Assemble a more productive workforce.
From supply chain disruptions and rising overheads to labour shortages and the race for sustainability, the manufacturing industry faces unique and complex challenges. Our manufacturing payroll and HR software gives you the tools needed to drive efficiency, boost productivity and embrace growth opportunities. We’ll help you create engaging employee experiences that make you an appealing employer for a more diverse and sustainable talent pool, while helping you find key efficiencies for a quicker ROI. All the while, you’ll stay compliant thanks to robust training and smarter, more consistent centralised record keeping.
Streamlined workforce management
Beyond simply filling gaps, your focus should be on building a highly efficient workforce. This includes optimising scheduling, fostering employee engagement and investing in upskilling initiatives to ensure employees are equipped to meet evolving demands.
A well-managed workforce is as crucial to success as the machinery on the floor, driving productivity and profit margins.
Agile payroll operations
Smarter tools, such as real-time processing and advanced payroll data, can significantly reduce the stress of managing complex payroll cycles.
Businesses can identify and correct errors in real-time and improving accuracy from day one. By streamlining payroll operations, manufacturing organisations save time ensure compliance and protect employee morale.
Efficient self-service
Take tedious admin off the to-do list of your HR team with user-friendly technology that allows employees to manage their own personal details request holidays and view interactive payslips.
By streamlining everyday tasks such as onboarding, payroll management and benefits administration, you free up valuable resource. Operate more efficiently and meet your strategic goals.
Data driven decisions
When HR, payroll and finance systems are unified, they create a single source of truth, eliminating discrepancies and ensuring consistent data across departments. Get the valuable insights you need to highlight trends, identify opportunities and make informed decisions faster.
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Manufacturing FAQs
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Both People First and iTrent have a lot to offer any manufacturing business. From reliable analytics, strong workforce management, development opportunities and HR self-service, MHR ensures every employee has a great experience.
Get in touch to discuss the best solution to meet the specific requirements of your manufacturing company.
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As a rule, manufacturers will want to make sure their HR software will have solid workforce management options. This will enable you to manage multiple roles and varying shift patterns, ensuring working patterns are aligned.
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Talent management spans the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to development, to reward to succession planning. As there is a high demand for skilled workers in the manufacturing industry, it is essential that manufacturing businesses have a robust talent management strategy and tools to attract and retain qualified employees.
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Ensuring that your workforce is paid accurately and on time is crucial. People First provides immediate calculation updates, which allows your payroll team to address discrepancies promptly, rather than in traditional batch processing methods. This proactive approach also frees up your teams to focus on improvement initiatives, ultimately driving your plant's productivity and profitability.
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People First streamlines the recruitment process by decreasing time-to-hire and expanding your talent reach. Features including candidate self-service, job board integrations and referral management help you to attract top talent quickly. For retention, People First ensures your skilled workers stay engaged through tailored onboarding, career development pathways and engagement tools such as regular check-ins and sentiment analysis. This builds a motivated workforce essential for maintaining quality and output.
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In manufacturing, where precision and efficiency are key, a HR system simplifies complex processes, making them more efficient and freeing up the team's time. People First centralises HR, payroll and finance, giving your decision-makers real-time insights to help them make quick, informed decisions that keep your production line running smoothly and efficiently.
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Though digitalisation requires an upfront investment, the long-term benefits in manufacturing are undeniable. People First reduces manual errors and simplifies processes which results in better productivity. By unifying HR, payroll and financial operations on a single platform removes the need for disparate systems, reducing overheads and improving scalability as your business grows, making it a wise investment.
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Engaged employees are more productive and less prone to errors. People First boosts engagement through check-ins, recognition features and gamified learning pathways. Employees can manage their personal details and holiday requests with convenient self-service tools, along with enjoying access to community groups and peer-to-peer recognition features.
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People First provides advanced analytics through engaging dashboards that give manufacturing managers a clear view of their workforce dynamics. Data on sentiment, talent gaps, absence trends and performance insights are available to support strategic decisions that optimise production schedules and improve overall efficiency.
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Yes, People First is adaptable for any manufacturing environment, from smaller workshops to large, automated plants. Its scalable platform adjusts to your specific operational demands, enabling you to tailor features to support your unique business requirements and ensuring your workforce operates at its best, regardless of size.
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Your HR and payroll system will hold some of the most sensitive personal data in your organisation. People First uses Microsoft Azure Cloud for world-class security. Enterprise-grade encryption, stringent access controls and regular security audits ensure your data remains protected and compliance with global regulations like GDPR gives you confidence in your data management practices.
