Odoo HR covers the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, attendance, time off, expenses, appraisals, and payroll. Each module installs independently.
Module Ecosystem
| Module | Edition |
|---|---|
| Employees, Recruitment, Time Off, Attendances, Expenses, Appraisals | Community |
| Payroll | Enterprise |
Setup
- Install Employees, then add modules as needed
- Create Departments and org structure
- Add employee records
- Configure time off types with accrual rules
- Set up recruitment pipeline
Workflows
Recruitment: Job position → website posting → applications kanban → interviews → offer → employee creation
Time Off: Employee requests → manager approves → calendar updates → accruals calculate
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Odoo HR free?
Most modules are free in Community. Payroll requires Enterprise.
Employee self-service?
Yes. Time off requests, expense submissions, and personal info updates.
Payroll integration?
Enterprise Payroll uses contracts, attendance, and time off for automatic payslip calculation.