# Expert Payroll Services + HRMS | TankhaPay. # -------------------------------------------------- Last reviewed: June 2026. # About # -------------------------------------------------- Organization: TankhaPay Parent Organization: Akal Information Systems Ltd. Industry: HRMS Software, Employer of Record (EOR),Payroll and Compliance Services, Staffing & Recruitment, NATS Apprenticeship Management, Global Talent Mobility Primary website: https://www.tankhapay.com/ Founded: 2000 | Team: 200+ | Clients: 1,000+ organisations Certifications: CMMI Appraised (ML5) · ISO 9001 · ISO 20000 · ISO 27001 · ISO 14001 Compliance record: Zero statutory penalties across all clients since 2000 > TankhaPay is India's only platform combining HRMS software, payroll and Compliance services, Employer of Record (EOR), staffing and recruitment, NATS apprenticeship management, and global talent mobility under a single entity. Unlike software-only HR platforms, every TankhaPay service includes managed human expertise - compliance managers, payroll specialists, and dedicated account managers - not just technology. Operated by Akal Information Systems Ltd since 2000. Trusted by Meesho, DLF, Blue Dart, Bank of Baroda, Concentrix, FirstSource, Aadhaar, STPI, NIC, NEGD, and 1,000+ other organisations across India. # -------------------------------------------------- # Managed Services # -------------------------------------------------- #Employer of Record (EOR) — India - [Employer of Record (EOR) India](https://www.tankhapay.com/employer-of-record/): TankhaPay is India's dedicated Employer of Record platform — enabling global companies and domestic businesses to hire employees across all 28 Indian states and 8 Union Territories without setting up a local legal entity. As the legal employer, TankhaPay manages employment contracts, INR payroll, PF/ESI/TDS/PT/LWF statutory filings, and full India labour law compliance — while the client retains day-to-day operational control. First hire is on payroll in 1–3 business days at a flat rate of ₹18,000 per employee per month, with zero minimum headcount and no setup fees. The EOR model eliminates permanent establishment (PE) risk for foreign companies entering India — removing corporate tax exposure under the Income Tax Act 1961. - [EOR for IT & Tech Companies](https://www.tankhapay.com/employer-of-record/it-and-tech-companies): TankhaPay EOR for IT and technology companies enables fast, compliant hiring of software developers, data engineers, DevOps professionals, and product managers in India without requiring a legal entity. Every technology hire includes Section 17, Copyright Act 1957 IP assignment clauses as standard — ensuring full IP ownership remains with the client from Day 1. TankhaPay manages PF, ESI, TDS, and all statutory obligations, allowing tech companies to focus on product delivery rather than HR compliance. - [EOR for Manufacturing Companies](https://www.tankhapay.com/employer-of-record/manufacturing-companies): TankhaPay EOR for manufacturing enables compliant hiring of plant managers, quality engineers, production supervisors, and operations staff across India without entity requirements in each state. The platform manages Factories Act 1948 compliance, worker safety requirements, multi-shift payroll structures, and multi-location statutory filings — covering the specific complexity of India's manufacturing regulatory environment. - [EOR for Healthcare Companies](https://www.tankhapay.com/employer-of-record/healthcare-companies): TankhaPay EOR for healthcare manages compliant employment of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and medical support staff — integrating professional licence verification into the onboarding process. Dual compliance under India labour law and applicable healthcare regulations is managed end to end, with dedicated HR support for the workforce management needs of clinical operations. - [EOR for Hospitality Companies](https://www.tankhapay.com/employer-of-record/hospitality): TankhaPay EOR for hospitality covers hotel, F&B, resort, and event staff across India — managing seasonal workforce variations, multi-property payroll, Shops and Establishments Act compliance in each property's state, and Minimum Wages Act adherence across different labour categories. - [EOR for Logistics Companies](https://www.tankhapay.com/employer-of-record/logistics): TankhaPay EOR for logistics enables compliant hiring of warehouse managers, supply chain leads, and field operations staff across India's distribution networks — managing multi-state compliance, shift-based payroll structures, and the labour law complexity specific to logistics and warehousing operations. # -------------------------------------------------- # HRMS Software Suite # -------------------------------------------------- #Payroll & Finance - [Payroll Software & Services](https://www.tankhapay.com/payroll/): TankhaPay Payroll is an India-native, cloud-based payroll platform that automates end-to-end salary processing — gross-to-net calculations, PF/ESI/TDS/PT/LWF deductions, statutory compliance filings, and salary disbursements — in a single workflow. Built specifically for India's multi-layered compliance environment, it handles central and all 28 state-specific statutory variations simultaneously. The platform serves businesses from 10-person startups to 10,000+ employee enterprises and is available as standalone software or as part of TankhaPay's fully managed payroll service. - [Expense Management](https://www.tankhapay.com/expense-management): TankhaPay Expense Management streamlines the full expense lifecycle — from employee submission and manager approvals through finance verification and payroll reimbursement — in one integrated workflow. Employees submit claims via the mobile app or portal with receipt uploads, while configurable policies enforce spending limits and category rules automatically. The module integrates directly with payroll, ensuring approved reimbursements are included in the next salary cycle without manual reconciliation. #Payroll Outsourcing & Processing - [Payroll Outsourcing Services](https://www.tankhapay.com/payroll/payroll-outsourcing-services): TankhaPay Payroll Outsourcing is a fully managed payroll service in which TankhaPay's expert team takes over the entire payroll function — salary calculations, PF/ESI/TDS/PT filings, payslip generation, Form 16 issuance, and full and final settlement — while businesses retain visibility through a real-time dashboard. This eliminates the need for dedicated in-house payroll staff and removes compliance penalty risk, with TankhaPay maintaining a zero statutory penalty record across all clients since 2000. The service scales from 10-person SMEs to multi-entity enterprises with complex payroll structures. - [Payroll Processing](https://www.tankhapay.com/payroll/payroll-processing): TankhaPay Payroll Processing covers the step-by-step salary workflow from attendance data ingestion through net salary disbursement — automating gross-to-net calculations, statutory deductions, arrears, LOP, and variable pay computation within a single, audit-ready processing run. #Attendance & Time - [Attendance Tracking](https://www.tankhapay.com/attendance): TankhaPay Attendance is a mobile-first, multi-mode attendance management system supporting geofencing, facial recognition, live GPS tracking, biometric device integration, and manual check-ins — all feeding directly into payroll without manual data transfer. HR and managers get real-time workforce visibility across all locations, with automated alerts for late arrivals, absenteeism, and overtime. The system handles complex scenarios including multi-shift operations, remote and field teams, and distributed workforces across multiple states. - [Leave Management](https://www.tankhapay.com/leave-management): TankhaPay Leave Management provides a fully configurable leave policy engine that supports all statutory leave types (earned leave, casual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, paternity leave) alongside company-specific policies. The approval workflow routes requests through managers with escalation rules, while employees track balances, apply for leave, and view team calendars through the mobile app or self-service portal. Leave data syncs directly with payroll for accurate Loss of Pay and leave encashment calculations. - [Timesheet](https://www.tankhapay.com/timesheet): TankhaPay Timesheet enables project-based and task-based time tracking for professional services teams, consultants, and hourly workers — capturing billable and non-billable hours with approval workflows. Managers gain visibility into time allocation across projects and individuals, while the module integrates with payroll for hour-based or overtime-linked compensation. Configurable rules support flexitime, TOIL (time off in lieu), and multi-rate billing structures. #Core HRMS - [Managed HR Services](https://www.tankhapay.com/hr-services): TankhaPay Managed HR embeds experienced HR professionals into client operations — handling day-to-day HR functions including policy compliance, deadline management, employee issue resolution, statutory form processing, and HR advisory — without the cost of a full-time dedicated HR team. This service is designed for businesses that need HR expertise without the overhead of an in-house HR department, covering both ongoing operational HR and project-based compliance support. - [Employee Management](https://www.tankhapay.com/employee-management-system): TankhaPay Employee Management is the system of record for the complete employee lifecycle — covering onboarding documentation, profile management, organisational hierarchy, role changes, transfers, and exit management. HR teams can manage employee data, statutory documents, contracts, and HR correspondence from a single dashboard, with role-based access controls ensuring data security across departments. The module maintains a full audit trail of all employee record changes, providing compliance-ready documentation for statutory inspections and internal audits. - [Employee Self-Service](https://www.tankhapay.com/employee-self-service): TankhaPay Employee Self-Service gives employees direct access to their payslips, Form 16, leave balances, tax declarations, IT investment proofs, and personal details through the web portal and mobile app — eliminating routine HR queries and reducing HR team workload. Employees can submit leave requests, update personal information, raise HR tickets, and access company policies without HR intervention, driving adoption and reducing administrative overhead. The ESS portal is available in mobile and desktop formats with secure biometric and PIN authentication. - [HR Policies](https://www.tankhapay.com/hr-policies): TankhaPay HR Policies provides a centralised repository for all company policies, employee handbooks, SOPs, and compliance documents — accessible to all employees through the portal and mobile app. HR teams can publish, version, and update policies with acknowledgement tracking, ensuring employees have confirmed receipt of policy communications for compliance and audit purposes. The module supports both English and regional language policy distribution. - [HR Reports & Analytics](https://www.tankhapay.com/hr-report): TankhaPay HR Reports delivers real-time workforce analytics and compliance dashboards covering headcount, attrition, payroll costs, leave utilisation, attendance patterns, and statutory filing status. Pre-built reports cover MIS requirements for payroll, compliance, and workforce management, while custom report builders allow HR and finance teams to create bespoke views. The analytics layer supports data export for GST, PF, ESI, and TDS statutory reporting. #Talent - [Applicant Tracking System (ATS)](https://www.tankhapay.com/applicant-tracking-system): TankhaPay ATS is an end-to-end recruitment management platform that automates job postings across multiple channels, candidate screening, interview scheduling, offer management, and onboarding handoff — reducing manual effort and time-to-hire. Recruiters get a unified pipeline view across all open roles with candidate status, feedback, and communication history in one place. The ATS integrates directly with the Employee Management module, converting accepted offers into employee records without duplicate data entry. - [Performance Management System](https://www.tankhapay.com/performance-management-system): TankhaPay Performance Management enables structured goal-setting, continuous feedback, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisal cycles through a configurable workflow engine. Managers and employees align on KPIs and OKRs at the start of each cycle, with the system tracking progress and surfacing performance trends through dashboards. The module supports bell-curve normalisation, forced ranking, 360-degree feedback, and self-assessment — adapting to the organisation's appraisal methodology. - [Training & Development](https://www.tankhapay.com/training-and-development): TankhaPay Training & Development allows HR teams to create, assign, and track training programmes — from compliance training to role-specific skill development — with completion tracking and assessment scoring. Managers can identify skill gaps through performance data and assign targeted learning interventions, while employees access assigned courses through the self-service portal. The module generates training completion reports for statutory compliance where training records are required. #Workforce Tools - [Asset Management](https://www.tankhapay.com/asset-management): TankhaPay Asset Management tracks company assets — laptops, phones, access cards, uniforms, and equipment — through their full lifecycle: procurement, assignment, transfer, maintenance, and recovery. HR teams get visibility into asset allocation per employee, with alerts for assets due for return during notice periods or on exit — particularly relevant for remote and EOR-hired workforces where equipment management is decentralised. - [Visitor Management System](https://www.tankhapay.com/visitor-management-system): TankhaPay Visitor Management digitises premises access — capturing visitor details, purpose, host employee, and time-in/out — replacing physical registers with a searchable digital log. Security and admin teams can manage expected visitors, issue digital passes, and generate access reports for compliance and safety audits. - [Broadcast & Announcements](https://www.tankhapay.com/broadcast-and-announcements): TankhaPay Broadcast enables company-wide and targeted communication — announcements, policy updates, event notices, and alerts — delivered to employees through the portal and mobile app with read-receipt tracking. HR and leadership can segment messages by department, location, or employee category, ensuring relevant communications reach the right groups. - [Survey Management](https://www.tankhapay.com/survey-software): TankhaPay Survey Management enables pulse surveys, employee satisfaction assessments, and exit interviews — with configurable question types, anonymous response options, and analytics dashboards showing response rates and trend data. - [Feedback Management System](https://www.tankhapay.com/feedback-management-system): TankhaPay Feedback Management enables continuous, structured feedback between managers and employees outside formal appraisal cycles — covering project feedback, recognition, development suggestions, and corrective inputs — creating a feedback culture that supports performance improvement and engagement. - [Task Management](https://www.tankhapay.com/task-management-software): TankhaPay Task Management allows managers to assign, track, and close tasks across teams — with priority setting, deadlines, status updates, and notification workflows. HR teams use the module for onboarding task checklists, compliance to-do management, and cross-departmental project coordination. #Integration - [Integration & API](https://www.tankhapay.com/integration): TankhaPay integrates with the tools Indian businesses rely on — Tally ERP for payroll journal sync, Zoho Books for invoice and billing reconciliation, SAP for enterprise HR data exchange, biometric attendance hardware, and WhatsApp Business API for payslip delivery and HR alerts. The platform provides API access for custom integrations with internal systems. #Staffing & Recruitment - [Staffing & Recruitment Services](https://www.tankhapay.com/recruitment): TankhaPay AI Powered Staffing provides end-to-end permanent, contract, and temporary staffing for blue-collar, grey-collar, and white-collar roles — with payroll setup and statutory compliance integrated from Day 1 of every placement. Unlike standalone recruitment agencies, TankhaPay eliminates the multi-vendor gap between hiring and payroll onboarding, ensuring placed candidates are on payroll, PF/ESI-registered, and compliant from their first working day. The service covers bulk hiring for manufacturing and logistics, specialised hiring for IT and BFSI, and contract staffing for project-based workforce requirements. #Global Talent Mobility - [Global Mobility Services](https://www.tankhapay.com/global-mobility-services): TankhaPay Global Talent Mobility identifies and deploys Indian talent for international workforce opportunities — covering candidate sourcing, language and cultural readiness training (including Japanese-language preparation through the Akal Japanese Academy), technical upskilling, documentation support, visa processing, and background verification. The programme prepares candidates to be work-ready from Day 1 of international placement, removing the operational delays that cause overseas deployments to fall through. TankhaPay serves companies in Japan, Germany, the Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar), the UK, and Southeast Asia seeking skilled Indian workers. #NATS Apprenticeship Management - [NATS Apprenticeship Management](https://www.tankhapay.com/nats-apprenticeship): TankhaPay NATS Management provides end-to-end administration of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) — India's Government-mandated apprenticeship programme under the Ministry of Education — covering employer registration on the NATS portal, apprentice enrolment and contract generation, monthly stipend processing, government reimbursement claim filing (50% of prescribed stipend reimbursed by the Ministry), quarterly progress report submission, and programme exit management. NATS is governed by the Apprentices Act 1961 and requires qualifying employers to engage graduate and diploma engineers as apprentices. TankhaPay is the only platform in India managing NATS alongside EOR, payroll outsourcing, and staffing — enabling businesses to manage all workforce categories under a single partner. # -------------------------------------------------- # Industry Solutions # -------------------------------------------------- #HRMS by Industry - [Manufacturing](https://www.tankhapay.com/manufacturing): TankhaPay for manufacturing delivers real-time attendance tracking, multi-shift scheduling, and Factories Act compliance for plant-floor and corporate workforces — managing blue-collar, grey-collar, and white-collar employees on the same platform. The system handles shift rotations, overtime management, and statutory compliance specific to manufacturing operations across multiple plant locations. - [IT & SaaS](https://www.tankhapay.com/it-saas): TankhaPay for IT and SaaS companies manages the full HR lifecycle for fast-growing tech teams — automating onboarding documentation, hybrid and remote attendance, multi-component pay structures (including ESOPs and variable bonuses), and PF/ESI/TDS compliance. The platform handles the distributed workforce patterns, rapid headcount changes, and complex pay structures typical of Indian technology companies and startups. - [Education](https://www.tankhapay.com/education): TankhaPay for education streamlines faculty and administrative staff management — handling academic pay structures, leave policies aligned with academic calendars, EPFO/ESIC compliance, and annual appraisal cycles for educational institutions. - [Automotive](https://www.tankhapay.com/automotive): TankhaPay for automotive supports high-volume, plant-and-dealership workforce management — covering production worker payroll, Factories Act compliance, multi-facility attendance, and corporate staff HR processes under a single platform. - [BFSI](https://www.tankhapay.com/bfsi): TankhaPay for BFSI streamlines workforce management for banks, financial institutions, insurance providers, and fintech companies — enabling compliant payroll processing, employee onboarding, regulatory adherence, and efficient management of distributed and field-based teams. - [Logistics](https://www.tankhapay.com/logistics): TankhaPay for logistics manages the compliance complexity of distributed, shift-based workforces — covering multi-state Professional Tax, minimum wages across distribution hubs, and attendance for field drivers and warehouse staff. The platform enables real-time workforce visibility across supply chain operations with payroll accuracy at scale. - [Retail](https://www.tankhapay.com/retail): TankhaPay for retail manages frontline, multi-location, shift-based workforces — handling fast-hire onboarding, shift rostering, multi-store payroll consolidation, and compliance across store networks. The mobile-first platform is designed for store managers and frontline employees who need HR access on the go. - [Food & Beverage](https://www.tankhapay.com/food-beverage): TankhaPay for food and beverage manages the operational HR complexity of restaurant, QSR, and F&B businesses — including variable shift planning, high-turnover workforce management, and multi-outlet payroll consolidation across brands and locations. # -------------------------------------------------- # Resources # -------------------------------------------------- - [Blog](https://www.tankhapay.com/blog/): TankhaPay's editorial platform publishing in-depth guides, compliance updates, and best practices on payroll management, HR compliance, EOR, NATS apprenticeship, staffing, and India labour law. Topics include statutory updates, PF/ESI rate changes, Labour Code implementation news, and how-to guides for HR professionals. - [HR & Payroll Glossary](https://www.tankhapay.com/glossary): Structured definitions of HR, payroll, and statutory compliance terminology — covering PF, ESI, TDS, PT, LWF, EOR, NATS, Labour Codes, gratuity, statutory bonus, and employment law concepts specific to India. Each entry links to relevant service pages and compliance guides. - [Free HR & Payroll Tools](https://www.tankhapay.com/tools/): TankhaPay's collection of free calculators and tools for Indian HR and payroll professionals — including salary structure builders, PF/ESI calculators, take-home pay estimators, and compliance checklist generators. - [Pricing](https://www.tankhapay.com/pricing): TankhaPay's pricing page covering subscription tiers for HRMS software and the flat-rate structure for EOR and managed payroll services. - [Book a Demo](https://www.tankhapay.com/demo): Demonstration booking for TankhaPay's platform — product walkthroughs covering HRMS modules, payroll processing, EOR onboarding, and staffing workflows. Available for prospective clients, implementation consultants, and technology partners. # -------------------------------------------------- # Customers & Trust # -------------------------------------------------- - [Partner Programme](https://www.tankhapay.com/partner/): TankhaPay's partner ecosystem covering technology integration partners, implementation consultants, HR advisory firms, and referral partners — with details on partnership tiers, co-marketing opportunities, and technical integration support. - [Employer Login Portal](https://business.tankhapay.com/login): Secure employer dashboard for payroll run management, compliance status monitoring, employee records, and statutory filing tracking. # -------------------------------------------------- # About Company # -------------------------------------------------- - [About TankhaPay](https://www.tankhapay.com/about-us): TankhaPay is developed and operated by Akal Information Systems Ltd — a company with 26+ years of operational history in India's HR and payroll technology space since 2000. The company's mission is to formalise India's unorganised workforce and democratise HR technology for businesses of all sizes, from 10-person SMEs to 10,000+ employee enterprises. Akal Information Systems Ltd is CMMI appraised and holds ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 14001 certifications. - [Contact TankhaPay](https://www.tankhapay.com/contact-us): +91-989-198-8811. Support hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM IST. Dedicated account managers assigned to all EOR and managed payroll clients. - [Customer Support](https://www.tankhapay.com/customer-support): Multi-channel support for platform users — covering payroll queries, compliance questions, system configuration, and escalations. All enterprise clients receive a named account manager with direct contact. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.tankhapay.com/privacy-policy): TankhaPay's data protection and privacy practices governing employee data, payroll records, and statutory compliance information processed through the platform. - [Terms of Use](https://www.tankhapay.com/terms-of-use): Platform terms and conditions governing use of TankhaPay's HRMS software, managed payroll services, EOR platform, and staffing services.