Best HR software for HR coordinators at SMBs in manufacturing

Give frontline teams access to HR processes and information
Provide leadership with real-time workforce insights for planning
Keep HR data secure and compliant across sites and shifts

1811 reviews on G2 | 4.5/5

1811 reviews on Capterra | 4.5/5

Modern, fast-growing, global businesses love Bob

What makes HR coordinators at SMBs in manufacturing choose HiBob?

Make it easy for employees to access HR services and updates

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

Give Operations and leadership reliable workforce data for planning

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

Keep HR data secure and audit-ready across multiple sites

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

HiBob is recognized as one of the best HR platforms

HiBob’s best features for HR coordinators

Mobile access and self-service for HR tasks

Frontline workers get 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

AI-powered dashboards and predictive analytics

Use AI-powered dashboards to track headcount, attendance, overtime, and cost trends
Identify attrition or absence hotspots with AI-driven analytics
Present accurate data to leadership for shift planning and forecasting

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

Why HR coordinators 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 hard 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 HR coordinators in manufacturing

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 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.

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.