ZenHR Features
Core HR (6)
Organization Management
15 reviewers of ZenHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc.
Time, Attendance, and PTO
As reported in 15 ZenHR reviews.
Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information.
Expense Management
This feature was mentioned in 15 ZenHR reviews.
Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments
Salary Structures
As reported in 14 ZenHR reviews.
Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role
Compliance
This feature was mentioned in 14 ZenHR reviews.
Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting
Benefits Administration
This feature was mentioned in 13 ZenHR reviews.
Enables employees to manage their benefit plans by viewing plans, make changes during open enrollement, and for life event changes. Employers can report and manage payroll deductions based on selected plan options
Platform (18)
Customization
12 reviewers of ZenHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Integration APIs
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
Internationalization
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
User, Role, and Access Management
Based on 11 ZenHR reviews.
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.
Performance
12 reviewers of ZenHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Mobility
As reported in 12 ZenHR reviews.
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Dashboards
This feature was mentioned in 10 ZenHR reviews.
Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline.
Reporting
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
APIs / Integration
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.
Internationalization
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.
Mobile User Support
Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices.
Offline
Provides users ability to create and access expense reports/timesheets while not connected to internet.
Reporting and Dashboards
As reported in 14 ZenHR reviews.
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
User, Role, and Access Management
12 reviewers of ZenHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Performance and Reliability
As reported in 13 ZenHR reviews.
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.
Scalability
As reported in 13 ZenHR reviews.
Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.
Time Tracking (3)
Ease of Completing Timesheets
Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users
Tracking Time to Project/Task
Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects
Billable Time Rate Management
Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc.
Client Invoicing (3)
Invoice Creation and Delivery
Ability to create and send printable or electronic invoices. Includes standard invoice style library that can be customized/branded.
Electronic Payments
Accepts electronic payments from clients
Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition
Provides adequate reporting and/or can integrate to AP systems to recognize revenue appropriately
Mobile Time Tracking (1)
Time Tracking
10 reviewers of ZenHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device.
Administration (14)
Business Tool Integration
Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems
Workflow
Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer
Automated Reminders
Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets
Policy Compliance Management
Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Payroll Entry
As reported in 10 ZenHR reviews.
Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.
Time Off Accrual
Based on 12 ZenHR reviews.
Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.
Direct Deposit
Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.
Expense Reimbursement
As reported in 12 ZenHR reviews.
Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.
Pre-tax Deductions
Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.
Wage Garnishment
Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks.
Approvals
Based on 13 ZenHR reviews.
Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver.
Check/W-2 Printing
Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms.
Check/W-2 Delivery
Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.
Employee Self Service (3)
Web Portal
Based on 13 ZenHR reviews.
Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.
Benefits Manager
As reported in 11 ZenHR reviews.
Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.
Mobile
Based on 15 ZenHR reviews.
Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.
Taxes (3)
Tax Calculation
Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.
Tax Filing
Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes.
Automatic Tax Payment
Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government.
Integration (4)
API / Integration
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
Time Tracking Integration
Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems.
Accounting Integration
Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.
Core HR Integration
As reported in 10 ZenHR reviews.
Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.
Sourcing (5)
Candidate Search
Searches for qualified candidates by integrating with career sites.
Career Page Configuration
Configures branded career page for the users website.
Social Sourcing
Enables the user to share job posting on social channels.
Job Posting
Posts job listings to job boards.
Candidate Sourcing Metrics
Reports where applicants are finding job listings.
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System (7)
Candidate Evaluations
Enables users to share feedback on candidates.
Applicant Data Management
Stores applicant data that can be accessed by multiple people on a team.
Hiring Processes Tracking
Tracks a candidates spot in the hiring process.
Automated Resume Parsing
Analyzes resumes and applicant data based on user-selected preferences.
Scheduling
Integrates with calendars and allows the scheduling of phone screens and interviews.
Candidate-Facing Statuses
Enables candidates to view their position in the process.
Workflow Building
Enables the building of custom recruiting workflows.
Platform Content (14)
Forms Library
Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process.
E-Forms
Provides electronic forms for employees to complete.
E-Signature
Enables new hires to sign forms electronically.
Background Checks
Enables the employer to perform background checks.
Offer Letter Approvals
Provides user with offer letter templates.
Offer Letter Templates
Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters.
Automation
Automates some or all operation related tasks.
Reminders
Reminders are automatically sent to all parties before an interview.
Email Template
Provides users with a pre-built library of useable email templates.
Booking
Organizers can specify meeting room locations.
Rescheduling
Provides interviewer, time, and location alternatives on short notice.
Technology
Provides pre-recorded and/or live interviewing technology.
File Sharing
Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Customization
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Platform Additional Functionality (9)
Self-Service Portal
Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process.
Automated Team Introductions
Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart.
Compliance Training
Provides training on relevant compliance issues.
Automated Onboarding Workflows
Provides workflows which track new hire progress.
Onboarding Notifications
Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Messaging
Contains in-application messaging abilities.
Task Management
Provides task prioritization and management abilities.
Dashboards
Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
Platform Data (7)
Time-to-Productivity Reporting
Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity.
Onboarding Process Reporting
Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process.
Visualization
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Alerts and Notifications
10 reviewers of ZenHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise.
Platform Search
Find important content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc.
Visualization
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows
Automation (1)
Process Automation
This feature was mentioned in 12 ZenHR reviews.
Automate processes and eliminate errors associated with requesting, approving, and tracking paid and unpaid time off.
Logistics (3)
Dashboards & Reporting
Based on 11 ZenHR reviews.
Analytical and reporting tools that provide visibility into labor cost and enable data-driven decisions.
Data Collection
As reported in 10 ZenHR reviews.
Labor data collection options include web, mobile, and hardware.
Lanuguage Options
11 reviewers of ZenHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Provide multiple language options for a global user base.
Management (7)
Schedule Creation Tools
Tools that help in scheduling and shift creation and management.
Schedule Management
This feature was mentioned in 10 ZenHR reviews.
Tools that manage vacation, holidays, absences, breaks, and overtime.
Employee Leave Management
Based on 14 ZenHR reviews.
Manage employee's eligibility for paid and unpaid leave based on criteria including vacation, sick time and more.
User Access
This feature was mentioned in 14 ZenHR reviews.
Grant access to select features and data based on the users' role, both internally and externally.
User Role Access
13 reviewers of ZenHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides employees self service access and managers a centralized view.
Employee Information
15 reviewers of ZenHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Ability to manage employee information.
Employee Information Automation
This feature was mentioned in 11 ZenHR reviews.
Automate employee promotions and position changes and company policy changes.
Monitoring (3)
Regulations Enforcement
Enforce federal, state, and organization regulations.
Compliance Monitoring
10 reviewers of ZenHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Monitor and maintain compliance.
Integration
Provide integrations with payroll software.
Platform Basics (10)
Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
Performance
Based on 11 ZenHR reviews.
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Internationalization
Supports use by multi-national organizations with appropriate languages, currencies and other conversions.
Security
This feature was mentioned in 10 ZenHR reviews.
Provides appropriate tools, certifications and encryption to protect against fraud and malicious attacks.
Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Platform Functionality (2)
Customizability
10 reviewers of ZenHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows administrators to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Mobility
This feature was mentioned in 10 ZenHR reviews.
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Platform Performance (2)
Reporting
Provides pre-built or customizable performance reports.
Monitoring
Contains application performance monitoring capabilities
Recruiting and Onboarding (2)
Interview Scheduling
Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text
Onboarding
Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents.
Performance reviews (3)
360 Reviews
Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers.
Customizable Forms
Provides customizable employee review forms and questions.
Review Status Tracking
Tracks completion status of employee reviews.
Goals (2)
Goal-Setting
Facilitates goal-setting for individual employees and tracks progress toward goals.
Company Goals And OKRs
Manages high-level company priorities or Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and aligns them with employee goals.
Feedback (4)
Continuous Feedback
Collects continuous feedback for employees; facilitates recording and storage of ongoing notes about each individual’s performance.
Requesting Feedback
Allows employees or managers to request feedback from other employees.
1-On-1 Meetings
Facilitates check-ins or 1-on-1 meetings between managers and employees, including managing agendas, action items, or notes.
Public Praise
Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance.
Data (2)
Dashboards And Reports
Generates in-depth visual dashboards and reports based on employee performance data.
Historical Data
Retains historical performance review data or integrates with third-party applications where historical data can be maintained.
Generative AI (1)
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Agentic AI - Performance Management (2)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3)
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Onboarding (5)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3)
Predictive Insights
Admin can use predictive AI analytics to better match candidates to positions.
AI Job Description
Users can generate job descriptions with generative AI.
Chatbot
Provides an AI chatbot to guide users through the hiring process.
Technology Glossary Features
View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms.
Wage garnishment can take its toll not only on employees but also on employers. Learn more about wage garnishment, how it can impact a business, and what to do if an employee receives a garnishment of their wages.
Policy and compliance management is a process to centrally manage standards, policies, and internal control processes cross-mapped to external regulatory standards. Learn more about policy and compliance management best practices and the associated benefits.

