​ Keka HR Software for US Companies | Automate Payroll, HR & People Ops
Rated #1 for Ease of Use on G2 · 2026

Your HR team spends
60% of their day
on work that shouldn't exist.

Keka automates the manual grind multi-state payroll, compliance, onboarding, performance - so your HR team can do what actually moves the business forward.

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35%
Less time spent on payroll
60%
Fewer manual HR errors
4.7/5
Average rating on G2 & Capterra
99.9%
Uptime SLA guaranteed
The problem

Sound familiar?

US HR teams are drowning in admin while the real work - retaining people, building culture, enabling growth - gets pushed to "someday."

16
Disconnected tools, one broken workflow
The average HR team juggles 16 separate tools for hiring, onboarding, time-off, payroll, and performance. Every handoff is a chance for data to fall through the cracks - and it does.
Source: Deel State of HR 2024
73%
Of HR time lost to tasks an intern could automate
Data entry, chasing approvals, re-running payroll corrections, manually updating org charts. Your team was hired to think strategically , not babysit spreadsheets.
Source: SHRM HR Efficiency Report 2024
50
States. One compliance nightmare.
Managing leave laws, tax rules, benefits eligibility, and reporting requirements across multiple states is a full-time job. One missed update can cost you tens of thousands in penalties.
Source: APA Payroll Compliance Survey 2024
See how Keka fixes this →
The solution

One platform. Every HR workflow.

Built for US teams that want to stop managing software and start managing people.

Payroll & Compliance

Multi-state payroll that runs itself , and stays compliant

Run payroll for employees across all 50 states in minutes, not hours. Keka automatically applies state-specific tax rules, deductions, and compliance requirements , so you're never one update away from an IRS penalty.

  • Automated federal, state & local tax calculations
  • Direct deposit, check, and on-demand pay support
  • ACA, FMLA, COBRA compliance built-in
  • One-click W-2 and 1099 generation
  • Real-time payroll audit trail
Payroll Run April 2026
Total Payroll $284,500
✓
All 50 states
0
Errors
12m
Run time
CA
California (47 employees)
SUI, SDI, CASDI applied
Done
NY
New York (23 employees)
NYC local tax applied
Done
TX
Texas (31 employees)
No state income tax
Done
New Hire Onboarding
Marcus Johnson · Software Engineer
✓Offer letter signed (DocuSign)
✓I-9 & W-4 verified
✓Benefits enrolled (medical, dental)
✓Slack, GitHub, Zoom provisioned
NEXTDay-1 Buddy intro scheduled
Completed in 4 hours vs. 3 days average
Hiring & Onboarding

New hire to fully productive in under a week

From offer letter to day-one login, Keka orchestrates every onboarding step automatically so your new hire shows up to a great experience, not a pile of paperwork.

  • E-signature for offer letters, I-9, and W-4
  • Auto-provision apps: Slack, GSuite, GitHub, Zoom
  • Custom pre-boarding checklists per role
  • Benefits enrollment from day one
  • 90-day milestone tracking built in
Performance & Engagement

Performance reviews your managers will actually complete

Keka's performance module gets 3x more manager participation than typical HR platforms because it fits how teams actually work, not how HR wishes they worked.

  • Goal setting with OKR & KPI frameworks
  • 360° feedback, self-assessments, peer reviews
  • Continuous 1:1 check-in tools
  • AI-assisted review writing suggestions
  • Compensation planning tied to performance
Q4 Performance Cycle
Review Completion 94%
↑ 3x vs. industry average (31%)
Team OKR Progress
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Real results

Numbers your HR Leader's will love

Measured across 10,000+ companies running Keka

35%
Reduction in payroll processing time
60%
Fewer HR data errors and payroll corrections
3×
Higher manager participation in performance reviews
40%
Lower TCO vs. Workday and enterprise HRIS platforms
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We cut payroll processing from a full day to under 90 minutes , across 12 states. The compliance engine alone saved us from two potential audit situations in the first quarter. Keka paid for itself in month one.

SK
Sarah K.
VP of People Operations · Series C SaaS Company, Austin TX
G2 Leader
HRMS · Winter 2026
Capterra Best Value
HR Software · 2026
Gartner Peer Insights
Customer Choice · 2026
Software Advice
Front Runner · 2026
Everything included

Built for every stage of the employee journey

Applicant Tracking (ATS)

Post to 50+ job boards, collaborate on candidate reviews, automate interview scheduling , all from one pipeline view.

Core HR & HRIS

Your single source of truth for every employee record, org chart, document, and HR process - no more spreadsheet gymnastics.

Payroll & Tax Compliance

Run multi-state payroll in minutes. Tax filings, W-2s, 1099s, ACA reporting - automated, accurate, on time.

Time, Attendance & PTO

Flexible leave policies, shift scheduling, real-time attendance tracking. Works for office, remote, and hybrid teams.

Performance & Goals

OKRs, KPIs, 360 feedback, continuous check-ins, calibration , a complete system that actually gets used.

People Analytics

Attrition risk, headcount trends, compensation equity, eNPS , dashboards that turn HR data into boardroom insights.

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Integrations

Plays well with your entire stack

50+ native integrations. No glue code required.

Slack
Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Jira
DocuSign
QuickBooks
Salesforce
LinkedIn Learning
Okta SSO
Expensify
Zoom
Greenhouse ATS
Workato / Zapier
+ 37 more

Enterprise-grade security & compliance

SOC 2 Type II
Certified
ISO 27001
Certified
GDPR Ready
Compliant
99.9% Uptime
SLA Guaranteed
US Data Residency
AWS US-East / US-West
FAQ

Questions we hear every day

What exactly does Keka’s Core HR module include?
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Keka Core HR includes employee records, documents, and org charts, onboarding, time tracking, and asset management into one clean, unified platform. It's the central nervous system for all your HR operations.
Can Keka handle multi-location or global teams?
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Absolutely. Keka is built for modern, distributed organizations. Whether you have 50 people in one office or 5,000 across continents, you get unified employee data with region-specific configurations for compliance, payroll, and time policies.
Is Keka just an HR database or does it help with actual workflows too?
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Way more than a database. With Core HR, you automate onboarding, structure roles and permissions, digitize document workflows, manage employee requests, and even handle grievances via a helpdesk on desktop and mobile.
How customizable is Keka for our company’s unique HR policies?
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Very. From custom fields in employee profiles to expense workflows, asset categories, and org structures, Keka lets you tailor every detail without needing developer support.
Can employees self-serve on the platform?
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Yes! Employees can raise tickets, apply for time off, download payslips, request WFH, and update their details, anytime, from anywhere. This reduces HR dependency and boosts experience.
What kind of analytics does Core HR offer?
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Get deep visibility into headcount, retention, DEI, attrition, and department-level dynamics. You also get a custom report builder to slice data your way.
Is Keka mobile-friendly?
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Yes. Keka offers a fully functional mobile app (iOS & Android) so employees and managers can access everything on the go-notifications, approvals, tasks, and team directories.
How does Keka handle onboarding?
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Onboarding with Keka is digitized and structured: automated tasks, e-signed document collection, background checks, and role-specific workflows ensure day-one readiness.
Can I manage assets and expenses from Core HR?
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Yes. You can track asset allocation per employee, assign permissions, monitor returns, and handle travel and business expenses with configurable policies.
Will Keka integrate with our existing systems?
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Keka integrates with popular tools like Slack, Teams, Zoom, Google Workspace, and more. You also get open APIs to connect any third-party platforms.

Give your HR team
their time back.

Join 10,000+ companies that replaced spreadsheets, patchwork tools, and overpriced enterprise software with Keka.

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