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Time and Attendance Software for Employee Timekeeping

One system. One login. One simple, seamless experience.

Spend less time on manual tracking, avoid costly mistakes, and give your team instant access to the information they need wherever they are and on any device.

Alleviate the Burden of Manual Time Tracking

Eliminate Buddy Punching & Time Cheating

Enjoy peace of mind with precise, minute-by-minute tracking and smart technology like our iris time clock and facial recognition kiosks.

Save Time With Automation

Say goodbye to manual paperwork and old-school paper timecards. Integrated time tracking automatically syncs employee hours to help with fewer errors, simpler compliance, and more accurate payroll.

Simplify Scheduling & Time Off

Easily schedule your team with automated time off tracking, shared calendars, and user-friendly shift creation.

Managing Made Easier

Support compliance by handling schedules and breaks seamlessly from anywhere with overtime alerts, Geo-punch capability, PTO tracking, secure records, and missed-punch notifications.

How Our Timekeeping Software Works

  • Flexible Punch-in Options

    Flexible Punch-in Options

    Your employees can easily track their time using our free mobile app*, kiosk app, time clock, or timesheet.

    Flexible options to clock in and out for employees
  • Instant Data Access

    Instant Data Access

    View employee time and attendance data in real-time to gain key performance insights and labor analytics that can help you make informed decisions.

    View employee data easily in a dashboard
  • Schedule Management

    Schedule Management

    Capture employee absences, manage time-off requests, and create customized shifts with flexible scheduling tools that adapt to your team’s unique needs.

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  • Maintain Accurate Payroll

    Maintain Accurate Payroll

    Make payroll compliance simple and avoid employment law violations with our automated system that helps keep records accurate and up-to-date.

    Payroll connected to time and attendance with Paychex Flex

Explore Our Time Tracking Solutions

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Employee Time Clocks and Time Tracking

Paychex time and attendance software makes tracking employee hours simple with:

  • Multiple time tracking options to choose from
  • Biometric clocks that can help prevent buddy punching
  • Mobile app, web, tablet, or smart watch access
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Simplify Employee Leave With Time Off Management Software

Give your team the tools they need to stay on top of their schedules with ease. Employees can request time off , receive updates on their balances in real-time, and have their approved time off added directly to their personal calendars.

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Time Tracking Options

General Overview
Time Collection Methods

Web Punch, Mobile App, Kiosk App with Facial Verification, Biometric Iris and Fingerscan Time Clocks, Interactive Voice Response System

Web Punch, Mobile App, Online Timesheets, Kiosk App with Facial Verification

Paychex Flex Integration

Fully integrated

Fully integrated

Employee Self-Service
Administrative
Labor Level Transfers
IP User Restrictions
Breaks/Meals
CA Meal Penalty
Pay Adjustments (Tips, Reimbursements)
Time Card Approvals
Scheduling
Visual Scheduler
Schedule Exceptions
Schedule Templates
Capacity Scheduling (Worker Availability & Weekly View)
Shift Swapping
Overtime
Overtime Rules
Approaching Overtime Alerts
Weighted Overtime
Communication
Calendar Integration
Email Alerts
Configurable Alerts
Employee Messaging
Reporting and Tracking
Geolocation
Geofencing
Manager Dashboard
Job Costing
Labor Distribution
Report Scheduling
Ad Hoc Reporting
Forecasting
Time Off Accruals
Time Off Requests (Including Via Mobile)
Leave Tracking
Shift Differentials
Points Tracking
Real Time Analytics
Mileage Calculator

Stop Wasting Time Tracking Down Time Sheets

Add Time and Attendance to any of our payroll and HR packages. They work together to efficiently track time, manage schedules, and support compliance.

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"We were struggling to be able to keep track of paid time off and sick time off for all our employees, having to do it on a spreadsheet and through emails and text messages. It took up a lot of my time and energy."

Jordan Zybala, Owner | Lago 210

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Time and Attendance FAQ

  • What Is a Time and Attendance System for Small Businesses?

    What Is a Time and Attendance System for Small Businesses?

    A time and attendance system helps businesses track and monitor employee work hours. It helps ensure accurate records, and when integrated into your payroll system, it makes payroll processing smoother and helps minimize errors. While manual methods like time cards are common, automated timekeeping options offer more efficiency and reliability.

    Paychex time tracking solutions provide various automated tools, including:

    • Badge-based tracking
    • Biometric methods like fingerprint or iris scans
    • Mobile and web entry options

    These systems are designed for administrators, managers, and employees, offering a seamless way to manage time tracking. With Paychex, you get flexible, efficient options tailored to your business needs.

  • Why Is Time and Attendance Important?

    Why Is Time and Attendance Important?

    Accurate time and attendance tracking is essential for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour laws, helping businesses avoid penalties, employee lawsuits, and having to issue back pay. It also plays a vital role in business operations by providing the data needed to make informed decisions about hiring, workforce reductions, and job assignments.

    Paychex time tracking solutions offer reliable tools that support compliance and accurate recordkeeping, helping with both legal requirements and strategic business needs.

  • What Are the Benefits of Integrating Payroll and HR Systems With Time and Attendance Software Tracking?

    What Are the Benefits of Integrating Payroll and HR Systems With Time and Attendance Software Tracking?

    Many businesses spend significant amounts of time tracking employee time worked. Having separate systems for payroll and time and attendance can lead to inefficiencies, increased costs, and frustrations. That’s why it’s beneficial to integrate these processes in a single system. An integrated payroll and time tracking system can help ensure that information is consistent across the board for all systems. Information is updated automatically, which helps to reduce the workload on HR staff from having to input changes multiple times in different work systems.

  • Do I Need To Track Hours for Remote Workers?

    Do I Need To Track Hours for Remote Workers?

    Yes, tracking hours for remote workers is essential to ensure accurate employee pay and maintain compliance with labor laws. Businesses must accurately record and compensate both onsite and remote employees for the time they work.

    If your company has a growing remote workforce, implementing a reliable time and attendance system is crucial. Paychex time tracking solutions make it easy to accurately record hours for both exempt and non-exempt remote employees, supporting consistency and compliance across your team.

  • How Do I Track My Employees’ Time and Attendance?

    How Do I Track My Employees’ Time and Attendance?

    Tracking employees’ time and attendance can be done through various methods, depending on where they work in the office, remotely, or move between job sites. While manual time-tracking methods often lead to errors and may rely on memory, automated options offer greater accuracy and efficiency.

    Automated time tracking methods include:

    • Mobile timesheets for employees to log hours on-the-go
    • Advanced scheduling modules with calendar integration for easy shift management
    • Biometric time clocks and apps, such as hand, iris, or face scanning for secure time collection

    Paychex time tracking solutions provide reliable tools to simplify time and attendance management across all types of work environments.

  • Who Keeps Track of Employee Attendance?

    Who Keeps Track of Employee Attendance?

    Tracking employee attendance is a collaborative effort between managers and employees. Employees are responsible for accurately reporting their work hours, clocking in and out, or completing other time scheduling tasks based on the established tracking method. Managers use time and attendance systems to monitor schedules, track employee attendance, manage vacation times, and ensure proper coverage.

    Paychex time tracking solutions simplify time and attendance management, helping businesses maintain accuracy and efficiency across their workforce.

  • Why Is Attendance So Important at Work?

    Why Is Attendance So Important at Work?

    Attendance is crucial at work because it directly affects workplace productivity. When employees consistently adhere to their schedules, it helps tasks get completed on time, helps collaboration improve, and helps increase overall efficiency.

    Clear communication about time and attendance expectations—including start and stop times, breaks, and PTO requests—is essential for maintaining order and accountability. Additionally, businesses should account for the different rules that apply to exempt and non-exempt employees to ensure compliance.

  • How Do I Have My Employees Clock in and Out Remotely?

    How Do I Have My Employees Clock in and Out Remotely?

    Employee time clock software allows staff members to clock in and out wherever they’re located via biometrics (iris, facial verification, finger scan**), proximity badge, or PIN entry, and web punch via desktop, smartphone, or tablet.

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