Manufacturing Workforce Management

Manage your production teams, shift patterns, and labour compliance from one platform

Stop managing shift patterns across disconnected systems. HR Duo integrates real-time clock-ins with automated attendance tracking to ensure your workforce is present, compliant, and paid accurately across every production line and facility.

Powering the workforce behind thousands of manufacturing operations

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The problem

Shift chaos. Manual timesheets. Multi-site visibility gaps. Let's fix that

Manufacturing operations teams struggle to coordinate schedules across multiple production lines whilst tracking contractor hours and regulatory documentation, often relying on manual records that can't keep pace with production demands.

And when your workforce management is disconnected from your production operations, payroll inaccuracies stack up, compliance risks emerge, and productivity takes a hit.

HR Duo is the platform that manages your facilities, teams, and compliance

Automate shift scheduling, monitor production labour costs in real-time, and get new hires productive faster with digital onboarding. All in a compliant system that provides high-level visibility across every production line without increasing your manual office headcount.

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Automation of daily workforce management and HR tasks

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Compliance accuracy with built-in safeguards around employment regulartions

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Saved annually on routine HR administration

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Optimise production schedules and cut labour costs

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 builds rotas that align with production needs and minimise labour costs.

  • Real-time shift updates with easy swapping: Keep teams aligned and avoid gaps in coverage, with staff managing their own rotas through the mobile app.
  • Automated notifications and compliance checks: Instant updates ensure everyone knows their schedule whilst automated checks keep schedules within labour laws and working time regulations.
  • Shift planning analytics with mobile access: Data-driven insights optimise future scheduling. Staff receive changes instantly and can request swaps on the go.
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Control labour costs with accurate time-tracking

Track working hours across your production floor 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.

  • Tracking options with detailed time capture: Clock in/out via mobile, desktop, or geofence across locations, capturing all hours worked accurately including overtime, TOIL, and breaks.
  • Absence reporting with real-time alerts: Identify patterns and manage staffing gaps proactively whilst addressing lateness or absenteeism before they impact production.
  • Payroll integration with custom reports: Seamless reporting syncs timesheets without manual entry, with data-driven insights to improve scheduling, costs, and attendance trends.
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Stay compliant and keep your team safe

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.

  • Automate certification renewals and centralise training: Prevent gaps in mandatory safety certifications whilst tracking qualifications and competencies across your workforce.
  • Secure document storage with real-time dashboards: Keep sensitive records protected with role-based access and monitor safety compliance status at a glance.
  • Update employee records and remind staff: Keep skills and certifications current without hassle whilst ensuring training and safety protocols stay on track.
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Hit production targets with clear performance goals

Align your workforce to achieve peak performance with measurable goals. HR Duo's performance and goal-tracking tools ensure clarity, accountability, and progress tracking, keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.

  • Collaborate on manufacturing goals with real-time dashboards: Set clear objectives across teams and departments whilst tracking team and individual performance in real-time.
  • Automate project reminders and evaluate success: Keep workflows on schedule without manual follow-up and gain detailed insights into performance outcomes and progress.
  • Visibility across production lines with team alignment: See contributions and productivity across all shifts whilst ensuring company-wide goals cascade across departments.
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Cut HR paperwork and compliance risk

Our modern, digital-first approach makes complex HR tasks, like managing employee relations and drafting compliance-ready documentation, quick and hassle-free.

  • Access policy templates with digital contracts: Ready-to-use templates for manufacturing HR needs with instant e-signatures to send, sign, and store agreements.
  • Customisable HR letters and automate data collection: Send professional, compliant communications without legal delays whilst connected forms streamline workforce information gathering.
  • Mental health support with Employee Relations guidance: Award-winning support for employee wellbeing programmes and professional guidance to manage disputes and issues.

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.

Simon Loftus from Mirius

Simon Loftus

Director of Operations, Mirius Global Solutions

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Transform your production-level productivity with the workforce engine built for manufacturing

Discover how manufacturers are saving over 520 hours a year on manual admin whilst maintaining 99% compliance accuracy. Book your free demo today.

FAQs

How can HR Duo manage complex shift patterns in manufacturing?

HR Duo simplifies shift scheduling with digital rota tools for rotating, fixed, and zero-hour contracts. Plan and adjust schedules in real-time to meet production demands whilst reducing overtime costs. Employees access shifts via mobile, and automatic conflict resolution prevents scheduling overlaps.

Does HR Duo support compliance with labour laws and manufacturing safety regulations?

HR Duo automates compliance tracking to ensure your workforce adheres to local labour laws and safety standards. It tracks certifications, licences, right-to-work checks, and training records with automated renewal reminders and real-time dashboards. This reduces fines and accident risk, keeping your operations audit-ready.

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.

How does HR Duo track employee working hours in a manufacturing setting?

HR Duo's time-tracking features offer multiple clock-in options: mobile apps, geofence tracking, and desktop systems. The platform records hours, overtime, and breaks with real-time attendance insights, ensuring payroll accuracy and identifying staffing trends.

Does HR Duo integrate with payroll systems used by manufacturers?

HR Duo seamlessly integrates with leading payroll systems, generating one-click reports ready to export and import. By consolidating time-tracking, scheduling, and attendance data, HR Duo automates payroll calculations to deliver accurate, compliant reporting, saving time and reducing errors.

Can HR Duo help manage subcontractors?

HR Duo includes a dedicated subcontractor management portal that tracks assignments, compliance, and performance alongside your regular workforce.