Zoho People

HR management system for nonprofits and social purpose organisations

Zoho People is a cloud-based Human Resource Management System (HRMS) that enables organisations to manage employee data, attendance, leave, performance, and HR processes within a single platform. It integrates with other Zoho applications to support payroll, recruitment, and broader workforce management needs.

Zoho People

HR and workforce challenges for nonprofits and social purpose organisations

Challenge
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HR processes such as attendance, leave, and employee records are often managed across multiple tools

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Distributed teams make workforce tracking and coordination difficult

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Performance management and employee engagement are not consistently structured

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Limited visibility into HR data makes decision-making difficult

Solution
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Enables organisations to manage HR processes, employee data, and workforce operations within a single, integrated system

Key capabilities of Zoho People

HR and employee management

Maintain a centralised employee database, manage records, documents, and lifecycle processes

Attendance and leave management

Track attendance, shifts, and leave with configurable policies and workflows

Performance and engagement

Run appraisals, collect feedback, and conduct employee engagement surveys

Learning and development

Manage training programmes and track employee learning and development

HR analytics and reporting

Generate reports and dashboards to monitor workforce trends and performance

Integrations and ecosystem

Integrates with Zoho Payroll, Zoho Recruit, and other third-party tools for extended functionality

Pricing for nonprofits

Free plan

  • Free plan available with limited features for small teams

Paid plans

  • Tiered pricing based on features and number of users
  • Additional modules such as payroll and recruitment may require separate Zoho products

Best suited for which nonprofits?

NGOs seeking a flexible and customisable HRMS

Organisations already using Zoho ecosystem (Zoho Payroll, Recruit, etc.)

Teams requiring performance management and employee engagement features

Organisations operating across multiple locations or geographies

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zoho People free for NGOs?

Yes. A limited free plan is available, with paid plans for advanced features.

Does Zoho People include payroll?

Payroll is available through Zoho Payroll, which integrates with Zoho People.

Can Zoho People manage attendance and leave?

Yes. It includes attendance, shift, and leave management features.

Does Zoho People support performance management?

Yes. It includes appraisal systems, feedback tools, and engagement surveys.

Is Zoho People suitable for global organisations?

Yes. It is used across multiple countries and supports global HR operations.

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