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Introducing HR Consulting & Advisory Services — our new Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) offering.

Introducing HR Consulting & Advisory Services — our new Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) offering.

Planafin is expanding beyond EPM into HR Knowledge Process Outsourcing — bringing the same rigor, structure, and platform-driven thinking we apply to financial planning to HR administration and operations.

Our HR KPO Offerings

Six ways we take HR administration off your plate.

Six ways we take HR administration off your plate.

Each offering below is a standalone advisory engagement — start with the one that solves today’s problem, or bring us in across all six as your outsourced HR advisory partner.

01 — Performance Management

Design Framework and Advisory Services

Our consulting service designs a custom OKR framework, defines automated review cycles, and guides organizations in setting and tracking strategic objectives. We support deployment with training and continuous feedback integration, enabling seamless calibration and adaptation. Expert advisory helps refine goals and review processes based on real-time analytics.

Custom OKR Framework Design

Review Cycle Setup

Set Up Tracking Mechanism

02 — Rewards & Recognition

Program Design and Advisory Services

Customized to your organizational culture, our rewards and recognition programs drive employee motivation, engagement, and retention. We design initiatives that celebrate achievements, promote peer-to-peer recognition, and align rewards with performance metrics. These programs enhance workplace morale and support strategic business outcomes by reinforcing positive behaviors.

Customized Program Design

Performance-Based Reward Alignment

Achievement Celebration

03 — HR Timesheet & Leave Management

Advisory Services

Our advisory services for HRMS Timesheet and Leave Management focus on optimizing automated workflows for accurate time tracking and leave approvals. We provide expert guidance on configuring custom leave policies and multi-level approval processes, and assist in selecting and implementing best-fit HRMS solutions to boost operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. Continuous advisory support helps refine processes and adapt to evolving organizational needs.

HRMS Solution Selection

Assisted Platform Implementation

Automated Time Tracking Optimization

Custom Leave Policy Configuration

Employee Self-Service Enablement

04 — Pulse Survey

Process Design and Advisory Services

Employee pulse survey advisory services include designing concise, targeted surveys to regularly measure employee engagement and satisfaction. We guide best practices for survey frequency, question design, and anonymity to encourage honest feedback, and assist in analyzing survey data to identify key trends and areas for improvement that impact culture and retention. We support action-plan development and communication to drive positive changes, with ongoing advisory to ensure continuous alignment with organizational goals and workforce needs.

Survey Design

Response Analysis and Report Generation

Action Plan and Team Communication

05 — Candidate Onboarding & Off-boarding

Design Framework and Advisory Services

We provide consulting and advisory services to design seamless candidate onboarding programs that accelerate new-hire engagement and productivity. Our expertise ensures compliant, efficient offboarding processes that protect company assets and knowledge. Advisory support includes creating clear protocols, checklists, and communication strategies for both onboarding and offboarding — continuous refinement helps minimize risks, enhance employee experience, and maintain a positive employer brand.

Onboarding/Offboarding Program Design

Key Document Checklist

Asset and Data Protection Protocols

06 — Employee Handbook

Design and Development Services

Our expert team develops comprehensive employee handbooks that articulate workplace policies, cultural values, and compliance requirements. Tailored to reflect your company’s ethos and legal frameworks, these handbooks serve as authoritative guides supporting consistent communication and governance — including, but not limited to, the policies below.

Employee Travel Policy

Maternity/Paternity Policy

Employee Leave Policies

Separation Policy

Environmental Policy

Social Media Policy

DEI Policy

POSH Policy

Remote Work

Work Location Policy

Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

Equal Opportunity Policy

Business Confidentiality Policy

Employee Code of Conduct & Workplace Behavior

Why Partner with Planafin

Precision, confidentiality, and innovation — applied to HR.

Choosing Planafin for your HR KPO needs means leveraging our commitment to precision, confidentiality, and innovation. We combine industry best practices with advanced technology to reduce administrative burdens, enhance employee satisfaction, and enable your leadership team to focus on what matters most — accelerating business performance.

So, to start

Tell us what you’re trying to change.

Thirty minutes, video call, no deck. By the end you’ll know whether we’re the right fit — and if we’re not, we’ll say so.

Global offices

Where to find us.

USA

Planafin North America LLC

4010 Moorpark Ave, Suite 115, San Jose, CA 95117

Planafin LLC — 30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801

+1 (307) 381-0718

India

Planafin Technologies

A4, Brindavan Sapthagiri, Bellandur, Near Trinity Meadows, Bengaluru 560103

+91 98867 59625

UAE

Planafin FZE

#G-035, Techno Hub, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai

+971 50 321 0586