ZenHR’s ESS App: Your HR Life, Simplified

ZenHR’s Employee Self-Service (ESS) mobile app is built for the modern workforce in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. Whether you’re an employee requesting time off, a manager approving leave, or an HR admin handling payroll and documents, everything you need is now in your pocket.

The app already lets you view time-off balances, access salary slips, manage shifts, and clock in from anywhere. But in 2025, ZenHR has taken things to the next level.

🆕 What’s New on ZenHR’s ESS Mobile App?

ZenHR’s latest update focuses on usability, mobility, and employee wellness, making your experience faster, smarter, and more connected.

Altibbi Integration - Doctor Consultations at Your Fingertips 📲 

Through ZenHR’s new Altibbi integration, employees can instantly consult licensed doctors via the mobile app, anytime, anywhere.

This feature is a game-changer for employee well-being and productivity:

• Access 24/7 online medical consultations
  
  
• Reduce sick leave delays and stress.
  
  
• Promote a healthier, more supported workforce.
  
  

By offering telemedicine directly from the HR app, ZenHR helps you take care of your team without leaving their desk or home.

Clock In Using a QR Code

Need a faster, touch-free way to track attendance? ZenHR now supports QR code clock-ins via the mobile app.

Here’s how it works:

• Employees scan a secure QR code displayed at their office or branch
  
  
• Attendance is logged in real-time.
  
  
• HR receives instant updates with geolocation and timestamp.
  
  

This makes clock-ins safer, faster, and more accurate, especially for companies managing multiple locations or hybrid teams.

Features That Help Everyone, Not Just HR

ZenHR’s ESS Mobile App isn’t just an HR tool; it’s a comprehensive, mobile-first HR self-service solution that empowers every employee, manager, and HR professional to work smarter, not harder.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the top features, organized by who benefits and how each function works, to help you get the most out of the app.

For Employees👩‍💼

Submit All Kinds of HR Requests

Employees can easily submit:

• Time-off and vacation requests (annual leave, sick leave, emergency leave)
  
  
• Overtime and missing punches
  
  
• Loan and financial reimbursement requests
  
  
• HR letters (salary certificate, employment verification, etc.)
  
  
• Miscellaneous requests customized by your HR team
  
  

Each request is routed through a clear approval workflow, with real-time status tracking and push notifications.

View Work Schedules & Shift Assignments

Stay on top of your work hours with access to:

• Weekly and monthly shift schedules
  
  
• Assigned shifts, including night shifts or split shifts
  
  
• Real-time updates if schedules change
  
  

Ideal for retail, hospitality, and services sectors with rotating shifts.

Clock In and Out, Multiple Ways

Choose your preferred method:

• QR Code: Scan at the office for touch-free clock-ins
  
  
• Mobile Widget: One-tap from your phone’s home screen
  
  
• Geolocation Tracking: Auto-verifies your location
  
  
• Manual Punch Requests: In case you forget
  
  

Every punch is securely logged and synced with the Attendance & Time-Tracking Module.

Access Personal Information and Documents

From the My Profile section, employees can:

• View personal details, job contracts, and salary info
  
  
• Track assigned company assets (like laptops or phones)
  
  
• Access documents like pay slips, evaluation results, and insurance details
  
  

Consult a Doctor via Altibbi (Telemedicine)

ZenHR’s Altibbi integration brings 24/7 virtual healthcare to your phone:

• Get real-time online medical consultations
  
  
• Speak with certified doctors in your language.
  
  
• Receive digital prescriptions and medical advice instantly.
  
  

This is especially helpful for remote workers or those managing chronic health issues, ensuring employee well-being is just a tap away.

Stay Updated with Notifications & Announcements

Receive real-time push alerts and reminders for:

• Pending requests or approvals
  
  
• Company-wide announcements and events
  
  
• Document expiry dates, birthdays, and work anniversaries
  
  

Search the Employee Directory

The mobile employee directory helps you:

• Look up colleague contact info
  
  
• See job titles and reporting lines.
  
  
• Call, email, or message directly through the app.
  
  

This helps build better internal communication, especially in multi-branch or remote teams.

For Managers 👨‍💼 

Approve or Reject Requests On the Go

Managers can quickly handle:

• Time-off and vacation requests
  
  
• Overtime and shift adjustments
  
  
• Loan and financial claims
  
  
• Missing punch and attendance corrections
  
  

Add rejection reasons, see supporting documents, and maintain transparency.

Monitor Who’s In and Who’s Off

The “Who’s Off” dashboard shows:

• Team members on leave or working remotely
  
  
• Scheduled time off by day, week, or month
  
  
• Visibility across branches or teams (configurable)
  
  

Helps with resource planning and team availability.

View Attendance Records and Reports

Managers can:

• Review team attendance logs in real-time
  
  
• Track overtime hours and absences.
  
  
• Generate attendance reports directly from the app.
  
  

This reduces manual follow-ups and improves HR reporting accuracy.

Performance Oversight (with Add-On)

If your company uses ZenHR’s Performance & Evaluation Module, managers can:

• Review employee OKRs and competency scores
  
  
• Provide feedback and track evaluation cycle.s
  
  
• Monitor general performance factors (attendance, attitude, policy adherence)
  
  

This supports data-driven performance management, anytime, anywhere.

For HR Admins & Finance Teams🧑‍💻 

Integrated Approval Workflows

ZenHR lets you configure custom approval cycles and committees for:

• Leave requests
• Financial claims
• Business travel
• Loans and salary advances
• HR letter generation
  
  

Each step is logged, transparent, and automatically tracked in the app.

Document & Asset Management

ZenHR helps HR teams keep everything in order:

• Upload and share internal documents with permission controls
  
  
• Track company assets by employee (laptops, access cards, etc.)
  
  
• Send reminders for expiring IDs, contracts, and documents.
  
  
  

Payroll and Compliance at Your Fingertips

Through ZenHR’s full integration with the Payroll Module, HR teams can:

• Automate GOSI, WPS, and tax deductions (KSA-specific)
  
  
• Monitor vacation in-advance salary requests.
  
  
• Track financial provisions, loans, and salary history.
  
  
• Generate WPS files and bank export reports from mobile.
  
  

This ensures full HR compliance with Saudi labor laws, even when you’re on the move.

 Handle Business Travel and Air Ticketing

Admins can:

• Set travel policies and expense limits
  
  
• Approve trip and flight ticket requests.
  
  
• Monitor reimbursement statuses
  
  

This streamlines staff travel management, especially for expats and field teams.

Centralized HR Insights📊 

All actions taken on mobile are reflected in ZenHR’s central HRMS, giving admins:

• A full audit trail
• Real-time dashboards
• Consistency across desktop and mobile
  
  

Download ZenHR’s ESS Mobile App Today 📥 

Take HR out of the office and into your pocket:

Download on the App Store or Download on Google Play

Secure, Seamless, and Localized

ZenHR’s ESS Mobile App is:

• SOC 2 compliant: with biometric login for added security
• Bilingual: supporting Arabic and English
• Localized for KSA: fully compliant with GOSI, WPS, and tax laws
• Fully integrated with other ZenHR modules: payroll, attendance, onboarding, evaluations, and more.