Best HR software for HR admins at SMBs in manufacturing

Provide leadership with real-time workforce insights
Build automated HR operations across locations
Give frontline teams access to HR processes and information

1811 reviews on G2 | 4.5/5

1811 reviews on Capterra | 4.5/5

Modern, fast-growing, global businesses love Bob

What makes HR admins at SMBs in manufacturing choose HiBob?

Give Operations and leadership reliable workforce data

ecosio decreased payroll time by 75%, saved €582K annually, and delivered leaders real-time visibility into workforce metrics through AI-powered analytics.

Automate HR operations across factory and office locations

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

Make it easy for employees to access HR services and updates

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

HiBob is recognized as one of the best HR platforms

HiBob’s best features for HR admins

AI-powered dashboards and predictive analytics

Use AI-powered dashboards to track headcount, attendance, overtime, and cost trends
Detect attrition or absence hotspots with AI-driven analytics
Provide reliable data to leadership for shift planning and projections

Automated workflows and attendance tracking

Automate onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle changes
Use workflows so all steps and approvals follow the same sequence
Connect HR, time tracking, and payroll to reduce duplicate entry and improve accuracy

Mobile access and self-service for HR tasks

Give frontline workers mobile access to payslips, policies, and HR updates
Enable managers and employees to request leave or update information via self-service
Share safety updates and announcements in a company feed

Why HR admins 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 HR Manager from Zavida coffee roasters modernized their HR processes

The Challenge

Zavida ran for over 30 years with paper-based HR processes. With 113 employees across two Canadian sites, onboarding, time-off, and performance reviews were all manual—making it difficult to scale, involve factory workers, and remain compliant.

The Solution

Zavida implemented Bob to modernize HR and connect factory and HQ staff. The team rolled out the mobile app, automated onboarding and reviews, and localized communications to boost access and engagement across both locations.

The Results

With Bob, Zavida now manages all HR processes digitally. Factory staff engage with company-wide announcements, submit time-off requests, and update personal info. Performance and onboarding are efficient and compliant.

In the last couple of months, new policies have been released in Ontario, and it’s easy to send those out to our people using Bob. There’s also compliance when it comes to payroll. In the past, I had to keep files of everyone’s timesheets, but now we can just refer back to Bob. Also, Bob has a trail, so I can go back and see the changes if I delete something. And, when we are audited, they are happy with Bob and the data it provides us for compliance purposes.

Brittney Sim, HR Manager, Zavida

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FAQs about HiBob for HR admins in manufacturing

How does HiBob give leadership real-time workforce data?

HiBob’s AI-powered dashboards give leadership instant access to headcount, attendance, overtime, and cost trends across all your sites. The platform spots patterns like attrition hotspots or absence trends early, so you can address issues before they impact production and make confident decisions about shift planning.

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.

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.