Manufacturing HR has different problems
Factories and manufacturing MSMEs do not just need a salary sheet. They need shift rosters, overtime and LOP handled correctly, attendance evidence at the gate, and statutory payroll that survives an inspection. AccoNova is built for that reality, with a free start for small units.
Shifts, rosters and overtime
Manufacturing runs on shifts. AccoNova handles rotational shift rosters, holiday calendars, late and half-day rules, and LOP, so attendance flows into payroll without a manual reconciliation every month.
Attendance at the factory gate
A tablet kiosk mode turns a budget Android device into a shared punch station, while geofenced mobile punch covers field and security staff. Anti-spoofing checks reduce proxy attendance.
Statutory payroll that stands up
PF, ESI, TDS and Professional Tax are processed in-run, with EPFO ECR text-file export. Contract and permanent staff can be handled with the right statutory treatment, verified by your accountant before filing.
What a manufacturing team gets with AccoNova
- ✓Rotational shift rosters and holiday calendars.
- ✓Tablet kiosk mode and geofenced mobile punch.
- ✓Overtime, late and half-day rules feeding payroll.
- ✓PF, ESI, TDS and Professional Tax in the payroll run.
- ✓EPFO ECR #~# text-file export.
- ✓A free tier up to 15 employees.
Frequently asked questions
Does AccoNova support shift rosters for factories?
Yes. AccoNova includes shift and roster management with rotational shifts, holiday calendars and rules that feed attendance and payroll for manufacturing teams.
Can AccoNova track shop-floor attendance without biometric devices?
Yes. A budget Android tablet in kiosk mode becomes a shared punch station, and geofenced mobile punch covers field and security staff — no biometric hardware required.
Does it handle statutory payroll for factories?
AccoNova processes PF, ESI, TDS and Professional Tax in the payroll run with EPFO ECR export. Statutory treatment of contract versus permanent labour varies — verify with your accountant before filing.
Is there a free plan for a small manufacturing unit?
Yes. AccoNova is free up to 15 employees, so a small unit can run compliant payroll before paying.
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Getting manufacturing attendance and shifts right
In a factory, attendance is the hard part. Decide how you will capture punches at the gate, how you will run shifts, and how overtime and loss of pay will be calculated. A tablet in kiosk mode can replace a biometric machine, and geofenced mobile punch covers field and security staff. Make sure shift rules feed straight into payroll, so you are not rebuilding registers each month. Start with a small unit on the free tier, prove the shift logic, then roll it out.
About this page
Written and maintained by the AccoNova editorial and payroll team, and last reviewed on (first published ). Statutory applicability and regional rules vary; verify your own obligations with your accountant before filing. AccoNova publishes product guidance and educational resources; no independent qualified statutory reviewer is claimed.
Start free, then scale
AccoNova is free up to 15 employees, with Indian statutory payroll and hardware-free attendance. See the plans or book a short demo.