Manufacturing Workforce Management Software
Enhance Your Operations For a Well-Oiled Workforce
Easily manage complex shift patterns with precise time-tracking and flexible digital scheduling. Gain access to the data and tools you need to optimise manufacturing operations, reduce frontline staffing costs, and keep your team aligned.
Simplify shift scheduling for maximum productivity
Create, adjust, and optimise shift patterns in minutes with HR Duo’s digital scheduling tools. Whether your team operates on rotating shifts, fixed schedules, or zero-hour contracts, our platform helps you build rotas that align with production needs and minimise labour costs.
Real-time shift updates to prevent scheduling conflicts
Easy shift swapping and self-scheduling for employees
Automated notifications for rota changes
Compliance checks to ensure schedules meet labour laws
Analytics for improved shift planning
Accurate time-tracking and attendance management
Track the working hours of your frontline employees and subcontractors effortlessly to ensure accurate payroll, manage absences, and maintain operational efficiency. HR Duo’s time-tracking tools provide real-time visibility into attendance, helping you stay on top of labour costs.
Clock in/out via mobile, desktop, or geofence
Detailed overtime, TOIL, and break tracking
Absence reporting to reduce unplanned disruptions
Real-time alerts for lateness or absenteeism
Integration with payroll for seamless reporting
Ensure safety compliance with certificate and skill tracking
Safety and compliance are non-negotiable in manufacturing. HR Duo simplifies compliance by automating tracking for certifications, right-to-work, training, and skills to keep your team safe and prepared.
Automated reminders for certification renewals
Centralised employee skill and training records
Secure, GDPR-compliant storage for documents
Real-time dashboards for compliance insights
Easy updates to employee records
Drive manufacturing excellence by tracking performance and setting clear goals
Align your workforce to achieve peak performance with measurable goals designed for teams, departments, and individuals. HR Duo’s performance and goal-tracking tools ensure clarity, accountability, and progress tracking, keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Collaborate on goal-setting for manufacturing workflows
Dashboards to monitor team and individual progress
Automated reminders for project deadlines
Detailed reports to evaluate goal success
Visibility into contributions across shifts and production lines
Optimise Your Manufacturing Workforce Operations
Engineered for Excellence
HR Duo delivers tailored workforce management solutions for manufacturers, helping managers control labour costs, ensure compliance, and automate operations with precision.
80%
automation of daily workforce management and HR tasks
99%
compliance accuracy with safeguards employment regulations
10hrs
saved weekly on time-tracking, scheduling, and payroll reporting
Everything you need to manage your workforce
We offer game-changing plans tailored to your specific requirements.
Workforce Management
A complete solution to manage your frontline teams, enhance operations, and reduce labour costs.
What's included:
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Time-Tracking
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Digital Rotas
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Shift Scheduling
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Absence Management
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Leave and Holiday
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Payroll Reporting
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Employee Profiles
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Analytics and Reports
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Project Tracking
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Geofence Clock-In
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Subcontractor Management
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Task Manager
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Document Storage
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Equipment Tracking
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Permission Groups
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Benefit Recording
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Instant Messaging
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Organisation Charts
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Knowledge Centre
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Platform Support
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HR Assist
A one-of-a-kind offering that simplifies your people processes and automates up to 80% of your HR tasks.
What's included:
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Connected Forms
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Model HR Letters
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HR Policy Templates
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Integrated Emails
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Digital Contracts
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Secure E-Signature
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Employee Relations Assistance
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Employee Assistance Programme
EmployPath
Manage your entire employment lifecycle with the tools to help you recruit, engage, and nurture your people.
What's included:
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Applicant Tracking System
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Enhanced Onboarding
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Performance Management
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360 Reviews
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One-to-ones
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Improvement Plans
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Goal & Objective Tracking
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Analytics and Reports
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here's a round-up of some of the questions we've been asked by business owners, operations managers and HR professionals looking to make the move to a unified Workforce Management platform like HR Duo.
How can HR Duo help manage complex shift patterns in manufacturing?
HR Duo simplifies shift scheduling with its digital rota tools, enabling manufacturers to handle rotating, fixed, and zero-hour contracts efficiently.
The platform allows you to plan, adjust, and update schedules in real-time, ensuring production demands are met while reducing overtime costs.
Employees can then access their shifts via mobile, and automatic conflict resolution prevents scheduling overlaps.
Does HR Duo support compliance with labour laws and manufacturing safety regulations?
Yes, HR Duo automates compliance tracking to ensure your workforce adheres to local labour laws and safety standards.
It includes tools to track certifications, licenses, right-to-work checks, and training records.
Automated reminders for renewals and real-time compliance dashboards reduce the risk of fines and workplace accidents, keeping your operations audit-ready.
How does HR Duo track employee working hours in a manufacturing setting?
HR Duo’s time-tracking features provide multiple options for clocking in and out, including mobile apps, geofence tracking, and desktop systems.
The platform records hours worked, overtime, and breaks, offering real-time attendance insights. This ensures payroll accuracy and helps identify trends to optimise staffing levels.
Does HR Duo support zero-hour contracts and flexible work arrangements?
Yes, HR Duo is built to accommodate the flexibility needed in manufacturing. It handles zero-hour contracts, part-time roles, and flexible arrangements with ease.
The platform ensures proper documentation, compliance, and seamless scheduling for these roles.
Can HR Duo track time for remote and field-based workers?
You bet!
HR Duo offers flexible time-tracking options, including mobile clock-ins, geofence-based auto-check-ins, and desktop tracking. This ensures accurate time recording for deskless and remote employees.
Does HR Duo integrate with payroll systems used by manufacturers?
Absolutely, and it couldn't be simpler.
HR Duo seamlessly integrates with leading payroll systems, with one-click generated reports that are ready to export and easily import into your existing payroll system.
By consolidating data from time-tracking, shift scheduling, and attendance records, HR Duo automates calculations to deliver accurate, compliant payroll reporting, saving you time and reducing the risk of errors.
Can HR Duo help manage subcontractors?
Yes! In fact, we've designed a whole area on the platform just for subcontractors.
HR Duo includes a subcontractor management portal that allows you to track assignments, compliance, and performance for subcontractors alongside your regular workforce.
Is employee data secure on HR Duo?
HR Duo prioritises security with GDPR-compliant storage, role-based access permissions, and secure communication channels.
All employee data is stored and managed with robust encryption and compliance protocols. You can find out more about data security here.
Why should manufacturers choose HR Duo over traditional workforce management systems?
Unlike traditional systems, HR Duo is designed to automate over 80% of operational workforce management and HR tasks. Its advanced features, real-time analytics, and mobile-first approach make it ideal for fast-paced manufacturing environments.
HR Duo reduces operational costs, improves compliance, and enhances employee engagement, giving manufacturers a competitive edge.