Track every shift, every incident, every pay run.
Shift scheduling, safety and incident tracking, union payroll, and multi-site workforce management in one connected platform. Built for manufacturers running 50 to 3,000 employees.
What changes when Manufacturing operations run on Workzoom
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Manufacturing HR breaks every tool that was not built for plant floors.
Shift differentials and overtime calculated by hand after every pay period
Rotating shifts, night premiums, weekend differentials, and union overtime rules create dozens of pay variations each period. When these are calculated manually, errors compound and grievances follow.
Safety incidents tracked in paper forms that never connect to HR
Near-miss reports, incident investigations, and WSIB documentation live in filing cabinets or separate systems. When safety records are disconnected from employee profiles, patterns go unnoticed and reporting deadlines get missed.
Multi-site operations managed in location-specific spreadsheets
Each plant runs its own scheduling, time tracking, and reporting. Head office has no real-time view of labor costs, overtime trends, or headcount across locations without manual consolidation every pay period.
Before Workzoom, we were running scheduling in one system, time tracking on paper, and payroll in a third. Shift differentials and overtime were calculated manually every two weeks. Now approved time flows straight into payroll with all the premiums applied automatically. Our payroll team spends their time on exceptions, not data entry.
One platform that connects scheduling, compliance, and payroll for Manufacturing.
Credential tracking with automated expiry alerts
Every employee's licenses, certifications, and mandatory training tracked in one place. 30, 60, and 90-day email alerts. Scheduling blocks past expiry so credentialed gaps never reach the floor.
Union-aware payroll
CUPE and non-union premiums apply automatically when payroll runs. No manual calculation.
24/7 shift scheduling
Full-time, part-time, casual, and agency staff in one scheduling view. No separate systems per employment type.
Time flows directly into payroll
No re-entry. Approved timesheets calculate union overtime, stat premiums, and shift differentials automatically. Every pay run is clean from the start. No export, no import, no reconciliation step.
Four suites. One system. $4 per employee per suite.
Start with what you need. Add suites as you grow. No implementation fees, no contracts.
Employee management for Manufacturing
- Employee profiles with credential tracking
- Document management and e-signature
- Union agreement configuration
- Digital onboarding workflows
Scheduling and time for Manufacturing
- Union-aware shift scheduling
- Credential-gated scheduling
- Overtime and stat holiday tracking
- Mobile clock-in for all staff
Payroll that knows your agreements
- Union and non-union pay rules
- T4 and ROE generation
- Direct deposit
- Multi-provincial payroll
Hire and develop your Manufacturing team
- Job posting and ATS
- Background check integration
- Performance reviews
- Training completion tracking
We were running three systems that did not talk to each other. Scheduling in one place, time in another, payroll in a third. Workzoom put it all together. Our managers spend their time on residents, not spreadsheets.
HR Director, Silvera for Seniors
Calgary, AB. 9 senior residences, 400 employees.
Shift patterns, safety modules, and union rules configured before go-live.
Plant structure and shift configuration
Each plant, line, and department is configured with its own shift rotations, pay rules, and overtime thresholds. Union agreement terms including classification-based rates and shift premiums are mapped before data migration.
Safety module setup and payroll parallel run
Incident reporting workflows, WSIB documentation templates, and safety training records are configured. Payroll runs in parallel for 2 to 4 pay periods so your team can verify shift differentials, overtime, and union deductions.
Multi-site rollout and go-live
Each plant goes live on its own timeline. Supervisors and floor leads get role-based mobile training. Your existing systems are decommissioned when your team confirms every number matches.
$4 per employee per month per suite. No per-plant fees.
A 320-person manufacturer using all four suites pays $5,120 USD per month. That covers every plant, every shift differential, and every payroll run. No setup fees. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
No setup fees. No contracts. Cancel anytime. Payroll covers Canada, US, Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad, and more.
Calculate your priceEverything Manufacturing teams ask before switching.
Yes. Shift rotations are configured per department or plant with automatic application of night premiums, weekend differentials, and statutory holiday rates. Differentials flow directly into payroll from approved time without manual calculation.
Yes. Incident reports are filed digitally and linked to the employee profile. Investigation workflows, corrective actions, and WSIB documentation are tracked in one place. Patterns across incidents are visible in reporting without manual consolidation.
Union agreement terms including classification-based pay rates, shift premiums, seniority-based scheduling rules, overtime thresholds, and dues deductions are configured directly in Workzoom and applied automatically each pay run. You do not maintain union rules in a separate spreadsheet.
Yes. Each plant is configured independently with its own shift patterns, pay rules, and approval chains. Head office sees consolidated reporting across all locations including labor costs, overtime trends, and headcount without manual data gathering.
Yes. Overtime is calculated automatically from approved time based on your configured rules, whether daily, weekly, or averaging agreement thresholds. Supervisors approve overtime in real time from mobile devices, and approved overtime flows directly into the payroll run.
Workzoom processes payroll in Canada, the United States, and the Bahamas. HR, Workforce, and Talent suites are available in 7 countries. All pricing is in USD at $4 per employee per month per suite with no setup fees and no contracts.
Absolutely. Suites are $4 per employee per month each. You can start with the Workforce suite for scheduling and time tracking, then add Payroll or any other suite in any billing cycle with no contract changes required.
See how Workzoom handles Manufacturing scheduling, payroll, and compliance in one place.
Book a 30-minute walkthrough. We will show you the scheduling view, a payroll run, and credential tracking for your specific team structure.