Best HR software for CPOs at midsize manufacturing companies

Strengthen engagement and belonging throughout factory and office teams
Empower managers to develop and retain skilled employees
Create strategies for workforce planning and retention based on real data

1811 reviews on G2 | 4.5/5

1811 reviews on Capterra | 4.5/5

Modern, fast-growing, global businesses love Bob

What makes CPOs at midsize manufacturing companies choose HiBob?

Build stronger connections between frontline and office staff

Oviva cut voluntary turnover by 10.5% and delivered a 301% ROI within 4.8 months of implementing HiBob, strengthening retention and manager–employee engagement.

Strengthen leadership capability across all factory sites

Montu gave managers live dashboards displaying headcount and turnover, enabling quicker, data-driven workforce decisions and leadership accountability.

Use data to anticipate hiring gaps before they impact production

Zappi lowered costs by £120,000 annually in employee and manager time while boosting headcount by 30%, driven by precise workforce analytics and real-time reporting.

HiBob is recognized as one of the best HR platforms

HiBob’s best features for CPOs

Social and engagement tools for all employee groups

Bridge factory and office employees using social features like Kudos and Shoutouts
Send updates and announcements company-wide to ensure all staff stay informed
Build transparent communication and recognition that foster a sense of belonging

Manager dashboards and real-time performance insights

Give managers live dashboards displaying headcount, turnover, and performance trends
Spot at-risk teams early to implement focused action on retention and engagement
Monitor goals, feedback, and development plans uniformly across sites

Scenario modelling and headcount forecasting

Model workforce requirements and hiring scenarios to avoid capacity gaps before they disrupt production
Sync headcount plans with Finance to balance labour demand and budgets
Identify skill shortages early through data-driven scenario planning

Why CPOs 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 the People Operations Director at Zappi transformed their HR processes

The Challenge

Zappi, a UK-based consumer insights platform, was managing HR processes through spreadsheets and manual workflows, with Finance handling many People tasks. This led to inefficiency and limited visibility across the company’s global workforce.

The Solution

After evaluating Personio and BambooHR, Zappi selected HiBob for its configurability, flexibility, and intuitive design. Implementation took four months, migrating data from spreadsheets with minimal training required.

The Results

With HiBob, Zappi cut manual HR and finance tasks, boosted engagement, and enhanced decision-making. Automation and analytics reduced costs by over £120,000 annually while enabling a 30% headcount increase.

We chose Bob because of its flexibility, the modern interface, and the fact it provides tools not only for the People team but also for our managers

People Operations Director, Zappi

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FAQs about HiBob for CPOs in manufacturing

How does HiBob help connect factory and office teams?

HiBob gives you tools to measure and strengthen connections across your entire workforce. Engagement surveys break down data by location, department, and role, so you can see where disconnects exist. Managers can recognize achievements company-wide through social features, while pulse surveys track whether your initiatives are actually working. You’ll know exactly which teams feel connected and which need attention, giving you clear direction for building a unified culture.

How does HiBob help retain skilled workers in manufacturing?

HiBob lets you map skills across your workforce and spot gaps before they become critical. The platform tracks turnover patterns by role and location, flagging at-risk areas early. Your managers get dashboards showing team performance and engagement levels, which helps them have proactive retention conversations. With scenario planning tools, you can model different hiring strategies and see their impact on production capacity—keeping you ahead of skills shortages.

How can I track workforce data across multiple factories?

With HiBob, all your people data lives in one place, giving you real-time visibility into every site’s metrics. You can track headcount, skills inventory, and performance trends without waiting for manual reports. The platform lets you compare sites side-by-side, spot patterns in turnover or engagement, and drill down into specific teams whenever you need to. Your leadership team gets dashboards they can actually use, making it much easier to align workforce decisions with operational needs.