MAttendance is a multi-tenant HR & attendance platform — 12 punch methods, AI anomaly detection, predictive analytics and full payroll integration, plus India & Gulf statutory compliance and HRMS modules for performance, recruitment, expenses, surveys and org charts. Use these guides to get your organization set up and running from day one.
1
Getting Started
Register your organization, verify email, configure offices, departments, shifts, and add your first employees.
HR Admin · Owner
2
Punch Methods
All 12 punch methods — GPS, WiFi, QR, Selfie, Fingerprint, Web, Bluetooth, NFC, Face, Geofence Auto, Voice, Client Site.
Admin · Employee
3
Hardware Guide
Which hardware to buy, specifications, recommended models, and step-by-step device registration.
Admin · IT
4
Mobile App
Android app installation, login, daily punch flow, viewing attendance history, and applying for leave.
Employee
5
Leave Management
Leave types, balances, apply and approve flow, holidays, carry-forward, and comp-off leave.
Admin · Manager · Employee
6
Payroll Guide
Pay grades, components, salary generation, payslips, late deduction rules, and overtime rules.
Admin · Finance
7
Reports & Analytics
Live dashboard, attendance and payroll reports, AI anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.
Admin · Manager
8
India Compliance
PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS (Section 192), and Gratuity — automatic statutory deductions for India-based employees.
HR Admin · Finance
9
Gulf Compliance
EOSB/Gratuity, multi-country Wage Protection System (WPS — UAE, Saudi, Qatar), GPSSA/GOSI social insurance, Ramadan periods, and visa document tracking.
HR Admin · Finance
10
Performance & Appraisal
Goals & OKRs, continuous feedback, review templates and rating scales, and appraisal cycles with weighted multi-rater scoring.
All employees · HR Admin
11
Recruitment / ATS
Post jobs, build a candidate pool, run a hiring pipeline with interviews and offers, then convert accepted offers into employees. Funnel & time-to-hire analytics.
HR Admin · Hiring Managers
12
Expense Claims
Submit reimbursement claims, route them through manager approval, and mark approved claims as paid.
All employees · Manager · Finance
13
Engagement Surveys
Create pulse and engagement surveys with rating, choice, yes/no and text questions; collect optionally-anonymous responses and read aggregated results.
All employees · HR Admin
14
Org Chart
An interactive reporting-hierarchy tree, generated automatically from each employee's manager relationship.
Admin · HR · Manager
Quick Setup Checklist
Use this sequence when onboarding a new organization. Complete all steps before going live.
Initial Setup (Week 1)
- Register your organization and verify your email
- Set up Office(s) with address and geofence radius
- Create Departments and Shifts
- Add employees (manually or via bulk import)
- Assign employees to departments, offices, and shifts
- Choose and configure your punch method(s)
- Register any required hardware (WiFi routers, beacons, biometric terminals)
- Share the Mobile App download link with employees
- Run a test punch session with a few staff members
- Review the Dashboard to confirm attendance is recording
Leave & Payroll Setup (Week 1–2)
- Create Leave Types (Casual, Sick, Earned, LOP, Comp-Off)
- Initialize Leave Balances for the current year
- Add Holiday list (bulk import recommended)
- Configure Half-Day Rules and Late Deduction Rules (optional)
- Create Pay Components (Basic, HRA, DA, PF, PT)
- Create Pay Grades and link components to each grade
- Assign Pay Info (grade + basic salary) to all employees
- Configure Overtime Rules (optional)
Go Live
- Run a test payroll for the current month (review, do not finalize)
- Verify anomaly detection is running (check Analytics → Anomalies next morning)
- Set up Scheduled Reports if needed
- Communicate leave request process to all employees
Who These Docs Are For
| Audience | Guides |
|---|---|
| HR Admin / Organization Owner | All 7 guides — you configure the system |
| Finance / Payroll Team | Guide 6 — Payroll |
| Managers | Guide 5 (leave approval), Guide 7 (reports) |
| Employees / Staff | Guide 2 (punch methods), Guide 4 (mobile app) |
Portal & App URLs
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Web Portal (Admin + Employee) | portal.mattendance.com |
| API | api.mattendance.com |
| Android App | Google Play — search MAttendance |
Support
For help, email support@mattendance.com or use the Help Center link inside the portal (bottom-left corner after login).