The Employee Stream¶
The Intelligence Layer.
You already have local entities and local payroll providers. 4Geeks acts as the Central Command Center that feeds them perfect data. We eliminate the need for expensive EOR middlemen by empowering you to manage your own entities with enterprise-grade technology.
Centralized Command¶
Manage every contract, ID, and local compliance document across 50+ countries in one single place.
- Total Control: No more jumping between different local HR portals.
- Data Perfection: Our system tracks every hour, every overtime minute, and every vacation day.
- Reporting: At the end of the payroll cycle, we generate a high-fidelity data report for your local HR team to execute the final payment with 100% accuracy.
Automated Tracking¶
The system is designed to handle the complexity of remote and field teams:
- Real-time Visibility: See who is working, where, and for how long.
- Compliance Vault: Store and manage local contracts, IDs, and compliance documents securely.
- Custom Workflows: Adapt the system to your local entity’s specific reporting requirements.
Employee Profiles¶
Each employee record includes comprehensive information:
Personal Information¶
- Full name, email, phone
- National ID / tax ID
- Date of birth
- Address
- Emergency contact
Employment Details¶
- Job title and category
- Station assignment(s)
- Hire date
- Contract type
- Hourly rate / salary
- Payment currency
- Payment method
Face-ID Photos¶
Upload employee photos for identification and biometric verification:
- Open the employee profile
- Click Manage Photos
- Upload or capture a photo
- The photo is processed for face recognition
Face-ID photos are used with the Entrance App for biometric check-in and can be referenced for employee identification.
Job Categories¶
Classify employees into job categories for reporting and payroll:
- Management — Executives, directors, managers
- Administrative — Office staff, coordinators, assistants
- Technical — Engineers, developers, specialists
- Operations — Field workers, operators, technicians
- Sales — Sales representatives, account managers
- Support — Customer service, help desk
- Custom — Define your own categories
Job categories appear in analytics and can be used to filter reports.
Bonuses¶
Manage per-employee bonuses with five predefined types:
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus | General performance bonus | Quarterly performance award |
| Commission | Sales-based commission | 5% of sales revenue |
| Referral | Employee referral bonus | $500 for successful hire referral |
| Attendance | Perfect attendance bonus | $100 for zero absences in a month |
| Holiday | Holiday or seasonal bonus | Christmas or local holiday bonus |
Adding a Bonus¶
- Open the employee profile
- Click Bonuses
- Click Add Bonus
- Configure:
- Type — Select from predefined types
- Amount — Fixed amount or percentage of salary
- Period — One-time or recurring
- Start Date — When the bonus begins
- End Date — When the bonus expires (optional)
- Notes — Description or conditions
- Click Save
Installment Tracking¶
Bonuses can be paid in installments:
- Set the total amount and number of installments
- The system calculates the per-pay-period amount
- Track remaining balance and payment history
Deductions¶
Manage per-employee deductions with six predefined types:
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform | Uniform or dress code costs | Company polo shirts |
| Food | Meal deductions | Subsidized cafeteria meals |
| Transport | Transportation costs | Parking permit, shuttle fee |
| Equipment | Equipment or tool deductions | Laptop, phone, tools |
| Housing | Housing or accommodation | Company-provided housing |
| Health | Health insurance contributions | Additional health coverage |
Adding a Deduction¶
- Open the employee profile
- Click Deductions
- Click Add Deduction
- Configure:
- Type — Select from predefined types
- Amount — Fixed amount per pay period
- Total Amount — Total to deduct (for installment deductions)
- Start Date — When deductions begin
- End Date — When deductions end (or until total is reached)
- Notes — Description
- Click Save
Installment Tracking¶
Deductions are tracked until the total amount is reached:
- Set the total amount to deduct
- The system deducts the fixed amount each pay period
- Deductions stop automatically when the total is reached
- View remaining balance and payment history
Bulk Employee Import¶
Import multiple employees at once via CSV:
- Navigate to the Employees tab
- Click Import Employees
- Download the CSV template
- Fill in employee details for each row
- Upload the completed CSV
- Review the import summary
- Click Confirm Import
The import validates data and reports any errors before committing.
Employee Invitations¶
Invite employees to create their accounts:
- Open the employee profile
- Click Send Invitation
- The employee receives a magic link via email
- They set up their password and access the mobile app/portal
Vacation Tracking¶
Track vacation accrual and usage per employee:
- Accrual Rate — Calculated based on country and tenure
- Available Days — Current vacation balance
- Used Days — Vacation days taken
- Pending Requests — Awaiting approval
Vacation accrual rates vary by country:
| Country | First Year | After 5 Years | After 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 15 days | 20 days | 25 days |
| Mexico | 12 days | 14 days | 16 days |
| Panama | 10 days | 10 days | 10 days |
| Colombia | 15 days | 20 days | 20 days |
See Tax Compliance for full country-specific accrual tables.
Why skip the EOR?¶
Traditional Employers of Record (EOR) charge a massive markup (often \(600+/month per worker) just to use their entity. If you already own your entity, 4Geeks provides the exact same management technology starting at **\)7/month** (Core) or $12/month (Business).
âś… Own Your Entity | âś… Own Your Talent | âś… Automate the Chaos
What’s Next¶
- Stations — Organize employees by work location
- Payroll Runs — Process payroll with bonuses and deductions
- Tax Compliance — Configure country-specific tax calculations
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