HR software for manufacturing

Reduce admin time, manage your shift workers, and support employee wellbeing with HR solutions for Irish manufacturers from BrightHR.

  • Manage complex shift patterns across multiple sites
  • Real-time time and attendance tracking on the factory floor
  • Employee self-service portal for deskless workers
  • Get expert HR support with a round-the-clock advice line
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Monitor work hours across several locations and job sites

Know exactly who's clocked in across every shift. The Blip clocking in and out app makes time and attendance tracking effortless, even for deskless workers.

  • QR code clock-in, no expensive hardware needed
  • Geofence technology prevents buddy punching
  • Instant timesheet reports for accurate payroll
  • Overtime alerts before they impact your budget
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Make smart scheduling decisions to manage shift workers

Create, copy, and assign shifts in minutes, not hours. Our smart shift scheduling software handles rotating patterns, multi-site operations, and last-minute changes. Simplifying your workforce planning.

  • Drag and drop rota builder for any pattern
  • Open shifts fill vacancies automatically
  • Real-time shift cost visibility
  • Instant notifications to staff
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Oversee leave management on the production line

See who's off sick, on leave, or running late instantly. With an absence management software keep your production lines fully staffed and your records audit-ready. While the holiday planner gives your manufacturing staff the option to make time off requests at a click of a button.

  • Get real-time absence notifications
  • Use built-in Bradford Factor scoring to spot patterns
  • Provide staff self-serve access to book holidays
  • Review the staff calendar to plan your shifts accordingly

With BrightHR your production line will never be caught short. With absence management and staff scheduling tools working seamlessly to keep operations manned anytime.

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Expert HR support for Irish manufacturers

Business owners and managers can call the 24/7 employment law advice line for expert manufacturing HR advice anytime, any day. With some production lines operating day and night, having HR advisors just a phone call away is ideal for when unexpected incidents happen.

If you need advice on employee grievances or simply information about employment law changes in Ireland, the expert team is here to help.

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Overcome HR challenges in manufacturing industry​

Save 45+ hours per month on HR tasks. No more chasing timesheets, approvals, or paperwork

Download accurate payroll reports to pay staff on time for the hours they work each week or month.

Automatic record keeping for The EU Working Time Directive, right-to-work checks, and training compliance.

One fixed price per employee. No hidden fees. No surprise costs as your workforce grows.

Support production line workers and night shift staff with employee wellbeing tools for a healthier workplace.

See who's working across every site, every shift. Make smarter decisions with live data.

HR tools to streamline operations

Discover purpose-built HR tools designed for the unique demands of Irish manufacturing.