Keka HR

Keka HR is a cloud-native Human Resource Information System platform headquartered in Hyderabad, India, founded by Vijay Kumar Reddy and Varun Kumar in 2015. The platform is designed with a strong emphasis on user experience and self-service capabilities, reducing the administrative burden on lean HR teams within mid-market Global Capability Centers (GCCs) that lack the resources for complex enterprise HCM deployments. Keka distinguishes itself through configurability, rapid implementation timelines measured in weeks rather than months, and integration with popular collaboration tools used by technology-forward organizations.

The company has grown from a startup HR product to one of India's most widely adopted HRMS platforms, serving thousands of organizations across multiple industries including technology, professional services, manufacturing, education, and financial services. Keka supports multi-entity, multi-location HR operations with India-specific tax and compliance requirements including PF, ESI, PT, and TDS management, making it a practical choice for newly established or scaling GCCs managing their first India workforce. While the company does not explicitly position itself as a GCC specialist, its strong customer base among technology companies and professional services firms gives it significant relevance for organizations building and scaling shared service and captive center operations across India.

Keka provides an integrated suite covering core HR, payroll and statutory compliance, attendance and leave management, time tracking, performance management, employee engagement, expense management, and talent acquisition workflows. Industries served include technology, professional services, manufacturing, BFSI, and healthcare. The company has raised venture funding from prominent investors including Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu's GRT Group and Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India), reflecting strong investor confidence in its market position.