★★★★★ 4.9 on G2 · 1500+ companies · 4,00,000+ employees
STARTUPPayroll & HRMS for Startups · Built for lean Indian teams

One platform.
Scales as you scale.
From 10 to 5,000.

247HRM gives a lean startup the whole HR and payroll suite on one record: onboarding, payroll, statutory, ESOP and variable pay. Payroll runs in minutes, PF, ESI, PT and TDS are automated, and the same platform scales from 10 to 5,000 staff with no re-implementation and at a price a startup can afford.

Payroll in minutes
Automated statutory
ESOP & variable pay
Fast onboarding
Scales with no rebuild
See what's inside
10 to 5,000
same platform,
no rebuild
Minutes
to run a full
payroll cycle
₹0
penalties on
record
Scales with no rebuild
10 to 5,000 staff
One employee record
Whole suite together
Loved by 1500+ companies across Retail, Automotive, Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT and other industries
At a glance

247HRM for startups, by the numbers.

What a lean, fast-scaling team gets when the whole HR and payroll suite lives on one record.

1,500+
Indian businesses on 247HRM
15+
Modules on one platform
1
Employee record across the suite
0
Re-implementation as you scale
5,000+
Staff the same platform scales to
<10min
Payroll run for 5,000 staff
4.9/5
G2 average rating
What startup HR software must do

5 things a startup HR system should do. We do all five.

Run the whole suite on one record, process payroll in minutes, automate statutory, handle ESOP and variable pay, and scale without a rebuild. 247HRM does all five, from a founder running it solo to a people team of many.

One suite, one record

Onboarding, payroll, leave, attendance and statutory share a single employee record, so a lean team runs the whole job from one place.

1 record, whole suite

Run in minutes

Salary, attendance and variable inputs feed one calculation, so a full payroll run takes minutes even as the team grows.

Minutes per cycle

Automate statutory

PF, ESI, PT and TDS are computed automatically with challans and returns, so founders stay compliant without specialist knowledge.

0 guesswork on filings

ESOP & variable pay

Bonuses, incentives and ESOP perquisites are handled in the same run, so modern startup pay structures are paid and taxed correctly.

Variable pay built in

Scale with no rebuild

The same platform scales from 10 to 5,000 staff, so a fast-growing startup never re-implements or switches tools as it hires.

0 re-implementation
One suite · four jobs

From offer to Form 16, in one flow.

Click through to see how 247HRM handles fast onboarding, the payroll run with variable pay, automated statutory, and scaling from 10 to 5,000, all from one employee record.

Onboard new hires in minutes

A growing startup hires fast, so onboarding is quick and self-driven. Add an offer, set the salary and ESOP structure once, and the new hire completes the rest from self service. The record carries through HR, payroll and statutory with no spreadsheet handoffs.

Self service onboardingSalary & ESOP set onceOne employee recordNo double entry
Minutes
per hire
1
record per hire
Self
service setup
New hires · June 2026
ONBOARDED
StepStatus
Salary & ESOP grantSet
PF, ESI eligibilityOK
Bank & KYCReview
6 hires addedReady for first payroll

Payroll with bonus, incentives and ESOP

Salary, attendance and variable inputs feed a single calculation. Bonuses, incentives and ESOP perquisites are applied in the same run, so modern startup compensation is paid and taxed correctly. You review, approve, and net pay and deductions are computed together in minutes.

One-click runBonus & incentivesESOP perquisiteReview before approve
Minutes
per cycle
95%
fewer errors
0
re-keying
Payroll · June 2026
APPROVED
Employees
68
Net payable
₹42,60,000
Variable pay
₹6.4L
Errors
0
Cycle complete · checks passed

Statutory automated end to end

PF, ESI, PT and TDS are computed from the same payroll run, with challans and returns prepared for filing. ESOP perquisite tax is included in the TDS calculation. Founders do not need to track changing rates or rules, and there is no separate compliance tool to reconcile.

PF, ESI, PT, TDSESOP perquisite taxChallans & returnsForm 16 & 24Q
4
statutes covered
Auto
challans
₹0
penalties on record
Statutory · June 2026
READY
HeadAmountStatus
PF₹1,84,000ChallanOK
ESI + PT₹62,000ChallanOK
TDS + ESOP perq₹3,20,000ReturnOK
Statutory prepared for filingNo re-entry · ready

Scale from 10 to 5,000, no rebuild

The same platform scales as you hire, from a handful of people to thousands, with no re-implementation and no data migration. Configuration, history and integrations carry forward, so a fast-growing startup keeps its setup intact through every stage.

No re-implementationHistory carries forwardSame platformAffordable per-employee
5,000
staff supported
0
migrations
<10m
run for 5,000
Growth path · same setup
SCALES
StageHeadcountStatus
Seed12Same setupOK
Series A120Same setupOK
Growth1,400Same setupOK
No rebuild at any stageHistory intact · 0 migrations
SUITEOne record, the whole HR job

One platform, every module, every statute.

247HRM holds onboarding, attendance, leave, payroll, statutory, ESOP and variable pay on a single employee record, so a startup runs the whole people function from one place. The same engine handles PF, ESI, PT and TDS, so payroll and compliance are never separate tools to reconcile.

One employee record
Onboarding, attendance, leave and payroll share one source of truth.
Statute aware
PF, ESI, PT and TDS settings are configured once and applied for you.
Scales with you
From 10 to 5,000 staff on the same platform, with no re-implementation.
Audit ready
Every figure traces to one source, so payslips and Form 16 reconcile cleanly.
Works on web, Android and iOS
Payroll · June 2026
APPROVED
Employees
68
Net payable
₹42.6L
Variable pay
₹6.4L
Run complete
Checks passed · 7 min
0
errors
The cost of stitched-together tools

The hidden cost of stitched-together startup HR.

When onboarding is in one tool, payroll in a spreadsheet and statutory worked out by hand, a fast-growing startup re-enters the same person again and again. Then it outgrows the setup and has to re-implement. Here is the difference 247HRM makes.

Stitched-together HR

Re-entry, gaps and a rebuild at scale

What founders report when HR tools are stitched together.

  • !
    2 to 3×The same hire entered into an onboarding tool, a payroll sheet and a tax file.
  • !
    Variable pay gapsBonuses, incentives and ESOP perquisites handled off to the side, often wrong.
  • !
    Penalty fearFounder or HR-of-one tracking PF, ESI and TDS rules with no specialist.
  • !
    Rebuild at scaleThe stitched setup breaks past a point and has to be re-implemented.
Net effectWasted time and a migration
With 247HRM

One record, computed once

The whole suite on one platform that scales.

  • Enter onceEach hire captured a single time and reused across the suite.
  • Variable in the runBonus, incentives and ESOP perquisites paid and taxed in the same cycle.
  • No specialistPF, ESI, PT and TDS automated, with guided support on call.
  • 0 rebuildThe same platform scales from 10 to 5,000 with no re-implementation.
Net effectLean now, ready to scale
How it works

HR that lives where the team data already is.

Three connections do the work: people in, attendance in, payroll and statutory out.

Stitched-together toolsOne calculation

People and attendance, entered once.

Hire details and attendance feed a single payroll calculation. As part of Complete HRMS, the startup setup shares one employee record, so pay, variable components and statutory never drift apart as the team grows.

  • Hire details reused across onboarding, attendance and payroll
  • Attendance and leave update the payroll run in real time
  • Net pay recomputes when any input changes
1record per employee
0duplicate entry
Livepayroll preview

Startup HR · data flow

CONNECTED
👤
Hire details on file
00:00:02
📅
Attendance & leave read in
00:00:05
Payroll, variable pay & statutory computed
00:00:09
📄
Payslips and Form 16 prepared
--:--:--
·
Founder answers everythingSelf service in pocket

The team self-serves, so founders don't get pulled in.

Employees view payslips, ESOP statements and leave balances, and apply for leave from the mobile self service app. Requests route to whoever is approving, so a founder or HR-of-one is not interrupted for every routine question while building the company.

  • Payslips, Form 16 and ESOP statements in employees' pockets
  • Leave and requests routed to the right approver
  • Less founder time on routine HR questions
24x7self service
1app for the team
0payslip emails
My pay & ESOP
June 2026
Net pay
₹88,400
Credited · payslip published
₹1.8L
bonus
2,000
ESOP units
14
leave bal
ESOP statement ready
Vesting · view detail
Startup ROI

What one scaling platform pays back, in month one.

Drag the sliders to your team. Numbers update live, using benchmarks from Indian payroll teams.

Your company

Tell us how your team looks today. Numbers update live.

101,0005,000
₹200₹1,200₹2,500
22550
02550
Your annual savings
₹0
Estimated payback period: < 1 month
Includes HR time saved, errors prevented, tax leakage recovered and penalty exposure avoided
0
HR hours reclaimed / year
0
Errors prevented / year
🛡₹0
Leakage + penalties avoided
📈
ROI multiple, year one

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Trusted By

247HRM runs HR & payroll for 1,500+ Indian businesses across 30+ industries.

Apollo 24/7
HBL
Lakshmi Group
Fortune Group
Global Aluminium
Andhra Paper Limited
Prathima Hospitals
Maangalya
Swayamvar
Mallareddy University
OM Sree Builders
PMJ Jewels
The Premia Academy
Aptar
Raghuram Constructions
Wonder Cars
Recognised by
G2 LeaderHR Management Suites 2025
Customers' ChoiceSoftwareSuggest 2025
Best Value HRMSCapterra India 2025
ISO/IEC 27001Certified by BSI Group
SOC 2 Type IIAICPA-audited
Customer stories

Why Indian startups keep HR on one platform.

Verified themes from founders and lean people teams running HR and payroll on 247HRM.

"
★★★★★

As a founder I ran payroll myself for the first year. It closed in minutes and statutory was automated, so I could stay focused on the product.

FO
Founder
SaaS startup · 22 employees
"
★★★★★

Bonus, incentives and ESOP perquisites all run in the same cycle now. No more side spreadsheets for variable pay at quarter end.

PH
People Head
Fintech · 180 employees
"
★★★★★

We grew from 30 to over 600 on the same setup. Nothing to re-implement, the platform just kept up as we scaled.

CO
COO
Consumer startup · 640 employees
One platform vs stitched tools

247HRM for startups vs stitched-together point tools.

Compared on the things a lean, scaling team feels every cycle.

Capability247HRMStitched point toolsSpreadsheets
Whole suite, one record One record Many tools Many sheets
Payroll run time Minutes~ Hours A full day
ESOP & variable pay In the same run~ Side tool By hand
PF, ESI, PT, TDS Automated~ Partial coverage By hand
Scales 10 to 5,000 Same platform, no rebuild Re-stack at scale Breaks down
Cost for a lean teamPer-employee, affordableMany subscriptionsHidden time cost
Comparison reflects how startup HR behaves on one scaling platform versus stitched point tools and spreadsheets. Contact sales for the current feature state.
Questions, answered

Your startup HR questions, answered.

Can one platform really cover a startup from 10 to 5,000 staff?
Yes. 247HRM scales from a handful of people to thousands on the same platform, with no re-implementation and no data migration. Configuration, history and integrations carry forward, so you keep your setup intact through every stage of growth.
Does it handle ESOP and variable pay?
Yes. Bonuses, incentives and ESOP perquisites are applied in the same payroll run, and ESOP perquisite tax is included in the TDS calculation, so modern startup compensation is paid and taxed correctly without side spreadsheets.
Can a founder or HR-of-one run it without a payroll expert?
247HRM computes PF, ESI, PT and TDS automatically and keeps the rates and rules current, so a founder or single HR person can run a full cycle without specialist knowledge. Guided setup and support are included.
How fast is onboarding for new hires?
Onboarding is quick and self-driven. You set the salary and ESOP structure once, the new hire completes the rest from self service, and the record carries through HR, payroll and statutory with no spreadsheet handoffs.
Is it affordable for an early-stage startup?
Pricing is per employee, so you pay for the team you have today. The cost fits an early-stage budget and scales with the team rather than locking you into a large minimum or many separate subscriptions.
Will employees be able to see payslips and ESOP on mobile?
Yes. The team views payslips, Form 16, ESOP statements and leave balances and applies for leave from the mobile and web self service app, so founders are not pulled in for routine requests.
Where these answers come from

Statutory references used across the payroll and compliance modules:

  • Employees' Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act (PF) and Employees' State Insurance Act (ESI) contribution rules.
  • State Professional Tax (PT) schedules and Income Tax Department TDS, Form 16 and Form 24Q specifications, including ESOP perquisite valuation.
  • Current Finance Act slabs for the old and new tax regimes.
Note: rates and forms follow the current statutes and Finance Act for the applicable period.
Glossary

Startup HR and payroll terms, in plain language.

Quick reference for the terms used across the payroll and compliance modules for startups.

ESOP
Employee Stock Ownership Plan, equity granted to employees that vests over time; the perquisite is valued and taxed through payroll.
Variable pay
Bonuses, incentives and performance pay that change each cycle, computed and paid alongside fixed salary.
Perquisite
A non-cash or notional benefit, such as an ESOP exercise gain, that is added to taxable income and taxed via TDS.
PF / ESI
Provident Fund and Employees' State Insurance, statutory contributions deducted and deposited for eligible employees each cycle.
PT / TDS
Professional Tax, a state-level deduction, and Tax Deducted at Source, the income tax withheld from salary each month.
Form 16
The TDS certificate an employer issues to each salaried employee at financial year close, summarising salary and tax deducted.
Re-implementation
Rebuilding HR and payroll on a new system when the old one is outgrown; avoided when one platform scales with the team.
Employee self service
The mobile and web portal where employees view payslips, ESOP statements and leave and apply for leave without routing everything through HR.

Watch the whole suite run on your lean team.

A product specialist sets up your salary, ESOP and state profile and walks you through a full cycle, from a new hire to Form 16, on the platform that will scale with you.

Payroll in minutes
ESOP & variable pay
Scales with no rebuild
Live in production
0
re-implementations as you scale from 10 to 5,000 staff
15+
modules, one record
<10m
run for 5,000
No card needed. A specialist responds within one business hour.