Built for Thiruvananthapuram SMEs • തിരുവനന്തപുരം

HR Software for Thiruvananthapuram SMEs & Growing Businesses

Structured HR workflows that fit Technopark style teams. Handle offer letters, attendance, payslips and HR records without extra staff.

Capital city pace. ലളിതമായ HR പ്രവൃത്തി.

Ideal for companies along the Kazhakuttom corridor, Technopark campuses and small offices across the city.

Professional using Offrd HR software in Thiruvananthapuram

Which offices handle HR compliance for a business in Thiruvananthapuram?

A business in Thiruvananthapuram answers to Kerala for some of this and to central law for the rest. Thiruvananthapuram district is the district for the local part.

District
Thiruvananthapuram source
Local body
Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation source
Professional tax
For this city that is Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation sourceLevied, but not by any state department. Professional tax in Kerala is a local self government levy. statuteFile at www.professiontax.lsgkerala.gov.in.
Shops and Establishments
Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960 (Act 34 of 1960). ActKicks in at: No employee threshold. All shops and commercial establishments must be. Deadline: Application within 60 days from the date the establishment commences work.Authority here: the District Labour Officer, Thiruvananthapuram is the district head. Circles covering the city: Thiruvananthapuram 1st Circle, Thozhil Bhavan, Vikas Bhavan P.O.; 2nd Circle, Kazhakkoottam P.O.; 3rd Circle, Thozhil Bhavan sourceFiled at lcas.lc.kerala.gov.in.
Labour office
District Labour Officer (General), District Labour Office, Thozhil Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. Ph 0471-2783946 / 0471-2783938. Email. A separate District Labour Officer (Enforcement) sits in the same office. The Labour Commissionerate headquarters is also at Thozhil Bhavan (Labour Complex), Thiruvananthapuram, Ph 0471-2783900 source
Labour welfare fund
Yes. Kerala Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1975 (Act II of 1977). source
Worth knowing here
Thiruvananthapuram is one of the six municipal corporations whose profession tax can be paid on the LSGD Kerala Profession Tax Online Payment System, which is run by the Director of Urban Affairs, Swaraj Bhavan, Nanthancode, Thiruvananthapuram-03. The Corporation's own site links profession tax straight to professiontax.lsgkerala.gov.in, while property tax goes through K-SMART source
Not local at all
What is national stays national. Provident fund, employee state insurance, gratuity, bonus and salary tax deduction are the same for Thiruvananthapuram as for any other district.

Confirm this before you rely on it. Any of this can change on a notification you will not see. Verify the office with the department, and take advice from your chartered accountant or labour law adviser on what actually applies to you. General information only, not legal or tax advice. Offrd is not affiliated with these offices. Last checked 12 September 2026. Corrections to service@offrd.co, please.

Which Thiruvananthapuram industries are you hiring for?

Thiruvananthapuram's economy splits sharply between a large IT campus and an older public sector manufacturing base, with different payroll patterns in each.

IT and ITES, TechnoparkKariavattom and Kazhakkoottamover 350 companies, about 60,000 professionals

Technopark's own figures put its IT exports at about Rs 6,100 crore in 2014-15, more than half of Kerala's total. This is the older of two available figures, so treat it as a scale marker.

Public sector manufacturingcitywideseveral named units

Hindustan Latex, Travancore Titanium Products and Keltron are the large public sector employers named in the district's own industrial profile, alongside ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.

Registered industrial units overalldistrict wide, dated count21,963 units, about 124,700 jobs

This figure is from a 2011-12 profile, the newest full district industrial count found. Treat it as historical rather than current.

Offices a Thiruvananthapuram employer deals with

District Industries Centre, Thiruvananthapuram

Water Works Compound, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram 695003.

trivandrum.nic.in
Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, Revenue Section

Profession tax and trade licence under Kerala's local body framework.

tmc.lsgkerala.gov.in
Thiruvananthapuram District Collectorate

Civil Station Buildings, Kudappanakunnu, Thiruvananthapuram 695043. 0471-2731210.

trivandrum.nic.in
Labour Commissionerate, Kerala

Handles Shops and Commercial Establishments Act registration statewide, headquartered here. Thozhil Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. 0471-2783900.

lc.kerala.gov.in
Udyam Registration

Free, online, Aadhaar based, no renewal needed.

udyamregistration.gov.in

Confirm this before you rely on it. The only full district industrial profile located is dated 2011-12, over a decade old, though the Technopark figures are somewhat newer, from 2015. Under Kerala law, profession tax is a local body levy under the Kerala Municipality Act, collected by the corporation itself rather than a state tax department. A current rate slab for the corporation could not be located. Office addresses and contact details can change on a notification you will not see. Verify the office and its current jurisdiction before you act on it, and take advice from your chartered accountant or labour law adviser. None of this is legal or tax advice. Offrd has no connection to the offices named and does not represent them. Checked 12 September 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us at service@offrd.co.

Does an employee who left mid year get a bonus?

Yes, if they worked at least thirty days in the accounting year and were otherwise eligible. The bonus is proportionate to the days worked. Forgetting this is a common gap in full and final settlements, because the settlement is usually prepared months before the bonus is declared.

The practical fix is to flag eligible leavers at exit so the amount is paid when the bonus is declared rather than missed.

ex gratia payments explained

What employee records have to be kept, and for how long?

The appointment letter and any revisions, the attendance and wage record, the leave record, contribution proofs, and the exit documents. Retention periods come from the Act that applies, commonly three years for wage and attendance registers and longer in several states.

For a small employer in Kerala, the practical rule is to keep the employment file intact for as long as the person could raise a claim, which is longer than the register retention period.

employee records

Frequently asked questions

Which district handles filings for Thiruvananthapuram?

In Thiruvananthapuram. Filings for a Thiruvananthapuram employer go to offices appointed for that district rather than for the town.

Who collects professional tax from a Thiruvananthapuram employer?

Kerala does not have a state professional tax department. Profession tax is assessed and collected by the local self government institution for the area.

Is bonus part of the full and final settlement?

It can be, where the amount is already known. Where the bonus for the year has not been declared yet, it is paid separately when declared. Final wages themselves are due within two working days of the last day.

Everything You Need, Minus the HR Headache • തുടങ്ങാൻ എളുപ്പം

Offer letters, onboarding, attendance, leaves, payslips, confirmation and exit letters all in one simple workflow. Offrd keeps documentation structured so that Thiruvananthapuram founders and managers can trust that records are in order. വേഗം സജ്ജമാകാം.

OL

Offer Letter Generator

Create clean and compliant offers in minutes with templates ready for Kerala SMEs. Perfect when you are hiring for multiple client projects or new product teams. മിനിറ്റുകൾക്കുള്ളിൽ ഓഫർ ലെറ്റർ.

ON

Digital Onboarding

Collect documents and forms online and track status without long email threads. Works well for freshers from CET, TKM and other engineering colleges joining your Technopark office. ഓൺബോർഡിംഗ് സുഗമം.

AT

Attendance and Leaves

Flexible check in options and clear leave approvals. Export ready reports that make it easy to explain working hours and leave balance to both employees and auditors. റെക്കോർഡുകൾ വ്യക്തം.

PS

Payslip Generation

Accurate breakdowns and downloadable salary slips for your team. Suitable for investors, banking and basic audit checks. കൃത്യമായ പേസ്ലിപ്പ്.

PR

Probation and Confirmation

Never miss due dates. Set reminders and issue confirmation letters on time so that employees see a professional and predictable process. റിമൈൻഡർ റെഡി.

EX

Exit Documents

Separation and experience letters stored in one place with proper record keeping. Helpful when team members move to larger firms or pursue opportunities abroad. സമുചിത രേഖകൾ.

Kerala compliance in mind
Offrd supports proper documentation for typical Kerala private sector needs such as Shops and Establishments style records, appointment letters and basic proof of employment. It does not replace your legal advisor but gives you consistent formats and structured storage.
കേരള നിയമാനുസൃത രേഖകൾക്ക് പിന്തുണ.

How does Offrd fit Thiruvananthapuram work culture?

Thiruvananthapuram teams prefer calm, process first tools. Offrd is designed for managers who want clarity, not heavy software. It works well for companies where HR is handled by a founder, admin head or one HR generalist.

Process First Mindset

Create repeatable workflows for hiring, onboarding and exits that anyone in your team can follow. Good for multi founder setups where responsibilities change often. ക്രമബദ്ധമായ പ്രവൃത്തി.

Clear Documentation

Keep all letters and important HR documents in one place with clear naming and access. This fits the documentation habits already common in the city. വ്യക്തമായ രേഖകൾ.

Mobile Ready Teams

Your team can mark attendance and view payslips on their phones whether they are in Technopark, on client site or working from home in the city. ഫോണിൽ തന്നെ HR.

Fresher Friendly Onboarding

Bring interns and freshers into your system without manual tracking. Offrd makes it easy to share offers, collect documents and move them to confirmation. പുതിയ ടാലന്റ് സജ്ജം.

What HR challenges do Thiruvananthapuram companies face?

Many startups and SMEs in Thiruvananthapuram operate with small core teams that juggle delivery, client calls and internal operations. HR work often falls between roles and gets handled in Word and Excel. Offrd removes this risk by giving you one place to manage common HR tasks.

One Person Handles HR

In many companies the office manager or admin is also the HR contact. Offrd gives that person simple screens and ready templates so that HR work feels lighter.

Multiple Types of Employment

Contract staff, project based hiring and interns all need different documents. Offrd helps you keep consistent records irrespective of employment type.

Need for Predictable Compliance

Investors, banks and even large customers expect basic HR discipline. Proper offer letters, experience letters and payslips from Offrd give a more reliable impression.

Limited Time to Learn Complex Systems

Enterprise HR tools can feel heavy for a ten or twenty person team. Offrd keeps the focus on daily HR tasks so that you can learn it quickly and use it the same week.

Why Thiruvananthapuram Teams Pick Offrd

Offrd is used by Kerala startups and SMEs that want structured HR without adding a full HR department. The product is practical, affordable and quick to adopt.

Simple to Start

Import employees, set company details and you are ready to send your next offer letter. ഒന്നടിച്ചാൽ മതി.

Compliance Support

Guided setups and document templates help you keep records in a format that works for most Kerala SMEs. സഹായക ടെംപ്ലേറ്റുകൾ.

Works on Mobile

Team members can check attendance, leave and payslips on their phones which suits the citys hybrid work style. എവിടെ നിന്നുമെങ്കിലും.

Clear Pricing

Plans are designed for Indian SMEs with transparent rates. You can start free and scale only when your usage grows. സ്പഷ്ടമായ പ്ലാൻ.

Is Offrd right for Technopark startups and IT services firms?

Does Offrd work for Technopark based companies

Yes. Offrd is suitable for product startups, IT services firms and consulting companies inside Technopark and nearby areas. It fits teams that handle offer letters, attendance and payslips for ten to a few hundred employees.

Is this HR software only for tech companies

No. Offrd is used by different types of Kerala SMEs. It works for software companies, consulting firms, small manufacturers, agencies and service businesses that want simple HR automation.

Can we manage interns and freshers with Offrd

You can create separate offers, track onboarding and issue confirmation or experience letters for interns and freshers. This is useful when you hire from local colleges and need clean documentation for future reference.

How fast can a Thiruvananthapuram company go live

Most small teams can set up basic company details and start issuing offer letters in a single day. Attendance and payslips usually follow once you decide on your internal process. വേഗം തുടങ്ങാം.

Does Offrd replace our consultant or auditor

Offrd focuses on day to day HR documents and workflows. You should continue to work with your consultant or auditor for detailed legal and tax advice. Offrd helps by keeping your HR records consistent and easier to share.

Start Free and See If Offrd Fits Your Team

Create an account, set up your company and try a few HR tasks with your own data. ഇപ്പോൾ തന്നെ ആരംഭിക്കൂ.

EPFO and ESIC Offices for Thiruvananthapuram

Offrd handles the calculation and documents. These are the government offices for registration, inspections, and escalations.

EPFO Office
Address not confirmed. Visit epfindia.gov.in to locate your local office.
ESIC Office
Ground Floor, Panchdeep Bhavan, Near NORKA ROOTS, Housing Board, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014
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