Simplifying HR Through Employee Self-Service

Modern HR teams are under constant pressure to accomplish more with fewer resources. From handling endless employee data requests to ensuring compliance and accuracy, administrative demands can quickly consume valuable time that could be better spent driving engagement and strategy. Gecko’s Employee and Manager Self-Service capability has been designed precisely to change that.

Reducing HR Workload with Smarter Automation

At the heart of Gecko lies HR administration – the foundation that keeps every workforce running smoothly. Yet, HR administrators often find themselves overwhelmed with manual updates, such as new addresses, changed bank accounts, role adjustments, or one-off reward requests.

Self-service redefines this process. Instead of employees emailing or messaging HR to make routine updates, they can now submit requests directly in Gecko. HR administrators simply review and approve, while the system automatically updates the information.

This simple shift creates a significant impact:

• Less manual input for HR administrators
• Faster turnaround times for employees
• Data accuracy and compliance are maintained through controlled approval flows

Enabling Managers to Take Ownership

Empowerment in HR shouldn’t stop with employees. Gecko’s self-service extends to managers, giving them the ability to manage team-related data while maintaining oversight through HR approval.

Managers can initiate actions such as:

• Updating job information or initiating role changes
• Requesting salary adjustments or one-time incentives
• Managing reward nominations for team members

Each of these actions still routes through the HR admin, ensuring compliance and consistency.

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Strengthening Control While Building Trust

Gecko’s self-service isn’t about removing HR oversight; it’s about enhancing trust through structure. Every request, from a personal data change to a job position update, is visible, traceable, and fully auditable.

For instance, when an employee’s bank account is updated, the old record is automatically closed and a new one created, preserving data integrity. When a job position changes, both the old and new roles are logged, ensuring transparent record-keeping that supports both compliance and organisational clarity.

Let’s make HR effortless!

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