Complete Hire-to-Retire HRMS

Transform HR Operations with CannyHR

Complete HR and payroll management platform covering the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement. Automate payroll, track attendance with 350+ biometric devices, manage leave, and conduct performance reviews. Mobile app for employees and managers.

350+ Biometric Devices Mobile App Cloud/On-Premise
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What is CannyHR HR Management System?

CannyHR is a comprehensive Hire-to-Retire HR and payroll management platform designed to transform human capital operations using industry best practices. From recruiting and onboarding new hires to managing payroll, tracking attendance, processing leave requests, and conducting performance reviews CannyHR automates the entire employee lifecycle in one integrated system.

Built for modern enterprises, CannyHR provides multi-dashboard architecture for managers, administrators, and employees, with mobile applications for on-the-go access. Integration with 350+ biometric devices ensures accurate attendance tracking, while the Invoice OCR feature reduces claim management time by 70%.

Perfect For:

Growing businesses, enterprises, manufacturing, healthcare, IT services, BPOs, retail chains, and any organization needing to automate HR operations, ensure payroll accuracy, and provide employee self-service capabilities.

Complete HR Modules for End-to-End Management

CannyHR Complete HR Modules Overview

Recruitment & Onboarding

Streamline hiring with applicant tracking, automated onboarding workflows, and digital form completion.

Applicant tracking system
Digital offer letters
Onboarding automation
Document collection

Payroll & Compensation

Accurate salary calculation, reimbursement processing, and automated payouts with banking integration.

Salary calculation
Reimbursement processing
Bonus & incentives
Payslip generation

Time & Attendance

Track employee attendance with 350+ biometric device integrations and automated shift management.

Biometric integration
Shift scheduling
Overtime tracking
Late/early detection

Leave Management

Manage leave requests, approvals, and balances with automated workflows and holiday calendars.

Leave application
Multi-level approvals
Leave balance tracking
Holiday management

Performance Management

Conduct performance reviews, set goals, track KPIs, and manage appraisals with structured workflows.

360-degree reviews
Goal setting & tracking
KPI dashboards
Appraisal cycles

Employee Self-Service

Empower employees to access payslips, apply for leave, update personal information, and view benefits.

Personal information
Payslip access
Leave application
Benefits visibility

Comprehensive Payroll & Compensation Management

Automate complex payroll calculations with CannyHR's intelligent payroll engine. Handle multi-location payroll, variable pay structures, statutory compliance, and banking integration all in one platform. Reduce payroll processing time by 60% while ensuring 100% accuracy.

Automated Salary Calculation

CTC breakdown: Basic, HRA, DA, allowances
Statutory deductions: PF, ESI, PT, TDS
Variable pay: Bonuses, incentives, commissions
Arrears and advance salary management
Loss of Pay (LOP) auto-calculation
Overtime and shift allowance processing

Reimbursement & Claims

Invoice OCR: 70% faster claim processing
Policy-based approval workflows
Medical, travel, and expense reimbursements
Receipt image upload and verification
Multi-level approval routing
Direct bank transfer integration

Compliance & Reporting

Provident Fund (PF) returns generation
ESI returns and challans
Income Tax (TDS) calculations and Form 16
Professional Tax (PT) compliance
Payroll register and reports
Year-end tax statements (Form 12BB)

Payslip & Banking

Digital payslip generation and distribution
Employee self-service payslip access
Banking integration for salary transfers
Salary credit via NEFT/RTGS/IMPS
Payment tracking and confirmation
Encrypted payslip storage

Time & Attendance Tracking with 350+ Biometric Devices

Accurate attendance tracking integrated with 350+ biometric devices including fingerprint scanners, face recognition systems, RFID cards, and mobile GPS-based attendance. Eliminate time theft, buddy punching, and manual errors with automated attendance reconciliation.

CannyHR Time & Attendance Monitoring Diagram

Biometric Integration

Connect with 350+ biometric devices from major manufacturers. Supports fingerprint, face recognition, RFID, and mobile attendance.

Shift Management

Create flexible shift schedules with day, night, rotational shifts. Auto-assign shifts based on department, location, or role.

Overtime & Late Detection

Automatic overtime calculation, late arrivals, early departures tracking. Configurable grace periods and penalty rules.

Business Benefits & ROI

60%

Payroll Time Savings

Reduce payroll processing time from days to hours with automation

70%

Claims Processing Speed

Invoice OCR reduces manual data entry and speeds up approvals

100%

Compliance Accuracy

Automated statutory compliance for PF, ESI, PT, and TDS

Key Business Benefits

1. Eliminate Manual HR Processes

Automate repetitive tasks like attendance tracking, leave approvals, payroll calculations, and reimbursement processing. Free HR teams to focus on strategic initiatives like talent development and employee engagement.

2. Reduce Payroll Errors & Compliance Risk

Automated calculations eliminate human errors in salary computation, statutory deductions, and tax calculations. Stay compliant with labor laws, tax regulations, and audit requirements without manual effort.

3. Employee Self-Service & Satisfaction

Empower employees with mobile app access to payslips, leave balances, attendance records, and profile updates. Reduce HR support tickets by 50% while improving employee satisfaction and transparency.

4. Data-Driven HR Decisions

Real-time dashboards and analytics provide insights into headcount, attrition, performance trends, payroll costs, and departmental productivity. Make informed decisions backed by accurate HR data.

5. Scalable for Growth

CannyHR scales from 50 to 50,000+ employees without performance degradation. Cloud and on-premise deployment options ensure flexibility as your organization grows across locations.

6. Rapid ROI & Cost Savings

Typical ROI within 6-12 months through reduced administrative overhead, elimination of third-party payroll services, and prevention of compliance penalties. Average cost savings of 40% compared to legacy HRMS solutions.

Industry Use Cases & Applications

Manufacturing & Production

Challenges: Multiple shifts, large blue-collar workforce, piece-rate wages, overtime tracking

Biometric attendance for factory workers
Shift scheduling and rotational roster management
Piece-rate and production-based incentive calculation
Contractor and temporary worker management

IT Services & BPOs

Challenges: Remote employees, flexible work hours, project-based billing, high attrition

Mobile attendance with GPS tracking for work-from-home
Project-wise timesheet tracking for client billing
Performance reviews with KPI dashboards
Exit interviews and rehire eligibility tracking

Healthcare & Hospitals

Challenges: 24/7 operations, multiple departments, varying shift allowances, compliance requirements

Duty roster management for doctors and nurses
Night shift and emergency duty allowances
Department-wise attendance and cost allocation
Credential tracking for medical licenses and certifications

Retail & Hospitality

Challenges: Multi-location stores, hourly workers, high turnover, seasonal hiring

Centralized payroll across multiple store locations
Hourly wage and tip management
Seasonal employee onboarding and offboarding
Sales commission and incentive tracking

Education Institutions

Challenges: Academic staff, contract faculty, stipend management, semester-based cycles

Faculty attendance and workload tracking
Stipend management for research scholars
Academic calendar integration for leave policies
Guest lecturer and visiting faculty payment processing

Government & Public Sector

Challenges: Grade-based pay scales, pension management, long-term records, compliance

Grade pay and seniority-based increment automation
Pension and gratuity calculations
Service record maintenance for decades
RTI compliance and audit trail documentation

Security & Compliance Standards

Employee data is highly sensitive. CannyHR implements enterprise-grade security controls and maintains compliance with Indian labor laws, tax regulations, and data privacy standards.

Data Security

256-bit AES encryption for data at rest and in transit
Role-based access control (RBAC) with granular permissions
Audit trails for all HR transactions and data changes
Secure cloud hosting with daily backups
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for admin access
GDPR-compliant data handling and employee consent

Statutory Compliance

Provident Fund (PF) Act compliance and returns
Employees State Insurance (ESI) compliance
Professional Tax (PT) calculations per state rules
Income Tax Act (TDS) deductions and Form 16 generation
Shops & Establishments Act compliance
Labor Welfare Fund (LWF) and other statutory deductions
Christopher - Head of Technical Department

About the Author

Christopher - Head of Technical Department & Investor

Christopher leads CannyMinds Technology Solutions' technical innovation and product development. As Head of the Technical Department and a key investor, he oversees the design and implementation of enterprise HR management solutions, including CannyHR's payroll automation and biometric integration. With expertise in HR technology, compliance automation, and workforce analytics, Christopher ensures CannyHR delivers accurate, scalable, and compliant solutions for organizations managing complex payroll and attendance requirements across multiple locations.

Last Updated: February 12, 2026