Horizon

Horizon is an all-in-one HR management solution designed to simplify, automate, and optimize HR operations for businesses of all sizes. From employee management and payroll processing to leave tracking and recruitment, Horizon provides a comprehensive suite of tools to streamline HR workflows. Built with Next.js, Quarkus, and PostgreSQL, Horizon offers a modern, scalable, and user-friendly platform for managing all aspects of human resources.

Key Features

1. Sign Up & Sign In

• Sign Up: Organisations can sign up and login with the password received from their inbox.
• Sign In: Employees log in using the password sent to their registered email.

2. Dashboard Overview

• Provides a real-time snapshot of HR operations, including:
  • Employee count
  • Leave requests
  • Active users
  • Employees on break
• Employees can punch in for the day with one click, ensuring seamless attendance tracking.

3. Employee Self-Service

• My Space: Employees can view personal details, connect with team members, check timesheets and attendance, and request leave.
• Role-Based Access: Employees have access only to the Dashboard and My Space, ensuring data security.

4. Organization Management

• Employee Management: Add employees, assign roles, and define department access. Collect bank details for payroll and configure salary components.
• Department Management: Create departments and assign employees.
• Location Management: Manage multiple operating locations.
• Additional Settings:
  • Designations: Define company hierarchy and role structures.
  • Holidays: Plan and manage company-wide holidays.
  • Leave Configuration: Set up leave types and quotas.

5. Leave Tracker

• Employees submit leave requests, managers approve them, and the system tracks everything automatically.
• HR can monitor all employees’ leave balances in one place.

6. Timesheets

• Employees submit timesheets for a selected date range, and managers approve them seamlessly.
• Timesheet submission is a crucial step in payroll processing.

7. Attendance Tracking

• Consolidated view of employee attendance for today or an entire month.

8. Shift Management

• Assign shifts to employees at the time of login for efficient workforce management.

9. Login Time Adjustments

• Employees can request login time adjustments if they forget to punch in, ensuring accurate attendance records.

10. Hiring Management

• Candidate Management: Add candidates, track their progress, and manage open positions.
• Workflow Manager: Define custom hiring workflows for each position.
• Interview Scheduling: Schedule interviews and track candidates from application to onboarding.

11. Payroll Management

• Payroll Settings: Control payroll processing schedules, payslip distributions, salary disbursement dates, and payment cycles.
• Salary Components: Customize earnings and deductions, with options for fixed amounts, percentages of CTC, or dynamic calculations.
• Payroll Runs: Create payroll runs for selected date ranges and generate payroll summaries.
• Warnings: Highlight potential issues, such as missing salary configurations or timesheets.

Technical Stack

• Frontend: Next.js (for a responsive and dynamic user interface)
• Backend: Quarkus (for high-performance and scalable APIs)
• Database: PostgreSQL (for reliable and efficient data storage)
• Authentication: Secure email-based login and role-based access control
• Integration: APIs for seamless communication between frontend and backend

Workflow

1. Employee Onboarding

• Add employee details, assign roles, and configure payroll.
• Upload and manage employee-related documents.

2. Daily Operations

• Employees punch in, submit timesheets, and request leave.
• Managers approve timesheets and leave requests.
• HR monitors attendance, leave balances, and payroll data.

3. Payroll Processing

• Configure salary components and run payroll.
• Generate payslips and disburse salaries.
• Address warnings and ensure compliance.

4. Recruitment

• Add candidates, define hiring workflows, and schedule interviews.
• Track candidates from application to onboarding.

Challenges and Solutions

1. Ensuring real-time data synchronization across modules.

   • Implemented WebSocket communication and optimized backend APIs for real-time updates.

2. Managing complex payroll calculations.

   • Designed a flexible salary component system with dynamic calculations.

3. Providing a seamless user experience across devices.

   • Used Next.js for a responsive web interface and optimized for mobile devices.

Conclusion

Horizon is a powerful HR management solution that simplifies and automates HR operations, enabling businesses to focus on growth and employee satisfaction. With features like employee self-service, payroll management, leave tracking, and recruitment, Horizon provides a comprehensive platform for managing all aspects of HR. Built with Next.js, Quarkus, and PostgreSQL, Horizon is scalable, secure, and user-friendly, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes.

Future Enhancements

• AI-Powered Insights: Integrate AI for predictive analytics and workforce planning.
• Mobile App: Develop a dedicated mobile app for on-the-go HR management.
• Multi-Language Support: Add support for multiple languages to cater to a global audience.
• Integration with Third-Party Tools: Enable integration with tools like Slack, Google Workspace, and accounting software.