Best HR software for people operations managers at SMBs in manufacturing

Keep HR data secure and compliant across sites and shifts
Give frontline teams access to HR processes and information
Build automated HR operations across locations

1811 reviews on G2 | 4.5/5

1811 reviews on Capterra | 4.5/5

Modern, fast-growing, global businesses love Bob

What makes people operations managers at SMBs in manufacturing choose HiBob?

Keep HR data secure and audit-ready across multiple sites

Kustomer centralized HR records, performance cycles, and onboarding documentation in Bob, eliminating manual workflows and ensuring every process step was tracked and audit-ready across locations.

Make it easy for employees to access HR services and updates

Waves saved 100+ hours/month by automating attendance and providing all staff mobile access to HR data, policies, and updates — strengthening access for both field and HQ teams.

Automate HR operations across factory and office locations

TourRadar built standardized HR across sites and automated onboarding, time-off and performance, saving 40 hours/week of admin.

HiBob is recognized as one of the best HR platforms

HiBob’s best features for people operations managers

Centralized employee data and secure document storage

Store employee documents, contracts, and certifications securely in one place
Use tracked approvals and document version control to remain audit-ready
Standardize templates and HR processes across sites

Mobile access and self-service for HR tasks

Provide frontline workers mobile access to payslips, policies, and HR updates
Allow managers and employees to request leave or update details via self-service
Post safety updates and announcements in a central feed

Automated workflows and attendance tracking

Automate onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle events
Use workflows to ensure all steps and approvals follow the same sequence
Integrate HR, time tracking, and payroll to cut double handling and strengthen accuracy

Why people operations managers in manufacturing love HiBob

$54K

Annual savings when using HR automation for time management

+18%

More productivity when employee engagement improves

+23%

Higher profitability when employees are more engaged with the company

How a Project Manager from Waves transformed manual HR tracking

The Challenge

Waves scaled to over 300 employees across six global sites with no digital HR system. Time tracking, off-time requests, and employee data were all handled manually. Communication was fragmented, and remote work made it difficult to maintain connection and visibility.

The Solution

Waves chose Bob to digitize HR, strengthen visibility, and integrate with Microsoft Teams. With limited admin staff, they used Bob to automate time tracking, off-time approval, and people processes—accessible on mobile and across countries.

The Results

Waves created a single source of truth for HR. Teams now track time, request leave, and celebrate milestones in real time—without emails or spreadsheets. Bob’s integration with Teams brought HR into their flow of work.

More productive, happier, and easier—our managers and employees love that key HR actions are accessible through Teams.

Oded Sitton, Project Manager, Waves

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FAQs about HiBob for people operations managers in manufacturing

Can HiBob help track certifications and employee documents?

HiBob stores all your employee documents, contracts, and certifications securely in one central system. You can set up automated reminders for expiring certifications, so nothing slips through the cracks. The platform tracks every change and approval with version control, giving you clear audit trails.

How does HiBob help frontline teams with HR access?

HiBob’s mobile app gives frontline workers direct access to payslips, policies, and HR updates—no need to rely on supervisors for basic tasks. Employees can request leave, update personal details, and check schedules through self-service. Safety updates and company announcements appear in a central feed everyone can access.

How does HiBob reduce manual HR processes?

HiBob connects all your HR workflows in one platform, so you’re not switching between different systems or copying data manually. Automated workflows handle onboarding, time-off requests, and approvals consistently across all your sites, while payroll and time tracking integrations eliminate double entry and reduce errors.