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Human Resources & Payroll Management Software

Human resources and Payroll management Designed for the Democratic Republic of Congo

BATO is a cloud-based Human Resources and Payroll SaaS built for companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It enables organisations of any size to manage employees, automate payroll, configure deductions, and prepare salary payments through Mobile Money and local banks, all from one centralised platform. BATO is fully configurable, allowing every company to define its own payroll rules, deductions, benefits, and approval workflows, based on internal policies and operational needs.

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BATO — People at the Heart of Your Business

Every company is different. BATO gives you the tools to manage your people your way, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely salary payments.

Configure your own payroll structure

Apply deductions according to your company policy

Pay employees on time, every time

Maintain full visibility and control

Core Modules & Features

Everything you need to run HR + Payroll, end to end

BATO covers company setup, HRIS, payroll, salary payments, attendance, benefits, compliance, assets, expenses, and notifications—built to be fully configurable per organization.

Company & Organisational Setup

Configure BATO to match your real organisational structure.

  • Company registration and profile management
  • Multi-branch setup
  • Department configuration
  • Job titles and designations
  • Employee grades and salary scales
  • Centralised company information management

Centralised HR Database (HRIS)

A secure, configurable employee record system.

  • Personal and employment details
  • Employee photo and document uploads
  • Medical information and medical insurance details
  • Emergency contacts
  • Tax and statutory information
  • HR notes and employee history
  • Each company decides which information to capture and how it is used.

Payroll Management (DRC-Compliant & Configurable)

A payroll engine designed for local compliance and flexibility.

  • Automated monthly payroll runs
  • Salary and allowance configuration
  • Customisable deductions, including:
  • CNSS
  • IPR
  • IERE
  • Medical Insurance
  • Company-specific deductions
  • Tax calculation and reporting support
  • Downloadable electronic payslips
  • Payroll reports by employee, department, or branch
  • BATO allows companies to enable, disable, or customize any payroll component according to their internal rules.

Salary Payments (Mobile Money & Banking)

BATO goes beyond payroll calculation.

  • Generation of ready-to-upload salary payment files
  • Compatible with:
  • Mobile Money providers (M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Orange Money, etc.)
  • Local bank bulk payment systems
  • Reduced manual processing and payment errors
  • Salary payment tracking per employee
Payroll and salary summary

Attendance, Time & Leave Management

Accurate payroll starts with accurate attendance.

  • Attendance tracking
  • Monthly timesheets
  • Configurable leave types
  • Leave requests and approvals
  • Automatic leave balance calculation
  • Vacation and absence history
  • All rules (leave days, accruals, and approvals) are fully configurable per company.

Employee Self-Service Portal

Transparency for employees, efficiency for HR.
Employees can:

  • View personal information
  • Download payslips
  • Check leave balances
  • Submit leave requests
  • Access benefits information

Benefits, Allowances & Indemnities

Flexible benefits management aligned with company policy.

  • Benefit and allowance configuration
  • Allowances by role, grade, or department
  • Medical insurance management
  • Benefit history per employee
  • Direct integration into payroll calculations

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

Support compliance without limiting flexibility.

  • Management of statutory information
  • Payroll deductions tracking (CNSS, IPR, IERE, etc.)
  • Tax and payroll reports
  • Audit-ready payroll records

Assets & Expense Management

Operational control beyond HR.

  • Employee equipment and asset assignment
  • Asset status and history tracking
  • Expense recording by employee or department
  • Supporting document uploads
  • Expense reporting

Notifications & Automations

Stay informed at every step.

  • Payroll completion notifications
  • Payslip availability alerts
  • Leave approval notifications
  • Birthday notifications
  • Automated HR reminders

Dashboards & Reports

Visibility across payroll, HR, and operations

  • Payroll and salary summaries
  • Headcount by branch and department
  • Salary payment reports
  • Deduction and tax summaries
  • Attendance and leave reports
  • Export to Excel and PDF

Platform & Security

Web-based, secure, and scalable

  • 100% web-based (desktop & mobile)
  • Secure cloud hosting with backups
  • Role-based access control
  • Multi-company SaaS architecture
  • No installation required
  • Scalable for growing organizations

What “fully configurable” means in practice

  • Define payroll rules and salary structure per company
  • Enable/disable deductions (CNSS, IPR, IERE, etc.)
  • Configure benefits, leave policies, and approvals
  • Set up workflows and permissions by role

Who BATO Is For

Built for organizations transitioning from manual HR systems

Company Sizes
  • Small, medium, and large companies
Public / Social Impact
  • NGOs and international organizations
  • Schools and universities
  • Clinics and hospitals
Operational Businesses
  • Security and logistics companies
  • Organizations transitioning from manual HR systems

Flexible Pricing

Designed for all company sizes

Choose a plan that matches your headcount and operational needs. Add-ons are available as you scale.

Starter

Up to 10 employees

USD 15 / month

Get Started
Key Features:
  • Core HR and payroll
  • Payslips
  • Basic salary export
  • RECOMMENDATION
Growth

Up to 50 employees

USD 39 / month

Request a Demo
Key Features:
  • Full HRIS and payroll
  • Configurable deductions and benefits
  • Mobile Money & bank salary exports
  • Employee self-service
  • Multi-branch support
Enterprise

Up to 200 employees

USD 79 / month

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Key Features:
  • Advanced payroll and reporting
  • Assets and expenses management
  • Priority support
  • Custom configurations

Optional Add-Ons

  • Additional employees
  • SMS notifications
  • API and payment integrations
  • Custom payroll rules
  • Private or dedicated hosting

How It Works

From payroll calculation to salary payment—without the manual errors

01
Calculate

Run automated monthly payroll using your configured salary structure, allowances, and deductions.

02
Review

Validate results, apply approvals, and maintain control over changes and exceptions.

03
Export

Generate ready-to-upload salary payment files for Mobile Money and local bank bulk payment systems.

04
Pay

Pay employees on time, track payment status per employee, and reduce processing errors.

BATO — People at the Heart of Your Business

Configured your way. Paid on time. Fully in control.

Ready to see BATO in action? Request a demo and we’ll walk you through the modules, configuration options, and payroll-to-payment workflow.

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