Stop emailing PDFs back and forth. Run hiring, onboarding, and approvals from one place.
Digital Forms for Every HR Process — Hiring, Onboarding, and Beyond
How can employees complete our existing HR PDFs online?
Solve Everyday HR Challenges
Detect fields and create digital forms automatically
AI-Powered HR Forms
For new forms, start from a template — Onboarding Checklist, Employee Application, or Leave Petition — or describe what you need and AI builds it instantly.
Starting from a Canva design? The PlatoForms Canva App converts it directly — no rebuilding. Need to draft an offer letter, employment certificate, or policy document from scratch? PDF Document Creator generates it from a prompt, then exports as PDF or converts to a fillable form.
Draft offer letters, policy acknowledgments, and employee certificates with AI
Create HR Documents Without Switching Tools
When the document is ready, export a print-ready PDF to share with the employee and store in their personnel file. If you need information or signatures, convert the same design into a fillable PDF or online form without rebuilding it. Follow the PDF Document Creator guide to get started.
Guide candidates through long application forms one step at a time.
Make Applications & Surveys Engaging
You can also send emails using your own custom domain (CNAME) to ensure applications and onboarding forms come from your company’s domain—building trust with every interaction.
E-signatures and approval workflows for every HR process
One Platform for Signatures and HR Approvals
Its workflow feature not only streamlines multi-step approvals for HR processes such as onboarding, performance reviews, expense reports, and time-off requests, but also supports signature certificate at each step, reducing delays and keeping approvals on track.
Sync, collect, and automate effortlessly
Seamless HR Integrations
Automatically sync completed forms to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box, collect payments for benefits premiums or parking fees via Stripe, or automate workflows with Zapier, Make, or Pabbly.
For direct HRIS integration, push structured JSON data via webhooks API, or export as CSV, JSON, or PDFs. With PlatoForms, digital forms become the central hub feeding your employee data infrastructure—fast, organized, and hassle-free.
Save-for-later, mobile-ready, limit access
Flexible, Employee-Friendly Forms
For deadline-driven processes like benefits enrollment, set submission limits to close enrollment automatically and redirect late submissions to HR support. Flexible, compliant, and professional from day one.
FAQ’S
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Can we customize the forms with our company’s HR branding?
Absolutely. You can customize your online forms with your company’s logo, color scheme, and custom domain (CNAME). This ensures a consistent, professional experience for candidates and employees—building trust from the very first interaction. -
How can HR teams create new PDF documents in PlatoForms?
Start with a ready-made HR document template, a blank page, or a prompt to the AI Assistant. PDF Document Creator can help draft offer letters, employment certificates, policy acknowledgments, and performance reviews. Customize the wording and branding, add fields and signature areas, then export a print-ready PDF or convert it into an online form for completion and signing. See the PDF Document Creator guide for setup steps. -
How does PlatoForms protect sensitive employee data?
PlatoForms keeps employee data safe with encryption, access controls, activity logs, and optional two-factor authentication, ensuring only authorized HR staff can view or edit forms while maintaining privacy, compliance, and accountability for sensitive employee information. For full security and compliance documentation, see our Trust Center. -
Can forms adapt based on employee answers?
Yes, absolutely! Conditional logic shows or hides questions based on responses—for example, skipping benefits sections for contractors. -
Does PlatoForms support e-signatures for HR documents?
Yes, absolutely! PlatoForms supports legally valid electronic signatures with signature certificates and approval workflows. -
Can we integrate online forms with our existing HR software?
Yes, you can! PlatoForms offers APIs that seamlessly integrate your online forms with your HR software. You can also connect it to your current HR software using Zapier, Make, Stripe or Integrately, facilitating smooth data flow between systems. -
Can one form submission generate multiple documents?
Yes! Using Master Form, one submission automatically populates all linked PDFs. You get a consolidated ZIP package with all completed documents instantly. -
Can we customize online forms to fit our specific HR needs?
Certainly! PlatoForms offers extensive customization options. You can tailor forms to your specific requirements by adding your logo, choosing brand colors, and styling the form layout to reflect your business’s identity. This ensures your forms are both functional and visually aligned with your brand. -
Can we send pre-filled forms to employees?
Yes, absolutely! With PlatoForms’ Invitation feature, HR teams can send pre-filled onboarding, policy, or internal forms to employees in bulk. Pre-fill known details like name, employee ID, or department to avoid repetitive data entry, reduce errors, and speed up completion. You can track email delivery and submissions in real time, and control fields by hiding them or setting them as read-only to keep sensitive information consistent. -
How can we track the status of submitted forms?
PlatoForms lets you track and download submission data through its dashboard. You can also integrate with third-party tools to monitor submission status in real time. -
What kind of support and training is available for HR teams to effectively use online form solutions?
PlatoForms simplifies online form use for HR teams with user-friendly interfaces, no coding required. We offer ample support options like video tutorials, guides, FAQs, and a responsive support team. HR professionals find the platform intuitive, typically becoming proficient within days.