Paylocity’s unified platform for HR, Finance, and IT keeps everything moving with automated workflows, smooth onboarding, better day-one experiences, and compliance tools designed to handle the pressure.
HR and Payroll Software for Manufacturing
One pressure-tested HCM platform.
Why manufacturers use Paylocity
All-in-one platform for manufacturing
Payroll automation that handles the heavy lifting
- Automate complex pay rules and overtime.
- Ensure accurate payroll across multi‑state operations and multiple locations.
- Give employees instant access to pay info, tax documents, and direct deposit updates.
- Reduce admin load with automation and built‑in compliance checks.
Hiring tools for high-volume needs
- Hire, onboard, and get employees on the floor quickly with automated workflows.
- Get new hires ready before day one with better pre‑boarding.
- Customize job listings and reach more candidates with automatic online posting.
- Manage temp and temp‑to‑hire workers with tracking, cost visibility, and fast conversion.
Tools to keep your crew engaged
- Connect deskless teams with mobile communication and chat features.
- Increase retention with recognition tools, custom badges, and surveys.
- Access training, announcements, and video messages anytime and anywhere.
- Manage documents, schedules, and tasks in one centralized platform.
Insights that drive production forward
- Monitor labor costs, staffing levels, and productivity in real time.
- Track turnover, attendance, and performance trends across all locations.
- Identify workforce bottlenecks and opportunities.
- Unify HR and payroll data for fast, confident decision‑making.
Loved by employers and employees
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Supporting manufacturing leaders just like you
Aluminum leader forges a simpler HR future
Wagstaff replaced a patchwork of tools by switching to Paylocity — and unlocked major time savings across HR.
Workforce growth that clicks into place
One‑click applications, mobile tools, and automated onboarding helped POLYWOOD hire 1,200+ people in record time.
Boat builder anchors its HR in one platform
Paylocity’s digital onboarding and modern workflows helped Correct Craft modernize HR — giving them the tools they need to stay ahead of growth.
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FAQs on Manufacturing Payroll
What are HR challenges in the manufacturing industry?
- Recruiting and retention: The manufacturing industry requires skilled labor, which can be difficult to find and retain.
- Communication barriers: Not all employees have access to a computer or a corporate email addresses, so they don’t see important updates or company-wide messages.
- Safety: Manufacturing can be hazardous, and employers need to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Employees should receive appropriate safety training.
- Automation: The introduction of automation and digital technologies is transforming the manufacturing industry, so employers need to upskill employees to keep up.
- Employee engagement: Employee engagement is critical to maintaining a productive and motivated workforce. Manufacturers need to provide opportunities for career growth, professional development, and employee recognition to keep workers engaged.
How can Paylocity help me handle labor shortages?
Paylocity helps manufacturers attract and retain workers with a variety of features.
Our Recruiting features offer simplified and custom applications for resume intake, integrations with LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter, seamless communication through the platform, real-time access to candidate information, and the ability to extend offers to top candidates.
Once new hires have started, they can be onboarded quickly through automated document collection and tools that help HR teams integrate them into the organization.
But recruiting and onboarding are only the beginning. Paylocity also offers customizable employee trainings, a social collaboration hub, performance management software, and plenty of other tools to keep employees engaged.
What is the role of HR in a manufacturing company?
The role of human resources in a manufacturing company is crucial, as HR is responsible for managing the most valuable asset of the company: its people. This team (or individual) plays a vital role in developing and implementing policies and strategies that support the organization's goals and objectives. HR is essential for building and maintaining a productive, motivated, and diverse workforce that can help the organization achieve its goals and remain competitive in a rapidly changing business environment.