Manufacturing Case Study

Mirius

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Employees

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Production Facility

HRMS Platform

See how Mirius, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products, enhanced shift scheduling, staff attendance tracking, and HR compliance using HR Duo’s all-in-one workforce management platform.

Mirius

Overview

  • CompanyMirius
  • LocationUnited Kingdom
  • IndustryManufacturing

Explore this case study if:

  • You manage a 24/7 operation with complex shift patterns and rotating staff.
  • You need accurate time-tracking and payroll across full-time and subcontractor roles.
  • You want a single HRIS to support compliance, scheduling, and workforce visibility.

Mirius

Mirius is a multi-award-winning UK manufacturer of professional, retail, and healthcare cleaning products. With over 60 years of industry experience, the company exports to 80+ countries worldwide and produces more than 2 million bottles per week.

Operating from a cutting-edge 24-hour manufacturing facility, Mirius relies on a skilled workforce of full-time staff and subcontractors to deliver quality and consistency at scale. But with complex shift patterns, demanding output targets, and evolving compliance obligations, managing people operations was becoming increasingly time-consuming and error-prone.

To support its continued growth and maintain operational excellence, Mirius needed a more efficient way to handle rotas, time-tracking, staff attendance, and HR compliance, without relying on outdated systems or manual processes.

What Was Needed

As a manufacturer operating around the clock, Mirius needed a workforce management system that could match the speed and scale of its operations.

Mirius faced critical challenges in workforce management and needed a solution that included:

  • Complex Shift Scheduling Across 24/7 OperationsRotas were built manually, making it difficult to maintain accurate cover for production lines and account for last-minute changes.
  • Accurate Time-Tracking for a Mixed WorkforceWith full-time, agency, and subcontracted staff on site daily, tracking hours, attendance, and overtime accurately was difficult, especially across departments and shifts.
  • Agency and Subcontractor OversightMirius needed clearer visibility into agency worker hours, compliance checks, and documentation, all while keeping processes consistent and auditable.
  • HR Compliance and Policy ManagementKeeping employee records, HR documents, and training logs up to date was difficult across multiple employment types and shift groups.
  • Reducing Admin Burden and Error RiskManual data entry, paper-based records, and separate systems slowed down operations and increased the risk of errors in payroll and compliance.

Where We Came In

HR Duo delivered a single, flexible workforce management platform built for the demands of high-output, compliance-heavy industries like manufacturing.

With real-time data, smart automation, and tools to manage both permanent and temporary staff, Mirius gained a comprehensive view of its workforce and streamlined key HR processes across all shifts. With HR Duo, Mirius achieved:

 

Centralised Time-Tracking and Staff Attendance

All employees and subcontractors clock in and out digitally, with options including mobile, biometric, and geofence technology. Managers instantly access attendance data across departments and shifts.

Smarter Rotas and Shift Scheduling

HR Duo’s drag-and-drop rota builder helps supervisors assign shifts, fill gaps, and adjust schedules with full visibility of who’s available, reducing downtime and overstaffing.

HRIS with Compliance Tools

Store, track, and update employee documentation, training certifications, and policies in one place. Built-in templates and alerts help maintain HR compliance with ease.

Integrated Payroll Reporting

Time and shift data flows straight into payroll reports, supporting accurate wage calculation across multiple staff types and contracts.

Improved Subcontractor Management

Mirius now tracks agency and subcontractor hours, documentation, and performance metrics, all within the same system used for internal staff.

Real-Time Workforce Visibility

Site managers and HR teams gain instant insight into workforce activity, absence trends, and scheduling performance, supporting better planning and compliance.

Key Features

Mirius benefited from many of our platform features and services, including:

Time-Tracking & Attendance

Automated clock-ins for full-time, agency, and subcontracted staff — fully auditable and payroll-ready.

Digital Rotas & Shift Scheduling

Fast, flexible rota creation with drag-and-drop tools and instant updates across departments.

Document & Policy Management

All employee records, contracts, policies, and right-to-work checks stored securely in one system.

Payroll Integration & Reporting

Automated data export for payroll accuracy across shift types and variable hours.

Workforce Insights & Reporting

Real-time dashboards and trend reports across attendance, shifts, overtime, and absences.

HR Duo has made a huge difference to how we manage our workforce. From real-time attendance tracking to streamlined rotas and compliance management, everything is now in one place. It’s helped us save time, reduce admin, and stay fully in control of our operations across every shift.

Simon Loftus

Director of Operations

The Real Value

The outcomes of using an all-in-one Workforce Management and HRMS platform. A service that pays for itself, many times over:

Improved Scheduling and Attendance

Rotas and time-tracking now take minutes, not hours. With real-time visibility into who’s on site and when.

Improved Payroll Accuracy

Automated calculations and data syncing eliminate manual entry errors and speed up payroll preparation.

Better Resource Planning

Access to real-time workforce data helps managers reduce costs, allocate labour more effectively, and support operational continuity.

FAQs

What is HRMS software for construction companies?

An HRMS (Human Resource Management System) for construction companies centralises HR, workforce management, and compliance into one platform.

HR Duo enables construction businesses like Elliott Group to manage employee records, subcontractors, time and attendance, scheduling, payroll reporting, and HR compliance across multiple sites. This replaces spreadsheets and disconnected systems with one reliable source of workforce data.

Can HR Duo manage subcontractors and agency workers?

Yes. HR Duo includes dedicated subcontractor management tools designed for construction.

Businesses can track subcontractor hours, compliance documentation, certifications, and site attendance in one system. This improves accountability, reduces risk, and ensures subcontractors meet all HR and safety requirements before stepping on site.

How does HR Duo help with HR compliance in construction?

An HRMS (Human Resource Management System) for construction companies centralises HR, workforce management, and compliance into one platform.

HR Duo enables construction businesses like Elliott Group to manage employee records, subcontractors, time and attendance, scheduling, payroll reporting, and HR compliance across multiple sites. This replaces spreadsheets and disconnected systems with one reliable source of workforce data.

What is HRMS software for construction companies?

HR compliance is critical in construction due to safety regulations and audits. HR Duo stores right-to-work checks, training records, health and safety certifications, and contracts digitally.

Automated reminders alert managers before documents expire, helping construction companies stay audit-ready and compliant with UK and Irish employment law.

Does HR Duo support multi-site construction operations?

Absolutely. HR Duo is built for multi-site construction businesses operating across regions and countries.

Managers can view workforce data across all sites in real time, standardise HR processes, and ensure consistent compliance, whether teams are based in London, Birmingham, Dublin, or Cork.

How does HR Duo improve time and attendance tracking on construction sites?

HR Duo replaces paper timesheets with mobile clock-ins and location verification. Employees and subcontractors clock in on site, giving managers accurate attendance data instantly.

This improves productivity tracking, reduces time theft, and ensures payroll data reflects actual hours worked.

How does HR Duo support project-based scheduling?

Construction projects change quickly. HR Duo’s digital rota and scheduling tools allow managers to allocate labour based on availability, skills, and site requirements.

Schedules can be updated instantly, ensuring projects remain fully staffed even when timelines shift.

Is HR Duo suitable for large construction firms as well as growing contractors?

Yes. HR Duo scales with construction businesses of all sizes. Whether managing 100 workers or several hundred employees and subcontractors, HR Duo adapts to growing headcount, additional sites, and increased compliance requirements without adding admin overhead.

How does HR Duo improve communication with site teams?

HR Duo’s mobile self-service app gives workers direct access to rotas, documents, and leave requests. This reduces reliance on phone calls and paperwork, improves clarity for site teams, and ensures consistent communication across dispersed construction sites.

Why should construction companies choose HR Duo over other HR software?

Unlike generic HR software, HR Duo is a construction-ready HRMS and workforce management platform. It combines HR compliance, subcontractor management, scheduling, time tracking, payroll reporting, and mobile access in one system.

This gives construction companies better control, reduced risk, and clearer visibility across every project.

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