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Frappe HR is an open-source HRMS and payroll application for managing the employee lifecycle, attendance, leave, expenses, performance, and payroll. Built on the Frappe Framework, it is designed to be modular, customizable, and suitable for both small teams and larger multi-company organizations.

Key Features

• Employee lifecycle management (onboarding, transfers, promotions, exits)
• Leave, holiday policies, and attendance with check-in/out and reporting
• Payroll and taxation with salary structures, payslips, and off-cycle payments
• Expense claims and advances with multi-level approval workflows
• Performance management with goals, KRAs, and appraisal cycles
• Employee self-service portal for profiles, leaves, timesheets, and payslips
• Custom fields, forms, workflows, and permissions with strong role-based access
• Integrations via REST APIs and webhook support; seamless integration with ERPNext

Use Cases

• Centralize HR operations for SMBs with leave, attendance, and payroll
• Run HR and payroll for distributed or hybrid teams with self-service access
• Build customized HR workflows and approvals aligned to internal policies

Limitations and Considerations

• Many features and integrations assume the broader Frappe/ERPNext ecosystem, which may add operational complexity for small deployments

Frappe HR is a comprehensive, extensible HR and payroll solution for organizations that want full control over HR data and workflows. Its modular design and strong customization options make it a practical choice for teams that plan to evolve their HR processes over time.