At previous article we had commented what was the usefulness to organizations of human resource management programs. The time has come to describe one of the options available
TimeTrex Open Source Community Edition
Is a community-supported version of enterprise-grade software of the same nameand. It is free and available for Windows, Linux and Mac for free, although it does not have all the functions of the commercial version.
Among the features of the free version are:
Rules-based time and attendance control
The program allows you to track and control employee attendance accurately in real time from anywhere in the world using the browser. Managers can remotely monitor and access reports on employee time use and attendance, from anywhere and at any time.
Calculation of days off and sick
The program allows configure an unlimited number of items to automatically track employee vacations, sick days, or accrued time in other ways. Employees also have access to this information in real time.
Schedule scheduling and break management
With this program se can automate simple or complex multi-week shift schedules. Employees can access their schedules from any web browser or even sync them with their mobile device.
Employees can submit requests for vacation or personal time off directly using the app, and requests can be configured to go through various levels of hierarchical authorization.
Managers and authorized employees can safely modify employee schedules from anywhere and at any time.
Employee information
TimeTrex Open Source Community Edition offers a centralized database where data is organized and easily accessible.
The program allows you to track and manage employee qualifications, including:
- Skills - Competence, first / last use dates, years of experience and expiration dates.
- Education - Course, institute, major / minor, grade / score, and graduation date.
- Memberships - Start / Renewal Dates, Ownership, and Fees.
- Licenses - License identification numbers and issue / expiration dates.
- Languages - Fluency and competence.
Performance reviews
Using this program companies can streamline the process of generating performance reviews for employees and communicate their expectations effectively. Additionally, accident / injury reports, entry / exit interviews, and disciplinary actions can be tracked. Key performance indicators can be defined to help standardize and report on any type of review.
Handling of personal information
TimeTrex centralizes personal information of employees in a single database iincluding:
- Personal details
- Profile picture
- Contact details
- Emergency contact (s)
- Relatives and other dependents
- Job information
- Salary information
- Hierarchical units (supervisors and subordinates)
- Attach files
Management of payroll
Since TimeTrex handles both scheduling and attendance, lPayroll can be processed in a few clicks.
The program features an advanced payroll engine that automatically calculates federal, state, and local income taxes, as well as other custom deductions such as benefits, insurance, liens, and vacation and sick leave accruals.
Direct deposit
TimeTrex facilitates electronic transfer of payroll funds to employees. Alternatively, TimeTrex can print checks in several different formats. Note that this may not work in all countries.
Electronic pay stubs
With the program, detailed electronic pay stubs can be generated for all employees who can view them securely online or print them at any time.
Tax reports
With the app you can generate a variety of tax reports. The program comes preconfigured those for the US and Canada, but it is likely that they can be obtained for other countries from the community.
Integration with external applications
While TimeTrex Open Source Community Edition can fully process payroll, it can also integrate with third-party vendors including:
- QuickBooks
- ADP
- paychex
- Ceridian
In future articles we will see more open source options for human resource management.