciation. (7) Reports — asset allocation report, unassigned assets, assets due for return. Professional plan and above include asset management. PrecisionTech configures asset categories, assignment workflows, and offboarding integration.
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Does Zoho People support biometric attendance devices?
Yes. Zoho People integrates with 50+ biometric and attendance devices including Zebra (formerly Motorola), eSSL, Hikvision, BioMax, Antech, and many others. Integration methods: (1) Device-Specific Connectors — Zoho provides pre-built connectors for popular devices; punches sync automatically to Zoho People. (2) Zoho People Kiosk — a dedicated kiosk app that runs on Android tablets for fingerprint/face recognition at entry points. (3) Zoho People Mobile — employees can check in/out via mobile app with geofencing or manual entry. (4) API — custom integration with proprietary devices via Zoho People API. Punch data (check-in, check-out, date, device) flows into attendance reports and integrates with leave and payroll. PrecisionTech configures biometric integration, device mapping, and attendance rules during implementation.
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What is document management in Zoho People?
Zoho People's document management stores and organises employee-related documents. Features: (1) Employee Documents — store offer letters, ID proof, educational certificates, bank statements, and other personal documents per employee. (2) Company Documents — policies, handbooks, forms, and templates accessible to all or by role. (3) Document Requests — employees request documents (experience letter, salary certificate); HR generates and shares. (4) E-Sign — digital signature for offer letters, NDAs, and policy acceptance. (5) Version Control — track document versions; audit trail of changes. (6) Expiry Alerts — set expiry dates for documents (e.g., passport, visa); receive alerts for renewal. (7) Access Control — role-based visibility; sensitive documents restricted to HR. (8) Integration — documents flow from Zoho Recruit during onboarding. PrecisionTech configures document categories, templates, and access rules during setup.
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How does PrecisionTech implement Zoho People for businesses?
PrecisionTech's Zoho People implementation follows a structured three-phase approach: (1) Discovery & Planning (Day 1–5) — we audit your current HR processes, map employee data structure, document leave policies, identify attendance device requirements, plan org chart and reporting hierarchy, define performance appraisal framework, and review onboarding/offboarding checklists. Deliverable: implementation blueprint and Zoho People plan recommendation. (2) Configuration & Setup (Day 6–10) — we configure Zoho People: employee database, org chart, leave types and policies, attendance integration (biometric/geofencing), shift management, performance templates, onboarding/offboarding workflows, self-service portal, Zoho Payroll integration, Zoho Recruit integration, and approval workflows. (3) Training, Testing & Launch (Day 11–14) — comprehensive testing of leave flows, attendance sync, and integrations. HR admin training, manager training on approvals, employee training on self-service. Go-live with 30-day post-launch support. PrecisionTech has deployed 285+ HRMS environments across India.
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Is PrecisionTech an authorized Zoho People Partner?
Yes. PRECISION e-Technologies Pvt Ltd (PrecisionTech.in) is an Authorized Zoho Partner in India, certified to implement, configure, and support Zoho People and the complete Zoho product suite — including Zoho Payroll, Zoho Recruit, Zoho CRM, Zoho One, and all 45+ Zoho applications. As an authorized partner, PrecisionTech provides: (1) Licensed Zoho product procurement at partner pricing. (2) Implementation and configuration by Zoho-trained consultants. (3) Employee database setup, leave policy design, attendance device integration. (4) Zoho Payroll and Zoho Recruit integration. (5) HR, manager, and employee training. (6) Ongoing support, optimization, and quarterly performance reviews. (7) GST-compliant INR billing. With 30+ years of IT experience (founded 1995), ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, and CMMI Level 3 appraisal, PrecisionTech brings enterprise-grade delivery to Zoho People implementations for businesses of all sizes.
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Can Zoho People handle multi-location organisations?
Yes. Zoho People supports multi-location organisations. Features: (1) Location Hierarchy — define locations (branches, offices, sites) with parent-child structure. (2) Employee-Location Mapping — assign employees to locations; filter reports and org chart by location. (3) Location-Specific Policies — different leave policies, shift definitions, or attendance rules per location. (4) Location-Based Attendance — geofencing for check-in/out restricted to designated location. (5) Location Managers — assign location admins for local HR operations. (6) Consolidated Reports — view organisation-wide or location-wise attendance, leave, and performance. Enterprise plan includes advanced multi-location features. PrecisionTech configures location structure, policies, and reporting for multi-branch organisations.
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What workflows can be automated in Zoho People?
Zoho People supports workflow automation for approvals and notifications. Automatable workflows include: (1) Leave Approval — multi-level (team lead → manager → HR), auto-approve for certain conditions. (2) Attendance Regularisation — employee requests; manager approves. (3) Document Requests — employee requests document; HR generates and shares. (4) Asset Assignment — asset request → approval → assignment. (5) Performance Review — trigger appraisal cycle; reminder emails at each stage. (6) Onboarding — task completion triggers next task; notification to assignees. (7) Offboarding — exit checklist triggers; asset return reminder. (8) Custom Fields — workflow on custom field update (e.g., promotion triggers role change). (9) Integration — workflows can trigger webhooks to external systems. PrecisionTech designs custom workflows aligned with your HR processes.
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Is PrecisionTech a Zoho People partner in my city?
PrecisionTech is an Authorized Zoho Partner serving businesses across India — including major metros (Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata) and tier-2 cities. We provide Zoho People implementation remotely with on-site support available for larger engagements. Our consultants are based in India and work in India timezone (IST). Whether you are in a metro or a smaller city, PrecisionTech delivers the same quality of implementation — discovery, configuration, integration, training, and post-launch support. Contact us via the contact form to discuss your Zoho People requirements and we will schedule a free consultation.