Keka

Overview

Keka is a cloud-based HR and payroll platform that has gained significant popularity in India and other Asian markets. It combines traditional HRMS functionality with modern, user-friendly design and mobile-first features suited to diverse workforces.

Time & Attendance Features

Attendance Tracking

• Web and mobile clock-in/clock-out
• Biometric device integration
• GPS-based attendance for field employees
• Selfie attendance with location stamp
• Automated shift roster management
• Late-coming and early-going tracking
• Regularization requests and approvals

Leave Management

• Multiple leave types configuration
• Leave accrual and balance tracking
• Leave approval workflows
• Calendar view of team absences
• Holiday calendar management
• Half-day and comp-off handling
• Leave encashment calculations

Timesheet Management

• Project-based time logging
• Task-level time tracking
• Timesheet approval process
• Billable vs non-billable hours
• Client-wise time reports
• Integration with project management tools

Payroll Features

Keka's integrated payroll is a major differentiator:

• Automated salary calculations
• Statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, TDS for India)
• Payslip generation and distribution
• Bank file generation
• Form 16 generation
• Flexible salary structures

Employee Self-Service

• Mobile app for attendance and leave
• Digital payslip access
• Tax declaration submissions
• Reimbursement claims
• Document uploads
• Profile management

Core HR Features

• Employee database and org chart
• Onboarding and offboarding workflows
• Document management
• Asset tracking
• Performance management
• Employee engagement surveys

Regional Advantages

India-Specific

• Indian labor law compliance
• Integration with Indian banks
• Support for Indian tax structures
• Local language support
• Customer success team in Indian time zones

Southeast Asia Expansion

• Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines support
• Multi-currency payroll